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

Issue ID	438379
Internal NHTSA #	10039031
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	05/11/02
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2003 toyota 4 runner in november 2002. This vehicle omits a sulfur smell that is easily detectable and horrible to have to smell when driven. It plain stinks. It stinks with all windows up. It stinks worse with the side windows or sunroof open. I complained to the dealer the day after purchasing the vehicle. I have brought the 2003 4runner to the dealer numerous times and emailed complaints about the sulfur smell to toyota usa to address the fact emissions were entering the cabin. I even met with a regional tech from toyota usa on two occasions. Each time toyota failed to remedy the problem of emissions entering the cabin of the 2003 4runner. The sulfur smell being omitted into the cabin is awful to breath for not only myself, but anyone else traveling with me. I have no idea what health hazard the sulfur smell poses or what other emissions must be entering the cabin. I have been complaining to toyota for almost one year about this problem, and recently i learned the issue of emissions entering the cabins of other the 2003 4runner is being widely reported by other 2003 toyota 4runner owners. Toyota has failed to remedy this design defect with me, or address the health/safety issue of emissions entering the cabin with me. The 2003 toyota 4runner is defective and should be recalled to effectively correct the fact that emissions are entering the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, toyota has been firm in their position that the vehicle is operating correctly, they are covering up a known defect and need to be held accountable. I would appreciate a response from nhtsa. Thank you and best regards, bill valentine. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SEATTLE, WA
VIN pattern	JTEBT14R130XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	MICHAEL'S TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	425-455-9500
Dealer's city	BELLEVUE
Dealer's state code	WA
Dealer's ZIP code	98009

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

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

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