2003 Toyota 4 Runner visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2003 Toyota 4 Runner — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield cracked at the very passenger edge midway after having the vehicle for 9 mos new. The crack propogated inward. Under warranty and replaced. Two months later, same exact thing happened, still under warranty, replaced. Year and a half later, same exact thing, same exact place, not under…”
filed Nov 17, 2005
“Hvac blower fan failed after two years of ownership. Unfortunately vehicle mileage exceeds warranty period. Dealer said that failure was due to not clearing snow from hood, thereby blocking air to fan. However, vehicle is garaged and not subject to elements. Mechanic indicated that he had seen…”
filed Apr 6, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.