1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

FUEL PRESSURE DAMPER FAILED SPILLING FUEL ONTO EXHAUST CROSSOVER. I HAD AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH. UNABLE TO LOCATE ISSUE. FUEL SMELL WOULD ALSO COME THROUGH THE A/C INTO THE CABIN. UPON RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I CAME ACROSS MANY FORUM THREADS WITH OWNERS COMPLAINI...

FUEL PRESSURE DAMPER FAILED SPILLING FUEL ONTO EXHAUST CROSSOVER. I HAD AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH. UNABLE TO LOCATE ISSUE. FUEL SMELL WOULD ALSO COME THROUGH THE A/C INTO THE CABIN. UPON RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I CAME ACROSS MANY FORUM THREADS WITH OWNERS COMPLAINI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE METAL BRACKET WHICH HELD THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE METAL BRACKET WHICH HELD THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLA...

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT OF MY 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK WILL NOT EXTEND. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART, AND IF SO, WOULD IT STILL BE IN EFFECT? *TR

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT OF MY 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK WILL NOT EXTEND. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART, AND IF SO, WOULD IT STILL BE IN EFFECT? *TR

DESERT TOYOTA IN TUCSON LOCATED AT 7150 E. 22D STREET, TUCSON, AZ 85710 SOLD US THIS CAR AND MALICIOUSLY HID THE TRUE ODOMETER READING... BY 85,000 MILES DIFFERENCE... A MISDEMEANORS. THEY ADMITTED THIS AND AFTER WE RETAINED AN ATTORNEY, THEY UNDID THE DEAL. BIG LIARS, FRAUDS, CHEATS. THE SALESMA...

DESERT TOYOTA IN TUCSON LOCATED AT 7150 E. 22D STREET, TUCSON, AZ 85710 SOLD US THIS CAR AND MALICIOUSLY HID THE TRUE ODOMETER READING... BY 85,000 MILES DIFFERENCE... A MISDEMEANORS. THEY ADMITTED THIS AND AFTER WE RETAINED AN ATTORNEY, THEY UNDID THE DEAL. BIG LIARS, FRAUDS, CHEATS. THE SALESMA...

AFTER TRAVELING 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO GAS LEAK IN FUEL LINE. BASED ON THE FIRE DAMAGE, THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS APPROXIMATELY BEHIND THE FIRE WALL OF THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR

AFTER TRAVELING 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO GAS LEAK IN FUEL LINE. BASED ON THE FIRE DAMAGE, THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS APPROXIMATELY BEHIND THE FIRE WALL OF THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR

AFTER TRAVELING 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO GAS LEAK IN FUEL LINE. BASED ON THE FIRE DAMAGE, THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS APPROXIMATELY BEHIND THE FIRE WALL OF THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR

AFTER TRAVELING 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO GAS LEAK IN FUEL LINE. BASED ON THE FIRE DAMAGE, THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS APPROXIMATELY BEHIND THE FIRE WALL OF THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR LESS THEN A MONTH AGO. IT HAS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. NOW WHEN YOU START DRIVING IT WILL SHUT OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES. I WAS TOLD ITS EITHER A FLY WHEEL OR THE ENGINE HAS SEIZED. I PAID CASH AND HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. IM 5.5 MONTHS PREGNANT TOO. *TR

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR LESS THEN A MONTH AGO. IT HAS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. NOW WHEN YOU START DRIVING IT WILL SHUT OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES. I WAS TOLD ITS EITHER A FLY WHEEL OR THE ENGINE HAS SEIZED. I PAID CASH AND HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. IM 5.5 MONTHS PREGNANT TOO. *TR

MY 1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER HAS GONE THROUGH FOUR HEAD GASKETS IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS. AND NOW IT NEEDS A FIFTH! TOYOTA ACTUALLY REPLACED THE FIRST TWO AT NO COST. TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKET (THOUGH I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW ...

