Problems with 2003 Toyota 4Runner VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I was driving normally with no issues on local streets. suddenly the vsc,trac, and e-brake lights came on the dashboard with a very loud audible alarm. no prior issues with this system. i was able to drive slowly home on side roads (1.5 miles away). i made it to my driveway, pulled in on my upsloping driveway and then i had no brakes. pedal went all the way to the floor. i was able to get the car into the street and had it towed to the shop. i feel lucky to have had this happen at low speed and in town. there was little to no warning for a critical system failure. diagnosis by mechanic is brake master cylinder/traction control module, at approximately $3000 to replace. i have found multiple incidents of this failure across multiple vehicle types. the lack of responsiveness upon failure (including the emergency brake) and the short window to react makes me feel lucky that i did not hit or harm myself or anyone else with this failure. *tr

We were driving along normally, the vsc, trac, abs and e-brake lights came on the dashboard, along with an audible alarm. then we had no brakes. i had to push with all my strength just to slow down at all. we were lucky we did not crash, we could have been killed. i am finding out it is a common problem on this year and model, as well as other toyota models that use the same brake master cylinder/traction control module. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. the contact while driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. the contact mentioned that she was able to decrease the speed by continuously depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 142,000.

Near the end of august four warning lights came on at the same time in my 2003 4runner. they were the vsc trac, vsc off, abs and brake. i scheduled an appointment with the local toyota authorized repair shop to determine and fix the problem. they looked at the vehicle and discovered significant rust and corrosion on the frame, rear axle and attached parts. i have asked for an estimate to repair, and they are unable to do so as there is so much rust, corrosion, and lack of material to work with. i am the second owner of this vehicle. the first owner, a friend of mine, had the vehicle undercoated the day after purchase, kept the car in a garage, and washed the vehicle frequently including the underside. i purchased the vehicle in february 2007 with 13,750 miles. it has also lived in a garage here. as of august 29, 2013, the date of the inspection, the vehicle had 24,005 miles. the exterior of the vehicle is in perfect condition, and the interior is the same. however, the underside ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. on several occasions, while attempting to slow down the vehicle, it independently accelerated. the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed at sunrise toyota north (located at 910 middle country rd, middle island, ny 11953, (631) 924-8100). the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. the manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

On approximately february 28, 2012, the abs/trac control/vsc lights came on and remained lit on my 2003 toyota 4runner. i called the dealership and they said to bring it in right away. they diagnosed the car and came up with "no sensor reading?. it cost me $150 for the diagnostic test. i picked up the car and a few weeks later i brought it back for the same problem. the computer then indicated that there was a faulty o2 sensor which they replaced my cost was over $650. the next week the lights came on again. the dealership kept the car for a few days but later reported that they could not duplicate the problem. they told me that i should wait until it got worse and bring it back. i suffered with this problem for months. i say suffered because when i was in park and these lights came on, i could not shift out of park. the lights would eventually go away and allow me to drive. on 8/24 the problem became worse. i could not shift my car out of park for more than 15 minutes ...

Brakes failed causing me to run off the road almost rear ending another vehicle. the vsc, abs and brake lights came up on the dash along with an audible alarm. repair shop said brakes are fine and that is a computer related problem. *tr

Vehicle has a low gear sound which began when vehicle was relatively new as i travelled down slight grades. i never complained because that was the only time it seemed abnormal and there are only a very places in my town where the hill was steep enough to cause it. plus i assumed it was related to the trac braking system and might be normal. last weekend on a 5 hour trip each way the problem began to manifest itself as i accellerated on flat ground. the tachometer showed low rpms (under 2000) until 50-60 mph. however the sound was much more noticible with some additional vibration. the vibration is now worse, could it be a speed sensor problem? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The engine, vsc trac and vsc warning indicators illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the engine 02 sensors were found to be defective. the manufacture will not replace or replace since there are no advisories on the part. there is a high risk the engine may under perform which may cause lack of control and a potential accident while driving. leading to injury. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4-runner. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he shifted into drive and the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a curb. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel jets were plugged with carbon, causing the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure had not since recurred. the failure mileage was 62,160 and the current mileage was 63,160. updated 07/08/11 *bf updated 07/181//

The check engine light came on and the vsc trac turned off, the day after the light came on and the traction turned off...the toyota 2003 4runner flipped over. the vsc traction should not be turned off when a check engine light comes on because it provides the necessary stability of the vehicle that a suv needs no matter what is wrong with the car. the car is now totaled and one passenger still suffering from injuries from the accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated without any warning. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred on three occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

My accelerator pedal got stuck on my toyota 4runner. i believe the floor mat was involved as when i managed to pull over and stop, i pulled the floor mat away and the pedal released. *tr

2003 toyota 4runner v6 sport. on saturday i floored the gas pedal and when i let up the vehicle continued to accelerate. i pumped the brakes but acceleration continued. i applied strong continuous force to the brakes and after a few seconds the acceleration disengaged. yesterday's announcement of other non-4runner toyota models being recalled for exactly the same problem has me very concerned. is it possible that the 4runner has the same issue and should also be recalled? *tr

2003 toyota 4runner with 57,000 miles accelerated from 5 mph after taking a turn, to 50 mph. i pumped the brakes but the car did not slow down. i put all of my weight (i weigh 230 lbs.) on the brake pedal and after 3 or 4 seconds the car stopped accelerating. the 4runner is not on the recall list but there are many similar complaints on both the 4runner and other toyota models that are not on the recall list. toyota cannot be trusted. if you own one, sell it. if you don't then don't buy any toyota. they continue to try to hide the truth. *tr