We currently own a 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L V6 with 95,000 miles. So far its been a fairly reliable vehicle but the timing belt & water pump maintenance is due which will cost me over $1,200 at my local Honda dealership. I'm thinking about upgrading to a 2014-2018 Toyota 4runner 4x4 V6 4.0 which appears to use a timing chain and is a non interference engine (please correct me if I'm wrong). On the 4runners, are there any high dollar maintenance items I should be aware of before shopping around? Any high dollar common repairs (engine, transmission or transfer case oil leaks / issues) that are likely to bite me? Curious if there are any issues with the window / door lock controls failing? Since the controls are mounted so high on the door that it would be likely to get rain water in and short out the controls. I once had to replace a heater core in a honda accord which also cost me over $1,000. I assume the 4Runner / Highlander are installed under the dash as well requiring many hours to replace if needed? I know the 4runners are bad on gas mileage and honestly it will be used 99% of the time on highways but we do take gravel roads occasionally that can get a foot or more of snow in the winter. And depending on price, we may possibly move to a Highlander instead but we really like the simplicity of the 4runner.

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We currently own a 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L V6 with 95,000 miles. So far its been a fairly reliable vehicle but the timing belt & water pump maintenance is due which will cost me over $1,200 at my local Honda dealership.

I'm thinking about upgrading to a 2014-2018 Toyota 4runner 4x4 V6 4.0 which appears to use a timing chain and is a non interference engine (please correct me if I'm wrong).

On the 4runners, are there any high dollar maintenance items I should be aware of before shopping around?
Any high dollar common repairs (engine, transmission or transfer case oil leaks / issues) that are likely to bite me?
Curious if there are any issues with the window / door lock controls failing? Since the controls are mounted so high on the door that it would be likely to get rain water in and short out the controls.
I once had to replace a heater core in a honda accord which also cost me over $1,000. I assume the 4Runner / Highlander are installed under the dash as well requiring many hours to replace if needed?

I know the 4runners are bad on gas mileage and honestly it will be used 99% of the time on highways but we do take gravel roads occasionally that can get a foot or more of snow in the winter. And depending on price, we may possibly move to a Highlander instead but we really like the simplicity of the 4runner.