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

2001 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems

5
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.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 18, 2018 · 256,518 miles

    Engine · Frame And Members

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the knock sensors needed to be replaced. The technician advised the contact not to drive the vehicle because the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were…

    ODI 11098010

  • January 7, 2018 · 112,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Engine

    I was driving my truck on a city street in brooklyn, new york ( flatbush ave) when i suddenly smelled smoke followed by fire coming from the hood. I did not hit any bump and was not involved in any accident. By the time the fire department came, the entire front compartment of the truck was on fire.

    Fire reported

    ODI 11066126

  • December 1, 2015 · 100,000 miles

    Body · Engine · Power Train

    Since i got the car, the ignition key does not get in properly and sometimes does not start the car. The movement of the wheel helps sometimes. There have also been leaking engine covers that needed to be replaced. The structure gets rusty and there is problem with transmission.

    ODI 10817356

  • October 7, 2014 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the traction control became disabled. The dealer stated that the programming of the computer needed to be reconfigured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

    ODI 10644643

  • July 7, 2012 · 67,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    On 7/7/12 i was driving for a dog rescue transport and noticed a strong fuel smell in the vehicle. I thought nothing of it at first since i had just filled up the truck and a gas can. What i did notice was my gas gauge was dropping incredibly fast so i looked for a clear area on shoulder that should the truck catch fire. (very dry in nj at the time) i found my area and shut truck off and drifted into the shoulder.…

    ODI 10465689