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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.

3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,293 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2003 Toyota 4Runner windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2003 Toyota 4Runner Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 012005

4Runner 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Moonroof rattle. I did nothing wrong and it started to rattle

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Jul 152006

4Runner 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,586 miles
Sunroof broke in open position. Cost $1600 to repair. Car was purchased in February 2006.

- Haydenville, MA, USA

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