Ten problems related to dashboard crack have been reported for the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2003 4Runner.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer mount airy Toyota 508 n andy griffith pkwy, mount airy, nc 27030 (336) 786-2118. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the extended warranty expired may 31, 2017 and provided case number 1808210330. The failure mileage was 164,000. VIN: not available ap.
Vehicle has a cracked dashboard from one side to the other, could spread and affect air bags, Toyota dealership in north miami beach stated there is a recall but have not corrected in three years, I have checked with them three times.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated the vehicle dashboard failed due to defective material. The dashboard cracked and the crack expanded to the driver and passenger air bag area, and could cause the air bags to deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 118,364. Li.
2003 toytoa 4-runner that has a 5 to 6 in crack in the pasenger side dash that could cause huge problems with the airbag if it were to deploy. With this crack ii the dash it could cause the airbag to not deploy, not deploy properly or pop when deploying. In all of these situations a passenger could be severly injured or killed because of this problem. They are numerous reports of this happening and Toyota has just said that they will not fix it because if you have used armoral or a cleaner such as this it can cause this crack. I have never used this on my vehicle and will only use a damp clouth to wipe down the dash. The vehicle is always in the garage and when outdoors in the sun then I place sunshades in the front window to reflect the sun away from the dash. The failure was discovered when driving to work one morning and according to reports on Toyota sites this is a frequent occurence for all Toyota vehicles. Nothing was done to correct the issue or to fix the problem.
I have a crack in the dash 1 foot long above the passenger airbag only 15000 miles on truck. Alot of other post are on the internet with same crack or more. It has always been garaged. I am worried that something will spill and short the airbag. For a truck drove so little and always in the dark this should not happen. Toyota place 9670 trask av garden grove CA asked Toyota to replace it they said it was a defect. Anika from Toyota came to look at a showroom condition truck and said no it is out of warranty. I would have to pay to replace it if I am worried about it. It would be $1000. 00. I do not have the money at this time. They do not care. Called Toyota on same day they said anika said no so that is as good as in stone nothing more to talk about. This is the new Toyota money over safety.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4-runner. The contact stated that the dash board was severely cracked and the problem had worsened over the passenger side where the air bag was located. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The contact took the vehicle to a private mechanic. The technician stated that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Dash cracking in 2003 Toyota 4 runner. Cracks materialized from drivers side to passenger side. Numerous. Exact dealer recommendations to not use anything other than a damp cloth to clean the dash board. This SUV is garaged and normally not out in direct sunlight. I haven't seen a dash crack like this since the old ones back in the late 70's. Toyota needs to step up to the plate and fix this obvious flaw in their dash design.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated the dashboard was exhibiting cracks near the air bag. The failure began years prior but became progressively worse over time. The dealer advised him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. Updated 10/20/10 updated 10/26/jb.
Dashboard is cracked from driver side to passenger side. Spider web like cracks over glove box.