Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning transmission shut down. *ak | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| A toyota dealership is looking to replace a complete transmission on my daughter's 1995 4runner. the truck has 80000 miles-that is only 10000 miles per year and the vast majority of the miles are highway miles. it has never gone off road.*ak the truck has been maintained; it was also included in a toyota recall for bad head gaskets where the upper half of the engine was replaced. my complaint is that the transmission is defective if it only lasted 80000 miles but of course it is out of manufacturers warranty. | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission is not working properly. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 04/11/2003 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| While driving the transmission failed without warning. *nlm while driving the transmission failed without warning. consumers two sons removed transmission. consumer has transmission in storage. *mr | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Parked vehicle slipped out of gear and ripped through 2 properties. neighbors kids could have been killed if the incident had occured 15 minutes earlier!*ak | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Parked vehicle slipped out of gear and ripped through 2 properties. neighbors kids could have been killed if the incident had occurred 15 minutes earlier!*ak | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle performs sluggishly. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| A toyota dealership is looking to replace a complete transmission on my daughter's 1995 4runner. the truck has 80000 miles-that is only 10000 miles per year and the vast majority of the miles are highway miles. it has never gone off road.*ak the truck has been maintained; it was also included in a toyota recall for bad head gaskets where the upper half of the engine was replaced. my complaint is that the transmission is defective if it only lasted 80000 miles but of course it is out of manufacturers warranty. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 104000 | 1 | 06/19/2004 |
| While driving approximately 25 mph right rear wheel axle broke, causing the vehicle to skid off the road.*ak *jb | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 1 | ||
| Driving at 30mph the rear axle broke on the driver's side, causing the driver to lose complete control of the vehicle. *ak vehicle swerved off the road towards the right then back onto the road, vehicle hit the center median and flipped over three times landing on the roof and sliding across the street, three people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 104000 | 1 | |
| As i was driving up the road, my right rear wheel came off. the axle broke just inside the wheel.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 102376 | 6 | |
| While driving the rear axle seals leaked oil. this was a recurring problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 89000 | 2 | 08/30/1996 |
| In sept 2003, 1995 toyota 4runner (3v2-e -v6) experienced loss of power, poor gas mileage. san fransicso toyota investigated and recommended transmission replacement at $10,000. (paperwork available.) took to independent shop for rebuilt for $3000. in december 2003, 1995 toyota 4runner continues loss of power. palo alto toyota investigates and discovers head gasket leak for valve #6. i inquired about 4runner head gasket recall. informed that service notice does not cover my vehicle vin, even though toyota campaign notice is consistent with head gasket failure. dealer does not provide any service breaks from mfg. total price paid was $3800, and dealer provided no car rental. i believe first toyota dealer incorrectly diagnosed the problem and all car failure are consistent with toyota service campaign notices for head gaskets for vehicle. toyota should cover cost of head gasket parts and labor and initial incorrect diagnosis by san francisco toyota.*ak | |||