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Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

BRAKE PEDAL GOES AL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT A STOP . THE 4 RUNNER HAS 3 MASTERS AND ONE COMPLETE POWER BRAKE UNIT INSTALLED BY TOYOTA AND I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM, TOYOTA STATED IT IS NORMAL. *JB

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

BRAKE PEDAL GOES AL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT A STOP . THE 4 RUNNER HAS 3 MASTERS AND ONE COMPLETE POWER BRAKE UNIT INSTALLED BY TOYOTA AND I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM, TOYOTA STATED IT IS NORMAL. *JB

Jul 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 4 RUNNER FROM TOMS RIVER TOYOTA. ALL SERVICE OF THE VEHICLE PERFORMED THERE. OVER A YEAR AGO WE COMPLAINED LOW A LOW BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS DEFECTIVE. RECENTLY DEALER RECOMMENDED REAR BRAKE SERVICE. PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. ON LAST SERVICE VISIT THE DEAL...

Jul 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 4 RUNNER FROM TOMS RIVER TOYOTA. ALL SERVICE OF THE VEHICLE PERFORMED THERE. OVER A YEAR AGO WE COMPLAINED LOW A LOW BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS DEFECTIVE. RECENTLY DEALER RECOMMENDED REAR BRAKE SERVICE. PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. ON LAST SERVICE VISIT THE DEAL...

Jun 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

ALL FOUR OF MY DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING WITH THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. EACH REQUIRED A NEW LOCK ACTUATOR TO BE INSTALLED ON EACH DOOR. THE FAILURES OCCURRED AT 26,598 (7/16/04) - FRONT DRIVER, 50,327 (6/10/05) - REAR RIGHT, 67,878 (12/30/05) - FRONT RIGHT, 81,435 (05/2006) - REAR DRIVER. IF ...

Jun 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 81,000 mi

ALL FOUR OF MY DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING WITH THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. EACH REQUIRED A NEW LOCK ACTUATOR TO BE INSTALLED ON EACH DOOR. THE FAILURES OCCURRED AT 26,598 (7/16/04) - FRONT DRIVER, 50,327 (6/10/05) - REAR RIGHT, 67,878 (12/30/05) - FRONT RIGHT, 81,435 (05/2006) - REAR DRIVER. IF ...

May 22, 2006 Child Seat

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SEAT WILL NOT STAY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT IS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE BY THE LATCH SYSTEM AND HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN. THE CHILD SEAT WOBBLES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE OCCUPIED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SENT...

May 22, 2006 Child Seat

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SEAT WILL NOT STAY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT IS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE BY THE LATCH SYSTEM AND HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN. THE CHILD SEAT WOBBLES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE OCCUPIED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SENT...

Apr 4, 2006 Tires 45,000 mi

30 MONTH OLD 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT. WENT TO USE SPARE TIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME BUT FOUND PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER APPEARS TO BE MELTED. THE MARKS LOOK LIKE THEY CORRESPOND TO THE PLACES WHERE THE SPARE TIRE TOUCHES THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED. ...

Apr 4, 2006 Tires 45,000 mi

30 MONTH OLD 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT. WENT TO USE SPARE TIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME BUT FOUND PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER APPEARS TO BE MELTED. THE MARKS LOOK LIKE THEY CORRESPOND TO THE PLACES WHERE THE SPARE TIRE TOUCHES THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED. ...

Apr 4, 2006 Tires 45,000 mi

30 MONTH OLD 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT. WENT TO USE SPARE TIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME BUT FOUND PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER APPEARS TO BE MELTED. THE MARKS LOOK LIKE THEY CORRESPOND TO THE PLACES WHERE THE SPARE TIRE TOUCHES THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED. ...

Apr 4, 2006 Tires 45,000 mi

30 MONTH OLD 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT. WENT TO USE SPARE TIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME BUT FOUND PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER APPEARS TO BE MELTED. THE MARKS LOOK LIKE THEY CORRESPOND TO THE PLACES WHERE THE SPARE TIRE TOUCHES THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED. ...

Mar 7, 2006 Steering

I WAS SOLD PRE-OWNED TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITHOUT ITS BEING INSPECTED AND THEN I FELT ILL TREATED TO BE RECALLED TO SIGN A NEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AN INCREASED INTEREST PERCENTAGE, JUST BECAUSE I AM BLACK! *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Wheels

I WAS SOLD PRE-OWNED TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITHOUT ITS BEING INSPECTED AND THEN I FELT ILL TREATED TO BE RECALLED TO SIGN A NEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AN INCREASED INTEREST PERCENTAGE, JUST BECAUSE I AM BLACK! *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Structure

I WAS SOLD PRE-OWNED TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITHOUT ITS BEING INSPECTED AND THEN I FELT ILL TREATED TO BE RECALLED TO SIGN A NEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AN INCREASED INTEREST PERCENTAGE, JUST BECAUSE I AM BLACK! *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Steering

I WAS SOLD PRE-OWNED TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITHOUT ITS BEING INSPECTED AND THEN I FELT ILL TREATED TO BE RECALLED TO SIGN A NEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AN INCREASED INTEREST PERCENTAGE, JUST BECAUSE I AM BLACK! *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Wheels

I WAS SOLD PRE-OWNED TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITHOUT ITS BEING INSPECTED AND THEN I FELT ILL TREATED TO BE RECALLED TO SIGN A NEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AN INCREASED INTEREST PERCENTAGE, JUST BECAUSE I AM BLACK! *NM

Mar 7, 2006 Structure

I WAS SOLD PRE-OWNED TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITHOUT ITS BEING INSPECTED AND THEN I FELT ILL TREATED TO BE RECALLED TO SIGN A NEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AN INCREASED INTEREST PERCENTAGE, JUST BECAUSE I AM BLACK! *NM

Feb 12, 2006 Visibility

SUNROOF/MOONROOF LEAKS AROUND GLASS RUBBER SEAL--SEVERE CORROSION, METAL DEFORMED, EFFECTS OPERATION. *JB

Feb 12, 2006 Visibility

SUNROOF/MOONROOF LEAKS AROUND GLASS RUBBER SEAL--SEVERE CORROSION, METAL DEFORMED, EFFECTS OPERATION. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Trailer Hitches

2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER TRAILER HITCH CAME APART. *TS WHEN THE TRAILER CAME APART IT STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR. THE TRAILER REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE BY THE SAFETY CHAINS . THE RECEIVER BALL SLID OUT OF THE RECEIVER OF THE HITCH DUE TO THE CLIP COMING OFF PIN AND PIN FALLING OUT. *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Trailer Hitches

2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER TRAILER HITCH CAME APART. *TS WHEN THE TRAILER CAME APART IT STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR. THE TRAILER REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE BY THE SAFETY CHAINS . THE RECEIVER BALL SLID OUT OF THE RECEIVER OF THE HITCH DUE TO THE CLIP COMING OFF PIN AND PIN FALLING OUT. *NM

Dec 10, 2005 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS HIT WITH SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL LACERATIONS, RESTRAINED CHILD SUSTAINED SHOULDER/CLAVICLE INJURY. MINIMUM ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IS $7000, NEITHER SIDE CURTAIN OR FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE LIKELY PREVENTED INJURY ...

Dec 10, 2005 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS HIT WITH SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL LACERATIONS, RESTRAINED CHILD SUSTAINED SHOULDER/CLAVICLE INJURY. MINIMUM ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IS $7000, NEITHER SIDE CURTAIN OR FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE LIKELY PREVENTED INJURY ...

Nov 17, 2005 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED AT THE VERY PASSENGER EDGE MIDWAY AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MOS NEW. THE CRACK PROPOGATED INWARD. UNDER WARRANTY AND REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER, SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED, STILL UNDER WARRANTY, REPLACED. YEAR AND A HALF LATER, SAME EXACT THING, SAME EXACT PLACE, NOT UNDER...

Nov 17, 2005 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED AT THE VERY PASSENGER EDGE MIDWAY AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MOS NEW. THE CRACK PROPOGATED INWARD. UNDER WARRANTY AND REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER, SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED, STILL UNDER WARRANTY, REPLACED. YEAR AND A HALF LATER, SAME EXACT THING, SAME EXACT PLACE, NOT UNDER...

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System

INFO COPY LTR FWD TO TOYOTA REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED W/QUALITY OF CURRENT TOYOTA VEHICLES. *TS **REFERENCE 10140998*** ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE STARTER WOULD ONLY CLICK. THE VSC, TRAC, VSC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DA...

Oct 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INFO COPY LTR FWD TO TOYOTA REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED W/QUALITY OF CURRENT TOYOTA VEHICLES. *TS **REFERENCE 10140998*** ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE STARTER WOULD ONLY CLICK. THE VSC, TRAC, VSC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DA...

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System

INFO COPY LTR FWD TO TOYOTA REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED W/QUALITY OF CURRENT TOYOTA VEHICLES. *TS **REFERENCE 10140998*** ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE STARTER WOULD ONLY CLICK. THE VSC, TRAC, VSC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DA...

Oct 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INFO COPY LTR FWD TO TOYOTA REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED W/QUALITY OF CURRENT TOYOTA VEHICLES. *TS **REFERENCE 10140998*** ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE STARTER WOULD ONLY CLICK. THE VSC, TRAC, VSC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DA...

Oct 11, 2005 Equipment

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER: JACK AND EQUIPMENT ARE NOT SAFE AND SUITABLE FOR THIS TYPE OF TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO USE THE JACK EQUIPMENT 2 TIMES TO CHANGE FLATS, THE FIRST TIME THE EQUIPMENT DOES NOT RAISE THE FRONT OF THE CAR HIGH ENOUGH TO CHANGE THE TIRE AND THE WAND USED TO JACK IT UP BENT IN HALF. THE ...

Oct 11, 2005 Equipment

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER: JACK AND EQUIPMENT ARE NOT SAFE AND SUITABLE FOR THIS TYPE OF TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO USE THE JACK EQUIPMENT 2 TIMES TO CHANGE FLATS, THE FIRST TIME THE EQUIPMENT DOES NOT RAISE THE FRONT OF THE CAR HIGH ENOUGH TO CHANGE THE TIRE AND THE WAND USED TO JACK IT UP BENT IN HALF. THE ...

Jun 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM EMITS A SULPHUR SMELL THAT COMES INTO THE SEATING AREA

Jun 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM EMITS A SULPHUR SMELL THAT COMES INTO THE SEATING AREA

May 19, 2005 Steering 6,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING. DEALER CANNOT FIX. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST DUE TO BIASED INVESTIGATOR AND POLICY THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW ARBITRATOR TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TWO OTHER DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE VIBRATION BUT SAY IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY!--ALSO MILEAGE COMPUTER INACCURATE AND EXCESSIVE WIND NO...

May 19, 2005 Fuel System, Other 6,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING. DEALER CANNOT FIX. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST DUE TO BIASED INVESTIGATOR AND POLICY THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW ARBITRATOR TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TWO OTHER DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE VIBRATION BUT SAY IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY!--ALSO MILEAGE COMPUTER INACCURATE AND EXCESSIVE WIND NO...

May 19, 2005 Structure 6,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING. DEALER CANNOT FIX. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST DUE TO BIASED INVESTIGATOR AND POLICY THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW ARBITRATOR TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TWO OTHER DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE VIBRATION BUT SAY IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY!--ALSO MILEAGE COMPUTER INACCURATE AND EXCESSIVE WIND NO...

May 19, 2005 Steering 6,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING. DEALER CANNOT FIX. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST DUE TO BIASED INVESTIGATOR AND POLICY THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW ARBITRATOR TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TWO OTHER DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE VIBRATION BUT SAY IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY!--ALSO MILEAGE COMPUTER INACCURATE AND EXCESSIVE WIND NO...

May 19, 2005 Fuel System, Other 6,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING. DEALER CANNOT FIX. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST DUE TO BIASED INVESTIGATOR AND POLICY THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW ARBITRATOR TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TWO OTHER DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE VIBRATION BUT SAY IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY!--ALSO MILEAGE COMPUTER INACCURATE AND EXCESSIVE WIND NO...

May 19, 2005 Structure 6,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING. DEALER CANNOT FIX. WENT TO ARBITRATION AND LOST DUE TO BIASED INVESTIGATOR AND POLICY THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW ARBITRATOR TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TWO OTHER DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE VIBRATION BUT SAY IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY!--ALSO MILEAGE COMPUTER INACCURATE AND EXCESSIVE WIND NO...

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension 9,000 mi

I PRESENTLY HAVE MY 2003 4 RUNNER V8 LIMITED IN FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THEN A YEAR FOR AIR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. IN BOTH CASES THE AIR SUSPENSION STAYS IN THE FULLY INFLATED POSITION. THEY REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR THE FIRST TIME IN (21 DAYS TO GET PARTS), AND THIS TIME THEY TELL ME IT?S THE AIR R...

Apr 12, 2005 Power Train 9,000 mi

I PRESENTLY HAVE MY 2003 4 RUNNER V8 LIMITED IN FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THEN A YEAR FOR AIR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. IN BOTH CASES THE AIR SUSPENSION STAYS IN THE FULLY INFLATED POSITION. THEY REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR THE FIRST TIME IN (21 DAYS TO GET PARTS), AND THIS TIME THEY TELL ME IT?S THE AIR R...

