general problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2010

Car lurches forward when air conditioning compressor engages.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2000

While driving at 35mph & was turning into curb, road was wet, and vehicle started to accelerate. Applied the abs and rpms revved up. Lost control of vehicle & spun around, and hit a utility pole with rear of vehicle. Vehicle towed dealer for repairs.


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