1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
107,500 miles

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problem #2

May 092010

4Runner

  • 116,000 miles
Safety related to 2003 Toyota 4runner sport edition SUV. Driver's door locking mechanism froze up for the third time in two years. This time, could not open driver side door by any means. 63-year old driver had to exit over console, then through passenger door. Driver later had to re-enter from passenger side, over the console in order to drive vehicle to dealership. Took it to the dealer and was charged over $500 for repairs. Potential of not being able to exit vehicle. This is a flaw or defect is commonly noted on the world-wide web. This should have been a safety recall issue without charge for repairs.

- Jasper, AL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 162008

4Runner

  • 99,000 miles
Power door locking mechanism on 2003 Toyota 4 runner malfunctions and locks vehicle while running with the inability to exit vehicle from inside. Toyota was notified of this safety issue and is ignoring the problem (copies of E-mails from Toyota can be provided). Customer message boards indicate this may be a systemic safety issue. I hope this complaint initiates an investigation. The inability to exit a vehicle could pose an extreme hazard to driver/passengers. Thank you

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

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