2004 Toyota 4Runner Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 8 records
- trac lights · 4 records
- light turned · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
The frame has so much rust on it and other areas of the undercargo that it has caused my speed and abs sensors to work improperly. Speedometer will just quit working and abs lights will come on with the vcs trac, vcs off, and abs lights all coming on, then the engine light will also come on from time to time. There is already a hole rusted through the frame and mechanic said it was just a matter of time before it…
ODI 11160695
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota 4-runner. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator pedal recall. *smd the dealer informed the consumer that since he had interior package, including a sport accelerator pedal, the pedal could not be modified. The consumer was informed the silver would have to be stripped off the pedal and then modified, but the silver part of the pedal would not be replaced. The consumer would then have the silver sport…
ODI 10681240
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the interstate in north carolina vsc light turned on, tsc light turned on, abs light turned on, brake light turned on. Car was drivable for a short period of time then braking became extremely difficult. Limped home with my 3 year old in her car seat and luckily was able to do so without incident as given time of day and location from home, very light traffic made travel possible. Several times though i…
ODI 10622083
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
8/6/14-started my 2004 4-runner to leave work and a high-pitched alarm sound started and the vsc, abs, and other dash light symbols came on. I reversed out of my parking spot, and brake, and nothing other than those things was out of the ordinary. I pulled forward and pulled into another spot and called my husband to let him hear what was going on to see if he knew what it may be. He asked me to reverse, pull…
ODI 10620809
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Suffered sudden, catastrophic failure of vsc/abs brake system while driving. Vsc, abs, brake dash indicator lights illuminated with an audible alarm. Vehicle operated normally for about 1 mile, then lost most braking control. Narrowly avoided collision with another vehicle due to having minimal brake system. Had to use evasive steering and emergency brake maneuvers to slow and stop vehicle. After researching this…
ODI 10607748
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While approaching a red stop light, the abs, brake! Vsc off, vsc trac lights all came on along with a loud buzzer. I had no idea what was happening. 1 block later i pulled into a parking lot that was luckily empty, because when i went to brake to stop the truck, i had no brakes...zero!!! I had the truck towed to my mechanic. I have come to find out, that it's the abs module and unattainable with toyota at $2500 plus…
ODI 10595268
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving vehicle in frigid weather and engine service light went on, followed by vsc trac light and vsc off light going on. Went to service station they checked car and were able to turn off engine light. Took vehicle to empire toyota in oneonta ny 1/18 and was told low battery caused problem. Diagnosis and battery change cost $202.33. I/29 same 3 lights go on. Returned to dealer, told computer sensed a future…
ODI 10566183
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving to coral gables at around 20 mph, all of sudden four lights comes on and loud beeping noise. Vsc, trac off, abs & brake lights on at the same time, brake peddle is hard and no brakes at all. I had to go into neutral try the emergency brake to try and stop and pull over, i had to tow my truck home, i call the toyota dealer they told me they i need to replace the complete brake master cylinder assembly costing…
ODI 10543755
Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing into my driveway. I stopped the vehicle. I then shifted into forward for about 1 foot and then shifted into reverse (i was maneuvering my car). When i shifted into reverse the engine went to maximum power (instantly). I jammed on the brake and the rear tires started to spin and the rear of the car was bouncing up and down as the tires were spinning. I immediately shifted into park and shut off the…
ODI 10505272
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I experienced a terrifying "acceleration problem" this past week as i was parking my car at a local store. I'd already slowed down to almost a halt, but as i put my foot on the brake to come to a complete stop, it suddenly lurched forward with shocking speed. I instinctively threw the gear into park; it stopped as it crashed into the steps leading to the store entrance. The cause had nothing to do with a floor mat…
Crash reported
ODI 10504751
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Rough idle at morning start up. Vsc, trac off indicators illuminate. Obd ii code of p0306, misfire cylinder #6. Having to refill engine coolant on a weekly basis. Premature head gasket failure. Toyota super long life engine coolant is slowly leaking into cylinder #6. Rough idle noticeable at morning start up because the fluid builds up to a considerable amount overnight. Estimated cost to fix is $3000. *tr
ODI 10543810
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 25 mph and caused the contact to crash into a pole. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the incident. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 11v113000 (vehicle speed control) however,…
Crash reported
ODI 10560790
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the highway going straight at 55 mph, with my foot on the accelerator only (with no loss of stability or control and no wet conditions), suddenly and simultaneously a beeping noise from the dashboard occurs along with the 4runner pulling real hard to the left. (almost as if i pulled the steering wheel abruptly to make a left turn...). Also feels like brake is applied during all of this to the front left…
ODI 10479870
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the accelerator pedal became jammed and caused the vehicle to accelerate to 65 mph. The contact was able to release the pedal as the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they…
ODI 10437703
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal when it extended to the floor and remained stuck. She applied pressure to the brakes; however, the vehicle did not stop. She activated the emergency brake and shifted into neutral gear and the vehicle came to a stop. She was able to restart the vehicle; however, it would not accelerate.…
ODI 10428019
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the floor mat became trapped under the accelerator pedal and caused the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v113000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The dealer did not perform the recall because the contact wanted the vehicle floor mat replaced. The…
ODI 10433736
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
Vehicle Speed Control
This morning i stopped at the end of my driveway to wait for the garage door to go up. I stepped on the brake and stopped. After i was stopped my 4runner accelerated hard and i had to use both feet on the brake to hold it. I shifted in to neutral and the engine continued to race. It eventually stopped and i was able to pull in to the garage and park. It was very frightening. I was in [redacted] mode due to snow and…
ODI 10380991
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle surged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal again but the vehicle would not stop. He was able to pull over and turn the vehicle off. Upon restart, the engine revved so the contact shut the vehicle off again. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was…
ODI 10330839
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 toyota 4 runner, which i believe is not subject to a recall, and on three occasions the accelerator has become stuck. Each time it occurred when i accelerated more than normal, and each time once my foot went off the pedal the car kept accelerating. Each time i was able to stop it by braking. Two of the occasions occurred back to back less than a minute apart. I am somewhat afraid to drive the car and…
ODI 10315668
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own without warning. She applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was damaged and repaired. The mechanic test drove the vehicle, experienced the failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10303960
Fuel System, Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration , where the brakes have to be applied to stop vehicle. This has happened numerous times since vehicle was purchased new in 2004. *tr
ODI 10310290
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving 55 mph on a highway without his foot on the accelerator pedal, and making a right turn but the vehicle keeps going at about the same speed. Contact states that he has to brake very hard to get the car to slow down to make the turn. Failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage is 72,000. Contact has not called the dealer.
ODI 10313580
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4-runner. The contact was driving 2 mph uphill when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The contact was injured but there was no police report filed. The vehicle was inspected but no technician was able to explain what caused the crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10402450
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 toyota 4runner and a few months ago the accelerator pedal got stuck under the rubber floor mat. I purchased the rubber floor mat from a toyota dealer and it was made specifically for the 4 runner. When the pedal got stuck, the engine was running wide open. I managed to get the vehicle in neutral and stopped before hitting anything. It was very frightening. It appears like the mat slid forward and that…
ODI 10286018