Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / 4 RUNNER / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005010373 Incident Date: Feb, 16 2005
Consumer's City: WASHINGTON Consumer's State: DC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: 4 RUNNER Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JT3HN86R810 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 05 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 20 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving the oil warning light illuminated. this caused the vehicle to stall. vehicle was towed. dealership informed the consumer of the cam shaft failure. the problem was not resolved. *ak consumer has written 5 letters, to toyota, attorney general of md,usa (2), attorney general of md (1) and service manager at toyota of glen burnie. when the engine stopped the vehicle kept coasting then the wheels locked up. the consumer added oil but it came out onto the pavement. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. consumer feels this is a life-threatening situation which should not be allowed to continue. *bf *nm