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156 messages, Last post on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:34 AM
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Replying to: nfisher (Feb 14, 2007 9:59 am)
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My 2000 4Runner Limited (not a 4 wheel drive) has developed a vibration that feels like it is coming from the front end. It is vibrating so bad that I can't see anything in the rear view mirror while driving. It starts at around 20mph and continues through freeway speeds. If I take my foot off the gas and just coast, the vibration stops. It does not vibrate while sitting idle. Any ideas on what this could be? The tires have been balanced and rotated twice in the past two weeks because we first thought that may be the problem. Any help would be appreciated!!
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Replying to: go_dawgs (Apr 18, 2007 6:52 am) |
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Replying to: jim58 (Apr 18, 2007 10:08 am)
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Replying to: md4runnerman (Apr 20, 2007 6:33 pm) I agree with you that "All 4Runners do not vibrate". My 2006 SR5 4WD does not vibrate at any legal speed, at least not yet with about 12,000 miles on it. I've had a number of trucks, and had a new Ford Explorer and a new Olds Bravada before the 4Runner. I'm happier with the 4Runner than I've been with any other truck or SUV. I understand disappointment when a new vehicle has problems that aren't quickly fixed. My Bravada was in the shop almost monthly with serious problems until it had about 60k miles on it. The Olds dealership gave up on it just before they went out of business. Finally, a team of technicians at a Chevy dealer fixed the problems and from that point to around 110k, it drove like it should have when it was new. My problems didn't mean that all Bravadas were/are lemons. Neither do the problems with a few 4Runners, no matter how frustrating they are to the individual owners. IMHO, bad dealer service usually is a greater problem than defects in a whole production series of a particular vehicle. I hope those of you with problems get resolutions and satisfaction. But all 4Runners are not problem vehicles.
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Replying to: jim58 (Apr 18, 2007 10:08 am) Yes, there is a defect in design and Toyota has a Technical Service Bulletin (ST001R-05) concerning steering wheel vibrations. The problem has several causes/solutions. First, the P265/65R17 110S Dunlop AT20 original equipment tires produced in Japan before the production week 0905 (9th week of 2005) may experience flat spots - can be checked by the dealer. Second, involves replacing the steering control valve. The third solution involves replacing the steering wheel with an increased mass steering wheel. So, yes there is a problem and Toyota appears to admit this, but only if your car is in warranty will they fix this problem. |
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Replying to: batmanscts (Apr 21, 2007 7:48 pm) 100% correct!
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Replying to: bobgordon (Apr 22, 2007 2:18 pm)
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Replying to: jokol2 (Apr 28, 2007 5:47 pm) |
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