2001 Toyota 4RUNNER: check engine light

6 of the 185 complaints about the 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 140,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2021
1
2019
2
2018
2
2017
3
2016
3
2015
3
2014
3
2013
2
2011
1
2010
2
2008
1
2007
4
2006
9
2005
9
2004
17
2003
5
2002
8
2001
6
2000
6
1999
2
1998
1
1995
5
1992
1

What owners say

Filed May 25, 2018 · Body, Engine · 256,518 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the knock sensors needed to be replaced. The technician advised the contact not to drive the vehicle because the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 256,518.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the traction control became disabled. The dealer stated that the programming of the computer needed to be reconfigured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Acceleration · VA · crash · 1 injury

With engine running and while stopped at intersection, brake pedal is released, then accelerator pedal is pressed, vehicle begins moving, all check engine lights turn on, car stalls in the middle of the intersection (with oncoming traffic). This situation has occurred 3 times and may have lead to at least one fender bender where the vehicle in question was hit from behind because following car thought that my car was accelerating through the intersection. After stalling, all 3 check engine lights may or may not stay on. After putting car in neutral and restarting engine, car accelerates on runs normally until next stalling event. Since january 2010, I have been to the toyota dealer service department 4 times. I have had 2 gas caps replaced, oxygen meter replace, break/accelerator pedal checked, charcoal canister replaced, new battery, and several oil changes. The problem still persists. This upcoming weekend they said they will change the throttle body assembly.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 175,000 miles · VT

Less than 20000 miles after I had a remanufactured transmission installed, by toyota, in my 2001 toyota 4runner the vehicle became unresponsive to throttle input. The engine was running but the vehicle would not move in any gear. I put the vehicle in park and let off of the brake and the vehicle began rolling backwards down the hill. I applied the foot brake to keep the car from rolling further and shut off the vehicle. After a few minutes I started the vehicle back up low and behold, the vehicle operated normally. Today, I had a surge in the transmission while driving and the check engine light came on. Contacted toyota for service. I have had numerous electrical problems with this vehicle but feel that this one posed a safety hazard worthy of reporting.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · FL

Hvac issue causes check engine light to stay on for 2001 toyota 4 runner. Took issue to be repaired but still occurs. Gas leaks due to the issue.

Filed Dec 30, 2004 · Transmission · 63,300 miles · GA

1. No given indication that there was a problem before the "check engine" light came on. . Trasnmition failure. Requirement of a complete new transmition.. Replacement of transmition.