1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 Toyota 4Runner Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 30, 2012 · 132,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    After i my mechanic replaced the catalytic converter for $1500.00, this problem began. The vehicle began to buck (jerk violently) as i was accelerating to 45 mph. It always happens at about 20 mph as i try to accelerate to 30, 35 or 40 mph. The engine revs up to 3 of 4k before the transmissions engages forcefully. This has been going on for now 3 months. *tr

    ODI 10485031

  • October 29, 2010 · 198,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    I initially contacted magic auto center and was dealing with [xxx] regarding a 2001 toyota land rover that i was interested in. [xxx] told me he could give me $1000 for my trade and use that for my down payment. When i called the dealership on friday the 29th, i spoke with [xxx]. [xxx] informed me that the vehicle i was interested in had been sold but they had a 2001 toyota 4runner priced similarly. At that point, i…

    ODI 10373639

  • December 2, 2008 · 67,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 25 mph, she noticed a noise and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the motor was the root of the failure; however, they didn't provide an explanation why the failure occurred. The dealer offered a $5,000 rebuilt motor at the owners expense. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 10252226

  • September 5, 2008 · 140,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline

    Hvac issue causes check engine light to stay on for 2001 toyota 4 runner. Took issue to be repaired but still occurs. Gas leaks due to the issue. *tr

    ODI 10310952

  • May 15, 2008 · 47,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    [xxx] just driving along a loud noise was followed by excessive vibration and a connecting rod became disconnected from the crankshaft for no explainable reason, no crash occurred but easily could have as the oil pan was punctured and oil spilled out on the highway. I have discovered five out of warranty cases identical to mine in 5vz-fe engines where just driving along a loud noise was followed by excessive…

    ODI 10237799

  • November 15, 2002

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. *nlm

    ODI 10009752