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

Issue ID	478966
Internal NHTSA #	10070990
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	15/10/03
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My problem dates back to 8-9 months ago. I bought my 4runner in nov. 2002, brand new. After a couple of months my car started to make this sulfer/ammonia smell, every day, every time i accelerate or go up a hill. I have brought in the car 4-5 times to various dealers, everyone said theres nothing wrong, finally toyota escondido smelled the smell and informed me that toyota is well aware of the situation but theres nothing they are going to do about it. I have not had to spend any $ yet, but the smell is enough to drive you crazy. I am shocked that toyota is taking that approach. I pay way too much for my 4 runner to be so unhappy!!!!! Please help!!!!!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	0
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Source of the issue	CONSUMER ACTION GROUP
City and State	LA JOLLA, CA
VIN pattern	JTEZT14R130XXXXXX
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
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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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