Gasoline Engine Problems of Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 11 problems related to gasoline engine (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 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2007 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 12/14/2006

2007 Toyota 4-runner fast idle when cold is 1500 rpm. . When the car is put in gear at that rpm the car launches. This is a serious hazard especially if you don't expect it. It is impossible to get out from between 2 parks card with the engine racing. Dealer will not help - claims the computer has control. .

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

: the contact stated while driving at any speed or even parked with the engine running, there was strong gas odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who discovered rust in the injection system and a catalytic converter failure.

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3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 07/07/2003

Consumer states that vehicle smells like gas from inside of vehicle. Dealer notified.

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4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 09/21/2002

Consumer states attempted to back out of garage. When consumer shifted vehicle into reverse, it suddenly accelerated causing a collision. Consumer advised attempted to depress brakes, but they did not function.

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5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 01/02/2002

Consumer states that after washing and spraying the undercarriage to wash off road salt, consumer backed car into garage with no problems but the next day the engine wouldn't start.

6 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Vehicle will lose power while driving. When rear wheels spin. Dealership is aware of problem.

7 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 04/15/2001

While consumer was driving on a mountain/coming down and exiting, vehicle completely shutdown, this has happened twice. Consumer was told by dealer that vehicle was fine. It just needs to get used to mountain drivingb (note: the vehicle has a supercharger that the dealer added when the vehicle was new, its a trd supercharger).

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8 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

Failure Date: 06/23/1998

Vehicle in head on collision, fire errupted immediately. (qcaw).

9 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner

Consumer states that there is oil on the engine. Dealer was contacted. Mr.

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10 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Engine computer failed.

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11 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

While driving 20 mph vehicle began to lose power, engine continued to run, and the instructment panel lights remained illuminated. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	83
Engine Exhaust System problems	60
Catalytic Convertor problems	39
Engine problems	20
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	19
Car Stall problems	19
Check Engine Light On problems	16
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	13
Gasoline Engine problems	11
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	11

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