general problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

2004 Toyota 4-runner. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator pedal recall. The dealer informed the consumer that since he had interior package, including a sport accelerator pedal, the pedal could not be modified. The consumer was informed the silver would have to be stripped off the pedal and then modified, but the silver part of the pedal would not be replaced. The consumer would then have the silver sport package on all the other pedal interior pedal, but would have a thinner, black, accelerator pedal. The consumer chose not to have the recall performed.

Driving on the interstate in north carolina vsc light turned on, tsc light turned on, abs light turned on, brake light turned on. Car was drivable for a short period of time then braking became extremely difficult. Limped home with my 3 year old in her car seat and luckily was able to do so without incident as given time of day and locaiton from home, very light traffic made travel possible. Several times though I contemplated stopping and calling a tow service. Took the car to the dealer, it's a $3000 part the abs module and $700 installation price.

Driving to coral gables at around 20 mph, all of sudden four lights comes on and loud beeping noise. Vsc, trac off, abs & brake lights on at the same time, brake peddle is hard and no brakes at all. I had to go into neutral try the emergency brake to try and stop and pull over, I had to tow my truck home, I call the Toyota dealer they told me they I need to replace the complete brake master cylinder assembly costing $2600. 00.

I was backing into my driveway. I stopped the vehicle. I then shifted into forward for about 1 foot and then shifted into reverse (I was maneuvering my car). When I shifted into reverse the engine went to maximum power (instantly). I jammed on the brake and the rear tires started to spin and the rear of the car was bouncing up and down as the tires were spinning. I immediately shifted into park and shut off the engine. The car was sent to the dealership where the service department did not find a problem. . My car has to remain at the dealership for 2 weeks because a Toyota factory rep has to visit the dealership to inspect the car.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the accelerator pedal became jammed and caused the vehicle to accelerate to 65 mph. The contact was able to release the pedal as the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that due to her having aftermarket floor mats, they were not liable for the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 67,200.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal when it extended to the floor and remained stuck. She applied pressure to the brakes; however, the vehicle did not stop. She activated the emergency brake and shifted into neutral gear and the vehicle came to a stop. She was able to restart the vehicle; however, it would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was informed that the rear differential had locked and failed. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 67,262.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the floor mat became trapped under the accelerator pedal and caused the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v113000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The dealer did not perform the recall because the contact wanted the vehicle floor mat replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that only the all weather floor mat was replaced with the accelerator pedal recall. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000.

While driving, the cel (check engine light) came on and the vsc trac and vsc off lights came on as well. Apparently Toyota disables vsc when the cel is triggered. In my case, the 2 times it has occurred has been due to emissions related failures (1st time the cat failed, 2nd time one of the O2 sensors failed). In the 1st case, I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership as I was approaching the end of the emissions warranty. They made the repairs and cleared all the codes so wasn't aware that the vsc system was actually disabled. The 2nd time (O2 failure) I replaced the failed O2 sensor, the cel has cleared, however the vsc lights are still on and vsc is disabled. I have serious concerns that Toyota disables key safety systems due to emissions related failures especially given the inherent stability problems with SUV's. If I'm on a trip with my family and an O2 sensor fails, or a catalytic converter fails, or the gas cap fails, key safety systems that help keep my family and I safe should not be disabled! I think this deserves an investigation.

This morning I stopped at the end of my driveway to wait for the garage door to go up. I stepped on the brake and stopped. After I was stopped my 4runner accelerated hard and I had to use both feet on the brake to hold it. I shifted in to neutral and the engine continued to race. It eventually stopped and I was able to pull in to the garage and park. It was very frightening. I was in 4 wheel drive mode due to snow and ice on the roads. After I parked in the garage, I shifted back to two wheel drive.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle surged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal again but the vehicle would not stop. He was able to pull over and turn the vehicle off. Upon restart, the engine revved so the contact shut the vehicle off again. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the brakes were slightly warped but could not find the cause for the acceleration. The current and failure mileages were approximately 78,500.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own without warning. She applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was damaged and repaired. The mechanic test drove the vehicle, experienced the failure and advised the contact that they would not release the vehicle since it was too dangerous to drive. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that an inspector within their legal department would diagnose the failure since it was involved in a crash. The failure and current mileages were 40,400. Updated 03/04/10.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. While driving 55 mph on a highway without his foot on the accelerator pedal, and making a right turn but the vehicle keeps going at about the same speed. Contact states that he has to brake very hard to get the car to slow down to make the turn. Failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage is 72,000. Contact has not called the dealer.

Dirt road, moderate braking, slight skid, abs/trac/vsc lights illuminated, second time happened. Reset the first time manually by tricking computer to reset. Second time, no go. Vsc/abs/trac computer may be bad.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4 runner. While driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to a stop signal pressure was applied to the brake pedal, followed by an unintended and forceful acceleration. The driver was able to come to a complete stop. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 111,000. Updated 02/18/10.

Problems with the bottom of the seats moving around as if not in the locked position. The vehicle accelerated up to 5 mph although the consumer's foot was not on the accelerator. At times while shifting form drive to neutral and then reverse, the engine could be heard revving up then the vehicle would jerk backwards. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who test drove the vehicle. The technician concluded that the vehicle was performing as designed and refused to provide further assistance.

Driveline vibration centerd at approximately 1700 rpms. Is worst in 5th gear. Problem began at about 400 miles and has gotten slightly worse with additonal mileage. Dealer response to complaint was "characteristic of the vehicle - no poblem found at this time. ".

Driver seat would shift around while driving and once in gear vehicle would accelerate on its won without any pressure applied to the gas pedal. Mechanic test drove vehicle, but failed to find out the cause of the problem.