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2003 Toyota 4runner Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems

2 owner-reported electronic stability control esc complaints from NHTSA data

2
Complaints
1
Crashes
Feb 2010Jun 2015
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jun 2015

LOST ALL TRACTION CONTROL CAUSING SPIN OFF FREEWAY

NHTSA #: 10725833
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
CrashFiled: Feb 2010

WHILE DRIVING UPHILL IN THE SNOW, THE AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL ON MY TOYOTA ENGAGED WITH A BEEPING SOUND AND A DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHT. ONCE THIS HAPPENED, SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UP THE HILL. I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AND STRUCK THE BACK OF A PARKED PICKUP TRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OCCURRED. THE FRONT END DAMAGE WAS SIGNIFICANT, MAKING THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10310618

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