10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,237 miles

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problem #4

Jul 202010

4Runner

  • 90,000 miles
Car lurches forward when air conditioning compressor engages.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 202010

4Runner

  • 90,000 miles
Accelerator sticks. When depressing accelerator pedal, it sticks without moving. The only way to get it to move is by putting ever increasing pressure on the pedal until it suddenly breaks free and the care lurches forward.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 252005

4Runner

  • 48,948 miles
I have a Toyota 4 runner and have complained to the Toyota dealer about my gas pedal sticking. They did nothing to fix it and said nothing is wrong!

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 042009

4Runner

  • miles
I have a 1996 4runner that was in good condition until September 4, 2009 when it suddenly accelerated out of control, became a runaway vehicle, and struck a gas station building, resulting in severe property damage. I paid $7800 to fix the truck and insurance company paid to fix damages to the gas station. I have police report for the accident and no longer feel safe driving the vehicle since media report of worn/defective gas pedal causing similar accidents. Please advise asap.

- West Hempstead, NY, USA

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