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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	416108
Internal NHTSA #	10018836
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	20/04/03
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2003 toyota 4-runner v6 limited generates this unusual (tick, tick, tick) engine noise especially when accelerating. It sounds like a loose part in the engine block. This noise is especially noticeable when the 4-runner, driven by my wife, accelerates by me or when i drive with the window open next to a wall. Will this noise affect engine performance and shorten engine life? Very concerned customer. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	800
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NORTHRIDGE, CA
VIN pattern	JTEZU17R638XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	15/03/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
DoT tire identifier
Tire size
Location of tire code
Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	CARSON TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	3105222300
Dealer's city	CARSON
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	90745

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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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