| Issue ID | 789333 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10329786 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 04/01/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Binding or sticking power steering on 2003 toyota 4runner. Occurred continuously beginning at about 90,000 miles. Dealer replaced steering "joint" at cost of $500. Tended to lock in straight-ahead position unless extreme force was applied. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, NY |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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