I drive highway 90% of the time and then 10% on city street. I was told by greenville toyota that my catalytic converter needed to be replaced. I was quoted $1,070.00.00. I have a 2001 toyota 4runner, 2wd, sr5. I have been told that these don't die this soon. Is there a recall?
2001 Toyota 4RUNNER engine complaints
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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
While making right turns vehicle would lose power and then t stall out.
Vehicle stalled without warning. *mr the engine problem only occurred after making a complete stop. When the accelerator is depressed, the vehicle would only accelerate approximately 6 MPH and last about 4-10 seconds. Neither dealer could find the problem. Scc
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning.
Consumer states attempted to back out of garage. When consumer shifted vehicle into reverse, it suddenly accelerated causing a collision. Consumer advised attempted to depress brakes, but they did not function. *ak
Consumer states that after washing and spraying the undercarriage to wash off road salt, consumer backed car into garage with no problems but the next day the engine wouldn't start.
Vehicle will lose power while driving. When rear wheels spin. Dealership is aware of problem.
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