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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	764712
Internal NHTSA #	10308607
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	23/11/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2003 toyota 4runner sport ed, 6 cyl.- at 100,400 miles, both my catalytic converters went out. Also the check engine light goes on which disengages the vehicle skid control, so i hear. Repairs are costly. Can't smog car on the first time car ever needs to get smogged. Seems like a recall issue to me?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAKESIDE, CA
VIN pattern	JTEZU14R430XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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