Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that when driving above 25 MPH, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
2003 Toyota 4RUNNER: check engine light
5 of the 696 complaints about the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The check engine light came on and the vsc trac turned off, the day after the light came on and the traction turned off...the toyota 2003 4runner flipped over. The vsc traction should not be turned off when a check engine light comes on because it provides the necessary stability of the vehicle that a SUV needs no matter what is wrong with the car. The car is now totaled and one passenger still suffering from injuries from the accident.
2003 toyota 4runner sport ed, 6 cyl.- at 100,400 miles, both my catalytic converters went out. Also the check engine light goes on which disengages the vehicle skid control, so I hear. Repairs are costly. Can't smog car on the first time car ever needs to get smogged. Seems like a recall issue to me?
Check engine light was on, failed my emission test. The computer printed out a paper that stated there was a recall defect # 2059 from toyota. When I called toyota they cant find a recall that matches my VIN and told me there not responsible.
My wife was driving her 2003 toyota 4runner limited,v8 when the transmission popped out of gear.she had it in 4d gear for normal driving.she pulled over and put it in 4d gear again and it popped out a second time.the check engine light also appeared. She pulled over again and turned off the air conditioner and she proceeded to drive to her destination without the gear popping out.she called our son to pick up the car to take it to the dealer for service.they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. They said it had to happen while they were testing the car to fix the problem but they couldn't repeat the same thing that happened when my wife was driving it. This situation could be potentially dangerous.where do we go from here,who do we contact? My wife's work number is 412‑875‑1481
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Region Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
- Dealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER?
5 of 696 owner complaints about the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER (1%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER?
There are 0 recalls and 27 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER
ABS 24Ball joint 17Brake failure 15Fuel smell 13Grinding brakes 11Jerking 10Sudden acceleration 10Engine failure 6Harsh shifting 6Door locks 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history