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ALooker, 12/09/2008
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My Toyota 4 runner is overall a great car. I have 61,700 miles on it and I drive it to work daily. The ride is rough on poorly maintained roads typical for a truck frame. Over speed bumps, dips or potholes will give you whiplash. If you test drive it use a parking lot with speed bumps you'll see why. Very very reliable car, replaced the power antenna 1x (costly), this car runs great, tough as an ox, and purrs like a golden lion.
Noisy Relays/ABS Actuator Pump
Safari3006, 02/17/2003
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
This truck has a major flaw. You will hear the 3-clicking noise when you first start it in the morning even if you do not step on the brake. Drive the truck for 10 minutes and make a complete stop, and after a few seconds you will hear the clicking noise again for 3 seconds as if something is engaging and disengaging. The local dealer and the District Office of Toyota Motors informed us that the noise we hear is the ABS Actuator Pump and it is normal so Toyota would NOT replace it. This persistent noise can be really annoying so buyer beware...
Great Design and Reliable
Jon R, 07/19/2009
2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Always liked the look of this truck, so I decided to buy a used one 2 yrs ago with 48K on it. Would have got a newer one, but didn't like the newer body style as much. Been driving this for 2 years now, and it currently has 59K (don't drive much). My expectations have been easily surpassed, and I really like this truck. Its design is very well thought out. I don't think the car has a blind spot (great visibility) and the reliability is unbelievable. I just change the oil and let it do its thing. Only thing that has gone wrong with the truck is the power antenna, which seems to be a common problem. Other than this minor inconvenience, the truck has been great and I highly recommend it.
Why did I buy a 4Runner?
brock1313, 08/27/2006
2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
My 4Runner has been more trouble than it is worth. Between faulty stereos (I'm up to three now), the paint peeling off the front bumper (which Toyota will not consider a factory defect), and the vibration problems, I am wondering if I just got a lemon or if Toyota's high ranking for quality is nothing but a bunch of hype. I can say that if I don't get these problems resolved soon that I will get rid of that albatross and get something more dependable and mechanically sound.
Mechanically excellent "but"
Sisu, 10/26/2010
2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
4runners have an excellent rep. If you buy one and don't need 4wd, what's the purpose? We drive this car on the beach and in snow. Absolutely no problem, never. == (Con't). to get out of 4wd low. I have the six cylinder and it is a good engine around town or down the road. In my opinion it lacks a little power. If you have 4 men and bags and you want to engage highway traffic you need to stomp on it. I would not trailer anything heavy unless it is very local travel. The V8 maybe be a better option you be the judge. The seat is good if you are a normal size man, for me it doesn't provide enough support in the right places for a LONG trip. The AM radio is terrible - static.
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