2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
188
Owner Complaints
0
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.
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
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
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.
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
Showing 10 of 40 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
- 1998 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 135 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 134 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 118 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 34 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 45 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER (current)
- 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 76 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — 20 complaints
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