04 v6 Reliability

After reading Consumer Reports' articles on the v6 reliability, apparently due to a fuel problem, I'd like to know if the "recall" Toyota apparently had rectified the issue.

I also perused http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=149984 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=149984) for any other info.

Anyone know what's going on with the v6's more recent (3 mo's worth) reliability?

I'd like to know more about this too!

I'm getting ready to buy a 2004 V6!

I'd like to know more about this too!

I'm getting ready to buy a 2004 V6!


G5gyrl,

I highly suggest you search at yotatech.com for threads on the new V6. Lots of information and experience there....including an owner's/now past owner's experience with the lemon law. The V6 is controversial! The V8 is tried and true and the MPG difference isn't more than 1 or 2 MPG.

Tell us what you decide after reading!

Thanks!

I don't need a V8, but if the V6 is that iffy, I might consider it. Or get the extended warranty on the V6.

Thanks again, I'll look at yotatech.com.

I can't really find much on there saying bad things. (of course you can't use v6 in the search though)

If you can give me specific links, that'd be great.

I can't really find much on there saying bad things. (of course you can't use v6 in the search though)

If you can give me specific links, that'd be great.

Hello Again,

The thread is called:

2003 4Runner V6, valve lifter noise

Last entry was on 12.23.03.

Thanks AndroT100!

It looks like Toyota was working on fixing the problems mentioned, so I'm not concerned. I have 28,500 miles on my 1998 VW (bought in 3/98) so I have confidence the 2004 4Runner v6 will last me a while.

It's good info to know though, I'll ask them about it and I'll listen good to the engine when I test drive it. I'm just not interested in a v8, that's way too much car for me!

Thanks a ton for the feedback, I actually feel better now! :-)

Going shopping in a couple of weeks! :-)