1. Toyota 4Runner
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Catalytic Convertor

2004 Toyota 4Runner Catalytic Convertor Problems

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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.

What owners report

  • sulfur smell · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2007 · 55,000 miles

    Catalytic Convertor · Driveshaft · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    1.) there is a serious "clunk" noise when braking and also the same noise when starting from a complete stop when you take foot off brake. 2.) there is "sulfur smell " in cabin from catalytic converter. *tr

    ODI 10209988

  • July 22, 2007

    Catalytic Convertor

    Excessive sulfur smell when accelerating. Occupants of the car can smell the sulfur, and all windows must be rolled up in warmer weather to block out smell. I have taken the vehicle to the toyota dealership, but they will not fix the problem because there is no tsb for the v8 (but there is for the v6) toyota 4runner. *jb

    ODI 10197296

  • February 2, 2007 · 24,500 miles

    Catalytic Convertor

    After 2.5 years and about 25000 miles, my 4 runner sport develops a strong sulfur odor inside the cabin when driving. Brought the car to the dealer (caldwell toyota) in west caldwell, nj who informed me the problem was normal and caused by the type of fuel used. Caldwell toyota had no answer to my question why the problem suddenly surfaced after 2.5 years nor did they offer to further investigate. The caldwell…

    ODI 10184036

  • July 1, 2006 · 30,000 miles

    Catalytic Convertor · Gasoline

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed or even parked with the engine running, there was strong gas odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who discovered rust in the injection system and a catalytic converter failure.

    ODI 10162587

  • November 20, 2004

    Catalytic Convertor

    My 2004 sport 4runner has a periodic strong sulfur smell ongoing since i bought the vehicle in august. *jb

    ODI 10100317