1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
3 recalls, 73 complaints - 39 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
05V389000 Sep 6, 2005
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELA... Read more
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Complaint Statistics
73 total complaints
8 crashes 3 fires 9 injuries 4 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 2 |
ENGINE
May 23, 2016
Incident date: May 11, 2015
MADE A NOISE STARTING IDLING WEIRD HADN'T EVEN WARMED UP THE CAR YET JUST DROVE UP THE STREET TO STORE REAL QUICK WHEN CAME BACK. SOUNDING LIKE POOP AND CHECKED EVERYTHING MILKY OIL A SIGN OF A HEAD GASKET. PS IT HAPPENED ON MY BIRTHDAY LAST YEAR. IT REALLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: Nov 29, 1998
1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES AFTER USING THE ECT POWER BUTTON, SHE NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ACCIDENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK SHE THEN LOOKED BACK UP AND REALIZED SHE WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: Nov 29, 1998
1992 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES AFTER USING THE ECT POWER BUTTON, SHE NO LONGER HAD CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ACCIDENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK SHE THEN LOOKED BACK UP AND REALIZED SHE WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2010, MY 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAD A REPEATED ACCELERATOR ISSUE. MY TRUCK ACCELERATED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE TRUCK SURGED FORWARD. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET AND THE ACCELERATOR CONTINUED TO RACE. I WATC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 3, 2010
Incident date: Mar 3, 1992
A 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WAS PURCHASED AND WE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TO WEST VIRGINIA. THE NEXT DAY THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IT WOULD NOT STOP. IT CRASHED AND FLIPPED OVER. MY HUSBAND DIED IN THAT TRUCK. THERE WAS A L... Read more
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 18, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2008
MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LOSS, PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FOUND NO EXTERNAL LEAKS. WATCHED PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH, KEPT TOPPING UP COOLANT. DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON FREE WAY TEMPERATURE SPIKE, ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT GETTING OFF FREEWAY. HEAD GASKET FAILURE. TOWED. CAMPAIGN H... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 30, 2008
Incident date: Jun 28, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHT RECALL. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 13, 2007
Incident date: Aug 12, 2007
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON LEFT HAND GRADUAL TURN ON GRAVEL ROAD 8/12/07. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON A STRAIGHT LEVEL GRAVEL ROAD IN EARLY JULY. BOTH OCCASIONS AT OR BELOW POSTED SPEED LIMIT FOR CONDITIONS. HANKOOK DYNAMIC RF04 LT235/75/R15 6 PR *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 26, 2007
Incident date: Jan 26, 2007
I HAVE A 1992 4 RUNNER. I PURCHASED IT IN 1997. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE HEAD WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I NOW HAS ANOTHER PROBLEM, ON OF THE CYLINDER IS ONLY PRODUCING 20% COMPRESSION. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD. IS THIS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL ALSO? *N... Read more
STEERING
Oct 27, 2006
Incident date: May 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THE STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A GARBAGE CAN. A NHTSA RECALL LETTER#05V389000 CONCERNING THE RELAY ROD WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO GAVE NO DIAGNO... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 23, 2006
Incident date: Aug 22, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE DRIVER'S EFFORT 8 TIMES AND TO 4 SEPARATE DRIVERS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A FREEWAY IN 1998. WHILE TRAVELING 50 - 60 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DECREASE THE SPEED,... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER, 3.0 LITER, V-6, 4 WD TRUCK IN SHOP FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKET & POSSIBLE CRACKED BLOCK. I UNDERSTAND THIS VEHICLE HAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH CAUSES HEAD GASKETS TO BLOW OVER AND OVER IN SPITE OF SO-CALLED GASKET "FIX" BY TOYOTA WHICH I HAD AFTER 50,000 MILES. TOYOTA SHOULD MAKE IT RI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
May 16, 2005
Incident date: Mar 2, 1992
MY HUSBAND, STANLEY W. SIRNIK BOUGHT A 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. HE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS WHEN HE DECIDED TO TRAVEL TO WEST VIRGINIA. STANLEY, MY BROTHER -IN-LAW AND MY YOUNG SON WAS COMING BACK FROM SHOPPING THE NEXT DAY. STANLEY PUT THE TRUCK INTO CRUISE CONTROL AT 40 MPH. HE WAS TRAVELING... Read more
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 14, 2005
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 14, 2005
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 11, 2004
Incident date: Dec 5, 2004
2ND ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE @ 94,000 MILES ON 12/06/2004, REPAIRED @ ORIGINAL DEALER, @ OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $1400. 1ST FAILURE @ 33,000 MILES ON 09/12/1996, REPAIRED, INCLUDING NEW ENGINE BLOCK, @ ORIGINAL DEALER AS PER TOYOTA TSB # SSCV06 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN & TSB # SPAP9610 SPECIAL CAMPAIGN. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 11, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
