Toyota4Runner2004
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  3. 2004
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 Toyota 4Runner Engine And Engine Cooling 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.

Mileage in stored records

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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 6, 2011 · 131,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving, the cel (check engine light) came on and the vsc trac and vsc off lights came on as well. Apparently toyota disables vsc when the cel is triggered. In my case, the 2 times it has occurred has been due to emissions related failures (1st time the cat failed, 2nd time one of the o2 sensors failed). In the 1st case, i immediately took the vehicle to the dealership as i was approaching the end of the…

    ODI 10456633

  • December 9, 2009 · 48,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    This incident was 1st noticed 12/9/2009. I started my car in the morning and let it warm up, when i went to get in it a few minutes later, the heater fan would not work. Since then, i find that the heater fan will work off and on, seems to be after vehicle has warmed up a bit -maybe (not sure of the rhythm or reason). I do not feel safe driving this vehicle in cold weather especially since i have small children and…

    ODI 10297405

  • January 29, 2008 · 1,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Tires

    Vibration is felt in steering wheel at highway speeds (55 mph or higher). This is especially present when steering wheel is turned slightly to the right. Have had tires rebalanced with no change in vibration. Problem has been with vehicle since purchase. Tire replacement and rotation does not correct vibration. *cn

    ODI 10216382

  • January 7, 2004 · 700 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Annoying engine or drive train vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm. More noticeable on upgrades. Releasing accelerator pedal results in eliminating the vibration as the engine speed decreases. The vehicle is a 2004 toyota 4 runner v8 limited. This issue was initially noticed at about 700 miles on the odometer. *cb

    ODI 10054303