2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

188

Owner Complaints

1 Crash

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

40

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

The 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER has received a total of 188 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 40 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (34 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (20 complaints), and Seats (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

188 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 34 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 20 4 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 7
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4 4 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 2
Wheelshub
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1 4 Injuries
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

BRAKE PEDAL GOES AL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN SITTING AT A STOP . THE 4 RUNNER HAS 3 MASTERS AND ONE COMPLETE POWER BRAKE UNIT INSTALLED BY TOYOTA AND I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM, TOYOTA STATED IT IS NORMAL. *JB
I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 4 RUNNER FROM TOMS RIVER TOYOTA. ALL SERVICE OF THE VEHICLE PERFORMED THERE. OVER A YEAR AGO WE COMPLAINED LOW A LOW BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS DEFECTIVE. RECENTLY DEALER RECOMMENDED REAR BRAKE SERVICE. PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. ON LAST SERVICE VISIT THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT TOYOTA ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN REQUIRING A PAD SPACER BEING INSTALLED. BUT NOW DUE THE MILEAGE BEING OVER THE 50000 MILE WARRANTY, DEALER REQUIRES >$ 250. BE PAID BY OWNER TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. NO SUCH SERVICE BULLETINS WERE FOUND ON THIS WEBSITE SEARCH. *NM
#10161070 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | | 81,000 miles
ALL FOUR OF MY DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING WITH THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. EACH REQUIRED A NEW LOCK ACTUATOR TO BE INSTALLED ON EACH DOOR. THE FAILURES OCCURRED AT 26,598 (7/16/04) - FRONT DRIVER, 50,327 (6/10/05) - REAR RIGHT, 67,878 (12/30/05) - FRONT RIGHT, 81,435 (05/2006) - REAR DRIVER. IF A USER DOES NOT NOTICE THE FAILURE, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT TO OPEN THE DOOR - AS THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE DOOR IS LOCKED, BUT IT IS NOT. *NM
#10158018 | CHILD SEAT | | N/A miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SEAT WILL NOT STAY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT IS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE BY THE LATCH SYSTEM AND HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN. THE CHILD SEAT WOBBLES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE OCCUPIED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SENT A REPLACEMENT BASE HOWEVER THE REPLACEMENT BASE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ORIGINAL. THE SEAT IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. DOREL JUVENILE GROUP, EDDIE BAUER, MODEL # 22-630-BAL. DATE OF MANUFACTURE: FEBRUARY 6, 2006.
#10154514 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | | 45,000 miles
30 MONTH OLD 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SPORT. WENT TO USE SPARE TIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME BUT FOUND PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER APPEARS TO BE MELTED. THE MARKS LOOK LIKE THEY CORRESPOND TO THE PLACES WHERE THE SPARE TIRE TOUCHES THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED. IT LOOKS TO ME (AS A LAYMAN) THAT THE DAMAGE IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH THAT IT COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF THE TIRE. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

5211 — AIR BAGS

DIAGNOSTICS - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM100-1U1 '03 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. 00400-RM105-9U1 '04 4RUNNER. *TT

5054 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DIAGNOSTICS - ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (FROM NOVEMBER, 2002). 00400-RM105-9U1. 00400-RM100-1U1. *TT

4470 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS). 00400-RM100-1U1. *TT

4402 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS). REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 2003 4RUNNER. 00400-RM100-1U1. *TT

4426 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SFI SYSTEM (2UZ-FE) REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE 2003 4RUNNER. 00400-RM100-U1. *TT

4428 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SFI SYSTEM (1GR-FE) REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE 2003 4RUNNER. 00400-RM103-4U. *TT

01004 — STRUCTURE:BODY

REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST CUP HOLDER. *MJ REVISED. *TT

01504 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. *TT

00704 — STRUCTURE:BODY

FRONT SEAT TRACK COVER REMOVAL PROCESS. *TT

00304 — SEATS

SECOND ROW SEAT BACK NOISE. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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