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May 23, 2016 Engine 195,500 mi

MADE A NOISE STARTING IDLING WEIRD HADN'T EVEN WARMED UP THE CAR YET JUST DROVE UP THE STREET TO STORE REAL QUICK WHEN CAME BACK. SOUNDING LIKE POOP AND CHECKED EVERYTHING MILKY OIL A SIGN OF A HEAD GASKET. PS IT HAPPENED ON MY BIRTHDAY LAST YEAR. IT REALLY

May 23, 2016 Engine 195,500 mi

MADE A NOISE STARTING IDLING WEIRD HADN'T EVEN WARMED UP THE CAR YET JUST DROVE UP THE STREET TO STORE REAL QUICK WHEN CAME BACK. SOUNDING LIKE POOP AND CHECKED EVERYTHING MILKY OIL A SIGN OF A HEAD GASKET. PS IT HAPPENED ON MY BIRTHDAY LAST YEAR. IT REALLY

Jun 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES AFTER USING THE ECT POWER BUTTON, SHE NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ACCIDENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK SHE THEN LOOKED BACK UP AND REALIZED SHE WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS ...

Jun 2, 2010 Electrical System Crash

1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES AFTER USING THE ECT POWER BUTTON, SHE NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ACCIDENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK SHE THEN LOOKED BACK UP AND REALIZED SHE WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS ...

Jun 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES AFTER USING THE ECT POWER BUTTON, SHE NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ACCIDENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK SHE THEN LOOKED BACK UP AND REALIZED SHE WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS ...

Jun 2, 2010 Electrical System Crash

1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES AFTER USING THE ECT POWER BUTTON, SHE NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ACCIDENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK SHE THEN LOOKED BACK UP AND REALIZED SHE WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS ...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 143,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 28, 2010, MY 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAD A REPEATED ACCELERATOR ISSUE. MY TRUCK ACCELERATED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE TRUCK SURGED FORWARD. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET AND THE ACCELERATOR CONTINUED TO RACE. I WATC...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 143,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 28, 2010, MY 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAD A REPEATED ACCELERATOR ISSUE. MY TRUCK ACCELERATED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE TRUCK SURGED FORWARD. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET AND THE ACCELERATOR CONTINUED TO RACE. I WATC...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

A 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WAS PURCHASED AND WE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TO WEST VIRGINIA. THE NEXT DAY THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IT WOULD NOT STOP. IT CRASHED AND FLIPPED OVER. MY HUSBAND DIED IN THAT TRUCK. THERE WAS A L...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

A 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WAS PURCHASED AND WE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TO WEST VIRGINIA. THE NEXT DAY THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IT WOULD NOT STOP. IT CRASHED AND FLIPPED OVER. MY HUSBAND DIED IN THAT TRUCK. THERE WAS A L...

Nov 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 213,000 mi

MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LOSS, PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FOUND NO EXTERNAL LEAKS. WATCHED PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH, KEPT TOPPING UP COOLANT. DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON FREE WAY TEMPERATURE SPIKE, ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT GETTING OFF FREEWAY. HEAD GASKET FAILURE. TOWED. CAMPAIGN H...

Nov 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 213,000 mi

MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LOSS, PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FOUND NO EXTERNAL LEAKS. WATCHED PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH, KEPT TOPPING UP COOLANT. DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON FREE WAY TEMPERATURE SPIKE, ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT GETTING OFF FREEWAY. HEAD GASKET FAILURE. TOWED. CAMPAIGN H...

Jun 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHT RECALL. *TR

Jun 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHT RECALL. *TR

Aug 13, 2007 Tires 129,780 mi

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON LEFT HAND GRADUAL TURN ON GRAVEL ROAD 8/12/07. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON A STRAIGHT LEVEL GRAVEL ROAD IN EARLY JULY. BOTH OCCASIONS AT OR BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMIT FOR CONDITIONS. HANKOOK DYNAMIC RF04 LT235/75/R15 6 PR *TR

Aug 13, 2007 Tires 129,780 mi

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON LEFT HAND GRADUAL TURN ON GRAVEL ROAD 8/12/07. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON A STRAIGHT LEVEL GRAVEL ROAD IN EARLY JULY. BOTH OCCASIONS AT OR BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMIT FOR CONDITIONS. HANKOOK DYNAMIC RF04 LT235/75/R15 6 PR *TR

Jan 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1992 4 RUNNER. I PURCHASED IT IN 1997. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE HEAD WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I NOW HAS ANOTHER PROBLEM, ON OF THE CYLINDER IS ONLY PRODUCING 20% COMPRESSION. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD. IS THIS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL ALSO? *N...

