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

Issue ID	507989
Internal NHTSA #	10093942
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	11/10/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2003 toyota 4runner and have been experiencing the sulfur/rotten egg smell for several months. It is intermittent and seems to occur most frequently upon acceleration. The smell can get quite bad at times, and has caused my eyes to burn and other passengers to feel nauseous. My 3 year old son has complained several times that it makes his tummy hurt. Taking it in to toyota has not helped - they state that toyota is aware of the problem and is taking a look at it. Hopefully they will look quicker and find a solution. I have owned several toyotas (this is my second 4runner in a row) and have always found the cars and service to be exceptional. However, this has soured me on my wonderful 4runner and i will most definitely look at other suvs - perhaps sooner rather than later now. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	270
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TUSTIN, CA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	15/07/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
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Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	TUSTIN TOYOTA
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Dealer's city	TUSTIN
Dealer's state code	CA
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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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