| Issue ID | 454764 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10051461 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4 RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 28/08/03 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a whining noise comming from the front differential at all speeds, but noticeable mostly at 80 mph and hiogher. Toyota aknowledged, but refuses to repair.*ak also drivers seat is loose and comes out of place during emergency stopping. Again toyota is aware, but refuses to correct. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 500 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILFORD, PA |
| VIN pattern | JTEBT14R030XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 80 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JOHNSTONS TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 8453748600 |
| Dealer's city | NEW HAMPTON |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 10958 |