Jan 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1992 4 RUNNER. I PURCHASED IT IN 1997. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE HEAD WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I NOW HAS ANOTHER PROBLEM, ON OF THE CYLINDER IS ONLY PRODUCING 20% COMPRESSION. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD. IS THIS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL ALSO? *N...

Oct 27, 2006 Steering Crash 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THE STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A GARBAGE CAN. A NHTSA RECALL LETTER#05V389000 CONCERNING THE RELAY ROD WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO GAVE NO DIAGNO...

Oct 27, 2006 Steering Crash 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THE STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A GARBAGE CAN. A NHTSA RECALL LETTER#05V389000 CONCERNING THE RELAY ROD WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO GAVE NO DIAGNO...

May 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 276,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE DRIVER'S EFFORT 8 TIMES AND TO 4 SEPARATE DRIVERS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A FREEWAY IN 1998. WHILE TRAVELING 50 - 60 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DECREASE THE SPEED,...

May 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 276,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE DRIVER'S EFFORT 8 TIMES AND TO 4 SEPARATE DRIVERS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A FREEWAY IN 1998. WHILE TRAVELING 50 - 60 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DECREASE THE SPEED,...

Sep 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, 3.0 LITER, V-6, 4 WD TRUCK IN SHOP FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKET & POSSIBLE CRACKED BLOCK. I UNDERSTAND THIS VEHICLE HAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH CAUSES HEAD GASKETS TO BLOW OVER AND OVER IN SPITE OF SO-CALLED GASKET "FIX" BY TOYOTA WHICH I HAD AFTER 50,000 MILES. TOYOTA SHOULD MAKE IT RI...

Sep 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, 3.0 LITER, V-6, 4 WD TRUCK IN SHOP FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKET & POSSIBLE CRACKED BLOCK. I UNDERSTAND THIS VEHICLE HAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH CAUSES HEAD GASKETS TO BLOW OVER AND OVER IN SPITE OF SO-CALLED GASKET "FIX" BY TOYOTA WHICH I HAD AFTER 50,000 MILES. TOYOTA SHOULD MAKE IT RI...

May 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,000 mi

MY HUSBAND, STANLEY W. SIRNIK BOUGHT A 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. HE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS WHEN HE DECIDED TO TRAVEL TO WEST VIRGINIA. STANLEY, MY BROTHER -IN-LAW AND MY YOUNG SON WAS COMING BACK FROM SHOPPING THE NEXT DAY. STANLEY PUT THE TRUCK INTO CRUISE CONTROL AT 40 MPH. HE WAS TRAVELING...

May 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,000 mi

MY HUSBAND, STANLEY W. SIRNIK BOUGHT A 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. HE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS WHEN HE DECIDED TO TRAVEL TO WEST VIRGINIA. STANLEY, MY BROTHER -IN-LAW AND MY YOUNG SON WAS COMING BACK FROM SHOPPING THE NEXT DAY. STANLEY PUT THE TRUCK INTO CRUISE CONTROL AT 40 MPH. HE WAS TRAVELING...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire 165,964 mi

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL ...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire 165,964 mi

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL ...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire 165,964 mi

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL ...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire 165,964 mi

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL ...

Dec 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,847 mi

2ND ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE @ 94,000 MILES ON 12/06/2004, REPAIRED @ ORIGINAL DEALER, @ OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $1400. 1ST FAILURE @ 33,000 MILES ON 09/12/1996, REPAIRED, INCLUDING NEW ENGINE BLOCK, @ ORIGINAL DEALER AS PER TOYOTA TSB # SSCV06 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN & TSB # SPAP9610 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN. *JB

Dec 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,847 mi

2ND ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE @ 94,000 MILES ON 12/06/2004, REPAIRED @ ORIGINAL DEALER, @ OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $1400. 1ST FAILURE @ 33,000 MILES ON 09/12/1996, REPAIRED, INCLUDING NEW ENGINE BLOCK, @ ORIGINAL DEALER AS PER TOYOTA TSB # SSCV06 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN & TSB # SPAP9610 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN. *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

I HAVE A 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH V6 3VZE ENGINE WHICH TOYOTA KNOWS HAS A BAD HEAD DESIGN AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THEY HAVE A RECALL FOR ONE TIME ONLY REPLACEMENT WHICH WAS DOEN IN 97 AT 51K MI. BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. LAST DEC. I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE ME...