I HAVE A 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH V6 3VZE ENGINE WHICH TOYOTA KNOWS HAS A BAD HEAD DESIGN AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THEY HAVE A RECALL FOR ONE TIME ONLY REPLACEMENT WHICH WAS DOEN IN 97 AT 51K MI. BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. LAST DEC. I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE ME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Jun 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. IT TOOK LONGER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE PARKING LOT, WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED A CORRODED BRAKE LINE THAT WAS LEAKING FLUID. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER'S DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW WHEN BEING PUSHED DOWN ALL THE WAY TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC DOWN AND LETTING GO WHILE THE WINDOW IS STILL GOING DOWN THE FLICK BUTTON TOWARDS THE UP POSITION INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT GOES UP TO THE AUTOMATIC MODE (GOING UP) AND... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 25, 2003
Incident date: Apr 18, 2003
MY WIFE AND I OWN A 1992 4RUNNER. THE HEAD GASKET IN THE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING OIL AND WATER TO BASICALLY GET MIXED. WE TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN OUR AREA (KENDALL TOYOTA IN MIAMI FLORIDA). WE TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO THEM WHAT IS LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE AS KNOWN DEFECT IN OUR CAR'... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. ANTIFREEZE WAS BURNING AND CAUSED THE FUMES TO COME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *NLM
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jun 10, 2002
Incident date: Jun 8, 2002
1992, TOYOTA, 4 RUNNER REPLACEMENT WILDERNESS AT TIRES, P23575R15. DOT-HYHL ST381J V09R 027477. RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED TO MAKE A VERY LOUD NOISE AT 65 MPH. SIDEWALL HAD COME OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jul 7, 2001
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ONCE CAR WAS STARTED WHITE STEAM CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE DUE TO A BLOWN ENGINE GASKET. HEADGASKET REPAIRS WERE DONE IN 1997.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 2, 2001
VEHICLE LEAKING, POSSIBLY DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE HEAD. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 30, 2000
Incident date: Dec 15, 1994
TOYOTA ISSUED A SPECIAL RECALL ON HEAD GASKET WAS TO BE NO CHARGE. I HAD TO PAY. ENGINE BLEW BLUE SMOKE AGAIN NO OIL PRESSURE VEHICLE CAN'T ACCERTERATE WHEN NEEDED QUICKLY . TOLD THE DEALER I WOULD PAY FOR A NEW ENGINE AND DID. ENGINE BLOWS BLEW SMOKE AGAIN DEALER INSTALLED 5-6 ENGINES ALL RECAL... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 1999
TREAD SEPARATION - SUDDEN FAILURE - PEELED TREAD RIGHT OFF CARCASS (DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRESIZE: 31X10.5-15)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 2000
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FRIST GEAR IT WILL POP OUT OF GEAR INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 5, 2000
CONSUMER PUSHED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EVENTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED THROUGH.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 5, 2000
CONSUMER PUSHED ON BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EVENTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED THROUGH.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Feb 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
A/C FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 11, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LOOSE. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 27, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1998
HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACE ON OCT. 13,1997 BECAUSE OF MY EXTRA CARE WARRENTY. AGAIN HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY ON DEC. 6,1999. I WAS TOLD BY STRAUSS AUTO WHO REPLACE BATTERY THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING ENOUGH. TOOK CAR BACK TO B&L TOYOTA AT 3333 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Jul 19, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 TO 65 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE ENGINE PISTON BLEW OUT, AND THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Sep 8, 1999
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 11000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. BEGINNING OF OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS--INCLUDING ROTORS AND PADS.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 8, 1999
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 11000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. BEGINNING OF OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS--INCLUDING ROTORS AND PADS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 30, 1999
BRAKES REPLACED SEVERAL TIME DUE TO PULSATION AND VIBRATIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE VIBRATIONS.(MJS)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 16, 1999
DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT HEADER MALFUNCTION BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND CLAIMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. NOW THE VEHICLE IS WELL OVER THE WARRANTY AND PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET AN ESTIMATE TO GET THE EXHAUST HEADERS REPLACED, THEY QUOTED ME AT OVER $800.00 TO FIX THE PROBLE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
IF TOYOTA HAD A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKETS, WHY DID/DO THEY NOT NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES? I LIVE IN MONTANA AND IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ON THE ROADS OF OUT GREAT STATE, YOU USUALLY HAVE ALOT OF MILES TO TRAVEL FOR ANY KIND OF ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE! I'VE ALSO NOTICED ON SOMEOTHER 4 RUNNERS THA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 9, 1999
