NHTSA Complaint #10410206 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10410206
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 13, 2009
Date Filed	July 1, 2011
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

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