2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Unknown Or Other Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
4 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE MANUAL ON HOW TO ACCESS THE SPARE TIRE EQUIPMENT ON THE 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE MANUAL'S DIRECTION AND GRAPHICS WERE VERY DIFFERENT FROM HOW THE CONSUMER HAD TO ACCESS THE SPARE ON HIS VEHICLE. THE ARM TO THE JACK USED TO JACK UP THE CAR REQUIRED IT TO BE SCREWED TOGETHER AND WAS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH GAUGE TO JACK UP THE CONSUMER'S SUV. THE JACK DID NOT RISE HIGH ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE JACK AND TOOLS PROVIDED TO CHANGE THE TIRE WERE INFERIOR AND INEFFECTIVE. *NM
THE 4 RUNNER HAS A LOUD SQUEAL AS START UP. ONCE THE CAR WARMS UP THE SQUEAL IS A LOW, BUT STILL A WRONG SOUND.
I BOUGHT A NEW 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ON 8-23-03. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO ME WITH THE "VSC TRACK" WARNING LIGHT ON. DURING THE TEST DRIVE, I INQUIRED ABOUT THE LIGHT AND WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN THAT IS WAS PART OF THE TRACITON CONTROL SYSTEM. I WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE LIGHT BEING ON WAS A NORMAL CONDITION. THE VEHICLE HAD 25 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN I TOOK DELIVERY. WHEN I GOT THE VEHICLE HOME AND READ THE OWNERS MANUAL, I FOUND THAT THE LIGHT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE ON AND THAT IT WAS AN INDICATOR OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE VSC SYSTEM. THE VSC SYSTEM IS A SKID CONTROL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE VEHICLE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MODIFIES THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE BY CONTROLING THE THROTTLE OR BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT SKID, OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE...
HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON DIOXIDE IS COMING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T' HAVE . FIX.*AK
Other 2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
34 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
20 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
7 complaints
Power Traindriveline
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint