Two problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When it rains water comes in the vent on the back of the hood at windshield keeps my carpet soaked how can this be fixed? also my hood latch is not tight enough my hood goes up 2 inches when im at top speeds (55 or 65).
Driving vehicle approximately 30 mph and hood on vehicle flew up without warning causing damage. Contacted minot Chrysler & Toyota center, minot, nd phone 1-800-735-4483 whare the vehicle is at right now. A Toyota representative was there at time. Dealer and Toyota rep stated that these things just happen. If this had happened on a busy highway etc. And a higher speed someone would have been hurt or killed.
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