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension 9,000 mi

I PRESENTLY HAVE MY 2003 4 RUNNER V8 LIMITED IN FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THEN A YEAR FOR AIR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. IN BOTH CASES THE AIR SUSPENSION STAYS IN THE FULLY INFLATED POSITION. THEY REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR THE FIRST TIME IN (21 DAYS TO GET PARTS), AND THIS TIME THEY TELL ME IT?S THE AIR R...

Apr 12, 2005 Power Train 9,000 mi

I PRESENTLY HAVE MY 2003 4 RUNNER V8 LIMITED IN FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THEN A YEAR FOR AIR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. IN BOTH CASES THE AIR SUSPENSION STAYS IN THE FULLY INFLATED POSITION. THEY REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR THE FIRST TIME IN (21 DAYS TO GET PARTS), AND THIS TIME THEY TELL ME IT?S THE AIR R...

Apr 6, 2005 Visibility 39,000 mi

HVAC BLOWER FAN FAILED AFTER TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. UNFORTUNATELY VEHICLE MILEAGE EXCEEDS WARRANTY PERIOD. DEALER SAID THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO NOT CLEARING SNOW FROM HOOD, THEREBY BLOCKING AIR TO FAN. HOWEVER, VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND NOT SUBJECT TO ELEMENTS. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE HAD SEEN OT...

Apr 6, 2005 Visibility 39,000 mi

HVAC BLOWER FAN FAILED AFTER TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. UNFORTUNATELY VEHICLE MILEAGE EXCEEDS WARRANTY PERIOD. DEALER SAID THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO NOT CLEARING SNOW FROM HOOD, THEREBY BLOCKING AIR TO FAN. HOWEVER, VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND NOT SUBJECT TO ELEMENTS. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE HAD SEEN OT...

Feb 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT A NEW TOYATO 4 RUNNER AND THE VEHICLE SMELL CONSTANTLY. I SPOKE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY ASK ME TO CHANGE MY GAS TYPE TO A MORE EXPENSIVE ONE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE TO BE DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND IN A SMELLY TRUCK. HELP

Feb 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT A NEW TOYATO 4 RUNNER AND THE VEHICLE SMELL CONSTANTLY. I SPOKE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY ASK ME TO CHANGE MY GAS TYPE TO A MORE EXPENSIVE ONE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE TO BE DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND IN A SMELLY TRUCK. HELP

Feb 18, 2005 Suspension

THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH,THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE REAR SHOCKS BLEW THE SEALS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED AND WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. NITROUSENTERTRISES AFTER MARKET PRODUCT.

Feb 18, 2005 Suspension

THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH,THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE REAR SHOCKS BLEW THE SEALS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED AND WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. NITROUSENTERTRISES AFTER MARKET PRODUCT.

Feb 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,500 mi

WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,500 mi

WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE CAR( 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER) STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING WITHIN A MINUTE. SINCE I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE AND IT WAS RUSH HOUR, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD, PLUS I HAD NO POWER. FINA...

Jan 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE CAR( 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER) STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING WITHIN A MINUTE. SINCE I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE AND IT WAS RUSH HOUR, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD, PLUS I HAD NO POWER. FINA...

Jan 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE MANUAL ON HOW TO ACCESS THE SPARE TIRE EQUIPMENT ON THE 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE MANUAL'S DIRECTION AND GRAPHICS WERE VERY DIFFERENT FROM HOW THE CONSUMER HAD TO ACCESS THE SPARE ON HIS VEHICLE. THE ARM TO THE JACK USED TO JACK UP THE CAR REQUI...

Jan 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE MANUAL ON HOW TO ACCESS THE SPARE TIRE EQUIPMENT ON THE 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE MANUAL'S DIRECTION AND GRAPHICS WERE VERY DIFFERENT FROM HOW THE CONSUMER HAD TO ACCESS THE SPARE ON HIS VEHICLE. THE ARM TO THE JACK USED TO JACK UP THE CAR REQUI...

Jan 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,115 mi

AT CERTAIN TIMES I HAVE A SULFUR/EXHAUST SMELL THAT ENTERS THE VEHICLE. IT IS INTERMITTENT, I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS EXHAUST FROM VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME EMITTING BAD FUMES, BUT IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN NO OTHER VEHICLES ARE AROUND ME. IT HASN'T LASTED LONG 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE AND IT'S GONE. BUT W...

Jan 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,115 mi

AT CERTAIN TIMES I HAVE A SULFUR/EXHAUST SMELL THAT ENTERS THE VEHICLE. IT IS INTERMITTENT, I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS EXHAUST FROM VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME EMITTING BAD FUMES, BUT IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN NO OTHER VEHICLES ARE AROUND ME. IT HASN'T LASTED LONG 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE AND IT'S GONE. BUT W...

Jan 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE GAS PEDAL CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMERS RIGHT KNEE AND LOWER BACK. *TC *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE GAS PEDAL CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMERS RIGHT KNEE AND LOWER BACK. *TC *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 11,200 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB......*AK

Dec 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 11,200 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB......*AK

Dec 9, 2004 Structure 22,000 mi

AAFTER THE OVERNIGHT TEMPORATURE DROPPED BEFOW FREEZING, BOTH OF MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER REAR DOORS FROZE TO THEIR WHEEL WELLS DUE TO A MINOR ACCUMULATION OF MUD IN THE WHEEL WELLS (LESS THAN 1/4 INCH THICK) WHERE THE DOOR BOTTOM EXTENDS. ALTHOUGH THE DOOR LATCHES FUNCTIONED PROPERLY, AND THE DOOR...

Dec 9, 2004 Structure 22,000 mi

AAFTER THE OVERNIGHT TEMPORATURE DROPPED BEFOW FREEZING, BOTH OF MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER REAR DOORS FROZE TO THEIR WHEEL WELLS DUE TO A MINOR ACCUMULATION OF MUD IN THE WHEEL WELLS (LESS THAN 1/4 INCH THICK) WHERE THE DOOR BOTTOM EXTENDS. ALTHOUGH THE DOOR LATCHES FUNCTIONED PROPERLY, AND THE DOOR...

Dec 1, 2004 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND/OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE CAR WILL JERK FORWARD WITH A THUD. SOMETIMES TWO OR THREE THUDS ARE FELT AND HEARD. THE DEALER WITNESSED THIS PROBLEM AND OURISMAN TOYOTA IN CHANTILLY, VA REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 14,500 MILES. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO AWAY FOR A WHILE...

Dec 1, 2004 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND/OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE CAR WILL JERK FORWARD WITH A THUD. SOMETIMES TWO OR THREE THUDS ARE FELT AND HEARD. THE DEALER WITNESSED THIS PROBLEM AND OURISMAN TOYOTA IN CHANTILLY, VA REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 14,500 MILES. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO AWAY FOR A WHILE...

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 150 mi

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THERED HAS BEEN A LOUD "THUD" NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR ON A CONTINUAL OR PREDICTABLE BASIS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP EXAMINED THE 4RUNNER AND DIDN'T FIND THE BRAKES TO BE FAULTY; HOWEVER THE SOUND AND A SURGE ARE STILL PRESENT IT REMINDS ME ...

Nov 30, 2004 Power Train 150 mi

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THERED HAS BEEN A LOUD "THUD" NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR ON A CONTINUAL OR PREDICTABLE BASIS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP EXAMINED THE 4RUNNER AND DIDN'T FIND THE BRAKES TO BE FAULTY; HOWEVER THE SOUND AND A SURGE ARE STILL PRESENT IT REMINDS ME ...

Nov 16, 2004 Visibility 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT TWO FRONT WINDSHIELDS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CONSUMER STATED, THE PROBLEM WAS SEVERE GLARE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Visibility 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT TWO FRONT WINDSHIELDS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CONSUMER STATED, THE PROBLEM WAS SEVERE GLARE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 30, 2004 Power Train 3,500 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR EVEN WHEN STOPPED, A LOUD THUD IS HEARD AND FELT AS IF TORQUE CONVERTER IS STILL DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN BRAKES RELEASED, THUD IS HEARD AND FELT AGAIN AS CAR ACCELERATES. DEALER SAYS BRAKES ARE FINE! I'M CONCERNED AS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL SOUND AND RECENTLY CAR ACTUALLY FELT LIKE...

Oct 30, 2004 Power Train 3,500 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR EVEN WHEN STOPPED, A LOUD THUD IS HEARD AND FELT AS IF TORQUE CONVERTER IS STILL DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN BRAKES RELEASED, THUD IS HEARD AND FELT AGAIN AS CAR ACCELERATES. DEALER SAYS BRAKES ARE FINE! I'M CONCERNED AS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL SOUND AND RECENTLY CAR ACTUALLY FELT LIKE...

Oct 29, 2004 Wheels 28,550 mi

TOYOTA 4- RUNNER, 2003. WHEEL LUG BOLTS ARE BREAKING OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO BECOME LOSE. TOYOTA SAYS THE TIRE ROTATION SERVICE PEOPLE OVERTIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS. THIS SERVICE WAS 9 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE LUG BOLT BREAKING. I CONTEND THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO: A. THE LUG BOLTS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE W...

Oct 29, 2004 Wheels 28,550 mi

TOYOTA 4- RUNNER, 2003. WHEEL LUG BOLTS ARE BREAKING OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO BECOME LOSE. TOYOTA SAYS THE TIRE ROTATION SERVICE PEOPLE OVERTIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS. THIS SERVICE WAS 9 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE LUG BOLT BREAKING. I CONTEND THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO: A. THE LUG BOLTS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE W...

Oct 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

THIS CONDITION COULD BE RELATED TO ITEM 2. THIS CONDITION STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS GETTING WORSE.) AFTER BEING AT A STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKES, I GET A HARD SHAKE/THUD FROM THE DRIVELINE/BRAKES. THIS OCCURS IN 90% OF STOPS/STARTS. (E.G., IF IT WAS NORMAL, IT WOULD DO IT ALL THE TIME TO SOME...

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train 13,000 mi

THIS CONDITION COULD BE RELATED TO ITEM 2. THIS CONDITION STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS GETTING WORSE.) AFTER BEING AT A STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKES, I GET A HARD SHAKE/THUD FROM THE DRIVELINE/BRAKES. THIS OCCURS IN 90% OF STOPS/STARTS. (E.G., IF IT WAS NORMAL, IT WOULD DO IT ALL THE TIME TO SOME...

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train 13,000 mi

THIS CONDITION COULD BE RELATED TO ITEM 2. THIS CONDITION STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS GETTING WORSE.) AFTER BEING AT A STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKES, I GET A HARD SHAKE/THUD FROM THE DRIVELINE/BRAKES. THIS OCCURS IN 90% OF STOPS/STARTS. (E.G., IF IT WAS NORMAL, IT WOULD DO IT ALL THE TIME TO SOME...

Oct 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

THIS CONDITION COULD BE RELATED TO ITEM 2. THIS CONDITION STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS GETTING WORSE.) AFTER BEING AT A STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKES, I GET A HARD SHAKE/THUD FROM THE DRIVELINE/BRAKES. THIS OCCURS IN 90% OF STOPS/STARTS. (E.G., IF IT WAS NORMAL, IT WOULD DO IT ALL THE TIME TO SOME...

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train 13,000 mi

THIS CONDITION COULD BE RELATED TO ITEM 2. THIS CONDITION STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS GETTING WORSE.) AFTER BEING AT A STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKES, I GET A HARD SHAKE/THUD FROM THE DRIVELINE/BRAKES. THIS OCCURS IN 90% OF STOPS/STARTS. (E.G., IF IT WAS NORMAL, IT WOULD DO IT ALL THE TIME TO SOME...

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train 13,000 mi

THIS CONDITION COULD BE RELATED TO ITEM 2. THIS CONDITION STARTED LAST WINTER AND IS GETTING WORSE.) AFTER BEING AT A STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKES, I GET A HARD SHAKE/THUD FROM THE DRIVELINE/BRAKES. THIS OCCURS IN 90% OF STOPS/STARTS. (E.G., IF IT WAS NORMAL, IT WOULD DO IT ALL THE TIME TO SOME...

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HUSBAND PURCHASE A 2003 4 RUNNER FOR ME AND WHILE DRIVING I HAVE HAD A STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS IN THE CAR WHICH HAS CAUSE HEADACHES;STOMACHACHES AS WELL AS BLUR OF VISION. IT NOT ONLY COMES THROUGH THE WINDOWS WHILE DOWN BUT ALSO THROUGH THE VENTSAND MORE SO WHILE MY AIR CONDITIONER IS ON . ...

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HUSBAND PURCHASE A 2003 4 RUNNER FOR ME AND WHILE DRIVING I HAVE HAD A STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS IN THE CAR WHICH HAS CAUSE HEADACHES;STOMACHACHES AS WELL AS BLUR OF VISION. IT NOT ONLY COMES THROUGH THE WINDOWS WHILE DOWN BUT ALSO THROUGH THE VENTSAND MORE SO WHILE MY AIR CONDITIONER IS ON . ...

