Gasoline Engine problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Three problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2001 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2001 4Runner.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2002

Consumer states attempted to back out of garage. When consumer shifted vehicle into reverse, it suddenly accelerated causing a collision. Consumer advised attempted to depress brakes, but they did not function.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2002

Consumer states that after washing and spraying the undercarriage to wash off road salt, consumer backed car into garage with no problems but the next day the engine wouldn't start.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Vehicle will lose power while driving. When rear wheels spin. Dealership is aware of problem.




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