2003 Toyota 4Runner Traction Control System Problems
- 8
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. While driving 65 mph, the vsc and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The anti-lock braking system engaged and locked the front brakes. The vehicle violently pulled to the left lane and the steering and brakes failed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and repair the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they were unaware of the failure previously…
ODI 10908283
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
Traction Control System
Abs warning lite stays on, brake lite is on, vsc trac lite on. Goes on & off intermittently. Mostly stays on. Brakes occasionally feel crunchy and do not stop properly. Am calling for service today. Vehicle will be parked until problem can be resolved. *tr
ODI 10378065
Electrical System · Traction Control System
After replacing an oxygen sensor several times, the dealership finally discovered the root of the problem that is making the oxygen sensor and traction control circuit short out. The air divertor flap inside the hvac box under the dash had grease applied to the flap hinges in the factory. Directly below the flap is a wiring harness which drops down from the hvac box and plug into the ecu. Over time the grease has…
ODI 10286534
Traction Control System
My 2003 toyota 4runner has the vsc trac/trac off light on. Ever since these 2 lights have been on my vehicle performance has been affected. I have had 2 incidents where my 4runner fishtails on mild wet road, the 2 times when this happened i was entering a ramp, and while slightly turning onto the street my vehicle fishtailed violently and turning the vehicle facing the opposite direction against approaching traffic.…
ODI 10287240
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
Failure of automatic braking control and anti-skid control. Service light activated but no recall or notice to consumers. See technical service bulletin br 005-03 (dec. 4, 2003). Toyota refuses to recognize safety risk or obligation to replace outside of warranty period. *tr
ODI 10274755
Traction Control System
2003 toyota 4runner vsc trac, vsc off, brake, abs lights on. *tr
ODI 10293942
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