Oct 12, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SEATS HEIGHT WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY CORRECT . *BF *NM

Oct 12, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SEATS HEIGHT WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY CORRECT . *BF *NM

Oct 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. IT IS INTERMITTENT AND SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY UPON ACCELERATION. THE SMELL CAN GET QUITE BAD AT TIMES, AND HAS CAUSED MY EYES TO BURN AND OTHER PASSENGERS TO FEEL NAUSEOUS. MY 3 YEAR OLD...

Oct 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. IT IS INTERMITTENT AND SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY UPON ACCELERATION. THE SMELL CAN GET QUITE BAD AT TIMES, AND HAS CAUSED MY EYES TO BURN AND OTHER PASSENGERS TO FEEL NAUSEOUS. MY 3 YEAR OLD...

Oct 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL IN MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. VERY BAD WHEN ANY WINDOW IS DOWN, JUST BAD WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE UP. DEALER SUGGESTED DIFFERENT GAS(DIDN'T WORK), AND REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER (DIDN'T WORK). THIS PROBLEM IS GIVING ME AND MY FAMILY HEADACHES WHILE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. *NM

Oct 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL IN MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. VERY BAD WHEN ANY WINDOW IS DOWN, JUST BAD WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE UP. DEALER SUGGESTED DIFFERENT GAS(DIDN'T WORK), AND REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER (DIDN'T WORK). THIS PROBLEM IS GIVING ME AND MY FAMILY HEADACHES WHILE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. *NM

Sep 23, 2004 Visibility 39,846 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS MADE SCRATCHES ON THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WERE NO COMPLAINTS AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

Sep 23, 2004 Visibility 39,846 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS MADE SCRATCHES ON THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WERE NO COMPLAINTS AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

Sep 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM CHRISTINE IDLAND (NJ) RE A PROBLEM WITH HER 2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, IT EMITS A PUNGENT ODOR WHEN SHE PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR; REPLY ATTN DEREK DECOSMO/HADDON HEIGHTS OFFICE. *NM THE NJ OEP RAN TEST ON THE VEHICLE WHICH DETERMINED THAT WHEN THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED THE CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS I...

Sep 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FM CHRISTINE IDLAND (NJ) RE A PROBLEM WITH HER 2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, IT EMITS A PUNGENT ODOR WHEN SHE PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR; REPLY ATTN DEREK DECOSMO/HADDON HEIGHTS OFFICE. *NM THE NJ OEP RAN TEST ON THE VEHICLE WHICH DETERMINED THAT WHEN THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED THE CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS I...

Jul 2, 2004 Seats 12,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT RATTLES OR MOVES ABOUT 1/2 INCH WHEN SLOWING DOWN, GOING FAST & GOING OVER BUMPS.*AK

Jul 2, 2004 Seats 12,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT RATTLES OR MOVES ABOUT 1/2 INCH WHEN SLOWING DOWN, GOING FAST & GOING OVER BUMPS.*AK

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

ROTTEN EGG (SULFUR) SMELL WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IN THE CABIN IS MAKING PASSENGERS SICK! (POISONED) I JUST DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE LEARNED THAT 60 COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NHTSA FOR THIS SULFUR SMELL. HOWEVER WHAT EVERYONE IS FOCUSING ON IS THE SMELL OF ROTTEN ...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IN THE CABIN IS MAKING PASSENGERS SICK! (POISONED) I JUST DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE LEARNED THAT 60 COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NHTSA FOR THIS SULFUR SMELL. HOWEVER WHAT EVERYONE IS FOCUSING ON IS THE SMELL OF ROTTEN EG...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

ROTTEN EGG (SULFUR) SMELL WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IN THE CABIN IS MAKING PASSENGERS SICK! (POISONED) I JUST DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE LEARNED THAT 60 COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NHTSA FOR THIS SULFUR SMELL. HOWEVER WHAT EVERYONE IS FOCUSING ON IS THE SMELL OF ROTTEN ...

Jun 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IN THE CABIN IS MAKING PASSENGERS SICK! (POISONED) I JUST DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE LEARNED THAT 60 COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NHTSA FOR THIS SULFUR SMELL. HOWEVER WHAT EVERYONE IS FOCUSING ON IS THE SMELL OF ROTTEN EG...

Jun 14, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WHISTLES .DEALER TELLS ME THEY CANT DO ANYTHING .THEY SAY IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM.WELL IF IT IS THERE WILL BE ALOT OF TRADE INS.WHEN DRIVING INTO A HEAD WIND IT WHISTLES PUT SOME PRESSURE ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR NOISE WILL DECREASE.*AK

Jun 14, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WHISTLES .DEALER TELLS ME THEY CANT DO ANYTHING .THEY SAY IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM.WELL IF IT IS THERE WILL BE ALOT OF TRADE INS.WHEN DRIVING INTO A HEAD WIND IT WHISTLES PUT SOME PRESSURE ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR NOISE WILL DECREASE.*AK

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 mi

MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG SMELL OF SULPHUR IN THE CABIN WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN. I HAVE REPORTED THIS 3 TIMES TO MY DEALER, AND ON THE THIRD TIME, THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE SMELL WAS FROM THE FUEL. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS, AND NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A SMELL, AND I...

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 mi

MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG SMELL OF SULPHUR IN THE CABIN WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN. I HAVE REPORTED THIS 3 TIMES TO MY DEALER, AND ON THE THIRD TIME, THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE SMELL WAS FROM THE FUEL. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS, AND NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A SMELL, AND I...

Jun 2, 2004 Seats 8,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED REAR SEATS DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY THE SEATS CAME UP. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Seats 8,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED REAR SEATS DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY THE SEATS CAME UP. *AK

May 8, 2004 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACKREST, MOVES OR HAS A PLAY MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

May 8, 2004 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACKREST, MOVES OR HAS A PLAY MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

May 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN DECEMBER OF 2002, WE PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY WE NOTICED A STRONG SULPHUR SMELL LEAKING INTO THE CABIN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. WE TOOK IT TO BACK TO PEFORMANCE TOYOTA WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER SAID THAT THE VEHIC...

May 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN DECEMBER OF 2002, WE PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY WE NOTICED A STRONG SULPHUR SMELL LEAKING INTO THE CABIN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. WE TOOK IT TO BACK TO PEFORMANCE TOYOTA WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER SAID THAT THE VEHIC...

May 3, 2004 Fuel System, Other

I PURCHASED MY 2003 4 RUNNER LAST JULY AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY NOTICING A SULFUR SMELL. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS THE FUEL. I CONTINUED TO COMPLAIN AND WAS FINALLY ADMITTED TO BY TOYOTA THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR "METAL COMPONENTS" AND THE BLENDING OF THE FUEL. THE ODOR IS SO STR...

May 3, 2004 Fuel System, Other

I PURCHASED MY 2003 4 RUNNER LAST JULY AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY NOTICING A SULFUR SMELL. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS THE FUEL. I CONTINUED TO COMPLAIN AND WAS FINALLY ADMITTED TO BY TOYOTA THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR "METAL COMPONENTS" AND THE BLENDING OF THE FUEL. THE ODOR IS SO STR...

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 15 mi

TERRIBLE SULPHUR SMELL IN THE CABIN. WINDOWS ARE ALWAYS UP DUE TO 3 OF 4 MEMBERS HAVING ASTHMA. MAKES ALL PASSENGERS SICK TO STOMACHS AND HEADACHES. WANT FULL PURCHASE PRICE BACK FOR THIS VEHICLE. CANNOT DRIVE ANYLONGER. VERY UPSETTING FROM A TOYOTA PRODUCT. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES.

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 15 mi

TERRIBLE SULPHUR SMELL IN THE CABIN. WINDOWS ARE ALWAYS UP DUE TO 3 OF 4 MEMBERS HAVING ASTHMA. MAKES ALL PASSENGERS SICK TO STOMACHS AND HEADACHES. WANT FULL PURCHASE PRICE BACK FOR THIS VEHICLE. CANNOT DRIVE ANYLONGER. VERY UPSETTING FROM A TOYOTA PRODUCT. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES.

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CABIN WOULD FILL UP WITH SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES. *PH THESE FUMES HAVE CAUSED RESPIRATORY ISSUES FOR THE CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THE VEHICLE. *NM

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CABIN WOULD FILL UP WITH SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES. *PH THESE FUMES HAVE CAUSED RESPIRATORY ISSUES FOR THE CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THE VEHICLE. *NM

Apr 18, 2004 Power Train 15,535 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING, MOST PREVALENT AROUND 70 MPH. STARTED AT 15,000 MILES. REBALANCED TIRES 3 TIMES AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT OEM TIRES WERE BAD. TRIED NEW TIRES AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. BELIEVED TO BE SAME AS LEXUS GX 470 PROBLEM WITH TSB FIX ST004-04. NO TOYOTA TSB YET. *JB

Apr 18, 2004 Power Train 15,535 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING, MOST PREVALENT AROUND 70 MPH. STARTED AT 15,000 MILES. REBALANCED TIRES 3 TIMES AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT OEM TIRES WERE BAD. TRIED NEW TIRES AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. BELIEVED TO BE SAME AS LEXUS GX 470 PROBLEM WITH TSB FIX ST004-04. NO TOYOTA TSB YET. *JB

Apr 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTTEN EGG/SULFUR SMELL/EXHAUST ENTERING CABIN OF VEHICLE EVEN IF WINDOWS ARE UP.HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN AUG,2003. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTTEN EGG/SULFUR SMELL/EXHAUST ENTERING CABIN OF VEHICLE EVEN IF WINDOWS ARE UP.HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN AUG,2003. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

I HAVE BECOME RATHER FED UP WITH THE SULFUR SMELL PROBLEM ON MY 03' V8 4RUNNER. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HERE, EDMUNDS, AND OTHER WEBSITES ON THIS TOPIC AND SEE ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE OF SOME PEOPLE PURSUING LEGAL RECOURSE. OTHER THAN ONE SPECIFIC CASE IN FLORIDA, I CANNOT FIND ANY OTHER EVIDENCE...

Apr 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

I HAVE BECOME RATHER FED UP WITH THE SULFUR SMELL PROBLEM ON MY 03' V8 4RUNNER. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HERE, EDMUNDS, AND OTHER WEBSITES ON THIS TOPIC AND SEE ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE OF SOME PEOPLE PURSUING LEGAL RECOURSE. OTHER THAN ONE SPECIFIC CASE IN FLORIDA, I CANNOT FIND ANY OTHER EVIDENCE...

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train

GATED SHIFTER, ON 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, ALLOWS YOU TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE PAST NEUTRAL (INTO REVERSE OR EVEN PARK) WHILE DRIVING, WITH OUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF YOU PUSH STRAIGHT UP ON THE SHIFTER IT LOCKS IT OUT (AGAINST THE STAGGERED PLASTIC OF THE GATED SHIFTER). BUT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY HI...

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train

GATED SHIFTER, ON 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, ALLOWS YOU TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE PAST NEUTRAL (INTO REVERSE OR EVEN PARK) WHILE DRIVING, WITH OUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF YOU PUSH STRAIGHT UP ON THE SHIFTER IT LOCKS IT OUT (AGAINST THE STAGGERED PLASTIC OF THE GATED SHIFTER). BUT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY HI...

Mar 29, 2004 Tires

I CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TIRE/STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS IN MY 2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SPORT EDITION. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, OR ALL DAY LONG IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE PULSING AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS OCCUR BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH, DISAPPEAR AT ABOUT...

Mar 29, 2004 Seats 500 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT ON MY 4 RUNNER DOES NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO PLACE. THE SEAT MOVES FORWARD AND BACKWARD ON THE TRACK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS UNDER BRAKING AND/OR ACCELERATION. AT FIRST THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TRACK, BUT SINCE THEN THEY HAVE DECIDED TO DENY THAT THERE IS EVEN A PROB...

Mar 29, 2004 Tires

I CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TIRE/STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS IN MY 2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SPORT EDITION. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT, OR ALL DAY LONG IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE PULSING AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS OCCUR BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH, DISAPPEAR AT ABOUT...

Mar 29, 2004 Seats 500 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT ON MY 4 RUNNER DOES NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO PLACE. THE SEAT MOVES FORWARD AND BACKWARD ON THE TRACK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS UNDER BRAKING AND/OR ACCELERATION. AT FIRST THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TRACK, BUT SINCE THEN THEY HAVE DECIDED TO DENY THAT THERE IS EVEN A PROB...

Mar 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 123 mi

2003 4 RUNNER..... 12,000 MILES, RUNNING ON AMACO SLIVER GAS, STILL SMELLS AS ROTTEN AS EVER...BEEN THROUGH HELL WITH THE SCOTT CLARK TOYOTA IN CHARLOTTE AND GASTON (NORTH CAROLINA).....THEY ARE ALL LIARS!!!! SAYING IT'S THE FIRST THEY EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING.....FILED REPORTS AND CONTACTED OWN...

Mar 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 123 mi

2003 4 RUNNER..... 12,000 MILES, RUNNING ON AMACO SLIVER GAS, STILL SMELLS AS ROTTEN AS EVER...BEEN THROUGH HELL WITH THE SCOTT CLARK TOYOTA IN CHARLOTTE AND GASTON (NORTH CAROLINA).....THEY ARE ALL LIARS!!!! SAYING IT'S THE FIRST THEY EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING.....FILED REPORTS AND CONTACTED OWN...

