Equipment Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows five common equipment related problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (five problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Toyota 4Runner


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

The Equipment problem

Very rusted out undercarriage. My other is only 3 years newer and has nothing like this on it. I was advised to sell it by a suspension shop that noted my broken, rusted out undercarriage, bad shock and the condition of the rear of the truck's frame in general.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Right rear upper shock mount rusted out and shock broke through frame while driving on a city street (bracket sub assembly rear - right rear). Had to remove shock so it would not bust through causing ride instability.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

While driving 70 mph consumer noticed thick smoke coming from stereo. Cause of problem has not been determined by dealer at this time.   Read details...


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