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

Issue ID	454803
Internal NHTSA #	10051490
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	01/01/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I bought a 2003 4-ruuner sport edition withthe v-8 in august, 2003. Ever since i bought the 4-runner, there has been a strong rotten egg smell coming from the exhaust. It happens during acceleration or highway driving. The dealership inspected my 4-runner and said there was no problem. I then had the service writer ride with me to prove the rotten egg smell. I am afraid the exhaust gases getting into the car could create medical problems. I also wonder if my 4-runner will pass emissions inspections and i will be told to have it fixed before i can get a new sticker to drive. All indications is that toyota has known of this problem and has decided to pretend it does not exist. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DALLAS, TX
VIN pattern	JTEZT14R438XXXXXX
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	09/08/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE
Dealer's telephone number	817-329-5949
Dealer's city	GRAPEVINE
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	76051

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

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

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