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG SULFUR SMELL WILL DRIVING THE CAR, THE SMELL IS STRONG AND TIMES CAN BE HARD TO BREATH. THE SMELL DOES DEFINITELY ORGINATE FROM MY 2003 FOURRUNNER.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG SULFUR SMELL WILL DRIVING THE CAR, THE SMELL IS STRONG AND TIMES CAN BE HARD TO BREATH. THE SMELL DOES DEFINITELY ORGINATE FROM MY 2003 FOURRUNNER.*AK

Mar 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

REGARDING MY 2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, LIMITED, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WITH A V-8 ENGINE AND 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2003) THE ENGINE HAS PERIODICALLY ACCELERATED SUDDENLY BY ITSELF, WHILE AT A STOP, SUCH AS AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH THE AC ON AND THE TRANSMISSION...

Mar 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

REGARDING MY 2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, LIMITED, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WITH A V-8 ENGINE AND 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE (SEPTEMBER 28, 2003) THE ENGINE HAS PERIODICALLY ACCELERATED SUDDENLY BY ITSELF, WHILE AT A STOP, SUCH AS AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH THE AC ON AND THE TRANSMISSION...

Mar 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SULFER EXAUST FUMES ENTERING CABIN. OCCURS AT VARIOUS TIMES. SPOKE TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER; BOTH BLAME GAS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE FUMES ARE GETTING INTO THE CABIN AREA.*AK

Mar 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SULFER EXAUST FUMES ENTERING CABIN. OCCURS AT VARIOUS TIMES. SPOKE TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER; BOTH BLAME GAS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE FUMES ARE GETTING INTO THE CABIN AREA.*AK

Mar 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SULFER EXAUST FUMES ENTERING CABIN. OCCURS AT VARIOUS TIMES. SPOKE TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER; BOTH BLAME GAS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE FUMES ARE GETTING INTO THE CABIN AREA.*AK

Mar 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SULFER EXAUST FUMES ENTERING CABIN. OCCURS AT VARIOUS TIMES. SPOKE TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER; BOTH BLAME GAS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE FUMES ARE GETTING INTO THE CABIN AREA.*AK

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL ,FLOORBOARDS, DRIVELINE AND DRONING NOISE. THIS IS AN UPDATE TO ID# 10060725. LEXUS OF TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED A TSB FOR THE GX 470 WHICH HAS THE SAME MECHANICALS AS THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THIS TSB ADDRESSES THE INDICATED PROBLEM THAT IS IN BOTH VEHICLES. IT IS :"STEERING ST00...

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL ,FLOORBOARDS, DRIVELINE AND DRONING NOISE. THIS IS AN UPDATE TO ID# 10060725. LEXUS OF TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED A TSB FOR THE GX 470 WHICH HAS THE SAME MECHANICALS AS THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THIS TSB ADDRESSES THE INDICATED PROBLEM THAT IS IN BOTH VEHICLES. IT IS :"STEERING ST00...

Mar 8, 2004 Interior Lighting 2 mi

DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ARE NOT CONTRASTED ENOUGH WITH DASH PLATE (IE LIGHT GRAY ON DARK GRAY). TOYOTA ACKNOWLED...

Mar 8, 2004 Electrical System 2 mi

DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ARE NOT CONTRASTED ENOUGH WITH DASH PLATE (IE LIGHT GRAY ON DARK GRAY). TOYOTA ACKNOWLED...

Mar 8, 2004 Seats 50 mi

MANUAL SEAT OF 2003 4 RUNNER SPORT MODEL CONTINUALLY RETRACTS FROM ELEVATED POSITION. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN DRIVING. SINCE THE SEAT LOWERS WITHIN 15-30 MINUTES DEPENDING ON ROAD SURFACE THE SEAT MUST BE CONTINOUSLY RAISED, CREATING ANOTHER UNSAFE DIRVING SITUATION....

Mar 8, 2004 Interior Lighting 2 mi

PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS : 10060723 ,AMMENDING DEALER,PURCHASE DATE AND INCIDENT DATE: DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ...

Mar 8, 2004 Electrical System 2 mi

PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS : 10060723 ,AMMENDING DEALER,PURCHASE DATE AND INCIDENT DATE: DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ...

Mar 8, 2004 Power Train 150 mi

DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING COLUMN AND FLOORBOARDS AT APPROX 1200RPM TO 2000RPM. THIS IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH WHEEL SHIMMEY DUE TO TIRE OR WHEEL IMBALANCE. SERVICE DEALER INDICATES THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL RESOLVE ITSELF WITH MORE MILEAGE. *AK

Mar 8, 2004 Interior Lighting 2 mi

DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ARE NOT CONTRASTED ENOUGH WITH DASH PLATE (IE LIGHT GRAY ON DARK GRAY). TOYOTA ACKNOWLED...

Mar 8, 2004 Electrical System 2 mi

DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ARE NOT CONTRASTED ENOUGH WITH DASH PLATE (IE LIGHT GRAY ON DARK GRAY). TOYOTA ACKNOWLED...

Mar 8, 2004 Seats 50 mi

MANUAL SEAT OF 2003 4 RUNNER SPORT MODEL CONTINUALLY RETRACTS FROM ELEVATED POSITION. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHEN DRIVING. SINCE THE SEAT LOWERS WITHIN 15-30 MINUTES DEPENDING ON ROAD SURFACE THE SEAT MUST BE CONTINOUSLY RAISED, CREATING ANOTHER UNSAFE DIRVING SITUATION....

Mar 8, 2004 Interior Lighting 2 mi

PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS : 10060723 ,AMMENDING DEALER,PURCHASE DATE AND INCIDENT DATE: DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ...

Mar 8, 2004 Electrical System 2 mi

PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS : 10060723 ,AMMENDING DEALER,PURCHASE DATE AND INCIDENT DATE: DASHBOARD GAUGES, ESCPECIALLY SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE, ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYTIME. SITUATION IS MADE WORSE WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. PROBLEM IS THAT GAUGES ARE RECESSED TOO DEEP AND LETTERS ...

Mar 8, 2004 Power Train 150 mi

DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING COLUMN AND FLOORBOARDS AT APPROX 1200RPM TO 2000RPM. THIS IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH WHEEL SHIMMEY DUE TO TIRE OR WHEEL IMBALANCE. SERVICE DEALER INDICATES THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL RESOLVE ITSELF WITH MORE MILEAGE. *AK

Feb 25, 2004 Tires

I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 10000 MILES, DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRES 265/70R16. IN LESS THEN 2 WEEKS I HAVE HAD 2 FLATS IN THE RIGHT, PASSENGER TIRE DUE TO STONES. IN ONE TIRE I HAVE 2 PATCHES, I HAVE A COMPLAINT INTO GOODYEAR FOR A NEW TIRE.*AK

Feb 25, 2004 Tires

I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 10000 MILES, DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRES 265/70R16. IN LESS THEN 2 WEEKS I HAVE HAD 2 FLATS IN THE RIGHT, PASSENGER TIRE DUE TO STONES. IN ONE TIRE I HAVE 2 PATCHES, I HAVE A COMPLAINT INTO GOODYEAR FOR A NEW TIRE.*AK

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 5,300 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IDLED AT A STOP AND THE HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE BRAKE MUST BE HELD DOWN HARD. *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 5,300 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IDLED AT A STOP AND THE HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE BRAKE MUST BE HELD DOWN HARD. *SC

Feb 13, 2004 Power Train 500 mi

2003 TOYOTA LIMITED 4-RUNNER V8- AWDFRONT-END VIBRATION PROBLEM FIRST PRESENTED THE VIBRATION PROBLEM AT 5048 MILES TO MY DEALER THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST! IT IS MOSTLY FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ACCELERATOR AND OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE IS ALSO A DRONING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH TH...

Feb 13, 2004 Power Train 500 mi

2003 TOYOTA LIMITED 4-RUNNER V8- AWDFRONT-END VIBRATION PROBLEM FIRST PRESENTED THE VIBRATION PROBLEM AT 5048 MILES TO MY DEALER THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST! IT IS MOSTLY FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ACCELERATOR AND OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE IS ALSO A DRONING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH TH...

Feb 12, 2004 Seats

I HAVE NOTICED MOVEMENT IN MY SEAT WHEN BRAKING AND ACCELERATING. MOVEMENT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN OFTEN. I HAVE INFORMED MY DEALERSHIP, BUT HEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. I STILL HAVE THE MOVEMENT PROBLEM AND I INTEND TO DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM ON MY W...

Feb 12, 2004 Seats

I HAVE NOTICED MOVEMENT IN MY SEAT WHEN BRAKING AND ACCELERATING. MOVEMENT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN OFTEN. I HAVE INFORMED MY DEALERSHIP, BUT HEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. I STILL HAVE THE MOVEMENT PROBLEM AND I INTEND TO DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM ON MY W...

Jan 30, 2004 Structure 1,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER VEHICLE ON JULY 31, 2003. APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH A RATTLE OR NOISE COMING FROM THE HEADLINER / SUNROOF AREA OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 08/29/2003, 10/14/2003, 11/25/2003 AND 12/22/2003 TO HAVE...

Jan 30, 2004 Structure 1,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER VEHICLE ON JULY 31, 2003. APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH A RATTLE OR NOISE COMING FROM THE HEADLINER / SUNROOF AREA OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 08/29/2003, 10/14/2003, 11/25/2003 AND 12/22/2003 TO HAVE...

Jan 26, 2004 Seats

03 4 RUNNER DRIVER'S SEAT RATTLES IN BASE OF SEAT. THIS IS A MANUAL ADJUSTMENT SEAT. *LA

Jan 26, 2004 Seats

03 4 RUNNER DRIVER'S SEAT RATTLES IN BASE OF SEAT. THIS IS A MANUAL ADJUSTMENT SEAT. *LA

Jan 21, 2004 Seats 11,465 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. IT BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT.*AK

Jan 21, 2004 Seats 11,465 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. IT BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT.*AK

Jan 20, 2004 Structure

PAINT HAS CHIPPED DOWN TO THE BARE METAL IN 3 PLACES AND ANOTHER AREA HAS A FOUR INCH DIAMETER OFF-COLOR SWIRL SHOWINGTHROUGH THE PAINT AND/OR CLEAR COAT.*AK

Jan 20, 2004 Structure

PAINT HAS CHIPPED DOWN TO THE BARE METAL IN 3 PLACES AND ANOTHER AREA HAS A FOUR INCH DIAMETER OFF-COLOR SWIRL SHOWINGTHROUGH THE PAINT AND/OR CLEAR COAT.*AK

Jan 16, 2004 Power Train 63 mi

2003 4 RUNNER. BOUGHT 8/1/03 WITH 63 ACTUAL MILES. 1ST OWNER. VEHICLE VIBRATES AT 75 MPH AND BECOMES SEVERE RUMBLE AT 80 TO 83 MPH. DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AS THE TIRES. TIRES RE MOUNTED. RUMBLE STILL EXISTS. TIRES THEN REPLACED. RUMBLE STILL EXISTS. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT...

Jan 16, 2004 Power Train 63 mi

2003 4 RUNNER. BOUGHT 8/1/03 WITH 63 ACTUAL MILES. 1ST OWNER. VEHICLE VIBRATES AT 75 MPH AND BECOMES SEVERE RUMBLE AT 80 TO 83 MPH. DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AS THE TIRES. TIRES RE MOUNTED. RUMBLE STILL EXISTS. TIRES THEN REPLACED. RUMBLE STILL EXISTS. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE 4 RUNNER HAS A LOUD SQUEAL AS START UP. ONCE THE CAR WARMS UP THE SQUEAL IS A LOW, BUT STILL A WRONG SOUND.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12 mi

DEAR AUTO SAFETY, I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN NOVEMBER 2002. THIS VEHICLE OMITS A SULFUR SMELL THAT IS EASILY DETECTABLE AND HORRIBLE TO HAVE TO SMELL WHEN DRIVEN. IT PLAIN STINKS. IT STINKS WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. IT STINKS WORSE WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF OPEN. I COMPLAINED TO THE DE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY PROBLEM DATES BACK TO 8-9 MONTHS AGO. I BOUGHT MY 4RUNNER IN NOV.2002, BRAND NEW. AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE THIS SULFER/AMMONIA SMELL, EVERY DAY, EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE OR GO UP A HILL. I HAVE BROUGHT IN THE CAR 4-5 TIMES TO VARIOUS DEALERS, EVERYONE SAID THERES NOTHING WRO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

MY NEW FORERUNNER HAS 60000 KM(LOTS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING) ON IT AND IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY OTHERS. I USUALLY HAVE A FRIEND OF MINE DO THE OIL CHANGES AND THEREFORE DO NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE DETAILS. THIS INITIAL PROBLEM AROSE ON A WEEKEND. I CONTACTED MY DEALE...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE 4 RUNNER HAS A LOUD SQUEAL AS START UP. ONCE THE CAR WARMS UP THE SQUEAL IS A LOW, BUT STILL A WRONG SOUND.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12 mi

DEAR AUTO SAFETY, I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN NOVEMBER 2002. THIS VEHICLE OMITS A SULFUR SMELL THAT IS EASILY DETECTABLE AND HORRIBLE TO HAVE TO SMELL WHEN DRIVEN. IT PLAIN STINKS. IT STINKS WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. IT STINKS WORSE WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF OPEN. I COMPLAINED TO THE DE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY PROBLEM DATES BACK TO 8-9 MONTHS AGO. I BOUGHT MY 4RUNNER IN NOV.2002, BRAND NEW. AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE THIS SULFER/AMMONIA SMELL, EVERY DAY, EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE OR GO UP A HILL. I HAVE BROUGHT IN THE CAR 4-5 TIMES TO VARIOUS DEALERS, EVERYONE SAID THERES NOTHING WRO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

MY NEW FORERUNNER HAS 60000 KM(LOTS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING) ON IT AND IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS DOCUMENTED BY SO MANY OTHERS. I USUALLY HAVE A FRIEND OF MINE DO THE OIL CHANGES AND THEREFORE DO NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE DETAILS. THIS INITIAL PROBLEM AROSE ON A WEEKEND. I CONTACTED MY DEALE...

