Two problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While pulling vehicle into a parking space and shifting gear into park, vehicle jumped out of gear, and suddenly accelerated. Ran into next parked vehicle. No injuries reported. Dealer notified.
Vehicle was in an inside parking lot. Owner was parking and had foot on the brake the truck jumped back and accelerated forward, then hit a concrete wall.
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |