Toyota 4 Runner 1991
Model 4 Runner made in 1991 by Toyota got 47 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other and parking brake.
Model 1991
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/04/1998 | |||
| Received recall a notice from manufacturer regarding leaking engine head gaskets.also, was informed a pin came loose out of water pump. needed new water pump due to new design of water pump for toyota 4 runners. recall not in system. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 10/20/1998 | |||
| Engine fan blew out while driving. consumer's complaint came before the incident has happened on june 10,1998. consumer took vehicle to dealer to respond to a manufacturer's recall repair needed to be done. also along with recall, dealer informed consumer that additional work needed to be done which could cost consumer $400.00 more . consumer informed that vehicle was running fine until she responded to that recall. after repairs, comsumer has been experiencing all sorts of problems. dealer/mfr notified. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 153664 | 2 | 11/18/1993 |
| Head gasket leak. *ak | |||
| 04/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| The head gasket leaked oil. *jb the main wires on the engine shorted out with multiple electrical component failures. over $3500 spent in repairs within 2 weeks. * cb *jb | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 0 | ||
| There had been a manufacturer's recall of head gaskets. consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for rapairs, but dealer was not taking responsibility for recall repairs. instead dealer was charging consumer full price on repairs when, in other situations, dealer would not charge full price for head gasket.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The head gasket failed at +-77,000 miles. i replaced the gasket and had the valves inspected and refinished at this time. it was evident that there was a design flaw with the water ports at two cylinders. subsequently, toyota had a 'volunary warranty extension' concerning the head gasket failures. at +- 118,000 miles, toyota replaced the head gasket, this time, at their cost. i now have low compression (failing valves or piston rings) on the two cylinders where the water port design flaw exists.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 11/17/1997 | |
| Engine head gaskets failed without warning, creating conditions for a possible fire. also damaged catalytic converter. | |||
| 12/04/1998 | |||
| Received recall a notice from manufacturer regarding leaking engine head gaskets.also, was informed a pin came loose out of water pump. needed new water pump due to new design of water pump for toyota 4 runners. recall not in system. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1996 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| Owner states while driving vehicle there is a misfire in engine; also, heard a loud boom while driving, he pulled over to find out that the head gasket blew out and the head bolts were defective. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1990 | |
| While driving, smelled coolant, vehicle was shaking, caused by head gasket blowing out. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 2 | 12/10/1990 | |
| Transmission jumps out of first gear into neutral when vehicle is moving, also defective engine head caused radiator coolant to enter the cylinder, causing engine damage. *ak | |||
| Purchased truck used, the head gasket failed . please describe .*ak | |||
| 02/12/1996 | |||
| Blown engine head gaskets, caused engine oil to leak. tt | |||
| 07/11/1995 | |||
| Oil pump failure, engine malfunction because of lack of lubrication. tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failed. *aw | |||
| 01/14/1995 | |||
| Cylinder head gasket is damaged, leaking coolant. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leaked onto the gasket and caused a fuel odor to enter the vehicle through the vents. *nlm | |||
| 100 | |||
| When the rear window is down exhaust fumes enter the vehicle , causing occupants to experience the effects of carbon monoxide. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 11/17/1997 | |
| Engine head gaskets failed without warning, creating conditions for a possible fire. also damaged catalytic converter. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/17/1995 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew; caused by excessive heat from exhaust pipe; head block/head gasket replaced. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel leaks due to pulsation dampener component. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1990 | |
| Parking brake has failed twice--where cable attaches to hand lever (to actuate brake, driver pulls lever out and rotates 90 degrees to lock, apparently twisting cable and fatiguing it)--since vehicle purchased new in nov 90. the first time, the vehicle was only a few years old. failure is sudden and complete and without any warning, rendering parking brake inoperable. if this occurs while parked, it could allow vehicle to roll. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 3 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Vehicle would shift from first to overdrive without entering any of the other gears. vehicle would have to be shifted manually through the gears. problem was that there was a cold solder joint on all three solenoids inside the transmission. these solenoids are used to shift the transmission through the gears. the problem was intermittent and would occur at the most inopportune time like passing a vehicle, entering a major interstate, or starting from a stop. cost of the parts alone amounted to over $500.00 for parts that should cost no more than $100.00.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 09/14/1997 | |
| Clutch assembly failed twice. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 09/14/1997 | |
| Clutch assembly failed twice. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING | |||
| 260000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about a clutch assembly replacement problem. there was a smell and chattering within the clutch. dealership refused to replace or repair the problem. later, clutch assembly broke apart, including the bell housing and the cone.*ak provide further details. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Driveline differential axle bushings make a grinding sound after using 4 wheel drive, causing vehicle to vibrate. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 2 | 12/10/1990 | |
| Transmission jumps out of first gear into neutral when vehicle is moving, also defective engine head caused radiator coolant to enter the cylinder, causing engine damage. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 02/21/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Weigh compensating valve. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 4 | ||
| Warped front brake pads/rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate when braking, replaced 3 and scheduled for replacement 3-8-95. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brake rotors failed, causing severe vibration when applying brakes. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 02/21/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Rear brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 02/21/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Rear brake cylinders failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 118158 | 1 | 12/07/1991 |
| Corrosion on the break lines from poor design in allowing sand and dirt to accumulate and cause the line to rust through and create a break failure. the rust created a little larger then a pin hole that aloud the rapid lost of break fluid which caused the loss of stopping and almost caused sever damage and injury to same. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/21/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 02/21/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Booster failed. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 170000 | 1 | 05/15/2000 |
| My daughter with two granddaughters were driving in a 91 toyota 4 runner on a well maintained log road when they lost steering and went over a 30 ft cliff. the steering knuckle broke the tilt steering and plastic. *la | |||
| 07/16/1998 | |||
| Consumer's son was driving vehicle on normal road condition at approximately 30-35 mph when steering linkages:knuckle:spindle: arm completly disengaged, causing loss of control. driver was able to stop vehicle before hitting a tree, and causing injury to himself. dealer notified, and repairs were made, but at cost to the consumer. old parts are available for inspection. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 11/28/2005 | 1 | 02/02/2005 | |
| 1991 toyota 4runner steering failed when turning wheel. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer received a recall notice regarding the steering linkages two months after the accident. *jb *nm | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 12/06/1995 | |||
| Steering wheel is coming apart, steering wheel is made of a material which is disintegrating. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| My tires are not recalled, but they are listed on the dangerous list, there are chunks of rubber falling off of them. i contacted the local firestone and he offered to sell me some tires for 'real cheap'. yeah i bet they are real cheap. i do not think that these tires are safe to drive on. they only have like 10k miles on them, so i dont think that it should be my responsibility to pay for firestones mistakes. i am very unhappy with firestone and would like some advice about what i can do to correct the situation. j sass( dot number: tire size: p235 ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 65mph on the highway and right rear tire exploded. consumer felt a vibration coming from steering. lost control, vehicle slid and went into an enbankment. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/04/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact owns a 1991 toyota 4 runner. he states that he had tread separation on bridgestone tires. it was the driver's front tire. it pulled him toward the median, and he was able to pull it back to the side of the road. the tire separation damaged bumper and fender. he does have photographs and the tire available. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving between 65 - 70 mph tread on the rear driver's side tire came off. driver lost control of truck, but did not have a crash. driver was the only person in the truck, and was not injured. tire was a replaced tire. firestone has not been contacted about tire. *ak the blow out caused damage to the chrome bumper, body paint and mud flap which was torn to piece. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced rear windshiel wiper assembly. *ak | |||