Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
3
Ignition problems
2
Wiring problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

The Electrical System problem

I was driving my truck on a city street in brooklyn, new york ( flatbush Ave) when I suddenly smelled smoke followed by fire coming from the hood. I did not hit any bump and was not involved in any accident. By the time the fire department came, the entire front compartment of the truck was on fire.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Drove to store, parked car, shopped , got in car put key in ignition and key would not turn , tried turning wheel was stranded for 1 hour 45 minutes pulling and turning steering wheel . Next day same thing happened and it has been happening ever since.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

My fuse for my windows blew, then we found out that my wiring harness in the backseat had burned up. Further inspection revealed that the main wiring harness was also fried. Three different mechanics determined that the cause was a malfunction of the airbag wiring.   Read details...


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