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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
220–25K
4025–50K
4550–75K
2475–100K
44100–150K
25150K+
200 reports with mileage · 254 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
106 crash reports28 fire reports65 injury reports
What owners actually said
454 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineSuspension
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND WOULD APPEAR INTERMITTENTLY BELOW A HALF OF TANK OF FUEL, AND ALWAYS BETWEEN HALF AND ALMOST FULL TANK OF FUEL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE SUSPENSION. REPAIRS MADE , BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.VEHICLE WAS TAKEN I…
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ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. NOTICED CLUNKING SOUND WOULD APPEAR INTERMITTENTLY BELOW A HALF OF TANK OF FUEL, AND ALWAYS BETWEEN HALF AND ALMOST FULL TANK OF FUEL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE SUSPENSION. REPAIRS MADE , BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO DEALER ON ANOTHER OCCASION, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO SOLUTION COULD BE FOUND. *AK
NHTSA ODI #853667
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1999
Suspension
THE REAR SUSPENSION MAKES NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICHLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES AND THE STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA ODI #715623
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 1999
Air BagsSteeringCrash
ON A MAIN STREET WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, A VEHICLE AHEAD OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD STOPPED TO TURN LEFT AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DIDN'T LOCK*AK
NHTSA ODI #852062
Mileage unknown · Date not reported
Vehicle Speed ControlInjury
THREE WEEKS AFTER PUCHASING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND IRREGULARLY, AT THAT TIME THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, SOON AFTER THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, A WEEK AFTER THE ACCIDENT CONSUMER RECIEVED NOTIFICATION WHICH…
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THREE WEEKS AFTER PUCHASING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND IRREGULARLY, AT THAT TIME THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, SOON AFTER THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, A WEEK AFTER THE ACCIDENT CONSUMER RECIEVED NOTIFICATION WHICH ADVISED OF A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LINKAGE CLIP, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE DEFECT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
PE02079 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 18, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED FIRES, LEAKING OIL FILTERS, WIRING ISSUES, IMPROPER REPAIRS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.NONE OF THE ISSUES EXAMINED HAD REPORTS THAT INDICATED A TREND WHEN NORMALIZED FOR POPULATON AND EXPOSURE.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.
DP02004 · Engine Seizure
Opened Apr 30, 2002 · Closed Jun 20, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
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