Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 6 problems related to engine stall (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.
During a maintenance visit to east coast Toyota of carlstadt, NJ an "update" to the ecu computer system was performed. After this "update" I noticed the engine stalling, then recovering and auto then surging forward. This was explained by Toyota as "Smart technology" to modify eng/ect system. In my opinion this is a dangerous "fix": example --when trying to enter a traffic lane from a dead stop, with foot on break if you attempt to accelerate the engine cuts out- sending you into traffic with a lag instead of a power boost. I attempted to have this modification undone by Toyota but they explained their position as below: we apologize for your concerns with the Smart stop technology installed in your 2008 Toyota 4runner. As we previously indicated, in response to customer¿s concerns with their vehicles, Toyota worked with the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to come up with this remedy, which is the installation of the Smart stop technology. Because this remedy was mandated by the government (NHTSA), we are unable to remove the Smart stop technology. Your email has been documented at our national headquarters. In my opinion this change doesn't fix anything - it is dangerous- you can't accelerate from a "holding" break position (foot on break and gas) as recommended by some defensive driving instructors. . I am requesting that the ntsb looked into this Toyota modification (before update code 33562000,after update 3356200) , determine it's efficacy (or lack of ) and devise a better fix than their so called "Smart technology".
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The vehicle was going 15mph on wet pavement and suddenly broke into a 360 spin. The engine stalled causing the vehicle to lose all power, locking the brakes up. The dealer was notified. Nlm.
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While driving on the highway the engine stalled after owner applied the brakes. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
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The engine stalls when driving and when approaching stop lights. Approximately a month ago I was crossing three lanes of traffice and it stalled. This vehicle is unsafe and warrants repurchasing.
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Vehicle experiencing engine knocking and stalling. Yh.
Engine stalls while driving ,loss of engine power. Dealer cannot determine defect.