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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	515892
Internal NHTSA #	10100754
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	30/06/03
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	From the date of purchase thered has been a loud "thud" noise when releasing the brake pedal. This does not occur on a continual or predictable basis. The toyota dealership examined the 4runner and didn't find the brakes to be faulty; however the sound and a surge are still present it reminds me of the "thud" sound that was inherent in the t-100 pick-up truck when it was started in reverse. I have an automatic transmission in my vehicle and wonder if failure is imminent there or in the drive shaft. In either case this is an obvious flaw and must be addressed by toyota. My daughter owned a 2002 toyota pick-up truck and said it made the same sound for as long as she owned it. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	150
Number of Occurences	20
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAIRFIELD, OH
VIN pattern	JTEBT14R230XXXXXX
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	23/06/03
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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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	JOSEPH TOYOTA OF CINCINNATI
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Dealer's city	CINCINNATI
Dealer's state code	OH
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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Problems, Complaints and Defects

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