Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems).
First, the motor blew for no reason at 152,000 miles. I rebuilt the car and had a new motor put in. I was not aware of the rusting frame issue, however, after driving the vehicle with a lovely new rebuilt motor for about one year, the frame rotted beyond repair causing the power steering to go out. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4runner. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard the piston connecting rod pop when he switched lanes. As a result, oil leaked out of the engine manifold and caused a fire. Read details...
I was trying to pass a car doing a little over 55 mph and heard a loud bang noise. I pulled over and stop the as as quickly as possible. The oil light came on and there was oil was pouring out from underneath the motor. The oil service was kept up to date and was just changed. Read details...