Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| TC01031 | 11/19/2001 | 627389 | Subject regarding head gasket replacement. *yd | 02/07/2002 | |
| TC99005 | 03/17/1999 | 604869 | Special service campaign x01 involving replacement of the cylinder head gaskets installed on certain vehicles equipped with the 3.4 liter v6 engine. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
| TC99002 | 01/25/1999 | 603966 | Subject on special service campaign x01 to replace the cylinder head gaskets. *yc | 03/12/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 120299 | 02/12/1999 | 605423 | Parts information for vehicles equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (egr). *tt | 06/11/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/20/1995 | 1 | 12/07/1995 | |
| Temperature ascending unit failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/21/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| No summary | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Heard a loud rattle in engine. disassembly discovered broken head of connecting rod bolt. resulted in damage to connecting rod bearing; requires engine overhaul and piston/ connecting rod replacement. extremely expensive. *nm | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Engine head gasket malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket defective, causing coolant to leak onto engine. | |||
| 01/03/1997 | 1 | 04/02/1996 | |
| Head gasket failed causing loss of all engine coolant. replacement gasket not available due to backorders and redesigned version not being available. | |||
| 11/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine head gasket faiiled, resulting in a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket cracked and engine leaks coolant. manufacturer replaced both head gaskets at no charge and is unwilling to report the number and frequency of failed head gaskets in the 3.4liter v6 engine. would appreciate receiving any information about this problem which has been logged with nhtsa. i am concerned about the long term ramifications of this defect in the engine. | |||