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2002. IT EMITS A HORRIBLE ROTTEN EGG/SULPHUR SMELL INTO THE CABIN, WINDOWS UP OR DOWN. HAS GIVEN MY PASSENGERS HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. TRIED THE RECOMMENDED GAS UPGRADES, NOTHING WORKS. THIS IS A DEFECT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE.*AK

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 2002. IT EMITS A HORRIBLE ROTTEN EGG/SULPHUR SMELL INTO THE CABIN, WINDOWS UP OR DOWN. HAS GIVEN MY PASSENGERS HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. TRIED THE RECOMMENDED GAS UPGRADES, NOTHING WORKS. THIS IS A DEFECT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE.*AK

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train

VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN OF 2003 4RUNNER (AWD-V8). I DO NOT SEE MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT LISTED IN THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS,SUBMITTED OCTOBER 2003. I AM WRITING TO LET ALL CONSUMERS KNOW THAT TOYOTA USA WAS FORCED TO BUY BACK MY 4RUNNER ON NOV 4TH 2003 THRU THE NEW VEHICLE LEMON LAW IN FLORIDA,(DUE TO THIS...

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train

VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN OF 2003 4RUNNER (AWD-V8). I DO NOT SEE MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT LISTED IN THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS,SUBMITTED OCTOBER 2003. I AM WRITING TO LET ALL CONSUMERS KNOW THAT TOYOTA USA WAS FORCED TO BUY BACK MY 4RUNNER ON NOV 4TH 2003 THRU THE NEW VEHICLE LEMON LAW IN FLORIDA,(DUE TO THIS...

Jan 1, 2004 Power Train 100 mi

THERE IS A WHINING NOISE COMMING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AT ALL SPEEDS, BUT NOTICEABLE MOSTLY AT 80 MPH AND HIOGHER. TOYOTA AKNOWLEDGED, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR.*AK ALSO DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE AND COMES OUT OF PLACE DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING. AGAIN TOYOTA IS AWARE, BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT.

Jan 1, 2004 Seats 100 mi

THERE IS A WHINING NOISE COMMING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AT ALL SPEEDS, BUT NOTICEABLE MOSTLY AT 80 MPH AND HIOGHER. TOYOTA AKNOWLEDGED, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR.*AK ALSO DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE AND COMES OUT OF PLACE DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING. AGAIN TOYOTA IS AWARE, BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT.

Jan 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 4-RUUNER SPORT EDITION WITHTHE V-8 IN AUGUST, 2003. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE 4-RUNNER, THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. IT HAPPENS DURING ACCELERATION OR HIGHWAY DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED MY 4-RUNNER AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I THEN HAD TH...

Jan 1, 2004 Power Train 100 mi

THERE IS A WHINING NOISE COMMING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AT ALL SPEEDS, BUT NOTICEABLE MOSTLY AT 80 MPH AND HIOGHER. TOYOTA AKNOWLEDGED, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR.*AK ALSO DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE AND COMES OUT OF PLACE DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING. AGAIN TOYOTA IS AWARE, BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT.

Jan 1, 2004 Seats 100 mi

THERE IS A WHINING NOISE COMMING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AT ALL SPEEDS, BUT NOTICEABLE MOSTLY AT 80 MPH AND HIOGHER. TOYOTA AKNOWLEDGED, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR.*AK ALSO DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE AND COMES OUT OF PLACE DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING. AGAIN TOYOTA IS AWARE, BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT.

Jan 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 4-RUUNER SPORT EDITION WITHTHE V-8 IN AUGUST, 2003. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE 4-RUNNER, THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. IT HAPPENS DURING ACCELERATION OR HIGHWAY DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED MY 4-RUNNER AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I THEN HAD TH...

Dec 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

THE SULPHER SMELL/CARBON MONOXIDE THAT COMES INTO THE CAB OF MY '03 4RUNNER V8, IS EXTREMELY UNACCEPTABLE. THIS IS MY 4TH TOYOTA IN THE PAST 6 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE DISSAPOINTED WITH MY VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO 4 DEALERS TO ALL SAY TO ME THAT IT'S A GAS GRADE ISSUE. I'M TIRED OF TOYOTA NOT STA...

Dec 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

THE SULPHER SMELL/CARBON MONOXIDE THAT COMES INTO THE CAB OF MY '03 4RUNNER V8, IS EXTREMELY UNACCEPTABLE. THIS IS MY 4TH TOYOTA IN THE PAST 6 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE DISSAPOINTED WITH MY VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO 4 DEALERS TO ALL SAY TO ME THAT IT'S A GAS GRADE ISSUE. I'M TIRED OF TOYOTA NOT STA...

Dec 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR EMITS A SULFUR TYPE SMELL, WHETHER VENTALATION SYSTEM IS ON OR NOT, AND WHETHER WINDOWS ARE UP OR DOWN. SMELL IS NOXIOUS AND MAKES ME FEEL ILL. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10-15 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF 5 MONTHS WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR EMITS A SULFUR TYPE SMELL, WHETHER VENTALATION SYSTEM IS ON OR NOT, AND WHETHER WINDOWS ARE UP OR DOWN. SMELL IS NOXIOUS AND MAKES ME FEEL ILL. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10-15 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF 5 MONTHS WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8 mi

WHILE DRIVING EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8 mi

WHILE DRIVING EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Seats 12,500 mi

DRIVER SEAT WAS TOO LOOSE AND MOVED BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*MR

Dec 15, 2003 Seats 12,500 mi

DRIVER SEAT WAS TOO LOOSE AND MOVED BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*MR

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 LIMITED - LARGE AMOUNTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN. EXHAUST FUMES ARE EXPERIENCED REGARDLESS OF ADJUSTMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, INCLUDING WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING AND RECIRCULATION ON. EXHAUST FUMES APPEAR TO BE FROM THE 4RUNNER. ALL OCCUPANTS BECOME NA...

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 LIMITED - LARGE AMOUNTS OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN. EXHAUST FUMES ARE EXPERIENCED REGARDLESS OF ADJUSTMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, INCLUDING WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING AND RECIRCULATION ON. EXHAUST FUMES APPEAR TO BE FROM THE 4RUNNER. ALL OCCUPANTS BECOME NA...

Dec 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 mi

THIS VEHICLE FILLS THE CABIN CONSTANTLY WITH A "SULFUR" OR ROTTEN EGG SMELL. I HAVE CHANGED GAS BRANDS MULTIPLE TIMES. *LA

Dec 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 mi

THIS VEHICLE FILLS THE CABIN CONSTANTLY WITH A "SULFUR" OR ROTTEN EGG SMELL. I HAVE CHANGED GAS BRANDS MULTIPLE TIMES. *LA

Dec 3, 2003 Power Train 500 mi

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V8/AWD W/ UNDER 5,000 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE IS A VIBRATION AND LOW FREQUENCY "ROARING" NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FROM AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL. SOUND CEASES WHEN COASTING. NOISE AND VIBRATION WAS NOTICED WITHIN FIRST 500 MILES OF OWNERSHIP AND IS INCREASINGLY ...

Dec 3, 2003 Power Train 500 mi

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V8/AWD W/ UNDER 5,000 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE IS A VIBRATION AND LOW FREQUENCY "ROARING" NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FROM AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL. SOUND CEASES WHEN COASTING. NOISE AND VIBRATION WAS NOTICED WITHIN FIRST 500 MILES OF OWNERSHIP AND IS INCREASINGLY ...

Dec 2, 2003 Visibility

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT IS ESPECIALLY NOTICED WHEN THE DRIVER IS MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS. OBJECTS IN THE ROAD CANNOT BE SEEN WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A COLLISION. *AK THE VIEW WAS "SEVERELY RESTRICTED" IN THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS WHEN MAKING LEFT H...

Dec 2, 2003 Seats 5,000 mi

THE REAR SEAT BACK REST ON PASSENGER SIDE SQUEAKS AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE. IF THE BACK REST IS FOLDED DOWN THE NOISE GOES AWAY. IT SEEMS TO BE THE LOCKING MECHANISM. BASED ON RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER OFFERED TO LOOK AT IT.*AK

Dec 2, 2003 Visibility

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT IS ESPECIALLY NOTICED WHEN THE DRIVER IS MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS. OBJECTS IN THE ROAD CANNOT BE SEEN WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A COLLISION. *AK THE VIEW WAS "SEVERELY RESTRICTED" IN THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS WHEN MAKING LEFT H...

Dec 2, 2003 Seats 5,000 mi

THE REAR SEAT BACK REST ON PASSENGER SIDE SQUEAKS AND MAKES A RATTLING NOISE. IF THE BACK REST IS FOLDED DOWN THE NOISE GOES AWAY. IT SEEMS TO BE THE LOCKING MECHANISM. BASED ON RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER OFFERED TO LOOK AT IT.*AK

Nov 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. *AK

Nov 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER SUFFERING THROUGH MONTHS OF ILLNESS CAUSED BY A NOXIOUS SMELL, WE HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT OUR V8 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER EMITS OXIDES OF SULFUR (SO2, HS2, ETC.) ON THE MATTER OF SULFUR DIOXIDE ALONE, WE FOUND THAT ACCORDING TO THE EPA, SO2 CONTRIBUTES TO RESPIRATORY ILLNES...

Nov 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER SUFFERING THROUGH MONTHS OF ILLNESS CAUSED BY A NOXIOUS SMELL, WE HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT OUR V8 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER EMITS OXIDES OF SULFUR (SO2, HS2, ETC.) ON THE MATTER OF SULFUR DIOXIDE ALONE, WE FOUND THAT ACCORDING TO THE EPA, SO2 CONTRIBUTES TO RESPIRATORY ILLNES...

Nov 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM EXPERIENCING A REPEATED CHEMICAL SULFUR ODOR IN MY VEHICLE CABIN ON EVEN MODERATE ACCELERATION. THE SMELL IS SIMPLY OVERWHELMING. THE WINDOWS ARE UP, THE SUNROOF IS CLOSED, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS SET TO RECIRCULATE. I UNDERSTAND FROM THOUSANDS OF OTHER POSTS ON THE INTERNET THAT TOYOTA C...

Nov 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM EXPERIENCING A REPEATED CHEMICAL SULFUR ODOR IN MY VEHICLE CABIN ON EVEN MODERATE ACCELERATION. THE SMELL IS SIMPLY OVERWHELMING. THE WINDOWS ARE UP, THE SUNROOF IS CLOSED, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS SET TO RECIRCULATE. I UNDERSTAND FROM THOUSANDS OF OTHER POSTS ON THE INTERNET THAT TOYOTA C...

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH OR WITHOUT THE WINDOWS BEING CLOSED. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED IF THE FUMES COULD CAUSE ANY HEALTH PROBLEMS AND WHAT WAS BEING DONE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. *SCC *JB

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH OR WITHOUT THE WINDOWS BEING CLOSED. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED IF THE FUMES COULD CAUSE ANY HEALTH PROBLEMS AND WHAT WAS BEING DONE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. *SCC *JB

Nov 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SULFUR SMELL THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SULFUR SMELL THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

2003 4 RUNNER V6 HAS LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE CONMPARTMENT. I RAN IT BY THE DEALERSHIP 1 WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TOO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATLY 2 MONTHS LATER REAR SEAT WAS SQUEAKING. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER HAD THEM FIX THE SEAT AND...

Nov 9, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

2003 4 RUNNER V6 HAS LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE CONMPARTMENT. I RAN IT BY THE DEALERSHIP 1 WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TOO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATLY 2 MONTHS LATER REAR SEAT WAS SQUEAKING. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER HAD THEM FIX THE SEAT AND...

Nov 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

2003 4 RUNNER V6 HAS LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE CONMPARTMENT. I RAN IT BY THE DEALERSHIP 1 WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TOO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATLY 2 MONTHS LATER REAR SEAT WAS SQUEAKING. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER HAD THEM FIX THE SEAT AND...

Nov 9, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

2003 4 RUNNER V6 HAS LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE CONMPARTMENT. I RAN IT BY THE DEALERSHIP 1 WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TOO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATLY 2 MONTHS LATER REAR SEAT WAS SQUEAKING. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER HAD THEM FIX THE SEAT AND...

