Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / 4 RUNNER / 2003

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003272979 Incident Date: Jul, 31 2003
Consumer's City: DOWNINGTOWN Consumer's State: PA
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: Fuel system, other
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 02 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 09 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I purchased my 2003 4 runner last july and almost immediately noticing a sulfur smell. i was told by the dealer that it was the fuel. i continued to complain and was finally admitted to by toyota that this is a problem with their "metal components" and the blending of the fuel. the odor is so strong in my car that clients are complaining and asking about septic issues.*ak