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

I HAVE A 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH V6 3VZE ENGINE WHICH TOYOTA KNOWS HAS A BAD HEAD DESIGN AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THEY HAVE A RECALL FOR ONE TIME ONLY REPLACEMENT WHICH WAS DOEN IN 97 AT 51K MI. BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. LAST DEC. I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE ME...

Jun 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. IT TOOK LONGER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE PARKING LOT, WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED A CORRODED BRAKE LINE THAT WAS LEAKING FLUID. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. IT TOOK LONGER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE PARKING LOT, WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED A CORRODED BRAKE LINE THAT WAS LEAKING FLUID. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER'S DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW WHEN BEING PUSHED DOWN ALL THE WAY TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC DOWN AND LETTING GO WHILE THE WINDOW IS STILL GOING DOWN THE FLICK BUTTON TOWARDS THE UP POSITION INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT GOES UP TO THE AUTOMATIC MODE (GOING UP) AND...

Oct 8, 2003 Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER'S DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW WHEN BEING PUSHED DOWN ALL THE WAY TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC DOWN AND LETTING GO WHILE THE WINDOW IS STILL GOING DOWN THE FLICK BUTTON TOWARDS THE UP POSITION INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT GOES UP TO THE AUTOMATIC MODE (GOING UP) AND...

Jun 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 1992 4RUNNER. THE HEAD GASKET IN THE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING OIL AND WATER TO BASICALLY GET MIXED. WE TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN OUR AREA (KENDALL TOYOTA IN MIAMI FLORIDA). WE TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO THEM WHAT IS LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE AS KNOWN DEFECT IN OUR CAR'...

Jun 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 1992 4RUNNER. THE HEAD GASKET IN THE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING OIL AND WATER TO BASICALLY GET MIXED. WE TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN OUR AREA (KENDALL TOYOTA IN MIAMI FLORIDA). WE TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO THEM WHAT IS LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE AS KNOWN DEFECT IN OUR CAR'...

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. ANTIFREEZE WAS BURNING AND CAUSED THE FUMES TO COME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. ANTIFREEZE WAS BURNING AND CAUSED THE FUMES TO COME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Jun 10, 2002 Tires

1992, TOYOTA, 4 RUNNER REPLACEMENT WILDERNESS AT TIRES, P23575R15. DOT-HYHL ST381J V09R 027477. RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED TO MAKE A VERY LOUD NOISE AT 65 MPH. SIDEWALL HAD COME OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT

Jun 10, 2002 Tires

1992, TOYOTA, 4 RUNNER REPLACEMENT WILDERNESS AT TIRES, P23575R15. DOT-HYHL ST381J V09R 027477. RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED TO MAKE A VERY LOUD NOISE AT 65 MPH. SIDEWALL HAD COME OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ONCE CAR WAS STARTED WHITE STEAM CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE DUE TO A BLOWN ENGINE GASKET. HEADGASKET REPAIRS WERE DONE IN 1997.*AK *SLC

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ONCE CAR WAS STARTED WHITE STEAM CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE DUE TO A BLOWN ENGINE GASKET. HEADGASKET REPAIRS WERE DONE IN 1997.*AK *SLC

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKING, POSSIBLY DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE HEAD. *JB

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKING, POSSIBLY DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE HEAD. *JB

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA ISSUED A SPECIAL RECALL ON HEAD GASKET WAS TO BE NO CHARGE. I HAD TO PAY. ENGINE BLEW BLUE SMOKE AGAIN NO OIL PRESSURE VEHICLE CAN'T ACCERTERATE WHEN NEEDED QUICKLY . TOLD THE DEALER I WOULD PAY FOR A NEW ENGINE AND DID. ENGINE BLOWS BLEW SMOKE AGAIN DEALER INSTALLED 5-6 ENGINES ALL RECAL...

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA ISSUED A SPECIAL RECALL ON HEAD GASKET WAS TO BE NO CHARGE. I HAD TO PAY. ENGINE BLEW BLUE SMOKE AGAIN NO OIL PRESSURE VEHICLE CAN'T ACCERTERATE WHEN NEEDED QUICKLY . TOLD THE DEALER I WOULD PAY FOR A NEW ENGINE AND DID. ENGINE BLOWS BLEW SMOKE AGAIN DEALER INSTALLED 5-6 ENGINES ALL RECAL...

