I have a 1999 Toyota 4Runner SRV5 model with 5 speed manual and have a
problem when I make a slow tight turn in the 4 wheel drive mode. The truck
hesitates in the turn and feels as though the front gears seizes. Going into
the turn with 2,500 rpms (normal driving rpms) would stall or stop the
truck. It requires 3,500 to 4,000+ rpms to move it in the turn. When the 4
wheel drive is off, the truck works perfectly.
I took it into a couple of Toyota dealerships and they all say the same
thing — its normal. I find it hard to believe that Toyota would sell an SUV
4×4 truck that works in 4×4 only when driving on straight roads.
Is this normal for 4Runner?