1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Engine

2002 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems

2
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 2 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 27, 2008 · 127,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard the piston connecting rod pop when he switched lanes. As a result, oil leaked out of the engine manifold and caused a fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was catastrophic failure to the engine. The dealer notified the manufacturer to repair the engine. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.

    Fire reported

    ODI 10250532

  • July 20, 2006 · 72,000 miles

    Engine

    Driving car and heard loud bang noise car immediately starts slowing down and oil light comes on after car stops oil is pouring out from underneath the motor. We send car to the dealership they say the engine has thrown a rod. Motor needs to be replaced the car has 72,000 miles on it . A person in the service dept says they have had a lot of problems with this motor it is very weak. We call other mechanics to get…

    ODI 10166537