2003 Toyota 4Runner Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 7
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought my 2003 toyota 4runner less than a year ago from an auto group (toyota, honda, ect) and had them perform a safety inspection. Since it was used i knew there would be some issues, the only problem it had was the recommended service wasn't completed at 90k miles (timing belt, water pump, ect). I worked that into the deal an was on my way. After departing the u.s. And shipping my car to hawaii, the inspectors…
ODI 10683968
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
While in process of replacing serpentine belt and idler pulleys on engine, i noticed (after removing lower engine shield under vehicle) significant rust damage to front frame segment under radiator support. The right side tow hook and corner of frame it was mounted to fell off in my hand when i touched it. Upon further inspection, there are other parts of vehicle frame with rust damage, though none appear to be as…
ODI 10577916
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vsc tracking light illuminated, causing the vehicle to violently jerk when applying pressure to the brakes. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer had been notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10405662
Engine And Engine Cooling
Bought a 2003 toyota 4runner v6 4wd 2 1/2 years ago as a toyota certified used vehicle..within a year i needed a new serpentine belt due to excessive noise at start up. The dealer told me there was a tsb for this and to bring the car back if i had further issues. The noise came back but was irregular, it would come at start up every day for a couple weeks and then disappear for another few weeks. The noise got…
ODI 10345156
Engine And Engine Cooling
My vehicle seemed to become louder when idling over the past 2 years that i've owned it. A couple months ago i noticed it being noticeably much louder. The noise could be heard while idling (red light, drive thrus...) and would become louder with acceleration up to about 40mph. This was a rattling noise located on the driver's side of the underbody, somewhere between the driver's and the passenger's seats. It…
ODI 10303200
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that when driving above 25 mph, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10410206
Engine And Engine Cooling
Chirp noise from engine area on cold start--this has repeated 5 times since vehicle purchase--each time the local toyota dealer has repaired under warranty--replaced tensioner and belt--chirp sound returns repeatedly after approx 6 mths operation. *tr
ODI 10208405