CarComplaints.com Notes: Although the 2003 model year is the "worst" model year for the 4Runner, it's not really bad at all -- mainly it's just that the other 4Runner model years are even better. Howver the 2003 model year has no major problems & no unexpected problems for a 17-year old vehicle. We award the 2003 4Runner our Seal of Awesome, since overall versus other comparable models of the same age, it's very reliable.
Initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
My car runs fine even with the vsc trac, vsc off, abs and brake warning lights and buzzers going off. Dealership wants $3200 for the accuator/ pump and $600 to install. It probably is just a bad sensor or relay. This is not a rare problem. Everyone is reporting this same problem and Toyota doesn't want to do anything about it. I guess this company doesn't care about all the brand loyalty they were able to build over many decades of building quality vehicles. Shame on Toyota. I will never buy another one and will discourage family and friends.
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vsc off, vsc trac, ABS and brake warning lights & beeping
My car runs fine even with the vsc trac, vsc off, abs and brake warning lights and buzzers going off. Dealership wants $3200 for the accuator/ pump and $600 to install. It probably is just a bad sensor or relay. This is not a rare problem. Everyone is reporting this same problem and Toyota doesn't want to do anything about it. I guess this company doesn't care about all the brand loyalty they were able to build over many decades of building quality vehicles. Shame on Toyota. I will never buy another one and will discourage family and friends.
- Mike A., Princeville, HI, US