2013 Toyota 4runner Other Problems

Your door lock motors may fail, trapping you inside the vehicle. When this happens, you can't open the doors by pulling the interior handle or using the manual lock lever, even though the locks appear to function normally when the motor works. The failure typically starts with warning signs like missing beep sounds when locking via key fob or doors not locking when shifting out of Park. Repair involves replacing the small electric motor inside the door lock assembly.

Your vehicle has outstanding Takata airbag recalls that need to be addressed with your dealer. Your 4Runner requires inspection and potential airbag replacement to ensure your safety systems are functioning properly.

Your engine shut off while driving, and when you restarted it, it would only run for 5 to 60 seconds before stalling again. This problem continued for 3 days with multiple stalls and restarts, though the vehicle eventually started normally after about 30 minutes. Your Toyota dealership couldn't find the cause when you brought it in 9 days ago, and the problem seems to have resolved itself for now, but you're concerned it may be related to a fuel pump recall affecting newer 4Runner models. The fix will likely involve inspecting or replacing the fuel pump if the issue returns.

Your air conditioning system is producing a constant moldy or mildew smell. This odor is coming from the A/C system itself. Fixing this typically involves cleaning or replacing the A/C evaporator core and cabin air filter to eliminate the mold growth causing the smell.

1) THE GUY WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL IS RIGHT. MY FOOT GETS CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN I'M TRYING TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND GO FOR THE BRAKES. I GUESS I'M STILL USED TO MY '99 4RUNNER. HE ALSO COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSES SO FAR THAT HE SOMETIMES ALSO HITS THE GAS. HE'S RIGHT ON THAT TOO. THE DEALER SAYS FOR SOME REASON AFTER A WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST GOES REALLY SOFT, PRETTY DRAMATICALLY, IN MY CASE FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY. I HAVE ABOUT 27000 MILES. DEALER SAYS ONLY REMEDY IS A $125-$150 BRAKE FLUID CHANGE. 2) THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOESN'T WORK, SO DON'T EXPECT TO BE ALERTED IN A TIMELY MANNER IF THE ROADS ARE READY TO FREEZE OVER AND BECOME ICY. DEALER CHECKED IT AND SAID IT WAS FINE, ITS NOT FINE. IT SEEMS TO BE USUALLY OFF BY 10 DEGREES AND OTHERWISE REACTS SO SLOWLY TO CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE SO AS TO BE USELESS. SOFT BRAKE PEDAL STARTED IN EARLY 2017. TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED WELL.

THE PISTON(S) THAT HOLD THE HATCH UP HAVE FAILED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. SINCE THE HATCH CAN NOT STAY UP, I CAN NOT TELL WHETHER IT IS ONE OR BOTH. LUCKILY, THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HATCH WAS BEING LIFTED AND NOT AFTERWARDS WITH AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE HATCH. AFTER THE FAILURE, I HAVE RAISED THE HATCH AND THE LET IT SHUT WITH ITS OWN WEIGHT. IF SOMEONE WAS PUTTING SOMETHING INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT A SERIOUS INJURY WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. MY SON, WHO HAS A 2012 MODEL, INDICATED THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Your door handle inserts are cracked, which shouldn't happen under normal use. You've also noticed a low or sagging area in your dashboard. These issues are primarily cosmetic but may need replacement of the affected parts.