Toyota 4 Runner 1993
Model 4 Runner made in 1993 by Toyota got 43 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1993
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 2 | 10/12/1993 | ||
| 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. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 2 | 02/13/1993 | ||
| 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 due to the leaking head gaskets. *sc | |||
| 10/11/2002 | |||
| Vehicle shuts down. dealer notified. ph | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/03/2005 | 150000 | 1 | 08/01/2004 |
| 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 some research and found out that the 3.0 engines had a recall on it for the head gaskets back in 1996. i called toyota and gave them my vin only to find out that my car isn't eligible. i think that it is unfair to pay out of my pocket for these repairs for something that the manufacturer is at fault. please help me, i am an e-4 in the navy with a 1 year old son. i can't afford to pay $1500 in repairs.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Fan blade broke off from the fan clutch. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| The head gaskets leaked antifreeze into the oil which caused the crankshaft to fail. *ph toyota would not assist the consumer. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 07/02/1995 | ||
| 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? | |||
| 04/20/2001 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 2 | |||
| Head gasket failure both sides of v-6 engine replaced by factory recall. *ak | |||
| 09/08/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Recall on head gaskets-2 repairs&1yr.later engine failed-dealer said not their problem | |||
| 12/01/1992 | |||
| 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, when i brought my car in for service the palo alto dealer thought the work had been done. soon after my car overheated and i bvlew a head gasket. i would like an investigation of the false report in my record. a service dealership should not claim to do recall work when it didn't. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Engine head gasket failed prior to/after recall repairs. | |||
| 01/18/1997 | 06/22/1993 | ||
| Engine head gasket blew out, giving off white clouds of smoke. *ak | |||
| 01/18/1997 | 1 | 06/22/1993 | |
| Enginge gaskets failed while driving causing large cloud of white smoke. all guages read normal at time of failure. | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 1 | 07/02/1993 | |
| Engine head gasket failed, causing radiator to overheat. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/16/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1995 | |
| 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 that. my complaint is what good is a warranty if the problem was never corrected to begin with! | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| The cable that holds the spare tire broke and the tire and wheel fell. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 08/09/2003 | 123800 | 1 | 08/01/1993 |
| 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 to you.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| 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 forgotten item. i returned about 20 seconds later to see the 4runner backing out of the driveway, on its own. it backed across the street and up the neighbors steep lawn, then went back into neutral and rolled down the embankment, back across the street, through our yard and over a retaining wall. i wonder if the difficulty with reverse had anything to do with this expensive excursion......if you need more info, don't hesitate to email me. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/08/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Recall on head gaskets-2 repairs&1yr.later engine failed-dealer said not their problem | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/11/1997 | 3 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 2 | ||
| 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 3 | 02/01/1993 | |
| We are starting a campaign to find a resolution to the toyota policy concerning brakes. *ak | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 02/15/1993 | |||
| Brake light comes on spontaneously. it appears brakes are not functioning properly. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/30/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure every 4,000 miles, continue wear of disc pads in front, extended stopping stopping distance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| The rotors are warping, causing the steering wheel to shake and pull the vehicle to one side. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was impact at 6:00 position, speed 40mph and rollover no incline involved. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 180000 | 2 | 03/30/1993 |
| 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 wait for the situation to be analyzed. also, this part was to change on november 2, 2005. however, contact got a recall notice in february, 2006 pertaining to this same problem. that was why he decided to apply for a reimbursement. updated 05/30/06. *ak | |||
| 11/26/2005 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| 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 12/27/2005. the vehicle was repaired on 12/3/2005. *nm | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/12/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering column bolts disconnected, resulting in loss of steering. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/09/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| Rear drive axle broke off causing accident. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/28/2000 | 1 | 07/26/1996 | |
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Failure on the rear window, the rear window does not close fully, causing exhaust fumes/odor to enter into the vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 09/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Windsheild wiper switch design was changed that caused the consumer to break two fingers and had them operate on. tt | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | ANCHORACGE | NYE TOYOTA | ||
| CO | DENVER | BURT TOYOTA | ||
| OR | PORTLAND | RON TOKIN TOYOTA | ||
| PR | CAYEY | ABAD |