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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	510107
Internal NHTSA #	10096235
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	05/10/04
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This condition could be related to item 2. This condition started last winter and is getting worse.) after being at a stop and releasing the brakes, i get a hard shake/thud from the driveline/brakes. This occurs in 90% of stops/starts. (e. G., if it was normal, it would do it all the time to some degree.) there is no metal on metal noise, just the shake/thud like the brakes are releasing too hard or the driveline has too much lash in it. (condition is worse if you come to a hard stop, before starting again.) 2) sometimes (about 20% of the time) after coming to a complete stop at a stop sign or red light, the transmission goes into first gear hard and/or the converter/torsen differential is unlocking/locking incorrectly. It will actually rock the vehicle forward. Sometimes it gives the same sensation as in item 3. (actually, on a few occasions i get item 2 problem followed by an item 1 problem. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	13000
Number of Occurences	50
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CRANBERRY TWP, PA
VIN pattern	JTEBT17R430XXXXXX
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	20/05/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	BAIERL TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	724-772-1600
Dealer's city	MARS TWP
Dealer's state code	PA
Dealer's ZIP code	16046

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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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