MY 1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER HAS GONE THROUGH FOUR HEAD GASKETS IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS. AND NOW IT NEEDS A FIFTH! TOYOTA ACTUALLY REPLACED THE FIRST TWO AT NO COST. TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKET (THOUGH I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES DISPLAY INACCURATE READINGS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MILEAGE WAS RESET; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES DISPLAY INACCURATE READINGS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MILEAGE WAS RESET; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE SPEED DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TH...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE SPEED DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TH...

93 4RUNNER HEAD GASKET BLOWN AGAIN. THEY REPLACED IT THE FIRST TIME IN 2001, BUT THE DESIGN OF THE GASKET WAS STILL FLAWED. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE TO REPAIR ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS. IF A PART IS RECALLED, "FIXED", AND THEN CONTINUES TO BE DEFECTIVE THEN TOYOTA HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD BE H...

93 4RUNNER HEAD GASKET BLOWN AGAIN. THEY REPLACED IT THE FIRST TIME IN 2001, BUT THE DESIGN OF THE GASKET WAS STILL FLAWED. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE TO REPAIR ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS. IF A PART IS RECALLED, "FIXED", AND THEN CONTINUES TO BE DEFECTIVE THEN TOYOTA HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD BE H...

1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WITH TRANSMISSION AND STEERING PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES SHE HAS FIXED A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM RETURNS. SHE JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE STEERING AND CAN'T GET TO A DEALER. *KB

1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WITH TRANSMISSION AND STEERING PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES SHE HAS FIXED A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM RETURNS. SHE JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE STEERING AND CAN'T GET TO A DEALER. *KB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR FALCON TIRES HAVE CRACKED. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED OR DIAGNOSED. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR FALCON TIRES HAVE CRACKED. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED OR DIAGNOSED. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN.

TL*- THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS THE 2003 TOYOTA RUNNER, WHICH CRASH ON 08/26/04. HE HIT A POT HOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE CRASH RECEIVED RECALL 05V389000 FOR STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TH...

TL*- THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS THE 2003 TOYOTA RUNNER, WHICH CRASH ON 08/26/04. HE HIT A POT HOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE CRASH RECEIVED RECALL 05V389000 FOR STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TH...

TL*- THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS THE 2003 TOYOTA RUNNER, WHICH CRASH ON 08/26/04. HE HIT A POT HOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE CRASH RECEIVED RECALL 05V389000 FOR STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TH...

TL*- THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS THE 2003 TOYOTA RUNNER, WHICH CRASH ON 08/26/04. HE HIT A POT HOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE CRASH RECEIVED RECALL 05V389000 FOR STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TH...

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE , AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. WHILE DRIVING THE 1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER TRUCK AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE AND THE STEERING ROD FELL OFF. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER. THE CONTACT HAD...

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE , AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. WHILE DRIVING THE 1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER TRUCK AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE AND THE STEERING ROD FELL OFF. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER. THE CONTACT HAD...

2 CYS OF FOIA REQUEST FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF DEFECT IN THE STEERING MECHANISM OF THE 1989-1995 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER). *JB

2 CYS OF FOIA REQUEST FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF DEFECT IN THE STEERING MECHANISM OF THE 1989-1995 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER). *JB

CONTACT HAS A TOYOTA 1993 4 RUNNER. RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V389000 ON STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. CONTACTED TOYOTA IN PUERTO RICO AT 787 641 3800, ASKING FOR A REIMBURSEMENT. CONTACT DID NOT GET A RESPONSE. TRIED CALLING AGAIN, AND THE RESPONSE BY TELEPHONE WAS THAT I HAD TO WAI...

CONTACT HAS A TOYOTA 1993 4 RUNNER. RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V389000 ON STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. CONTACTED TOYOTA IN PUERTO RICO AT 787 641 3800, ASKING FOR A REIMBURSEMENT. CONTACT DID NOT GET A RESPONSE. TRIED CALLING AGAIN, AND THE RESPONSE BY TELEPHONE WAS THAT I HAD TO WAI...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V389000 CONCERNING THE STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. SHE SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK UPDATED 12/27...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V389000 CONCERNING THE STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. SHE SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK UPDATED 12/27...