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION - SUDDEN FAILURE - PEELED TREAD RIGHT OFF CARCASS (DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRESIZE: 31X10.5-15)

Oct 19, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION - SUDDEN FAILURE - PEELED TREAD RIGHT OFF CARCASS (DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRESIZE: 31X10.5-15)

Sep 11, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FRIST GEAR IT WILL POP OUT OF GEAR INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 11, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FRIST GEAR IT WILL POP OUT OF GEAR INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER PUSHED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EVENTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED THROUGH.*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER PUSHED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EVENTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED THROUGH.*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER PUSHED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EVENTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED THROUGH.*AK

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER PUSHED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EVENTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED THROUGH.*AK

Jan 11, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Equipment

A/C FAILED. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LOOSE. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Equipment

A/C FAILED. YH

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LOOSE. YH

Dec 27, 1999 Electrical System

HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACE ON OCT. 13,1997 BECAUSE OF MY EXTRA CARE WARRENTY. AGAIN HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY ON DEC. 6,1999. I WAS TOLD BY STRAUSS AUTO WHO REPLACE BATTERY THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING ENOUGH. TOOK CAR BACK TO B&L TOYOTA AT 3333 ...

Dec 27, 1999 Electrical System

HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACE ON OCT. 13,1997 BECAUSE OF MY EXTRA CARE WARRENTY. AGAIN HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY ON DEC. 6,1999. I WAS TOLD BY STRAUSS AUTO WHO REPLACE BATTERY THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING ENOUGH. TOOK CAR BACK TO B&L TOYOTA AT 3333 ...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 TO 65 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE PISTON BLEW OUT, AND THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 TO 65 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE PISTON BLEW OUT, AND THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 11000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. BEGINNING OF OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS--INCLUDING ROTORS AND PADS.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 11000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. BEGINNING OF OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS--INCLUDING ROTORS AND PADS.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 11000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. BEGINNING OF OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS--INCLUDING ROTORS AND PADS.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 11000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. BEGINNING OF OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS--INCLUDING ROTORS AND PADS.

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT HEADER MALFUNCTION BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND CLAIMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. NOW THE VEHICLE IS WELL OVER THE WARRANTY AND PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET AN ESTIMATE TO GET THE EXHAUST HEADERS REPLACED, THEY QUOTED ME AT OVER $800.00 TO FIX THE PROBLE...

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT HEADER MALFUNCTION BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND CLAIMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. NOW THE VEHICLE IS WELL OVER THE WARRANTY AND PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET AN ESTIMATE TO GET THE EXHAUST HEADERS REPLACED, THEY QUOTED ME AT OVER $800.00 TO FIX THE PROBLE...

Jan 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS GOING UPHILL AND HEARD A CLOCKING SOUND AND SPEED WAS SLOWING DOWN..SHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR AND HEARD A BIG SNAPPED...AS I WAS GOING TO THE SIDE CURVE, THE ENGINE SEIZED ON ME (ENGINE BLOCK). DEALER SAID THE ROD IN THE ENGINE BROKE AND SOME INTERNAL STUFF. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT A 6YRS OLD W/...

Jan 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS GOING UPHILL AND HEARD A CLOCKING SOUND AND SPEED WAS SLOWING DOWN..SHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR AND HEARD A BIG SNAPPED...AS I WAS GOING TO THE SIDE CURVE, THE ENGINE SEIZED ON ME (ENGINE BLOCK). DEALER SAID THE ROD IN THE ENGINE BROKE AND SOME INTERNAL STUFF. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT A 6YRS OLD W/...

Sep 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. NEW ROTORS AND PAD INSTALLED. INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT ONE DOZEN TIMES. REPAIRS MADE ADDING UP TO $2300.00, PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. NEW ROTORS AND PAD INSTALLED. INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT ONE DOZEN TIMES. REPAIRS MADE ADDING UP TO $2300.00, PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jul 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS NOT KEEPING OIL PRESSURE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jul 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS NOT KEEPING OIL PRESSURE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

IF TOYOTA HAD A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKETS, WHY DID/DO THEY NOT NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES? I LIVE IN MONTANA AND IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ON THE ROADS OF OUT GREAT STATE, YOU USUALLY HAVE ALOT OF MILES TO TRAVEL FOR ANY KIND OF ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE! I'VE ALSO NOTICED ON SOMEOTHER 4 RUNNERS THA...

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

IF TOYOTA HAD A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKETS, WHY DID/DO THEY NOT NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES? I LIVE IN MONTANA AND IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ON THE ROADS OF OUT GREAT STATE, YOU USUALLY HAVE ALOT OF MILES TO TRAVEL FOR ANY KIND OF ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE! I'VE ALSO NOTICED ON SOMEOTHER 4 RUNNERS THA...

