1998 Toyota 4 Runner Recalls

“Re: campaign number 02v021000 component: suspension I was told by jay at toyota [REDACTED] ext 5)that this recall does not apply to my 1998 toyota 4runner sr5. Please research & report. I was given this campaign number by efi auto service. Mechanic stated that his wife took her 1998 4 runner sr5…”

“Consumer's child is no longer able to fit in the graco comfort sport child seat even though it is suppose to fit up to 40lbs.*mr *tt the consumer wishes to withdrawal his complaint because he has learned of a different way to adjust the seat. *nm”

“1998 toyota 4runner left front passenger side ball joint failed causing the front passenger side wheel to become disengaged, breaking the tie rods and the front half axle. ***no answer required***.*mr *jb the manufacturer was contacted but they refused to provide any assistance because the vehicle…”

“I was driving on hwy. 45 about 65 mph. My sister and nephew were in the vehicle with me. All of a sudden, we heard a loud pop. I felt the power go out of the vehicle and proceeded to pull over to the shoulder of the freeway - almost hitting another vehicle. My nephew said it sounded like we got a…”

“My 7 year old daughter was sitting in the rear passenger seat with the shoulder belt on. We parked and some how she got tangled up in the belt. When I pushed the seatbelt release button it locked up around her waist and would not loosen to get her out. Every time I moved her to get her out it…”

“I have a 1998 toyota 4 runner and the tail lights continue to blow. One of the lights is continuously out, but it is usually the left side more than the right. I have noticed that several other 4runners also have blown tail lights. Is this a manufacturer defect/recall? *ak”

“Driving on freeway 5 at san diego, california from the surface street at 35 mph, I heard a thump and the 4 runner slowed to a stop. The traffic was held to a screetching halt as the car will not move. I manage to push it to the emergency side parking. It was towed to frank toyota of national city…”

“With 50 000 miles, connecting rod broke while during normal use, shot out the engine block, fluid spilled, engine seized and catastrophic damage to engine block; new engine required. *jb”