2004 Toyota 4RUNNER: check engine light

Filed Sep 10, 2021 · Suspension · VA

I took my car in for repair. Check engine light and VSC track lights on with horrible sound beneath the car. The auto repair shop called me and said the frame and underbody of the car is so rusted it will break apart if I drive over a pothole. So rusted that there is nothing to be able to attach to under the car. I am original owner and had rust proofing applied to the car there when I bought it. They charged me nothing because there is nothing they can do, they can’t even weld it it’s nothing but rust.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 120,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to big island toyota kailua-kona (808‑329‑8517, located at 74-5504 kaiwi st, kailua, hi 96740) to be diagnosed, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the brake fluid level was above normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. *bf

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Body · 137,000 miles · NC

The frame has so much rust on it and other areas of the undercargo that it has caused my speed and ABS sensors to work improperly. Speedometer will just quit working and ABS lights will come on with the vcs trac, vcs off, and ABS lights all coming on, then the engine light will also come on from time to time. There is already a hole rusted through the frame and mechanic said it was just a matter of time before it rusted through and broke.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Body · 128,000 miles · WI

Hi, I recently purchased a toyota 4runner 2004 from a previous owner. I don't know much about cars and how the process works. But when the check engine light came on. I went to go take it to get it fixed as well as preparing the car for the smog test. Which it failed, toyota the company was unable to fix due to having concerns of being liable and sued incase of a car accident. They also told me that I would have to be careful driving the veichle because a tire can break off. I am a college student and this was the only car that was in my budget. I really hope a recall goes out. I am afraid of my safety as well as others. Thank you. I hope to hear a recall soon.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Driver assistance · 179,500 miles · CO

On february 10, 2018, I was driving my 2004 4runner in a snowstorm in 4wd high when the check engine light suddenly came on and the stability control and traction control systems immediately shut down, causing the rear of the vehicle to start sliding and putting me on a collision course with oncoming traffic. I don't understand why toyota designed its vehicles to shut off these critical safety features when the check engine light comes on. I suggest that toyota be required to develop a software upgrade and voluntarily recall the affected vehicles to install the appropriate software fix. I wrote to toyota on february 13, 2018 (see attachment) expressing my concern. Three and a half months later, I have yet to receive even a cursory response from toyota. Therefore, I feel I must now notify the federal safety agency of my concerns.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · TX

I've put a down payment of 1200 at premier auto sales . In victoria tx I left feel positive about the vehicle . The sales man told me as soon as they get a mechanic to look at it . It didn't have an inspection either . So I took it to p&h all they did was right in a paper an sent it back with me to the car lot after I picked it up from it being dead the battery terninals where horrible the check engine light came on the oil light after a brand knew oil change kept smoking so took it back so they could look at it to find out they just cleared the codes . Picked it out he following monday well the vehicle smelt like it was burning had to use my emergency brake to stop . Called them and the sales lady in the front said it wasn't their problem still within the 30 day period so took it to the brake place down the road from them my brakes were so back they had to change everything he said I could have caused a wreck because of them being so wore down . I called to make arrangement with them and they were just being ugly about the situation over all . I've tried to be nice and do the right think this was unsafe for me as well as my children .

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · Engine · 145,000 miles · MO

This 2004 toyota 4runner had 145000 miles on it when the check engine light came on, along with vsc and vsc trac lights. Engine ran rough/rumbled for few seconds after each start, then the rumbling would stop. At autozone they diagnosed a p0306 error code. Took it to the dealer who scanned code # 0306 #6 cylinder misfire. Further testing showed coolant seeping under headgasket, and dealer recommended replacing cylinder headgasket. Researching the issue, it looks like it's not an uncommon problem with this particular car at this mileage. What made me file this complaint is that each single one of the owners who posted online mentioned this particular diagnosis code of cylinder #6 mifire. I found itinteresting that everybody has the same exact problem, and not even once it was any other cylinder misfire but # 6. I had the dealer replace the headgasket, which took care of the problem, but since it's a recurring problem, I think toyota should take of this issue.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Engine · 210,350 miles · GA

Event occurred at start up. Warning lights >>> check engine, vsc trac, and trac off. Per toyota dealership >>> found head gasket allowing antifreeze to leak into cylinder 6 causing p0306 replaced both head gaskets cost $2644.91

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Engine · 135,000 miles · IL

Vehicle engine light and other lights came on, took to dealer and told me code was po306 code was diagnosed stating there is a misfire in cylinder #6 resulting in a head gasket problem of coolant entering the cylinder & it would cost me 3000 to 5000 dollars to fix. Every time I start car in morning the car has a rough shacking start until warmed up, my car has 135000 miles & reviewing online this is a common problem with this engine around or after 120000 miles and that their are hundreds of complaints with the exact same issue I am having. Please can one get help in getting toyota accountable for a problem they surely know about as well as because I am not the first and probably not the last on complaining about this issue & that this is not a normal problem for this engine it is a manufactures defect

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Engine · 125,000 miles · VA

My 4runner check engine light came on and the vsc trak off lights came on with it. The trouble code indicated #6 cylinder misfire. After checking all the sensors it became obvious that there was a slight loss of coolant. Checked the engine and found that the head gasket for #6 had failed. Looking on line I see that there are hundreds of complaints about similar problems around the 120k miles mark. Isn't toyota required to report these to the federal safety agency and should there be a recall on this? This problem seems very similar to an earlier toyota issue that resulted in a recall. A head gasket should not fail during normal use of a vehicle especially one that is used very lightly and not off road.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 118,000 miles · NY

Driving vehicle in frigid weather and engine service light went on, followed by vsc trac light and vsc off light going on. Went to service station they checked car and were able to turn off engine light. Took vehicle to empire toyota in oneonta ny 1/18 and was told low battery caused problem. Diagnosis and battery change cost $202.33. I/29 same 3 lights go on. Returned to dealer, told computer sensed a future possible problem with catalytic converter and car designed to disable vehicle stability control system (a personal safety system) because of a possible future exhaust emission problem. Price quoted on catalytic repair was $2,200. Repair offer declined, engine light reset - dealer refused to turn vsc system stating it couldn't be done unless cat. Was replaced; charger another $86.40 for diagnosis of same problem. I have been forced to drive vehicle through ice & snow with this " vsc -safety feature" intentionally shut off. To date engine light has not gone pack on indicating to me there has been no cat problem, yet my safety has been intentionally compromised.

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Electrical · 112,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4-runner. The contact stated that the vehicle stability control and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer needed to be calibrated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.