Incident date: Dec 28, 1998
I WAS GOING UPHILL AND HEARD A CLOCKING SOUND AND SPEED WAS SLOWING DOWN..SHIFTED TO 2ND GEAR AND HEARD A BIG SNAPPED...AS I WAS GOING TO THE SIDE CURVE, THE ENGINE SEIZED ON ME (ENGINE BLOCK). DEALER SAID THE ROD IN THE ENGINE BROKE AND SOME INTERNAL STUFF. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT A 6YRS OLD W/... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. NEW ROTORS AND PAD INSTALLED. INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT ONE DOZEN TIMES. REPAIRS MADE ADDING UP TO $2300.00, PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 6, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 31, 1998
ENGINE IS NOT KEEPING OIL PRESSURE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 2, 1998
REPLACE FOUR SET OF BRAKES, DUE TO BRAKE SHUDDERING AND PULSATION.
STEERING
Jan 28, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
THE POWER STEERING PULLEY NUT LOOSENED, CAME OFF AND HIT THE FAN WHICH BROKE INTO PIECES AND ALSO PUT SEVERAL HOLES IN THE RADIATOR AND HOSES.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 15, 1997
Incident date: Sep 13, 1997
THE COMSUMER REMOVED THE AIR CONDITIONER'S FAN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WHERE THE CONSOLE OF THE VEHICLE IS. HE SAW THE PLASTIC SHELL MELTED AND BLACK COLOR. ALSO THE CONNECTOR SWITCH WAS BURNED UP, ACCORDING TO THE COMSUMER, THIS PART HAD GOTTEN VERY HOT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 8, 1997
ELECTRIC TAILGATE WINDOW FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 27, 1997
THE BATTERY LEAKED FLUID DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
39 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
V06_Dealer Packa
Dec 18, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Package: 12/18/2018 The Program Details section has been updated. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR 1988 - EARLY 1990 TRUCK & 4RUNNER WITH 3VZ?E V6 ENGINES AND SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990 - EARLY 1995 TRUCK, 4RUNNER & T100 WI
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs
Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17
Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217
Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-SB-0071-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0071-11
Jun 13, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-PG007-01
May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
EG00298
Feb 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3VZ V6 ENGINE. *YC
97121797017
Dec 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE HEAD GASKETS. *YC
T-PG002-91
Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP18002
Opened: Aug 17, 2018 , Closed: Mar 18, 2022
Frame corrosion
On August 7, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Gary Weinreich alleging premature frame corrosion failure in model year (MY) 2002 - 2006 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The petitioner based his request upon a corrosion-related front suspension failure he exp... Read more
DP02002
Opened: Mar 26, 2002 , Closed: Aug 26, 2002
REAR SEAT BELT ROUTING
SQ99003
Opened: Jan 27, 1999 , Closed: Apr 22, 1999
CORRODED BRAKE LINES
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL IN CANADA 98-253. CORRODED BRAKE LINES COULD FAIL RESULTING IN A PARTIAL BRAK SYSTEM LOSS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES
EA92011
Opened: Mar 24, 1992 , Closed: Jan 21, 1993
LOSS OF BRK EFFECTIVENESS
There is no summary currently available
PE91147
Opened: Nov 6, 1991 , Closed: Mar 24, 1992
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
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TOYOTA 4RUNNER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA 4RUNNER across all model years (1988, 2026).
157
Total Recalls
6,499
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
377
Reported Crashes
72
Reported Fires
112
Reported Deaths
TOYOTA 4RUNNER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 64 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 42 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 54 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 87 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 78 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 48 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 105 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 116 | View |
| 2014 | 7 | 91 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 48 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 112 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 182 | View |
| 2010 | 12 | 175 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 33 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 134 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 204 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 520 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 553 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 847 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 718 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 261 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 206 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 520 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 312 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 168 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 92 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 52 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 58 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 3 | 73 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 55 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 95 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | View |