Toyota4Runner2003
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2003 Toyota 4Runner Seats Problems

11
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 11 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • manual seat · 4 records
  • seat base · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 2, 2011 · 48,000 miles

    Seats

    I was driving the vehicle at a slow speed and made a turn up a hill. Suddenly, i felt the seat jerk backwards and it seemed like the driver's seat went off its track. Later, when the vehicle was parked, i checked the seat in an attempt to resecure it to the track, but i could not improve the situation. It seemed as though the seat is not locked anymore. Whenever i accelerate or come to a stop, it feels as though the…

    ODI 10444605

  • January 28, 2011 · 115,000 miles

    Air Bags · Seats

    I was stopped on the highway behind a truck making a left turn when i was rear ended by another truck going 60 mph. My 4runner was crushed between them, totaled, and my air bags never deployed. I hit the steering wheel so hard i bounced off of it and broke my seat from the momentum. When i awoke i had slid into the back seat (which is all that was really left of the vehicle). Although i am thankful to be alive, i…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10573105

  • January 28, 2008

    Seats

    My drivers seat is broken and moves when i drive it developed over a few weeks. My seat belt locks some times because of the seat shifting i have never been in accident and only weight 178 i don't know how it broke but the dealerships said it is not covered in the warranty i explained that i thought it was a safety hazard but didn't get any response. *tr

    ODI 10218243

  • January 1, 2008 · 40,000 miles

    Seats

    Drivers seat is defective. It once rattled and moved on it's own (just little bit). However, the seat frame has now collapsed over the time period. (please note it has been sinking slowly over a long time period.. I just noticed it in 2008) the frame must have been defective and/or is poorly designed. I am presently sitting on the electronics box which i believe to be the electronics for the side impact air bags. I…

    ODI 10273650

  • February 16, 2004

    Seats

    While driving the consumer noticed that the seats height was not adjusted properly. The consumer contacted the dealer who attempted to repair the problem several times but was unable to permanently correct . *bf *nm

    ODI 10097015

  • November 18, 2003

    Seats

    I have noticed movement in my seat when braking and accelerating. Movement does not happen all the time, but does happen often. I have informed my dealership, but hey have not found the problem while the car was parked. I still have the movement problem and i intend to document the problem on my work order when i go in for my next servicing, in case i need the documentation for lemon law. Hopefully it will not come…

    ODI 10057071

  • November 4, 2003

    Seats

    The driver's seat for my 2003 toyota 4 runner sport v8, which has a manual adjustment for the seat base fore-to-aft position, has too much play when locked into position. My concern is that the movement, or play, will over time compromise the locked position of the seat base. Previous owned cars like a 2001 volkswagen jetta and 1996 toyota rav4, which both had manual seat base adjustments, did not have this issue. I…

    ODI 10045413

  • August 28, 2003 · 100 miles

    Differential Unit · Seats

    There is a whining noise comming from the front differential at all speeds, but noticeable mostly at 80 mph and hiogher. Toyota aknowledged, but refuses to repair.*ak also drivers seat is loose and comes out of place during emergency stopping. Again toyota is aware, but refuses to correct.

    ODI 10051461

  • August 15, 2003 · 1 miles

    Seats

    Driver's seat keeps slipping when increasing/decreasing/stopping. It is a manual seat and dealer informed me that this was nothing to be concerned about and that there had been other complaints. It is a noticable shift in seat position. Dealer suggested that this is a typical "manual" seat reation. I find this difficult to be comfortable with as i have never had this situation with other vehicles with manual seats.…

    ODI 10036829

  • July 22, 2003 · 5 miles

    Seats

    Lumbar support in driver seat "pop" and adjust by itself from selected lumbar position. Occurs when driving and when parked. Dealer states "plastic clips" that hold the s shaped spring secure are faulty.

    ODI 10036794

  • March 7, 2003 · 2,000 miles

    Seats

    Front section of seat under legs has come loose. *nlm

    ODI 10013548