Toyota4Runner2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Engine

2003 Toyota 4Runner Engine Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • tick tick · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 5, 2011

    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

  • November 7, 2003 · 100 miles

    Engine · Fuel Injection System

    2003 4 runner v6 has loud ticking noise coming from engine conmpartment. I ran it by the dealership 1 week after purchase too see what the problem was. Service manager said it was normal. Approximatly 2 months later rear seat was squeaking. Made appointment with dealer had them fix the seat and diagnose the noise coming from engine compartment again. They fixed the seat and was told it was the injectors making the…

    ODI 10045828

  • June 27, 2003

    Engine

    Engine makes a tick, tick, tick noise while running. Sounds like something knocking internally in the engine or an exhaust leak. Dealers repair shop says its normal. I don't believe them. I suspect a future problem or failure of a component. *jb

    ODI 10023889

  • April 20, 2003 · 800 miles

    Engine

    2003 toyota 4-runner v6 limited generates this unusual (tick, tick, tick) engine noise especially when accelerating. It sounds like a loose part in the engine block. This noise is especially noticeable when the 4-runner, driven by my wife, accelerates by me or when i drive with the window open next to a wall. Will this noise affect engine performance and shorten engine life? Very concerned customer. *jb

    ODI 10018836

  • March 15, 2003 · 600 miles

    Engine

    When engine is cold the belts make a loud screeching noise until the car warms, then the car make a ticking sound. Truck is a v6 model and has been in for this repair 4 times, dealer says toyota is aware of the problem and does not have the proper solution yet, they say it has to do with the belts and tensioner set up. Unacceptable response from toyota. *nlm

    ODI 10025148