NHTSA Complaint #10036793 — 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10036793
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 22, 2003
Date Filed	August 28, 2003
Mileage	5 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

FOUL FUMES ENTER CABIN UPON ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS WITH HIGH OCTANE GAS OR WITHOUT HIGH OCTANE GAS. ONLY USE 93 OCTANE, BUT DUE TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS TRIED LOWER OCTANE AND STRONG ODOR CONTINUED. THESE FUMES ENTER CABIN WITH ALL WINDOWS CLOSED, AIR VENTILATION ON RECIRCULATION AND WITH AIR CONDITIONG/HEAT OFF. MAKES BREATHING VERY DIFFICULT AND BECOME LIGHT HEADED OR HEADACHE. THIS IS NOT JUST A "SMELL" BUT LITERAL GAGGING FUMES.

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