Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / 4 RUNNER / 2003

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003233296 Incident Date: Aug, 28 2003
Consumer's City: BRISTOL Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: 4 RUNNER Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JTEBU17R238 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 28 2003 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 25 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Exhaust odors enter cabin under middle, heavy acceleration, even with windows closed. strong choking hydrogen sulfide, rotten egg smell, lingers in the cabin for a minute or more each time. exhaust makes mechanical valve train noise, sounds like pinging or sticking hydraulic lifters on moderate acceleration. *ak