NHTSA Complaint #10783299 — 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10783299
Vehicle	2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 11, 2015
Date Filed	October 19, 2015
Mileage	210,350 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

EVENT OCCURRED AT START UP. WARNING LIGHTS >>> CHECK ENGINE, VSC TRAC, AND TRAC OFF. PER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP >>> FOUND HEAD GASKET ALLOWING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO CYLINDER 6 CAUSING P0306 REPLACED BOTH HEAD GASKETS COST $2644.91

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