| Issue ID | 435475 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10036880 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4 RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 29/08/03 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Exhaust odors enter cabin under middle, heavy acceleration, even with windows closed. Strong choking hydrogen sulfide, rotten egg smell, lingers in the cabin for a minute or more each time. Exhaust makes mechanical valve train noise, sounds like pinging or sticking hydraulic lifters on moderate acceleration. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRISTOL, CT |
| VIN pattern | JTEBU17R238XXXXXX |
| 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 | 26/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| 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 | STEPHEN AUTOMALL CENTRE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 860-583-3325 |
| Dealer's city | BRISTOL |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06010 |