I OWN A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 3.0 L WITH APPROXIMATELY 150K MILES ON IT. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. I WAS STUCK ON THE 395N IN WASHINGTON, DC IN THE COLD FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK CAME WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD SON. I DID SO...

I OWN A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 3.0 L WITH APPROXIMATELY 150K MILES ON IT. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. I WAS STUCK ON THE 395N IN WASHINGTON, DC IN THE COLD FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK CAME WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD SON. I DID SO...

THE HEAD GASKETS LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE OIL WHICH CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FAIL. *PH TOYOTA WOULD NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *SC *JB

THE HEAD GASKETS LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE OIL WHICH CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FAIL. *PH TOYOTA WOULD NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *SC *JB

1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ENGINE FAILURE. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A HEAD GASKET RECALL, BUT WHEN IT WAS RETURNED, LOW OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY. TOYOTA REFUSED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE EVENTHOUGH MANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS REFER TO THE ENGINE DAMAGE...

1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ENGINE FAILURE. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A HEAD GASKET RECALL, BUT WHEN IT WAS RETURNED, LOW OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY. TOYOTA REFUSED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE EVENTHOUGH MANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS REFER TO THE ENGINE DAMAGE...

FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ON INJECTOR ASS. FAILED AT SEAMS AND SPRAYED FUEL ALL OVER TOP OF ENGINE. FUEL WAS AT IGNITION POINT WHEN SMELLED GAS AND SAW GAS DRIPPING OFF ENGINE AND EXHAUST. FUEL WAS POPPING AND BOILING. EXTREME FIRE OR EXPLOSION POTENTIAL. HAVE PART FOR INSPECTION IF YOU WANT SENT ...

FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ON INJECTOR ASS. FAILED AT SEAMS AND SPRAYED FUEL ALL OVER TOP OF ENGINE. FUEL WAS AT IGNITION POINT WHEN SMELLED GAS AND SAW GAS DRIPPING OFF ENGINE AND EXHAUST. FUEL WAS POPPING AND BOILING. EXTREME FIRE OR EXPLOSION POTENTIAL. HAVE PART FOR INSPECTION IF YOU WANT SENT ...

SECOND HEAD GASKET HAS NOW FAILED AND ENGINE IS RUINED. FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. NOW, AT 130,000, THE HEAD GASKET IS GONE AND THE ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. PERHAPS THE REPLACEMENT WAS AS FAULTY AS THE ORIGINAL?

SECOND HEAD GASKET HAS NOW FAILED AND ENGINE IS RUINED. FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. NOW, AT 130,000, THE HEAD GASKET IS GONE AND THE ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. PERHAPS THE REPLACEMENT WAS AS FAULTY AS THE ORIGINAL?

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MR THE CONSUMERS HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED BECAUSE THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN LESS THAN 50 MILES AFTER THE ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS DONE. *JB

HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MR THE CONSUMERS HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED BECAUSE THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN LESS THAN 50 MILES AFTER THE ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS DONE. *JB

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMEDD THAT ENGINE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMEDD THAT ENGINE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MUFFLER. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED THROUGH A RECALL .*AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MUFFLER. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED THROUGH A RECALL .*AK

REPLACEMENT TIRES, DOT, P22575R15 ON TOYOTA, 4 RUNNER, 1993. WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, BUT IT STILL HAD AIR IN IT. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON FREEWAY IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

THE ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED ON RECALL. ONCE THERE IS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM IT CANNOT BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. THIS IS THE THIRD AND LAST TIME I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST OCCURED 6 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL RECALL!! THE SECOND HAPPENED 2 YEARS LATER AND THE THIRD 1 YEAR AFTER THA...

REPLACEMENT TIRES, DOT, P22575R15 ON TOYOTA, 4 RUNNER, 1993. WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, BUT IT STILL HAD AIR IN IT. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON FREEWAY IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

THE ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED ON RECALL. ONCE THERE IS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM IT CANNOT BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. THIS IS THE THIRD AND LAST TIME I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST OCCURED 6 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL RECALL!! THE SECOND HAPPENED 2 YEARS LATER AND THE THIRD 1 YEAR AFTER THA...

