When the consumer adjusted the driver 's side seat, it collapsed from the bottom, and the main bolt sheared off. The consumer contacted the dealer. *ak the weld was defective and the metal was very thin. The consumer requested reimbursement.
1997 Toyota 4RUNNER body complaints
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Consumer states vehicle experienced a tire blowout, no specific tire information given. *slc one month after having the vehicle, a tire blew, with holes throughout it, as if someone had shot it, clearly it was a defective tire to begin with. When the dealership was notified they refused to replace the tires . The consumer was very dissatisfied with thompson dealership in how they have chosen to handle matters. Consumer is requesting immediate attention concerning matter. Briefly read other incidents occurred with in the purchasing of the vehicle. *cb the brakes had to be replaced with only 35,000 miles on the vehicle, the sun visor fell off.
While driving at highway speeds in the snow, vehicle lost directional stability and spun out of control, causing a roll over. Vehicle was totalled. Consumer has just received a recall notice for rear suspension.*ak. There were 2 injuries.
We have contacted toyota and the dealership and they are unwilling to see any of these things as safety hazards. Especially door locks, tires, seatbelts. And we were never told the vehicle was serviced before we purchased it "brand new" in 1997. We found that out in error at the dealership (al hendrickson toyota) when they accused us of not servicing our vehicle. The SUV was clearly a lemon all along. We took the vehicle to be serviced but the dealership conveniently has no records of us, even when provided with documented proof (receipts). There computer says "we did not come into service our vehicle." the 1997 4-runner is a safety hazard. (dot number: n/a tiresize: p265/70r16)
Loss of auto transmission fluid resulting in failure of transmission, possibly due to lack of care in verifying sufficient fluid supplied at point of sale. Owner points out that filler neck very small and next to imposible to re-insert dipstick, making re-filling a severe chore and encouraging whoever responsible to avoid checking that sufficient fluid has nbeen provided.
After the driver side door is shut and after locking the power locks, they will become unlocked. Dealer has been contacted.
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