Toyota 4 Runner 1987
Model 4 Runner made in 1987 by Toyota got 6 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1987
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 07/28/1999 | 2 | 09/01/1987 | |
| The underside spare tire fell off during driving. luckily, it was not on the highway and no one was hit. this is the second failure of this carrier. it is a chain lift which cranks up the spare tire under the vehicle's rear. the break occurred between the chain and the unit that attaches to the tire. this unit was replaced once before when it failed with less than 30,000 miles on it. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 11/28/1998 | |||
| While driving rear axle broke inside of the bearing. axle came out and wheel disconnected, vehicle lost control and hit another vehicle. dealer/manufacturer contacted and need to inspect. vehicle is not drivable. memphis police report taken. provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer purchased a toyota 4 runner and found out that the vehicle was not safe. while driving on the freeway vehicle shook, and would not go over 5 mph. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that all bolts were missing, including drive line shifter, clutch line, and the brake lines. consumer told mechanic hat this vehicle could have been a death trap. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer purchased a toyota 4 runner and found out that the vehicle was not safe. while driving on the freeway vehicle shook, and would not go over 5 mph. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that all bolts were missing, including drive line shifter, clutch line, and the brake lines. consumer told mechanic hat this vehicle could have been a death trap. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer purchased a toyota 4 runner and found out that the vehicle was not safe. while driving on the freeway vehicle shook, and would not go over 5 mph. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that all bolts were missing, including drive line shifter, clutch line, and the brake lines. consumer told mechanic hat this vehicle could have been a death trap. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1987 | |
| Consumer stated she heard a muffled gunshot like sound and vehicle sank in the rear, she lost control, vehicle ran off the road into some trees and then rolled over, a witness stated he saw one of the rear firestone tires blowout (p225/75r15), consumer was injured in the accident. *slc | |||