Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises Problems of Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 5 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 4Runner.

1 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 02/23/2021

The vehicle is hard to stop and the brakes are spongy, ive driven a few 4runners and they are all like that and its dangerous. You have to push the pedal to the floor. The engine makes a horrible ticking sound when idling and sounds like the engine is going to blow up.

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2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2018 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 08/25/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving a popping noise occurred that was coming from the engine. The vehicle started to decelerate. The vehicle started making an abnormal sound that was coming from the engine. The vehicle then was able to drive normal. The air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to fred haas Toyota world (20400, I-45, spring, TX 77373) twice, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

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3 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

My 2000 4runner engine broke down on the highway, it started making a loud clanking noise and we pulled over and it died and wouldn't start again , we had to gave it towed home and the mechanic informed us after replacing the starter , alternator and battery that it needed a new engine. We have always kept up with oil changes and tune ups so this was a shook to us. We will be contacting Toyota to see what is going on with these 2000 4runners since I have read that many consumers are having the same problem.

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4 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 09/02/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 55 mph she heard a loud popping noise on the drivers side of the vehicle. She pulled over and she observed smoke and oil coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed that one of the pistons pierced and engine block near the oil filter. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 76,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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5 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 11/07/2003

2003 4 runner v6 has loud ticking noise coming from engine conmpartment. I ran it by the dealership 1 week after purchase too see what the problem was. Service manager said it was normal. Approximatly 2 months later rear seat was squeaking. Made appointment with dealer had them fix the seat and diagnose the noise coming from engine compartment again. They fixed the seat and was told it was the injectors making the noise. I told the sevice manager that I was not happy with the quality. The 2002 4 runner is very quiet. I am planning a return trip to the dealer when I find enough information on the problem.

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