Two problems related to dashboard failed 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.
Upon starting vehicle, gas gauge and tachometer did not work. Turned ignition off then restarted and gas gauge fluctuated and finally responded, but no response from tachometer. After driving vehicle with air on, stopped at store then started vehicle and all gauges worked. This has happened quite often since it is getting warm. I have read blogs where other owners of the sport model are experiencing the same issue with the cluster failing. Some have tried to get repaired and that's a 50/50 shot. The only way to resolve is to replace cluster at $300. 00 used without labor and an extra fee of $100. 00 to calibrate mileage. Toyota is aware of issue, but fails to respond.
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.