2001 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine cooling Problems

“After I my mechanic replaced the catalytic converter for $1500.00, this problem began. The vehicle began to buck (jerk violently) as I was accelerating to 45 MPH. It always happens at about 20 MPH as I try to accelerate to 30, 35 or 40 MPH. The engine revs up to 3 of 4k before the transmissions engages forcefully. This has been going on for now 3 months.”

“Vehicle stalled without warning. The engine problem only occurred after making a complete stop. When the accelerator is depressed, the vehicle would only accelerate approximately 6 MPH and last about 4-10 seconds. Neither dealer could find the problem. Scc”

“While driving the oil warning light illuminated. This caused the vehicle to stall. Vehicle was towed. Dealership informed the consumer of the cam shaft failure. The problem was not resolved. Consumer has written 5 letters, to Toyota, attorney general of md,USA (2), attorney general of md (1) and service manager at Toyota of glen burnie. When the engine stopped the vehicle kept coasting then the wheels locked up. The consumer added oil but it came out onto the pavement. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. …”

“I drive highway 90% of the time and then 10% on city street. I was told by greenville Toyota that my catalytic converter needed to be replaced. I was quoted $1,070.00.00. I have a 2001 Toyota 4runner, 2wd, sr5. I have been told that these don't die this soon. Is there a recall?”

“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 25 MPH, she noticed a noise and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the motor was the root of the failure; however, they didn't provide an explanation why the failure occurred. The dealer offered a $5,000 rebuilt motor at the owners expense. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 67,000.”