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Toyota 4Runner Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

40
Owner complaint records in our dataset
10
Years with records
1999–2009
Stored years

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 40 stored complaint records:

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

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • engine light · 10 records
  • check engine · 9 records
  • light illuminated · 4 records
  • repaired failure · 4 records
  • back window · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi11
60–100k mi9
30–60k mi5
1–30k mi4
150–400k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 17, 2015 · 134,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    I bought my 2003 toyota 4runner less than a year ago from an auto group (toyota, honda, ect) and had them perform a safety inspection. Since it was used i knew there would be some issues, the only problem it had was the recommended service wasn't completed at 90k miles (timing belt, water pump, ect). I worked that into the deal an was on my way. After departing the u.s. And shipping my car to hawaii, the inspectors…

    ODI 10683968

    2003 records in this system

  • July 22, 2014

    Body · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Hi, i have a 2000 toyota 4 runner. It has a little over 200k miles and i took it in for service to have the timing belt and water pump replaced. I drive the vehicle daily. The mechanic did not perform the work because he noticed the frame had rusted through and recommended to not drive the vehicle for safety reasons. He stated that if the frame did bend or separate the vehicle would buckle and there would not be any…

    ODI 10616037

    2000 records in this system

  • April 6, 2014 · 120,750 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure

    While in process of replacing serpentine belt and idler pulleys on engine, i noticed (after removing lower engine shield under vehicle) significant rust damage to front frame segment under radiator support. The right side tow hook and corner of frame it was mounted to fell off in my hand when i touched it. Upon further inspection, there are other parts of vehicle frame with rust damage, though none appear to be as…

    ODI 10577916

    2003 records in this system

  • March 13, 2014 · 112,109 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Underbody Shields

    I filed a nhtsa complaint (odi number 10569206 was assigned) on 13 march 2014 about this vehicle. On 14 march 2014, i took my 4runner to my local toyota dealership after contacting toyota customer service and logging a complaint ( case number [xxx] ) with them on the 14th of march 2014 at their office in california and the customer service rep telling me documentation of the issue at my dealership would help me.…

    ODI 10572597

    2002 records in this system

  • August 30, 2012 · 132,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    After i my mechanic replaced the catalytic converter for $1500.00, this problem began. The vehicle began to buck (jerk violently) as i was accelerating to 45 mph. It always happens at about 20 mph as i try to accelerate to 30, 35 or 40 mph. The engine revs up to 3 of 4k before the transmissions engages forcefully. This has been going on for now 3 months. *tr

    ODI 10485031

    2001 records in this system

  • March 16, 2012

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle would become wobbly when driving at speeds over 60 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told hat the hydro-booster pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the check engine light was also illuminated. The dealer stated that the catalytic converter and manifold also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    ODI 10453579

    2006 records in this system

  • December 1, 2011 · 90,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota runner. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the air induction pump failed. In addition, the contact stated that the secondary air injection switch was also damaged as a result of the air induction pump failure. The air induction pump was replaced but the failure persisted. The…

    ODI 10441663

    2005 records in this system

  • November 10, 2011 · 135,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Engine at idle, loud noise, won't start. After taken apart found 4 connecting rods at the bottom of oil pan. *kb

    ODI 10437549

    2002 records in this system