| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006088291 | Incident Date: Jul, 08 2006 |
| Consumer's City: SUSSEX | Consumer's State: NJ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: 4RUNNER | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JTEBT14R030 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 10 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 08 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph uphill, a strong odor was noticed. there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. the dealership was contacted, who determined the catalytic converter was producing the odor. the extended warranty covered the replacement. also, the contact was alerted by an independent mechanic about the front brakes. the mechanic machined the front rotors and installed new pads. as a result of the brakes repair, the pedal was too low when depressed. the brakes were rechecked and the mechanic informed all the brake standards were correct. the contact assumed this was a manufacturer defect. the dealership had not been contacted yet for the brake problem. |
