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

Issue ID	451260
Internal NHTSA #	10049156
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	01/10/03
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2003 toyota 4runner v8/awd w/ under 5,000 miles at highway speeds there is a vibration and low frequency "roaring" noise that appears to come from the from axle/differential. Sound ceases when coasting. Noise and vibration was noticed within first 500 miles of ownership and is increasingly getting worst. Thought to be tires which were rotated and did not solve problem. Dealer analyzed and stated this is a normal working noise from the differential which has aluminum parts. Noise is getting louder. Concern there is a defect and safety issue.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	500
Number of Occurences	100
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FARRAGUT, TN
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	23/08/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	65
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Dealer's name	TOYOTA OF KNOXVILLE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	KNOXVILLE
Dealer's state code	TN
Dealer's ZIP code	37922

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

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

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