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

Issue ID	430308
Internal NHTSA #	10030648
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	31/07/03
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When accelerating the engine makes an odd noise that sounds like there is an exhaust leak. I also intermittently have the "rotten egg" smell inside the vehicle. I took it to the dealer to have it examined and after the service manager drove the vehicle for 1. 6 miles, he told me "they all sound like that." it seems odd to me that a vehicle designed to be so quiet would make such an alarming sound when accelerating. I also find it odd that, if there were no exhaust leak, with all the windows closed, the rotten egg smell of exhaust is still able to seep inside the passenger compartment. I have read other complaints stating customers should use a "better quality" of fuel. I have only used hess and mobil 93 octane in the 3 weeks that i've owned the vehicle. I assume this is a good quality gasoline, but if toyota feels there is a better quality gasoline which will make resolve these problems, i will be happy to use specifically the brand they recommend.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	957
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SCOTIA, NY
VIN pattern	JTEBU14R638XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	11/07/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	LIA COLONIE TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	518-374-3700
Dealer's city	SCHENECTADY
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	12304

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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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