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Toyota 4Runner Equipment Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset
6
Years with records
2003–2010
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.

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint evidence

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

  • March 12, 2012

    Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    2003 toyota 4runner has 3 faulty calipers 2 on front and one on the rear. The caliper uses a dual piston and the interior lower piston is the one that failed on both front calipers. This issue is know to thousands of toyota owners who inquire (its common knowledge among those who own them.) the fact that both failed at the same time was incredibly dangerous i live in the mountains and losing both front brakes…

    ODI 10451800

    2003 records in this system

  • February 22, 2010

    Equipment · Power Train

    Every so often my 2005 toyota 4-runner will lurch forward at a stop. Its like the vehicle is being rearended. This occurs without warning and at random times during a typical day. The transmission will also lock in 4th gear if while driving on the interstate the vehicle slow suddenly - this is corrected by pulling off the interstate, shutting down the vehicle and waiting a few moments. *tr

    ODI 10312726

    2005 records in this system

  • January 9, 2010 · 640 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment · Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Traction Control System · Tread/Belt

    This complaint concerns the new 2010 toyota 4runner. There is an issue with the braking system and handling for this vehicle. Upon depressing the brakes, the pedal travels a considerable distance sounds squeaky and notchy and delays in stopping. The anti-lock brakes do not interact quickly and often times engaged at the very end of the brake distance and creates a very uncomfortable and unsettling feeling. The…

    ODI 10341587

    2010 records in this system

  • July 1, 2008 · 48,000 miles

    Equipment

    I have a problem with a dash of 4runner 2004 is cracked slowly until you are full. Toyota to report on the problem that said no recall. And vale $ 840.00. All the bus dyed the same problem. *tr

    ODI 10274892

    2004 records in this system

  • February 25, 2008

    Accelerator Pedal · Equipment

    Driving a 2007 toyota 4runner sr5 v6 [redacted] vehicle on a highway at the speed limit of 70 mph. In the left lane (4 lane highway). I slowed down to change lanes entering the right lane, i think applying the brakes to slow down and move over. As i began to accelerate again in the right lane, i let up on the accelerator pedal so as to not exceed the speed limit but it did not come back up when my foot did, and the…

    ODI 10219141

    2007 records in this system

  • July 19, 2006 · 3,500 miles

    Equipment · Unknown Or Other

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions, the surf board strapped to the luggage rack flew off. The contact noticed the rear cross bar detached from the rack side rails. No warning signals were observed. The dealership and the manufacturer did not accept responsibility because the front cross bar moved towards the rear hitting the rear cross bar forcing its detachment. The cross bars…

    ODI 10171003

    2006 records in this system

  • May 24, 2004 · 1,651 miles

    Emission Control · Equipment

    1. 2004 toyota 4runner purchased from fred anderson toyota, [redacted], raleigh, nc,27622 on 3/18/2004. On 3/29, the service department installed an electrochrmic mirror that had been ordered at the time of purchase. 2. After that i noticed that the engine warning lights, the vsc trac and vsc off light came on in the dash. Also noticed an ammonia smell. 3. I took the vehicle in 4 times for each problem, for a total…

    ODI 10073248

    2004 records in this system