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2004 Toyota 4 RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	498711
Internal NHTSA #	10088147
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4 RUNNER
Model Year	2004
File date	30/03/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	In march of 2004, i purchased a 2004 limited 4runner (v6) from rodland toyota in everett, washington. I have had the vehicle in 3 times now for an obvious exhaust problems. The problem is that when driving the car the exhaust is entering the cabin of the vehicle even with the window is up. It is worse with them down. The dealership has told me each time that they do not smell it and have now idea what it could be. They did however give me a notification from toyota on my 3rd visit that toyota says it is the gas i am putting in it. I have tried all different types of gas from chevron to arco and everything in between and the smell does not go away. Now that i have read all of the complaints from people on their 2003 4runners i am irate! All of the dealerships obviously know that this is a problem already and yet they continue selling the new 4runners! I just spent $39,000. 00 on a suv that obviously has a serious problem!!!! It sounds like everyone with a 2003-2004 will have to take toyota to court to get their money back. Something needs to be done about this now! I cannot believe that toyota is not owning up to an obvious design flaw!! If the vehicle is omitting hazardous carbon monoxide into the cabin it should be recalled immediately! People are breathing poisonous air coming from the vehicle and toyota does not think this is a problem. I noticed the exhaust smell right after leaving the dealership when i bought it and now 6 months later it is as strong as ever. I would advise anyone who wants to buy a 4runner to buy a different car all together. I traded in a 1998 4runner for this bad smelling piece of junk! I want a full refund and toyota can give it to me plus the interest i have been paying!!!!! Do not buy one of these cars!!!! They are junk!!!!! *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EVERETT, WA
VIN pattern	JTEBU17R748XXXXXX
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	13/03/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	60
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Dealer's name	RODLAND TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	800-313-9266
Dealer's city	EVERETT
Dealer's state code	WA
Dealer's ZIP code	98203

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2004 Toyota 4 RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota 4 RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

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