NHTSA Complaint #10537996 — 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10537996 |
| Vehicle | 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 130,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKING GEAR OIL FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM HOUSING COVERING BRAKE SHOES, DRUMS, AND BRAKING COMPONENTS IN GEAR OIL. LOSS OF GEAR OIL IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL CAN CAUSE DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AS WELL AS FAILURE IN REAR BRAKING. A NOTORIOUS ISSUE WITH 3RD GENERATION TOYOTA 4RUNNERS DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING OF REAR AXLE SEALS AND RETAINERS, THEREFORE FAILING TO PROPERLY SEAL COMPONENTS. SEALS BEGIN TO LEAK AGAIN SOON AFTER; EVEN WHEN REPAIRED, DUE TO POOR MATING OF SEAL AND RETAINER ON AXLE WITHIN THE AXLE HOUSING. *TT
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