2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
My vehicle is rear-ended by a large earth mover branded as a Kenworth. My vehicle was then pushed into another. After the initial impact, my engine went racing above 5,000 RPM. It was disengaged from the transmission. I switched my car into neutral, shut my car off and the engine was no longer racing when I restarted the car. Because of an engine racing, I am concerned about the potential that somebody's transmission would be engaged and it could cause serious further injury.
We purchased our vehicle new September 2023 from a Toyota dealership. Engine oil dipstick Toyota part 15301-50140 was installed in vehicle and was verified by 50140 stamped on dipstick. I wanted an extra oil dipstick so ordered a replacement through Toyota. The original dipstick part 15301-50140 is no longer available and has been superseded by Toyota part 15301-0P060. I ordered the new dipstick part number and received it from Toyota. It is verified by 0P060 stamped on the dipstick. The safety concern is the two dipsticks are not the same length and each one requires a different quantity of engine oil to reach the Full mark. The new dipstick -0P060 is 1/2 inch shorter than the old, no longer available dipstick -50140. Most importantly the Low and Full marks are also both 1/2 inch higher up or closer to dipstick handle on the new dipstick than the old one. It...
Other 2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint