5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,500 miles

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problem #2

Jun 012003

4Runner 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4runner. While driving 2 mph with the brakes applied, the vehicle would surge and make a thumping sound. The dealer lubricated the U joint, but the failure recurred a month later. The failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/04/08. The consumer stated a propeller assembly/driveshaft was needed to correct the problem. Updated

- Denver , CO, USA

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problem #1

Dec 082007

4Runner 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
Continuing problem on my 2003 V8 4runner with the drive shaft. When I come to a stop or when I accelerate after a stop there is a momentary lag that feels like a "clunk" or that someone has just run into your back bumper. Toyota dealer "fixes" the problem with grease to the slip yoke but after 2,000 miles it comes back and is only getting worse. I've complained to the dealer continually and Lexus 470 (same vehicle) has a tsb on the same occurrence. It has become increasingly annoying and can only be classifies as a dangerous defect.

- Denver, CO, USA

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