Toyota 4-runner 2005

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2005 4 runner v8 had complete break failure at about 23000 miles. Vehicle failed to stop at intersection. Pulled vehicle into parking lot and the vehicle still did not stop. Emergency break had to be applied to slow vehicle down. Took vehicle to dealership and tests found that there was a malfunction in master cylinder. This could have been a very disastrous event. There is not warning on the vehicle when such a failure occurs. *nm

There is an awful rotten egg sulfur smell being emitted from my 2005 toyota 4 runner when driving with back window open. After doing much research, i see there have been many tsb's issued for 4 runners dating back to 2003 and up to the 2006 models. I brought my car into the dealer, but they tell me my engine is not covered under the tsb's issued. I feel this is a problem that should be covered. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle surges forward while the air conditioner is on. The vehicle has automatic climate control. Heavy pressure has to be applied to the brake when stopping in order to prevent the vehicle from continuing to surge forward when the air conditioner is turned on.. The rpms increase up to 200 - 300 when the air condition turns on. The surging is a constant problem with the vehicle. The dealership determined the problem was normal for the vehicle type. Updated 02/13/06. *jb

2005 toyota 4runner sport v8 - 14800 miles - built may 2005. The drivers side rear seat window spontaneously shattered. Air temperature was approximately 40 degrees with a light rain. The vehicle had been driven approx 18 miles after being parked inside overnight. The vehicle was going approximately 60 mph on a smooth highway with no vehicles near. The glass 'exploded' into the vehicle rear seat with a loud bang. Had there been any passengers in the rear seat there would have been cuts. The glass broke into thousands of tiny pieces. *jb

While stopped, my 2005 4runner moves forward when compressor engages. The rpm at idle will fluctuate between 750 and 1100. During the later portion of fluctuation, abnormal brake pressure is needed to keep the 4runner from moving forward. Idle speeds can reach 25 mph on flat surface and 45 on moderate slope. If you are cruising at 60 mph and remove pressure from accelerator, vehicle idle will retain 55 mph. Toyota claims this is normal. Please investigate before this causes a severe accident. If you forget to apply massive force to brake pedal while stopped... Someone may idle through an intersection. *jb *nm

Driver's seat on brand new 2005 toyota 4 runner moves and rattles while driving. Dealer replaced seat frame assembly on one occasion and problem still exists. After dealer examined problem again they contacted toyota and were told this seat problem is a known "design defect" that they are trying to fix. I have been told that i have to live with the problem for however long it takes toyota to resolve this problem. Having a driver's seat that moves along it's mounting rails while driving is inherently dangerous and needs to be addressed. *jb

Vehicle pulls/drifts to the right at highway speed. Steering flutter conditions exist. Consequences include steering and suspension component wear and tear. Vehicle under went two wheel balances, two wheel alignments, a tire rotation, and inspection by a field specialist on 6 separate repair attempts. As of today, condition still exists. Manufacturer will not attempt to fix the problem. A tsb bulletin exists for the model year but manufacturer has said the fix/condition does not apply to my vehicle due to vin. *jb

Dt: on 7-4-2005. While driving about 35 mph at a 8 lane stop brakes were applied and they failed. No pressure was felt in the pedal, and the brake went to the floor. There were no warning lights on and no noise. There was almost an accident. Owner had the vehicle towed. There were no brakes all the way home. Owner drove very slowly, and used emergency brake to stop. Then the dealer called owner and reported no problems. Owner called toyota, and they said there was nothing they could do. No other problems with vehicle before. Owner did want to take car back because it was not safe to drive.*ak

I have a 2005 toyota 4runner sport and there is a horrible sulfur smell that is emitted into the cabin while reaching rpm's of approximately 3000 - 5000.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P2195 [1] O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1
• P2197 [1] O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1
• P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0174 [1] System too Lean (Bank 2)
• P2742 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Low
• P0630 [1] VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible \u2013 ECM/PCM