Nov 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SPORTS EDITION 2003 4 RUNNER IN JULY OF 2003. THERE IS A SULFUR SMELL EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. WHEN I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA I WAS TOLD THE ODOR WAS CAUSED BY THE GAS I USE. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND TOYOTA JUST WASHES THEIR HANDS OF IT. I WAS GIV...

Nov 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SPORTS EDITION 2003 4 RUNNER IN JULY OF 2003. THERE IS A SULFUR SMELL EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. WHEN I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA I WAS TOLD THE ODOR WAS CAUSED BY THE GAS I USE. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND TOYOTA JUST WASHES THEIR HANDS OF IT. I WAS GIV...

Nov 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,500 mi

EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS PRODUCING A GASTRIC SMELL WHICH IS UNBEARABLE. ALSO, CAUSES THE DRIVER TO GET SICK WHILE DRIVING.*AK

Nov 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,500 mi

EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS PRODUCING A GASTRIC SMELL WHICH IS UNBEARABLE. ALSO, CAUSES THE DRIVER TO GET SICK WHILE DRIVING.*AK

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED AT 10000 MILES. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT FOR MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT V8, WHICH HAS A MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR THE SEAT BASE FORE-TO-AFT POSITION, HAS TOO MUCH PLAY WHEN LOCKED INTO POSITION. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE MOVEMENT, OR PLAY, WILL OVER TIME COMPROMISE THE LOCKED POSITION OF THE SEAT BASE. PREVIOUS OWNED CARS LIK...

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED AT 10000 MILES. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT FOR MY 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT V8, WHICH HAS A MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR THE SEAT BASE FORE-TO-AFT POSITION, HAS TOO MUCH PLAY WHEN LOCKED INTO POSITION. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE MOVEMENT, OR PLAY, WILL OVER TIME COMPROMISE THE LOCKED POSITION OF THE SEAT BASE. PREVIOUS OWNED CARS LIK...

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

2003 V8 4 RUNNER EMITS ROTTEN EGG SMELL, PRIMARILY DURING QUICK ACCELERATION. WAS TOLD BY DEALER TO USE HIGHER GRADE OF GASOLINE. HAVE TRIED HIGHER GRADES OF GAS IN THE PAST AND THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS HELP. TOYOTA DOES NOT SEE THIS AS A VEHICLE PROBLEM. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

2003 V8 4 RUNNER EMITS ROTTEN EGG SMELL, PRIMARILY DURING QUICK ACCELERATION. WAS TOLD BY DEALER TO USE HIGHER GRADE OF GASOLINE. HAVE TRIED HIGHER GRADES OF GAS IN THE PAST AND THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS HELP. TOYOTA DOES NOT SEE THIS AS A VEHICLE PROBLEM. *LA

Nov 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM. WHENEVER WE HAVE THE REAR WINDOW DOWN, THERE IS A TERRIBLE ODOR THAT PERMEATES THE AUTOMOBILE. IT MAKES ME NAUSEA AND GIVES ME TERRIBLE HEADACHES. THE DEALER SAID WE SHOULD OPEN ONE OF THE SIDE WINDOWS. I PUT A DATE, BECAUSE THE SITE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THIS UNLESS I DID...

Nov 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM. WHENEVER WE HAVE THE REAR WINDOW DOWN, THERE IS A TERRIBLE ODOR THAT PERMEATES THE AUTOMOBILE. IT MAKES ME NAUSEA AND GIVES ME TERRIBLE HEADACHES. THE DEALER SAID WE SHOULD OPEN ONE OF THE SIDE WINDOWS. I PUT A DATE, BECAUSE THE SITE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THIS UNLESS I DID...

Oct 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A STRONG SULFUR ODOR IN MY NEW 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THIS SMELL HAS NOT GONE AWAY, AND IN FACT HAS GOTTEN EVEN WORSE. I USE THE VEHICLE FOR TOWING PURPOSES ALSO AND THE SMELL IS UNBEARABLE WHEN TOWING SOMETHING. I HAVE RETUNRED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...

Oct 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A STRONG SULFUR ODOR IN MY NEW 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THIS SMELL HAS NOT GONE AWAY, AND IN FACT HAS GOTTEN EVEN WORSE. I USE THE VEHICLE FOR TOWING PURPOSES ALSO AND THE SMELL IS UNBEARABLE WHEN TOWING SOMETHING. I HAVE RETUNRED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...

Oct 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 800,050 mi

I PURCHASE A NEW TOYOTA 4 RUNNER FROM TOYOTA WORLD LAKEWOOD N J ON 9/25/03 WHEN I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME I NOTICE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER ON 10/17/03 THEY TOOK THE TRUCK FOR A TEST DRIVE WHEN HE CAME BACK HE SAID I NEED NEW ROTOR DISC THAT THEY WERE WARP. *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 800,050 mi

I PURCHASE A NEW TOYOTA 4 RUNNER FROM TOYOTA WORLD LAKEWOOD N J ON 9/25/03 WHEN I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME I NOTICE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER ON 10/17/03 THEY TOOK THE TRUCK FOR A TEST DRIVE WHEN HE CAME BACK HE SAID I NEED NEW ROTOR DISC THAT THEY WERE WARP. *LA

Oct 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO AND CURRENTLY HAVE 3000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN I HAVE THE REAR WINDOW DOWN I SMELL A STRONG ODOR. THE ODOR HAS AN ACID AMMONIA LIKE SMELL. THE ODOR IS SO STRONG AT TIMES THAT IT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. AT TIMES, THE ODOR ...

Oct 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH ALL WINDOWS UP AND INTERNAL AIR CIRCULATION THERE IS A STRONG ROTTEN EGG/SULFUR TYPE SMELL??? THIS IS ON A 2003 LIMITED 4-RUNNER BOUGHT NEW IN MARYLAND;DARCARS;THIS IS VERY IRRITATING AND MAKES MY KIDS 10YRS AND 11 YRS. OLD SICK. VERY CONFUSED W...

Oct 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO AND CURRENTLY HAVE 3000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN I HAVE THE REAR WINDOW DOWN I SMELL A STRONG ODOR. THE ODOR HAS AN ACID AMMONIA LIKE SMELL. THE ODOR IS SO STRONG AT TIMES THAT IT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. AT TIMES, THE ODOR ...

Oct 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH ALL WINDOWS UP AND INTERNAL AIR CIRCULATION THERE IS A STRONG ROTTEN EGG/SULFUR TYPE SMELL??? THIS IS ON A 2003 LIMITED 4-RUNNER BOUGHT NEW IN MARYLAND;DARCARS;THIS IS VERY IRRITATING AND MAKES MY KIDS 10YRS AND 11 YRS. OLD SICK. VERY CONFUSED W...

Sep 30, 2003 Suspension

AFTER REACHING 55 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. *AK

Sep 30, 2003 Suspension

AFTER REACHING 55 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other 25 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ON 8-23-03. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO ME WITH THE "VSC TRACK" WARNING LIGHT ON. DURING THE TEST DRIVE, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE LIGHT AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT IS WAS PART OF THE TRACITON CONTROL SYSTEM. I WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE LIGHT BEING ON WAS A NO...

Sep 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other 25 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ON 8-23-03. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO ME WITH THE "VSC TRACK" WARNING LIGHT ON. DURING THE TEST DRIVE, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE LIGHT AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT IS WAS PART OF THE TRACITON CONTROL SYSTEM. I WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE LIGHT BEING ON WAS A NO...

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN NOVEMBER 2002. THIS VEHICLE OMITS A SULFUR SMELL THAT IS EASILY DETECTABLE AND HORRIBLE TO HAVE TO SMELL WHEN DRIVEN. IT PLAIN STINKS. IT STINKS WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. IT STINKS WORSE WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF OPEN. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THE DAY A...

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEAR NHTSA, I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN NOVEMBER 2002. THIS VEHICLE OMITS A SULFUR SMELL THAT IS EASILY DETECTABLE AND HORRIBLE TO HAVE TO SMELL WHEN DRIVEN. IT PLAIN STINKS. IT STINKS WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. IT STINKS WORSE WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF OPEN. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER T...

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN NOVEMBER 2002. THIS VEHICLE OMITS A SULFUR SMELL THAT IS EASILY DETECTABLE AND HORRIBLE TO HAVE TO SMELL WHEN DRIVEN. IT PLAIN STINKS. IT STINKS WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. IT STINKS WORSE WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF OPEN. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THE DAY A...

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEAR NHTSA, I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN NOVEMBER 2002. THIS VEHICLE OMITS A SULFUR SMELL THAT IS EASILY DETECTABLE AND HORRIBLE TO HAVE TO SMELL WHEN DRIVEN. IT PLAIN STINKS. IT STINKS WITH ALL WINDOWS UP. IT STINKS WORSE WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF OPEN. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER T...

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

2003 4RUNNER SE V8: DURING ACCLERATION, I HAVE EXHAUST GASES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TOYOTA CONFIRMED THAT THE V8 IS MOSTLY AFFECTED DUE TO THE LARGER DISPLACEMENT ENGINE. ALSO, PER TOYOTA, THE EXHASUT GASES ARE ENTERING FROM A VENT LOCATED ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, TOY...

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

2003 4RUNNER SE V8: DURING ACCLERATION, I HAVE EXHAUST GASES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TOYOTA CONFIRMED THAT THE V8 IS MOSTLY AFFECTED DUE TO THE LARGER DISPLACEMENT ENGINE. ALSO, PER TOYOTA, THE EXHASUT GASES ARE ENTERING FROM A VENT LOCATED ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, TOY...

Sep 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE '03 4-RUNNER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND WE HAVE CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCED A "ROTTEN EGG, SULFUR / AMMONIA TYPE SMELL THAT HAS YET TO SUBSIDE. WE HAVE TRIED USING EXXON, SUNOCO, AND SHELL 89-93 OCTANE AND THE SMELL STILL PERSISTS. IT IS MORE APPARENT WITH THE REAR WINDOW DOWN, BUT ...

Sep 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE '03 4-RUNNER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND WE HAVE CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCED A "ROTTEN EGG, SULFUR / AMMONIA TYPE SMELL THAT HAS YET TO SUBSIDE. WE HAVE TRIED USING EXXON, SUNOCO, AND SHELL 89-93 OCTANE AND THE SMELL STILL PERSISTS. IT IS MORE APPARENT WITH THE REAR WINDOW DOWN, BUT ...

Sep 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN MARCH 2003 OF THIS YEAR FROM POWER TOYOTA CERRITOS. FROM THE FIRST WEEK OF DRIVING TO THE CURRENT DATE, THE EXHAUST EMITS A SULFUR ODOR DURING REGULAR AS WELL AS HARD ACCELERATION. THE ODOR IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE REAR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. CURRENT...

Sep 13, 2003 Visibility 200 mi

POWER SUN ROOF LEAKS. *JB

Sep 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN MARCH 2003 OF THIS YEAR FROM POWER TOYOTA CERRITOS. FROM THE FIRST WEEK OF DRIVING TO THE CURRENT DATE, THE EXHAUST EMITS A SULFUR ODOR DURING REGULAR AS WELL AS HARD ACCELERATION. THE ODOR IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE REAR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. CURRENT...

Sep 13, 2003 Visibility 200 mi

POWER SUN ROOF LEAKS. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,600 mi

EXHAUST ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN WHETHER WINDOWS ARE CLOSED OR NOT. SUSTAINED, OVERPOWERING SULFUR ODOR WHEN THIS OCCURS. *PH

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,600 mi

EXHAUST ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN WHETHER WINDOWS ARE CLOSED OR NOT. SUSTAINED, OVERPOWERING SULFUR ODOR WHEN THIS OCCURS. *PH

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTTEN-EGG LIKE SMELL COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. TOLD BY MY DEALERSHIP TO TRY DIFFERENT GAS BECAUSE OF SULFATE CONTENT IN THE GAS CURRENTLY USING IS TOO HIGH. I HAVE BEEN TO 4 DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, IT IS STARTING TO GET A LITTLE RIDICULOUS.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTTEN-EGG LIKE SMELL COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. TOLD BY MY DEALERSHIP TO TRY DIFFERENT GAS BECAUSE OF SULFATE CONTENT IN THE GAS CURRENTLY USING IS TOO HIGH. I HAVE BEEN TO 4 DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, IT IS STARTING TO GET A LITTLE RIDICULOUS.*AK

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND HAVE HAD A STRONG SULFUR SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING TO HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS SMELL IS EXTREMELY IRRITATING AND THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. TOYOTA REPS SAY ITS THE GAS, BUT MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS NEVER DONE THIS, EVEN THOUG...

Sep 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND HAVE HAD A STRONG SULFUR SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING TO HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS SMELL IS EXTREMELY IRRITATING AND THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. TOYOTA REPS SAY ITS THE GAS, BUT MY 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS NEVER DONE THIS, EVEN THOUG...

Sep 2, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF CHEMICAL FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAD INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE RIGHT FRON...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF CHEMICAL FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAD INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE RIGHT FRON...

Sep 2, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF CHEMICAL FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAD INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE RIGHT FRON...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF CHEMICAL FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAD INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE RIGHT FRON...

Sep 1, 2003 Power Train 100 mi

HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH NOW. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST WEEK WITH NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE IN GENERAL FROM APPROX. 45 MPH AND ABOVE. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS. RETURNED AGAIN ANOTHER WEEK LATER WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. DEALER AGAIN ATTEMPED TO BA...

