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

Issue ID	473108
Internal NHTSA #	10066144
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	26/06/03
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have become rather fed up with the sulfur smell problem on my 03' v8 4runner. I have read numerous complaints here, edmunds, and other websites on this topic and see anecdotal evidence of some people pursuing legal recourse. Other than one specific case in florida, i cannot find any other evidence of successfully making a lemon law case with the sulfur smell problem. I am in kansas and have been instructed by toyota that i have to go to arbitration..... And if i am not mistaken, this is also required prior to attempting a lemon lawsuit. I have three kids, one of which has a sulfur allergy in addition to my wife having a documented allergy. Frankly, i have been nauseated by this smell on a number of instances. Now at 10 mos. Of ownership, 7500 miles, trying every grade and brand of gas reasonably available, 2 dealer complaints, and 2 toyota corporate complaints.... I am not only disappointed at toyota's shifting of blame.... But now i am at a loss on what can be done to have toyota recognize an obvious design flaw in the current 4runner model. Toyota blames the problem on bad gas.... Don't think so... I have tried every grade from every station near my house. It has been happening since day 1 of ownership. Have i researched this to figure out why it happens.... Absolutely. When toyota says it is not their fault..... I guess i wonder why they designed the vehicle to have rear vents that pull exhaust gas into the cabin. This is exactly why it happens. Here is my point.... Sulfur smell from the exhaust... Ok, i'm good with that. This is the case with the higher sulfur content mixes that are currently available. But should it be reasonable that i have to inhale it inside the cabin? Now how is that the fault of the gasoline industry..... Does that have anything to do with the sulfur content of the locally available gasoline? Furthermore, if i am smelling sulfur..... I am also inhaling carbon monoxide.... Gee, that seems real healthy. Please help.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1
Number of Occurences	50
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEAWOOD, KS
VIN pattern	JTEBT17R138XXXXXX
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	01/06/03
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	MOLLE TOYOTA
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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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