2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Seats Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Seats Complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES (OR ROCKS) WHILE DRIVING. THE LOCAL DEALER ASSURES ME THAT THE DEFECT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, YET I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS CONSTANTLY CLICKING AND SHIFTING UPON ACCELERATION, BRAKING AND TURNING. THE TECHNICIAN'S AT THE DEALER SAY IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND THEY ALL DO IT. THE CAR HAS 7500 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME AND IT IS GOING BACK AGAIN FOR IT ON 5/27/05. I FEEL IF IT MOVING THIS MUCH WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE WHAT WILL IT BE DOING IT A COUPLE OF YEARS FROM NOW. I FEEL IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE SOMETIME THE SEAT WILL ACTUALLY MOVE BACK A NOTCH WHILE ACCELERATING AND ALMOST CAUSE ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE STEERING AROUND A CAR THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. AS FOR THE ROTTEN EGG SMELL I ALSO GET THAT WHEN THE WINDOWS ARE OPEN MOSTLY AND IT IS VERY...
PROBLEMS WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE SEATS MOVING AROUND AS IF NOT IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 5 MPH ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. AT TIMES WHILE SHIFTING FORM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND THEN REVERSE, THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD REVVING UP THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *NM
Other 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint