2003 Toyota 4Runner Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lights came · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · 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…
ODI 10670783
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10660271
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10575312
Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10548561
Vehicle Speed Control
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 [redacted], middle island, ny 11953, [redacted]). The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the…
ODI 11014608
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10472640
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
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
ODI 10429016
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10427130
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10672032
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10402056
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10382875
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10439442
Vehicle Speed Control
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
ODI 10325047
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10301853
Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10313088
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota 4-runner. Consumer states vehicle surged forward. *tgw the consumer stated while pulling into her garage the vehicle accelerated out of control and hit a workbench. The consumer paid for the damages out of pocket. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10324230
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration of 2003 toyota 4 runner as my wife was pulling into parking space. The vehicle jumped over a flower bed and struck two parked cars. The front end sustained approximately $2,000 in damages. *tr
ODI 10303564
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*-the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. A police report was filed for the incident. Updated 6/1/10 *cn the consumer stated as she reached from the passengers side of the vehicle to turn the motor off, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. The consumer stated she tried to run with the vehicle, but it was moving too fast. The passenger door was open and it knocked her down and she hit her head. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10320248
Vehicle Speed Control
I have written to you in the past but have not received any response. My daughter and i both drive 2003 toyota 4 runners. I have brought the following issue to toyota several times. I am rewriting to you especially after the lx460 recall. In snow or ice, the vehicle will spin to easy as you drive around a turn while giving it some gas. We both have spun out. I have on two occasions. It is very dangerous. My daughter…
ODI 10341423
Electrical System · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a brand new 2003 toyota 4runner in may 2003. In one cold morning of jan. 2005, i was driving it in highway that was still covered with some snow. All of sudden, an engine check light on the dashboard was automatically turned on, followed by vsc lights, indicating that a vehicle skid control function was automatically turned off. At that point, i could not drive the car beyond 50 mph, no matter how hard…
ODI 10312029
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle would rev itself up to a high rpm, from a stopped position when i stepped on the gas the vehicle would go in reverse. The dealership eventually replaced the transmission only after the manager borrowed it overnight and experienced it himself, but i have noticed the problem beginning again. Another problem is the radiator leaking and needed to be replaced (i was told it had the wrong kind of antifreeze;…
ODI 10387248
Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer experienced sudden acceleration on 3 separate occasions. *jb......*ak
ODI 10105241
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle will suddenly accelerated. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
ODI 10031644