Sep 1, 2003 Suspension 100 mi

HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH NOW. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST WEEK WITH NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE IN GENERAL FROM APPROX. 45 MPH AND ABOVE. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS. RETURNED AGAIN ANOTHER WEEK LATER WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. DEALER AGAIN ATTEMPED TO BA...

Sep 1, 2003 Power Train 100 mi

HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH NOW. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST WEEK WITH NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE IN GENERAL FROM APPROX. 45 MPH AND ABOVE. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS. RETURNED AGAIN ANOTHER WEEK LATER WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. DEALER AGAIN ATTEMPED TO BA...

Sep 1, 2003 Suspension 100 mi

HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH NOW. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST WEEK WITH NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE IN GENERAL FROM APPROX. 45 MPH AND ABOVE. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS. RETURNED AGAIN ANOTHER WEEK LATER WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. DEALER AGAIN ATTEMPED TO BA...

Aug 29, 2003 Seats 1 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT KEEPS SLIPPING WHEN INCREASING/DECREASING/STOPPING. IT IS A MANUAL SEAT AND DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT AND THAT THERE HAD BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS. IT IS A NOTICABLE SHIFT IN SEAT POSITION. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THIS IS A TYPICAL "MANUAL" SEAT REATION. ...

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 110 mi

EXHAUST ODORS ENTER CABIN UNDER MIDDLE, HEAVY ACCELERATION, EVEN WITH WINDOWS CLOSED. STRONG CHOKING HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ROTTEN EGG SMELL, LINGERS IN THE CABIN FOR A MINUTE OR MORE EACH TIME. EXHAUST MAKES MECHANICAL VALVE TRAIN NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE PINGING OR STICKING HYDRAULIC LIFTERS ON MODERATE ACCE...

Aug 29, 2003 Seats 1 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT KEEPS SLIPPING WHEN INCREASING/DECREASING/STOPPING. IT IS A MANUAL SEAT AND DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT AND THAT THERE HAD BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS. IT IS A NOTICABLE SHIFT IN SEAT POSITION. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THIS IS A TYPICAL "MANUAL" SEAT REATION. ...

Aug 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 110 mi

EXHAUST ODORS ENTER CABIN UNDER MIDDLE, HEAVY ACCELERATION, EVEN WITH WINDOWS CLOSED. STRONG CHOKING HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ROTTEN EGG SMELL, LINGERS IN THE CABIN FOR A MINUTE OR MORE EACH TIME. EXHAUST MAKES MECHANICAL VALVE TRAIN NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE PINGING OR STICKING HYDRAULIC LIFTERS ON MODERATE ACCE...

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

FOUL FUMES ENTER CABIN UPON ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS WITH HIGH OCTANE GAS OR WITHOUT HIGH OCTANE GAS. ONLY USE 93 OCTANE, BUT DUE TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS TRIED LOWER OCTANE AND STRONG ODOR CONTINUED. THESE FUMES ENTER CABIN WITH ALL WINDOWS CLOSED, AIR VENTILATION ON RECIRCULATION AND WITH A...

Aug 28, 2003 Seats 5 mi

LUMBAR SUPPORT IN DRIVER SEAT "POP" AND ADJUST BY ITSELF FROM SELECTED LUMBAR POSITION. OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED. DEALER STATES "PLASTIC CLIPS" THAT HOLD THE S SHAPED SPRING SECURE ARE FAULTY.

Aug 28, 2003 Visibility 3 mi

MOONROOF MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOISE ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN BEING CLOSED. OUTSIDE SEAL OF MOONROOF GLASS IS BUBBLED UP, NOT SEALED/INSTALLED CORRECTLY

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

FOUL FUMES ENTER CABIN UPON ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS WITH HIGH OCTANE GAS OR WITHOUT HIGH OCTANE GAS. ONLY USE 93 OCTANE, BUT DUE TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS TRIED LOWER OCTANE AND STRONG ODOR CONTINUED. THESE FUMES ENTER CABIN WITH ALL WINDOWS CLOSED, AIR VENTILATION ON RECIRCULATION AND WITH A...

Aug 28, 2003 Seats 5 mi

LUMBAR SUPPORT IN DRIVER SEAT "POP" AND ADJUST BY ITSELF FROM SELECTED LUMBAR POSITION. OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN PARKED. DEALER STATES "PLASTIC CLIPS" THAT HOLD THE S SHAPED SPRING SECURE ARE FAULTY.

Aug 28, 2003 Visibility 3 mi

MOONROOF MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOISE ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN BEING CLOSED. OUTSIDE SEAL OF MOONROOF GLASS IS BUBBLED UP, NOT SEALED/INSTALLED CORRECTLY

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

TERRIBLE SULFUR SMELL ON ACCELERATION OF 2003 4RUNNER 6 CYLINDER SPORT. MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE REAR WINDOW IS DOWN. COMPLAINED TO DEALER TWICE. TOLD IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING TWICE. TRIED NUMEROUS DIFFERENT BRANDS OF GAS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. I DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THIS. THERE MUST BE SOMETH...

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

TERRIBLE SULFUR SMELL ON ACCELERATION OF 2003 4RUNNER 6 CYLINDER SPORT. MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE REAR WINDOW IS DOWN. COMPLAINED TO DEALER TWICE. TOLD IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING TWICE. TRIED NUMEROUS DIFFERENT BRANDS OF GAS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. I DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THIS. THERE MUST BE SOMETH...

Aug 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS EVEN WITH WINDOWS UP AND AIR CONDITIONING ON, VERY UNPLEASANT.*AK

Aug 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS EVEN WITH WINDOWS UP AND AIR CONDITIONING ON, VERY UNPLEASANT.*AK

Aug 22, 2003 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS ROUGH WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR GREATER, CAUSING THE PASSENGERS TO BECOME NAUSEATED BY THE MOTION OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Tires

PROBLEM: STEERING WHELL VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 60MPH AND UP. PURCHASED ON 8/2/03. RETURNED TO THE DELAER ON 8/12/03 TO HAVE ALL TIRES BALANCED AND A FULL ALIGNMENT; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK RETURNED TO DEALER ON 8/14/03 TO HAVE THE TIRES SPEED MATCHED TO THE RIMS. WHEN I PICKED UP MY 4RUNNER I W...

Aug 22, 2003 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS ROUGH WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR GREATER, CAUSING THE PASSENGERS TO BECOME NAUSEATED BY THE MOTION OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Tires

PROBLEM: STEERING WHELL VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 60MPH AND UP. PURCHASED ON 8/2/03. RETURNED TO THE DELAER ON 8/12/03 TO HAVE ALL TIRES BALANCED AND A FULL ALIGNMENT; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK RETURNED TO DEALER ON 8/14/03 TO HAVE THE TIRES SPEED MATCHED TO THE RIMS. WHEN I PICKED UP MY 4RUNNER I W...

Aug 5, 2003 Seats

THE BACK LUMBAR OF THE DRIVERS SEAT RATTLES AND IT MOVES WHEN I ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Seats

THE BACK LUMBAR OF THE DRIVERS SEAT RATTLES AND IT MOVES WHEN I ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. *AK

Aug 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 957 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE ENGINE MAKES AN ODD NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK. I ALSO INTERMITTENTLY HAVE THE "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT EXAMINED AND AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 1.6 MILES, HE TOLD ME "THEY ALL SOUND LIK...

Aug 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 957 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE ENGINE MAKES AN ODD NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK. I ALSO INTERMITTENTLY HAVE THE "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT EXAMINED AND AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 1.6 MILES, HE TOLD ME "THEY ALL SOUND LIK...

Aug 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 957 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE ENGINE MAKES AN ODD NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK. I ALSO INTERMITTENTLY HAVE THE "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT EXAMINED AND AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 1.6 MILES, HE TOLD ME "THEY ALL SOUND LIK...

Aug 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 957 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE ENGINE MAKES AN ODD NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK. I ALSO INTERMITTENTLY HAVE THE "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT EXAMINED AND AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR 1.6 MILES, HE TOLD ME "THEY ALL SOUND LIK...

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE GAS FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE GAS FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 31, 2003 Visibility 4 mi

SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH. AUTO DOOR DOWN & UP WILL NOT WORK. NOTICED PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASED (4 MILES ON VEHICLE) DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND STILL HAD VIBRATION. WILL REPLACE TIRES TO SEE IF THIS FIXES PROBLEM. REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Steering 4 mi

SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH. AUTO DOOR DOWN & UP WILL NOT WORK. NOTICED PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASED (4 MILES ON VEHICLE) DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND STILL HAD VIBRATION. WILL REPLACE TIRES TO SEE IF THIS FIXES PROBLEM. REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Visibility 4 mi

SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH. AUTO DOOR DOWN & UP WILL NOT WORK. NOTICED PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASED (4 MILES ON VEHICLE) DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND STILL HAD VIBRATION. WILL REPLACE TIRES TO SEE IF THIS FIXES PROBLEM. REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Steering 4 mi

SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH. AUTO DOOR DOWN & UP WILL NOT WORK. NOTICED PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASED (4 MILES ON VEHICLE) DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND STILL HAD VIBRATION. WILL REPLACE TIRES TO SEE IF THIS FIXES PROBLEM. REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR. *PH

Jul 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,400 mi

STRONG ROTTEN ODOR/SULFUR SMELL FROM VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING REGARDLESS IF WINDOWS ARE UP OR DOWN. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,400 mi

STRONG ROTTEN ODOR/SULFUR SMELL FROM VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING REGARDLESS IF WINDOWS ARE UP OR DOWN. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jul 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other

HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON DIOXIDE IS COMING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T' HAVE . FIX.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Unknown Or Other

HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON DIOXIDE IS COMING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T' HAVE . FIX.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED STRONG CHEMICAL GAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST TAIL AND ABSORB BY THE REAR WINDOW GATE. DEALER STATED WELL DON'T OPEN THAT WINDOW. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED STRONG CHEMICAL GAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST TAIL AND ABSORB BY THE REAR WINDOW GATE. DEALER STATED WELL DON'T OPEN THAT WINDOW. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Tires 2,650 mi

P265-65R17, DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRE COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN AN 03 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. NO ROAD HAZARD WAS ENCOUNTERED. NO LOUD EXPLOSION. TIRE JUST SUDDENLY WENT FLAT. TIRE SEPARATED 360 DEGREES AROUND FRONT OF RIM. TIRE IS COMPLETELY INTACT ON BACK SIDE O...

Jul 2, 2003 Tires 2,650 mi

P265-65R17, DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRE COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN AN 03 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. NO ROAD HAZARD WAS ENCOUNTERED. NO LOUD EXPLOSION. TIRE JUST SUDDENLY WENT FLAT. TIRE SEPARATED 360 DEGREES AROUND FRONT OF RIM. TIRE IS COMPLETELY INTACT ON BACK SIDE O...

Jun 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V146000. CALLED THE DEALER TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. DEALER STATED WE DIDN'T HAVE THAT PART YET AND WE DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT RECALL.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V146000. CALLED THE DEALER TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. DEALER STATED WE DIDN'T HAVE THAT PART YET AND WE DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT RECALL.*AK

Jun 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 600 mi

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THE BELTS MAKE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE UNTIL THE CAR WARMS, THEN THE CAR MAKE A TICKING SOUND. TRUCK IS A V6 MODEL AND HAS BEEN IN FOR THIS REPAIR 4 TIMES, DEALER SAYS TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER SOLUTION YET, THEY SAY IT HAS TO DO WITH THE BELTS ...

Jun 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 600 mi

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THE BELTS MAKE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE UNTIL THE CAR WARMS, THEN THE CAR MAKE A TICKING SOUND. TRUCK IS A V6 MODEL AND HAS BEEN IN FOR THIS REPAIR 4 TIMES, DEALER SAYS TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER SOLUTION YET, THEY SAY IT HAS TO DO WITH THE BELTS ...

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKES A TICK, TICK, TICK NOISE WHILE RUNNING. SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING KNOCKING INTERNALLY IN THE ENGINE OR AN EXHAUST LEAK. DEALERS REPAIR SHOP SAYS ITS NORMAL. I DON'T BELIEVE THEM. I SUSPECT A FUTURE PROBLEM OR FAILURE OF A COMPONENT. *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKES A TICK, TICK, TICK NOISE WHILE RUNNING. SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING KNOCKING INTERNALLY IN THE ENGINE OR AN EXHAUST LEAK. DEALERS REPAIR SHOP SAYS ITS NORMAL. I DON'T BELIEVE THEM. I SUSPECT A FUTURE PROBLEM OR FAILURE OF A COMPONENT. *JB

Jun 20, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CAN SHIFT INTO REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THA VEHICLE HAS A GATED SHIFTER, AND IT WAS NORMAL FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO LOCKING FEATURE ON THE SHIFTER. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CAN SHIFT INTO REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THA VEHICLE HAS A GATED SHIFTER, AND IT WAS NORMAL FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO LOCKING FEATURE ON THE SHIFTER. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BOUGHT A NEW 4RUNNER IN MAY 2003 AND WE NOTICED A ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL. AT FIRST I BRUSHED IT OFF THINKING IT WAS THE OUTDOORS, HOWEVER THE SMELL IS STILL PRESENT. *NLM

Jun 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BOUGHT A NEW 4RUNNER IN MAY 2003 AND WE NOTICED A ROTTEN EGG SULFUR SMELL. AT FIRST I BRUSHED IT OFF THINKING IT WAS THE OUTDOORS, HOWEVER THE SMELL IS STILL PRESENT. *NLM

Jun 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER V6 SR5 GENERATES THIS UNUSUAL (TICK, TICK, TICK) ENGINE NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOOSE PART IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS NOISE IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE 4-RUNNER, DRIVEN BY MY WIFE, ACCELERATES BY ME OR WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN NEXT TO A...

