Three problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2002 4Runner.
I own a Toyota 4 runner. While driving across country last fall I noticed that the truck would accelerate rapidly when I had cruise control on. The cruise control would kick in as it should have but it would accelerate very rapidly and felt out of control. Once it began the acceleration, it would never stop and level out to the appropriate speed as it should have. It would continue to accelerate. Braking worked in slowing the vehicle down, but it frightened me while I was driving. I do not use the cruise control now as a result of this. I was driving r/t from CA to denver, CO and it happened several times during this trip.
Operating vehicle in wet road conditions with cruise control on at 55 mph. Traction control warning light illuminated and engine tachometer went from 2,200 rpm to excess of 5,000 rpm. Vehicle quickly accelerated to 70 mph and was continuing acceleration when operator depressed brake pedal and stopped acceleration. Only one occurance and no recurrence on remaining 6 miles to home. Very dangerous to have vehicle quickly accelerate without command from operator. Mr.
When driving uphill with cruise control engaged vehicle went into second gear and began to swerve. Dealer stated that this was how the vehicle was designed.
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