THIS 4RUNNER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIT DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF REVERSE. IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL TIRES, AND SOMETIMES MOVING THE CLUTCH IN AND OUT UNTIL YOU GET IT "JUST RIGHT" AND REVERSE IS FOUND. ON 8/22/00 I LEFT IT IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY, A FLAT DRIVEWAY, WHILE I RAN IN THE HOUSE FOR A FORGOTTE...

THIS 4RUNNER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIT DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF REVERSE. IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL TIRES, AND SOMETIMES MOVING THE CLUTCH IN AND OUT UNTIL YOU GET IT "JUST RIGHT" AND REVERSE IS FOUND. ON 8/22/00 I LEFT IT IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY, A FLAT DRIVEWAY, WHILE I RAN IN THE HOUSE FOR A FORGOTTE...

HEAD GASKET FAILURE BOTH SIDES OF V-6 ENGINE REPLACED BY FACTORY RECALL. *AK

HEAD GASKET FAILURE BOTH SIDES OF V-6 ENGINE REPLACED BY FACTORY RECALL. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE, W/O WARNING, TURNED OFF. CONSUMER STARTED ENGINE BACK UP, AND THEN ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES, ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT SIDE OF THE HOOD MELTED, INCLUDING THE BATTERY. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE, W/O WARNING, TURNED OFF. CONSUMER STARTED ENGINE BACK UP, AND THEN ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES, ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT SIDE OF THE HOOD MELTED, INCLUDING THE BATTERY. *AK *ML

WE ARE STARTING A CAMPAIGN TO FIND A RESOLUTION TO THE TOYOTA POLICY CONCERNING BRAKES. *AK

WE ARE STARTING A CAMPAIGN TO FIND A RESOLUTION TO THE TOYOTA POLICY CONCERNING BRAKES. *AK

RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS-2 REPAIRS&1YR.LATER ENGINE FAILED-DEALER SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM

RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS-2 REPAIRS&1YR.LATER ENGINE FAILED-DEALER SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM

RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS-2 REPAIRS&1YR.LATER ENGINE FAILED-DEALER SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM

RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS-2 REPAIRS&1YR.LATER ENGINE FAILED-DEALER SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM

FINALLY THERE IS SPACE TO DESCRIBE MY PROBLEM! BUT NO, THERE IS NO SPACE TO TYPE AND READ...AND RIETTA TOYOTA FALSELY REPORTED THAT THEY FIXED MY CAR, AFTER A TOYOTA RECALL CONONCERING THE HEAD GASKET. BUT, MY CAR WAS IN CALIFONRIA WHEN THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE DONE THE WORK IN PITTSBURGH. AS A RESULT, ...

FINALLY THERE IS SPACE TO DESCRIBE MY PROBLEM! BUT NO, THERE IS NO SPACE TO TYPE AND READ...AND RIETTA TOYOTA FALSELY REPORTED THAT THEY FIXED MY CAR, AFTER A TOYOTA RECALL CONONCERING THE HEAD GASKET. BUT, MY CAR WAS IN CALIFONRIA WHEN THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE DONE THE WORK IN PITTSBURGH. AS A RESULT, ...

STRAPS THAT HOLD THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE 02 SENSOR FAILED ALLOWING THE WIRE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH EXHAUST WHICH SHORTED THE WIRE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.

STRAPS THAT HOLD THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE 02 SENSOR FAILED ALLOWING THE WIRE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH EXHAUST WHICH SHORTED THE WIRE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.

FAN BLADE BROKE OFF FROM THE FAN CLUTCH.

FAN BLADE BROKE OFF FROM THE FAN CLUTCH.

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

REAR DRIVE AXLE BROKE OFF CAUSING ACCIDENT.

REAR DRIVE AXLE BROKE OFF CAUSING ACCIDENT.