Jan 28, 1998 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PULLEY NUT LOOSENED, CAME OFF AND HIT THE FAN WHICH BROKE INTO PIECES AND ALSO PUT SEVERAL HOLES IN THE RADIATOR AND HOSES.

Jan 28, 1998 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PULLEY NUT LOOSENED, CAME OFF AND HIT THE FAN WHICH BROKE INTO PIECES AND ALSO PUT SEVERAL HOLES IN THE RADIATOR AND HOSES.

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACE FOUR SET OF BRAKES, DUE TO BRAKE SHUDDERING AND PULSATION.

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED SEVERAL TIME DUE TO PULSATION AND VIBRATIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATIONS.(MJS)

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACE FOUR SET OF BRAKES, DUE TO BRAKE SHUDDERING AND PULSATION.

Oct 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES REPLACED SEVERAL TIME DUE TO PULSATION AND VIBRATIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATIONS.(MJS)

Sep 15, 1997 Equipment Fire

THE COMSUMER REMOVED THE AIR CONDITIONER'S FAN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WHERE THE CONSOLE OF THE VEHICLE IS. HE SAW THE PLASTIC SHELL MELTED AND BLACK COLOR. ALSO THE CONNECTOR SWITCH WAS BURNED UP, ACCORDING TO THE COMSUMER, THIS PART HAD GOTTEN VERY HOT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTUR...

Sep 15, 1997 Equipment Fire

THE COMSUMER REMOVED THE AIR CONDITIONER'S FAN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WHERE THE CONSOLE OF THE VEHICLE IS. HE SAW THE PLASTIC SHELL MELTED AND BLACK COLOR. ALSO THE CONNECTOR SWITCH WAS BURNED UP, ACCORDING TO THE COMSUMER, THIS PART HAD GOTTEN VERY HOT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 8, 1997 Visibility

ELECTRIC TAILGATE WINDOW FAILED. *AK

Aug 8, 1997 Visibility

ELECTRIC TAILGATE WINDOW FAILED. *AK

May 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED AND REPLACED.

May 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

May 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROD TO THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS BENT AND THE VALVE FROZEN.

May 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED AND REPLACED.

May 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

May 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROD TO THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS BENT AND THE VALVE FROZEN.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN EXCESSIVELY.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS FAILED WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROD TO THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE WAS BENT AND THE VALVE WAS FROZEN.

May 9, 1997 Electrical System

THE BATTERY LEAKED FLUID DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS WORN EXCESSIVELY.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTORS FAILED WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR.

May 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROD TO THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE WAS BENT AND THE VALVE WAS FROZEN.

May 9, 1997 Electrical System

THE BATTERY LEAKED FLUID DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.

Mar 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE. REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE. REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE. REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE. REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND TURNED ROTORS. *AK

Mar 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT START.

Mar 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 19, 1997 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT START.

Feb 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE WHEN VEHICLE/BRAKES ARE WARM.

Feb 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE WHEN VEHICLE/BRAKES ARE WARM.

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL RANDOMLY JUMP OUT OF FIRST AND THIRD GEARS. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL RANDOMLY JUMP OUT OF FIRST AND THIRD GEARS. *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Power Train Crash

RIGHT REAR AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF/ACCIDENT.

Oct 2, 1996 Power Train Crash

RIGHT REAR AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF/ACCIDENT.

Mar 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO DEACTIVATE DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WENT INTO A ENBANKMENT. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO DEACTIVATE DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WENT INTO A ENBANKMENT. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO DEACTIVATE DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WENT INTO A ENBANKMENT. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO DEACTIVATE DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WENT INTO A ENBANKMENT. *AK

Feb 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE REAR ABS BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF THE REAR ABS BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 85K MILES. TT

Jan 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 85K MILES. TT

Sep 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

MANIFOLD IS WARPED OR CRACKED, ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. TT

Sep 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

MANIFOLD IS WARPED OR CRACKED, ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON (9) OCCASIONS FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED WITH ONCE BEING THE REAR. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON (9) OCCASIONS FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED WITH ONCE BEING THE REAR. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON (9) OCCASIONS FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED WITH ONCE BEING THE REAR. TT

Aug 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON (9) OCCASIONS FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED WITH ONCE BEING THE REAR. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR DEVELOPED PIN HOLES . PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR DEVELOPED PIN HOLES . PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Visibility

HEATING SYSTEM ON REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. TT

Feb 21, 1995 Visibility

HEATING SYSTEM ON REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. TT