Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 132500 | 1 | |
| After i my mechanic replaced the catalytic converter for $1500.00, this problem began. the vehicle began to buck (jerk violently) as i was accelerating to 45 mph. it always happens at about 20 mph as i try to accelerate to 30, 35 or 40 mph. the engine revs up to 3 of 4k before the transmissions engages forcefully. this has been going on for now 3 months. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 140000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 67000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. while driving approximately 25 mph, she noticed a noise and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the motor was the root of the failure; however, they didn | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 47000 | 1 | |
| [xxx] just driving along a loud noise was followed by excessive vibration and a connecting rod became disconnected from the crankshaft for no explainable reason, no crash occurred but easily could have as the oil pan was punctured and oil spilled out on the highway. i have discovered five out of warranty cases identical to mine in 5vz-fe engines where just driving along a loud noise was followed by excessive vibration and a connecting rod became disconnected from the crankshaft for no explainable reason and in each case no other service issue was identified: 1999 4runner, failed at 78,000 miles in 2003 1999 4runner, failed at 98,000 miles in 2006 2000 4runner, failed at 78,000 miles in 2006 2001 4runner, failed at 103,000 miles in 2008 2001 tacoma, failed at 92,000 miles in 2007. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||