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

Issue ID	445391
Internal NHTSA #	10043850
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	29/10/03
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have experienced a strong sulfur odor in my new 2003 toyota 4 runner since i purchased the vehicle. This smell has not gone away, and in fact has gotten even worse. I use the vehicle for towing purposes also and the smell is unbearable when towing something. I have retunred the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and have been advised that there is nothing hat can be done. The dealer keeps trying to advise that it the fule choice that i make, this cannot be true since i travel within three states and rarely fule at the same sights, and utilize a variety of different brands also, and since this problem appears to be nationwide how can the dealer insist that it is the fuel? I have gotten to the point that i do not want this new vehicle, its a great vehicle toher than this problem, but when you cannot ride in the vehicle due to the smell, headaches, and when cleints get in ... Its down right embarrasssing !*ak
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WATERVILLE, ME
VIN pattern	JTEBU14R238XXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	09/05/03
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	CENTRAL MAINE MOTORS
Dealer's telephone number	2078725444
Dealer's city	WATERVILLE
Dealer's state code	ME
Dealer's ZIP code	04901

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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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