Toyota4Runner2002
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2002 Toyota 4Runner Engine 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
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 15, 2019 · 158,000 miles

    Body · Engine · Steering

    First, the motor blew for no reason at 152,000 miles. I rebuilt the car and had a new motor put in. I was not aware of the rusting frame issue, however, after driving the vehicle with a lovely new rebuilt motor for about one year, the frame rotted beyond repair causing the power steering to go out. I don't drive much, so there was no excessive exposure to salt. The car was parked in my driveway. It was an…

    ODI 11185623

  • August 28, 2014 · 142,986 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    [redacted] would not work. Vcs lites and check engine lites on. Car engine filled with black smoke and was towed to repair shop. Details: drove on freeway and lost traction and than on shoulder with above problem. Differential repaired. Two days later lites on again and oil leak. *tr

    ODI 10629903

  • June 21, 2014 · 50 miles

    Engine

    I was trying to pass a car doing a little over 55 mph and heard a loud bang noise. I pulled over and stop the as as quickly as possible. The oil light came on and there was oil was pouring out from underneath the motor. The oil service was kept up to date and was just changed. The car was towed and the engine had thrown a rod. Motor needed to be replace. (after doing some research this seems to be a problem with 4…

    ODI 10610432

  • May 1, 2013 · 120,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    My 2002 toyota 4runner has a faulty throttle position sensor (part # 89452-35030) that causes loss of power while driving (at all speeds). *jb this loss of power is very dangerous as the car will be driving along at a stable speed and then suddenly just start slowing down even though my foot stays on the gas pedal. This loss of speed puts me at serious risk to be rear-ended by a car behind me or potentially get hit…

    ODI 10538485

  • December 10, 2002 · 10 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Complete loss of power on acceleration if tires spin...more than one close call! Happening since vehicle was new. *tr

    ODI 10515863