Front Seat Recliner problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Five problems related to front seat recliner 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.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2004

Driver's seat backrest, moves or has a play making it unsafe to drive.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2003

Driver seat was too loose and moved back and forth while driving, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Driver's seat moves back and forth while driving. Dealership was informed but did not resolve the problem.

3 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2003

Driver's seat rocks back and forth while driving. It been to the dealership twice but they refuse to repair it.

4 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2003

Manual seat of 2003 4 runner sport model continually retracts from elevated position. This makes it difficult to use the rear view mirror when driving. Since the seat lowers within 15-30 minutes depending on road surface the seat must be continously raised, creating another unsafe dirving situation. Service dealer indicates there is no solution to problem and it is "something I will have to live with"!!.

5 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2003

Front drivers side seat rattles or moves about 1/2 inch when slowing down, going fast & going over bumps.


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