Existing engine stalling problem is progressing. Having to keep vehicle idling high, and in neutral so it will not cut off. Dealer notified. Please provide mroe information.

- Oklahoma, AR, USA

I complained of a rapping, tapping noise in engine on 8/26/97. Truck had 15877 miles on it. Was told nothing was wrong. I again complained of noise 1/29/98. Truck had 21851 miles on it. Sounded like tapping noise coming from top of engine. Same noise as before. They said nothing was wrong. At 56500 miles tapping got slightly louder. I again complained of noise at beginning of December 2001. I was told they could hear it then (after warranty had expired!) they told me I hadnt changed my oil and it would cost 4400 dollars for a new short block. I knew I wasnt at fault. I removed engine so I could determine cause of noise. The problem is a defective crankshaft. It is not machined correctly. It is not drilled thru to allow the flow of oil thru the bearing. I showed them the crank. They admitted it was a factory defect. They will not put it in writing. Their may be thousands of other trucks whose owners are getting ripped off for the cost of a new engine. They will be told they didnt change their oil. Toyota will pocket alot of money. The owners will be completely unaware of this major scam. Toyota must admit in writing they were made aware of this. They must be held accountable. This is a serious safety hazard. The engine could fail in traffic causing severe accidents.

- Loretto, PA, USA

Tapping noise in engine has been going on since 4-12-97. Consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, Toyota has not been assisting consumer with any of the vehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been, and from one Toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyota stated they will not cover head gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem.. consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle.

- Leretto, PA, USA

In cold temperatures vehicle stalls at idle. Dealers cannot fix problem. Cause unknown.

- Pequea, PA, USA

When vehicle is stopped, in drive, and the air conditioner is on, the idle speed increases to above normal when the air conditioner compressor comes on. The higher idle speed causes the vehicle to lunge forward in an unsafe manner.

- Sherwood, AR, USA

Truck engine shakes and gives a very poor performance.

- Redding, CA, USA