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2003 Toyota 4Runner Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota 4Runner has 16 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Structure
223
Suspension
96
Engine
92
Other
67
Brakes
54
Steering
35
Powertrain
32
Speed Control
25
Seats
19
Visibility
16
Airbags
11
Electrical
8
Wheels
7
Tires
7
Latches & Locks
6
Fuel System
6
Seat Belts
3

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 21, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOWER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, ...
Aug 1, 2013VISIBILITY/WIPERTOYOTA INSTALLED A SUNROOF THAT HAD KNOWN DESIGN DEFECTS IN THE 2003 4RUNNER, THE FIRST MODEL YEAR O...
Dec 15, 2009VISIBILITYTHE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR OF MY 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER BROKE AND HANGS DOWN, PARTIALLY BLOCKING MY VI...
Jul 15, 2006VISIBILITYSUNROOF BROKE IN OPEN POSITION. COST $1600 TO REPAIR. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2006. *JB
Dec 20, 2005VISIBILITYSUNROOF/MOONROOF LEAKS AROUND GLASS RUBBER SEAL--SEVERE CORROSION, METAL DEFORMED, EFFECTS OPERATION...
Oct 1, 2005VISIBILITYMOONROOF RATTLE. I DID NOTHING WRONG AND IT STARTED TO RATTLE
Jan 13, 2005VISIBILITYHVAC BLOWER FAN FAILED AFTER TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. UNFORTUNATELY VEHICLE MILEAGE EXCEEDS WARRANTY ...
Nov 12, 2004VISIBILITYCONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT TWO FRONT WINDSHIELDS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVI...
Sep 19, 2004VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD CRACKED AT THE VERY PASSENGER EDGE MIDWAY AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MOS NEW. THE CR...
Sep 17, 2004VISIBILITYTHE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS MADE SCRATCHES ON THE DOO...
Aug 24, 2003VISIBILITYPOWER SUN ROOF LEAKS. *JB
Jul 22, 2003VISIBILITYMOONROOF MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOISE ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN BEING CLOSED. OUTSIDE SEAL OF MOONROOF GLASS...
Apr 1, 2003VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD WHISTLES .DEALER TELLS ME THEY CANT DO ANYTHING .THEY SAY IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM.WELL IF ...
Feb 26, 2003VISIBILITYTHE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 OCCASIONS FOR AN INOPERATIVE DEFROSTER SYSTEM, THE DEALE...
Feb 17, 2003VISIBILITYNO HEAT.4-RUNNER WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE BLOWER NOT WORKING, AND DEALER ...
Jan 1, 1970VISIBILITYTHE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION WHEN MAKING TURNS. IT IS ESPECIALLY NOTICED WHEN...

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