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES ARE WEARING. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND IT TAKES LONGER TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED TWO TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES ARE WEARING. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND IT TAKES LONGER TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED TWO TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, GIVING OFF WHITE CLOUDS OF SMOKE. *AK

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, GIVING OFF WHITE CLOUDS OF SMOKE. *AK

WHEELS WERE BENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, DEFECT IN ROUNDNESS OF RIM. THE CENTER OF THE RIM IS NOT IN THE TRUE CENTER, CAUSING TIRES TO JUMP/LOSE CONTACTWITH ROAD SURFACE, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

WHEELS WERE BENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, DEFECT IN ROUNDNESS OF RIM. THE CENTER OF THE RIM IS NOT IN THE TRUE CENTER, CAUSING TIRES TO JUMP/LOSE CONTACTWITH ROAD SURFACE, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

WHEELS WERE BENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, DEFECT IN ROUNDNESS OF RIM. THE CENTER OF THE RIM IS NOT IN THE TRUE CENTER, CAUSING TIRES TO JUMP/LOSE CONTACTWITH ROAD SURFACE, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

WHEELS WERE BENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, DEFECT IN ROUNDNESS OF RIM. THE CENTER OF THE RIM IS NOT IN THE TRUE CENTER, CAUSING TIRES TO JUMP/LOSE CONTACTWITH ROAD SURFACE, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK

ENGINGE GASKETS FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LARGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE. ALL GUAGES READ NORMAL AT TIME OF FAILURE.

ENGINGE GASKETS FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LARGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE. ALL GUAGES READ NORMAL AT TIME OF FAILURE.

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING RADIATOR TO OVERHEAT. *AK

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING RADIATOR TO OVERHEAT. *AK

FAILURE ON THE REAR WINDOW, THE REAR WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE FULLY, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES/ODOR TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

FAILURE ON THE REAR WINDOW, THE REAR WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE FULLY, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES/ODOR TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL, TO THE POINT OF CONTROLABILITY PORBLEM. *AK ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED THEY WERE RESURFACED, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL, TO THE POINT OF CONTROLABILITY PORBLEM. *AK ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED THEY WERE RESURFACED, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL, TO THE POINT OF CONTROLABILITY PORBLEM. *AK ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED THEY WERE RESURFACED, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL, TO THE POINT OF CONTROLABILITY PORBLEM. *AK ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED THEY WERE RESURFACED, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

THE ROTORS ARE WARPING, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND PULL THE VEHICLE TO ONE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

THE ROTORS ARE WARPING, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND PULL THE VEHICLE TO ONE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

THE ROTORS ARE WARPING, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND PULL THE VEHICLE TO ONE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

THE ROTORS ARE WARPING, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND PULL THE VEHICLE TO ONE SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

VEHICLE WAS IMPACT AT 6:00 POSITION, SPEED 40MPH AND ROLLOVER NO INCLINE INVOLVED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS IMPACT AT 6:00 POSITION, SPEED 40MPH AND ROLLOVER NO INCLINE INVOLVED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS IMPACT AT 6:00 POSITION, SPEED 40MPH AND ROLLOVER NO INCLINE INVOLVED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS IMPACT AT 6:00 POSITION, SPEED 40MPH AND ROLLOVER NO INCLINE INVOLVED. *AK

THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL FELL. TT

THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL FELL. TT

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE EVERY 4,000 MILES, CONTINUE WEAR OF DISC PADS IN FRONT, EXTENDED STOPPING STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE EVERY 4,000 MILES, CONTINUE WEAR OF DISC PADS IN FRONT, EXTENDED STOPPING STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

WINDSHEILD WIPER SWITCH DESIGN WAS CHANGED THAT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BREAK TWO FINGERS AND HAD THEM OPERATE ON. TT

WINDSHEILD WIPER SWITCH DESIGN WAS CHANGED THAT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BREAK TWO FINGERS AND HAD THEM OPERATE ON. TT

BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON SPONTANEOUSLY. IT APPEARS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. TT

BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON SPONTANEOUSLY. IT APPEARS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. TT