Jun 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,970 mi

TICKING NOISES ON ACCELERATION. ENGINE USES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE AND ALWAYS SOUNDS AS IF IT IS OVER ACCELERATING. SMELLS OF BURNING RUBBER OFTEN. A BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE 3 RD TIME. NO HEAT OR FAN ON ONE OCCASION. SQUEALING FAN BELT ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE THIRD TIME LOST ALL WATER ...

Jun 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER V6 SR5 GENERATES THIS UNUSUAL (TICK, TICK, TICK) ENGINE NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOOSE PART IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS NOISE IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE 4-RUNNER, DRIVEN BY MY WIFE, ACCELERATES BY ME OR WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN NEXT TO A...

Jun 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,970 mi

TICKING NOISES ON ACCELERATION. ENGINE USES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE AND ALWAYS SOUNDS AS IF IT IS OVER ACCELERATING. SMELLS OF BURNING RUBBER OFTEN. A BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE 3 RD TIME. NO HEAT OR FAN ON ONE OCCASION. SQUEALING FAN BELT ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE THIRD TIME LOST ALL WATER ...

Jun 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A RECALL # 03V146000 REPAIRS CONCERNING FUEL PULSATION DAMPER. CONSUMER WENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT ON MAY 27,2003 AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER WAS SUPPOSE TO CALL WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. AS OF TODAY THE PARTS WERE...

Jun 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A RECALL # 03V146000 REPAIRS CONCERNING FUEL PULSATION DAMPER. CONSUMER WENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT ON MAY 27,2003 AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER WAS SUPPOSE TO CALL WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. AS OF TODAY THE PARTS WERE...

Jun 13, 2003 Structure 2 mi

HEADLINER RATTLES NEAR THE DOME LIGHT. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Structure 2 mi

HEADLINER RATTLES NEAR THE DOME LIGHT. *NLM

Jun 9, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOW IS OPEN AND EXHAUST SMOKE FUMES WILL COME INSIDE OF WINDOW WHILE TRAVELING. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR WINDOW IS OPEN AND EXHAUST SMOKE FUMES WILL COME INSIDE OF WINDOW WHILE TRAVELING. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Visibility

REAR WINDOW IS OPEN AND EXHAUST SMOKE FUMES WILL COME INSIDE OF WINDOW WHILE TRAVELING. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR WINDOW IS OPEN AND EXHAUST SMOKE FUMES WILL COME INSIDE OF WINDOW WHILE TRAVELING. *AK

Jun 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12 mi

ROTTEN EGG SMELL FROM EXHAUST WHEN HATCH BACK WINDOW DOWN FOR INTERIOR AIR CIRCULATION. BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS LENGTH AND POSITIONING OF EXHAUST PIPE. *JB

Jun 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12 mi

ROTTEN EGG SMELL FROM EXHAUST WHEN HATCH BACK WINDOW DOWN FOR INTERIOR AIR CIRCULATION. BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS LENGTH AND POSITIONING OF EXHAUST PIPE. *JB

Jun 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

THE EXHAUST SMELL FROM THE TRUCK HAS A HORRIFIC AND SICKENING SMELL. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. IT HAS MADE ME SICK TO MY STOMACH AT TIMES AND MY WIFE AND KIDS CAN NOT STAND THE CONTINUOUS SMELL EITHER. I AM VERY UPSET WITH THIS AND WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF MY PURCHASE P...

Jun 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

THE EXHAUST SMELL FROM THE TRUCK HAS A HORRIFIC AND SICKENING SMELL. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. IT HAS MADE ME SICK TO MY STOMACH AT TIMES AND MY WIFE AND KIDS CAN NOT STAND THE CONTINUOUS SMELL EITHER. I AM VERY UPSET WITH THIS AND WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF MY PURCHASE P...

May 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

THERE IS A STRONG SULFUR SMELL INSIDE OUR 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT EDITION WHEN WE DRIVE. IT IS HARD TO BREATHE AT TIMES. OUR CONCERN IS THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO OUR HEALTH. ARE WE ALSO GETTING CARBON MONOXIDE? TOYOTA DEALER TOLD US THERE IS NO FIX OTHER THAN TO TRY DIFFERENT GASOLINE. WE HAVE ...

May 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

THERE IS A STRONG SULFUR SMELL INSIDE OUR 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT EDITION WHEN WE DRIVE. IT IS HARD TO BREATHE AT TIMES. OUR CONCERN IS THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO OUR HEALTH. ARE WE ALSO GETTING CARBON MONOXIDE? TOYOTA DEALER TOLD US THERE IS NO FIX OTHER THAN TO TRY DIFFERENT GASOLINE. WE HAVE ...

May 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 800 mi

2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER V6 LIMITED GENERATES THIS UNUSUAL (TICK, TICK, TICK) ENGINE NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOOSE PART IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS NOISE IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE 4-RUNNER, DRIVEN BY MY WIFE, ACCELERATES BY ME OR WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN NEXT ...

May 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 800 mi

2003 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER V6 LIMITED GENERATES THIS UNUSUAL (TICK, TICK, TICK) ENGINE NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOOSE PART IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS NOISE IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE 4-RUNNER, DRIVEN BY MY WIFE, ACCELERATES BY ME OR WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN NEXT ...

May 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH EXHAUST FUMES (ROTTEN EGG SMELL) MAINLY WHEN IN MOTION WITH THE BACK WINDOW DOWN. *JB

May 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH EXHAUST FUMES (ROTTEN EGG SMELL) MAINLY WHEN IN MOTION WITH THE BACK WINDOW DOWN. *JB

May 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A VERY FRUSTRATING AND DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE WITH A GMC SUV WE BOUGHT A 2003 TOYOTA SR5 4RUNNER. UP TO THIS POINT WE HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH IT. HOWEVER, AN AMMONIA/SULFUR ODOR HAS BEEN NOTED INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN DRIVING AND CAUSES EXTREME IRRITATION AND A BURNING FEELING IN THE THROAT AN...

May 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A VERY FRUSTRATING AND DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE WITH A GMC SUV WE BOUGHT A 2003 TOYOTA SR5 4RUNNER. UP TO THIS POINT WE HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH IT. HOWEVER, AN AMMONIA/SULFUR ODOR HAS BEEN NOTED INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN DRIVING AND CAUSES EXTREME IRRITATION AND A BURNING FEELING IN THE THROAT AN...

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OCCASIONALLY HAVE SULFUR SMELLING FUMES FROM THE EXHAUST IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO SWITCH BRANDS OF GASOLINE. I AM LESS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SMELL THAN THE IDEA THAT EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING THE CAR WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED. *NLM

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OCCASIONALLY HAVE SULFUR SMELLING FUMES FROM THE EXHAUST IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO SWITCH BRANDS OF GASOLINE. I AM LESS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SMELL THAN THE IDEA THAT EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING THE CAR WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED. *NLM

May 1, 2003 Power Train 5,455 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED,V8 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION POPPED OUT OF GEAR.SHE HAD IT IN 4D GEAR FOR NORMAL DRIVING.SHE PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN 4D GEAR AGAIN AND IT POPPED OUT A SECOND TIME.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED. SHE PULLED OVER AGAIN AND TURNED OFF THE AIR C...

May 1, 2003 Power Train 5,455 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED,V8 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION POPPED OUT OF GEAR.SHE HAD IT IN 4D GEAR FOR NORMAL DRIVING.SHE PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN 4D GEAR AGAIN AND IT POPPED OUT A SECOND TIME.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO APPEARED. SHE PULLED OVER AGAIN AND TURNED OFF THE AIR C...

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS DISTRIBUTING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE . THE GAS WAS COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND MAKING THE OCCUPANTS SICK. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS DISTRIBUTING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE . THE GAS WAS COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND MAKING THE OCCUPANTS SICK. *NLM

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 437 mi

ENGINE BELT SQUEAKS. HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND ADJUSTED ANOTHER TIME. SQUEAK RETURNED FOR THIRD TIME WITH UNDER 2000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *NLM

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 437 mi

ENGINE BELT SQUEAKS. HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND ADJUSTED ANOTHER TIME. SQUEAK RETURNED FOR THIRD TIME WITH UNDER 2000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *NLM

Apr 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES APPARENTLY ENTERING CABIN OF VEHICLE. SMELL OF SULFUR VERY STRONG EVEN WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE UP. *JB

Apr 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES APPARENTLY ENTERING CABIN OF VEHICLE. SMELL OF SULFUR VERY STRONG EVEN WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE UP. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER SMELLED STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER SMELLED STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WHICH SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES SEEPED INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES SEEPED INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

MY 2003 4RUNNER V6 LIMITED GENERATES THIS UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. MY OBSERVATIONS INCLUDE A POSSIBLE LOSS IN POWER AND AFFECTS ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND POSSIBLY THE LONGEVITY OF THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND TOYOTA DEALER WHERE IT WAS IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED BUT A SOLUTI...

Mar 27, 2003 Seats 2,000 mi

FRONT SECTION OF SEAT UNDER LEGS HAS COME LOOSE. *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 250 mi

MY 2003 4RUNNER V6 LIMITED GENERATES THIS UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. MY OBSERVATIONS INCLUDE A POSSIBLE LOSS IN POWER AND AFFECTS ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND POSSIBLY THE LONGEVITY OF THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND TOYOTA DEALER WHERE IT WAS IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED BUT A SOLUTI...

Mar 27, 2003 Seats 2,000 mi

FRONT SECTION OF SEAT UNDER LEGS HAS COME LOOSE. *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOXIC SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN CABIN OF AUTOMOBILE

Mar 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOXIC SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN CABIN OF AUTOMOBILE

Mar 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOXIC SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN CABIN OF AUTOMOBILE

Mar 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOXIC SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN CABIN OF AUTOMOBILE

Mar 14, 2003 Seat Belts

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT CROSSES OVER BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WHEN ALL BELTS ARE BUCKLED. THIS MAKES BUCKLING LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELTS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WHEN CENTER BELT IS BUCKLED, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILD SEAT IS INSTALLED. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Seat Belts

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT CROSSES OVER BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WHEN ALL BELTS ARE BUCKLED. THIS MAKES BUCKLING LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELTS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WHEN CENTER BELT IS BUCKLED, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILD SEAT IS INSTALLED. *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Visibility

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR AN INOPERATIVE DEFROSTER SYSTEM, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Visibility 850 mi

NO HEAT.4-RUNNER WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE BLOWER NOT WORKING, AND DEALER IS NOW SAYING THEY ARE NOT SURE HOW TO FIX.THEY ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM CORPORATE OFFICE ON HOW TO REPAIR.WE ARE TOLD THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM AND THEY ARE GETTING MORE OF THIS IN OTHER 4-RUNN...

Feb 26, 2003 Visibility

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR AN INOPERATIVE DEFROSTER SYSTEM, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Visibility 850 mi

NO HEAT.4-RUNNER WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE BLOWER NOT WORKING, AND DEALER IS NOW SAYING THEY ARE NOT SURE HOW TO FIX.THEY ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM CORPORATE OFFICE ON HOW TO REPAIR.WE ARE TOLD THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM AND THEY ARE GETTING MORE OF THIS IN OTHER 4-RUNN...

Feb 7, 2003 Power Train 444 mi

THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS ABLE TO GO FROM NEUTRAL TO REVERSE. PH WHILE DRIVING FROM 0-45 MPH, THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE FOURTH GEAR, AND HAD SHIFTED TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER ACCIDENT'S PUSHED THE SHIFTER TO PARK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT MOST VEHICLE'S HAVE A SHIFT LOCK BETWE...

Feb 7, 2003 Power Train 444 mi

THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS ABLE TO GO FROM NEUTRAL TO REVERSE. PH WHILE DRIVING FROM 0-45 MPH, THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE FOURTH GEAR, AND HAD SHIFTED TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER ACCIDENT'S PUSHED THE SHIFTER TO PARK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT MOST VEHICLE'S HAVE A SHIFT LOCK BETWE...

Jan 22, 2003 Wheels

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CENTER CAP CAME OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER.*TS CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE SECOND WHEEL CAP. *JB

Jan 22, 2003 Wheels

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CENTER CAP CAME OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER.*TS CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE SECOND WHEEL CAP. *JB

Oct 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NO WARNING THEY CAN SMELL STRONG WIRE FUMES THROUGH OUT THE VEHICLE. SUN-ROOF ELECTRONIC JACKET BURNED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NO WARNING THEY CAN SMELL STRONG WIRE FUMES THROUGH OUT THE VEHICLE. SUN-ROOF ELECTRONIC JACKET BURNED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS