1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
3 recalls, 58 complaints - 40 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
58 total complaints
6 crashes 3 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Apr 2, 2018
FUEL PRESSURE DAMPER FAILED SPILLING FUEL ONTO EXHAUST CROSSOVER. I HAD AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH. UNABLE TO LOCATE ISSUE. FUEL SMELL WOULD ALSO COME THROUGH THE A/C INTO THE CABIN. UPON RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I CAME ACROSS MANY FORUM THREADS WITH OWNERS COMPLAINI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 3, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE METAL BRACKET WHICH HELD THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 23, 2013
Incident date: Jun 21, 2013
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT OF MY 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK WILL NOT EXTEND. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART, AND IF SO, WOULD IT STILL BE IN EFFECT? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 19, 2013
Incident date: Apr 17, 2013
DESERT TOYOTA IN TUCSON LOCATED AT 7150 E. 22D STREET, TUCSON, AZ 85710 SOLD US THIS CAR AND MALICIOUSLY HID THE TRUE ODOMETER READING... BY 85,000 MILES DIFFERENCE... A MISDEMEANORS. THEY ADMITTED THIS AND AFTER WE RETAINED AN ATTORNEY, THEY UNDID THE DEAL. BIG LIARS, FRAUDS, CHEATS. THE SALESMA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 25, 2011
Incident date: Dec 23, 2010
AFTER TRAVELING 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO GAS LEAK IN FUEL LINE. BASED ON THE FIRE DAMAGE, THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS APPROXIMATELY BEHIND THE FIRE WALL OF THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2011
Incident date: Dec 23, 2010
AFTER TRAVELING 1/4 MILE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO GAS LEAK IN FUEL LINE. BASED ON THE FIRE DAMAGE, THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS APPROXIMATELY BEHIND THE FIRE WALL OF THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 29, 2010
Incident date: Jun 5, 2010
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR LESS THEN A MONTH AGO. IT HAS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. NOW WHEN YOU START DRIVING IT WILL SHUT OFF AFTER 10 MINUTES. I WAS TOLD ITS EITHER A FLY WHEEL OR THE ENGINE HAS SEIZED. I PAID CASH AND HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. IM 5.5 MONTHS PREGNANT TOO. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 27, 2008
Incident date: Jan 17, 2007
MY 1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER HAS GONE THROUGH FOUR HEAD GASKETS IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS. AND NOW IT NEEDS A FIFTH! TOYOTA ACTUALLY REPLACED THE FIRST TWO AT NO COST. TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKET (THOUGH I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Dec 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES DISPLAY INACCURATE READINGS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MILEAGE WAS RESET; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Feb 7, 2008
Incident date: Jan 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE SPEED DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT TH... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 1, 2008
Incident date: Jan 13, 2008
93 4RUNNER HEAD GASKET BLOWN AGAIN. THEY REPLACED IT THE FIRST TIME IN 2001, BUT THE DESIGN OF THE GASKET WAS STILL FLAWED. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE TO REPAIR ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS. IF A PART IS RECALLED, "FIXED", AND THEN CONTINUES TO BE DEFECTIVE THEN TOYOTA HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD BE H... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 27, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1993 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WITH TRANSMISSION AND STEERING PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES SHE HAS FIXED A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM RETURNS. SHE JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE STEERING AND CAN'T GET TO A DEALER. *KB
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Apr 21, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR FALCON TIRES HAVE CRACKED. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED OR DIAGNOSED. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN.
TIRES
Mar 2, 2007
Incident date: Aug 26, 2004
TL*- THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS THE 2003 TOYOTA RUNNER, WHICH CRASH ON 08/26/04. HE HIT A POT HOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE CRASH RECEIVED RECALL 05V389000 FOR STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TH... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Mar 2, 2007
Incident date: Aug 26, 2004
TL*- THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS THE 2003 TOYOTA RUNNER, WHICH CRASH ON 08/26/04. HE HIT A POT HOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE CRASH RECEIVED RECALL 05V389000 FOR STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TH... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 26, 2007
Incident date: Dec 22, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT WAS THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE , AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. WHILE DRIVING THE 1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER TRUCK AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POT HOLE AND THE STEERING ROD FELL OFF. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDER. THE CONTACT HAD... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Sep 21, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2 CYS OF FOIA REQUEST FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF DEFECT IN THE STEERING MECHANISM OF THE 1989-1995 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER). *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
May 5, 2006
Incident date: Nov 2, 2005
CONTACT HAS A TOYOTA 1993 4 RUNNER. RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V389000 ON STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. CONTACTED TOYOTA IN PUERTO RICO AT 787 641 3800, ASKING FOR A REIMBURSEMENT. CONTACT DID NOT GET A RESPONSE. TRIED CALLING AGAIN, AND THE RESPONSE BY TELEPHONE WAS THAT I HAD TO WAI... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Nov 28, 2005
Incident date: Nov 26, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V389000 CONCERNING THE STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. SHE SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK UPDATED 12/27... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 9, 2005
Incident date: Mar 3, 2005
I OWN A 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 3.0 L WITH APPROXIMATELY 150K MILES ON IT. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. I WAS STUCK ON THE 395N IN WASHINGTON, DC IN THE COLD FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE THE TOW TRUCK CAME WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD SON. I DID SO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 28, 2004
Incident date: May 2, 2003
HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MR THE CONSUMERS HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED BECAUSE THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN LESS THAN 50 MILES AFTER THE ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS DONE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 7, 2004
THE HEAD GASKETS LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE OIL WHICH CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FAIL. *PH TOYOTA WOULD NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 22, 2004
1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ENGINE FAILURE. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A HEAD GASKET RECALL, BUT WHEN IT WAS RETURNED, LOW OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY. TOYOTA REFUSED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE EVENTHOUGH MANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS REFER TO THE ENGINE DAMAGE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Aug 31, 2003
Incident date: Aug 9, 2003
FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ON INJECTOR ASS. FAILED AT SEAMS AND SPRAYED FUEL ALL OVER TOP OF ENGINE. FUEL WAS AT IGNITION POINT WHEN SMELLED GAS AND SAW GAS DRIPPING OFF ENGINE AND EXHAUST. FUEL WAS POPPING AND BOILING. EXTREME FIRE OR EXPLOSION POTENTIAL. HAVE PART FOR INSPECTION IF YOU WANT SENT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 29, 2003
Incident date: May 28, 2003
SECOND HEAD GASKET HAS NOW FAILED AND ENGINE IS RUINED. FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. NOW, AT 130,000, THE HEAD GASKET IS GONE AND THE ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. PERHAPS THE REPLACEMENT WAS AS FAULTY AS THE ORIGINAL?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Oct 11, 2002
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Apr 20, 2001
VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIRS SHOP AND INFORMEDD THAT ENGINE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 22, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MUFFLER. HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED THROUGH A RECALL .*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 2000
THE ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED ON RECALL. ONCE THERE IS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM IT CANNOT BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. THIS IS THE THIRD AND LAST TIME I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST OCCURED 6 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL RECALL!! THE SECOND HAPPENED 2 YEARS LATER AND THE THIRD 1 YEAR AFTER THA... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
REPLACEMENT TIRES, DOT, P22575R15 ON TOYOTA, 4 RUNNER, 1993. WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, BUT IT STILL HAD AIR IN IT. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON FREEWAY IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 22, 2000
THIS 4RUNNER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIT DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF REVERSE. IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL TIRES, AND SOMETIMES MOVING THE CLUTCH IN AND OUT UNTIL YOU GET IT "JUST RIGHT" AND REVERSE IS FOUND. ON 8/22/00 I LEFT IT IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY, A FLAT DRIVEWAY, WHILE I RAN IN THE HOUSE FOR A FORGOTTE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 22, 2000
HEAD GASKET FAILURE BOTH SIDES OF V-6 ENGINE REPLACED BY FACTORY RECALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE, W/O WARNING, TURNED OFF. CONSUMER STARTED ENGINE BACK UP, AND THEN ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES, ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT SIDE OF THE HOOD MELTED, INCLUDING THE BATTERY. *AK *ML
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 27, 2000
Incident date: Mar 26, 2000
WE ARE STARTING A CAMPAIGN TO FIND A RESOLUTION TO THE TOYOTA POLICY CONCERNING BRAKES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 5, 1999
Incident date: Sep 8, 1999
RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS-2 REPAIRS&1YR.LATER ENGINE FAILED-DEALER SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Nov 5, 1999
Incident date: Sep 8, 1999
RECALL ON HEAD GASKETS-2 REPAIRS&1YR.LATER ENGINE FAILED-DEALER SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 3, 1999
FINALLY THERE IS SPACE TO DESCRIBE MY PROBLEM! BUT NO, THERE IS NO SPACE TO TYPE AND READ...AND RIETTA TOYOTA FALSELY REPORTED THAT THEY FIXED MY CAR, AFTER A TOYOTA RECALL CONONCERING THE HEAD GASKET. BUT, MY CAR WAS IN CALIFONRIA WHEN THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE DONE THE WORK IN PITTSBURGH. AS A RESULT, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 25, 1999
STRAPS THAT HOLD THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE 02 SENSOR FAILED ALLOWING THE WIRE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH EXHAUST WHICH SHORTED THE WIRE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Nov 27, 1998
FAN BLADE BROKE OFF FROM THE FAN CLUTCH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 23, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Aug 9, 1997
REAR DRIVE AXLE BROKE OFF CAUSING ACCIDENT.
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 17, 1997
Incident date: Sep 11, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES ARE WEARING. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND IT TAKES LONGER TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED TWO TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Jan 18, 1997
ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, GIVING OFF WHITE CLOUDS OF SMOKE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Feb 26, 1997
WHEELS WERE BENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, DEFECT IN ROUNDNESS OF RIM. THE CENTER OF THE RIM IS NOT IN THE TRUE CENTER, CAUSING TIRES TO JUMP/LOSE CONTACTWITH ROAD SURFACE, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK
WHEELS:RIM
Feb 26, 1997
WHEELS WERE BENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, DEFECT IN ROUNDNESS OF RIM. THE CENTER OF THE RIM IS NOT IN THE TRUE CENTER, CAUSING TIRES TO JUMP/LOSE CONTACTWITH ROAD SURFACE, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 24, 1997
Incident date: Jan 18, 1997
ENGINGE GASKETS FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LARGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE. ALL GUAGES READ NORMAL AT TIME OF FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 2, 1996
Incident date: Oct 10, 1996
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING RADIATOR TO OVERHEAT. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Oct 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
FAILURE ON THE REAR WINDOW, THE REAR WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE FULLY, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES/ODOR TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Oct 6, 1995
REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL, TO THE POINT OF CONTROLABILITY PORBLEM. *AK ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED THEY WERE RESURFACED, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Oct 6, 1995
REPLACED ROTORS DUE TO VIBRATION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL, TO THE POINT OF CONTROLABILITY PORBLEM. *AK ROTORS WERE NOT REPLACED THEY WERE RESURFACED, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
40 manufacturer communications from 26 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
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.
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
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.
01304
Jun 15, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE IMPROVENT. *MJ
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 (current) | 3 | 58 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 73 | View |
| 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 |