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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	468945
Internal NHTSA #	10062625
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	19/03/04
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Regarding my 2003 toyota 4-runner, limited, 4-wheel drive with a v-8 engine and 5 speed automatic transmission. Since i've owned the vehicle (september 28, 2003) the engine has periodically accelerated suddenly by itself, while at a stop, such as at a stop light, with the ac on and the transmission in drive. Sometimes this results in an abrupt acceleration similar to being hit by another car in the rear. If i didn't have my foot firmly on the brake in these instances, i would have shot into the intersection. This problem is not only a serious safety problem, but has to be doing damage to the transmission. I took it in for repair and as predictable the dealer said they found no problem. All they did was confirm its idle, they did not drive it in traffic. This is a serious problem and could result in a serious incident. I've noted other complaints have been made to nhtsa on the same problem. I believe this problem should be investigated before serious injuries are incurred by someone.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TALLAHASSEE, FL
VIN pattern	JTEBT17RX30XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	28/09/03
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	LEGACY TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	850 575-0168
Dealer's city	TALLAHASSEE
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	32304

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2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4 RUNNER Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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