Toyota 4runner 1991
Model 4runner made in 1991 by Toyota got 7 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, steering and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.4, ffs, 2.9, ffs and 3.0, ffs.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4, (FFS) | 4 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 2.4, (FFS) | 4 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 2.4, (FFS) | 4 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 2.9, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 2.9, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.9, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 2.9, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V389000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 12/13/1998 to 11/08/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 977839 | 10/05/2005 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/06/2005 | 09/07/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 relay rod. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. ssc 50n.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| EG00298 | 02/13/1998 | 600350 | Subject regarding cylinder head installation for vehicles equipped with the 3vz v6 engine. *yc | 05/11/1998 | |
| 97121797017 | 12/17/1997 | 54015 | Subject on special policy adjustment for the head gaskets. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||
| DP02002 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/26/2002 | 08/26/2002 | REAR SEAT BELT ROUTING | ||
| Allege that the routing of the rear seat belt webbing failed to properly restrain the rear seat occupants in a crash | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| SQ99003 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/27/1999 | 04/22/1999 | 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 | ||||||
| PE91147 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/06/1991 | 03/24/1992 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92011 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/24/1992 | 01/21/1993 | LOSS OF BRK EFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/13/2007 | 1 | 01/03/1992 | |
| Car over heated and cut off. now leaking water into spark plugs.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 191680 | 2 | 06/06/1991 |
| Blown head gasket, 1991 toyota v6 4runner, recalled in 1998 for the problem, corrected and gasket failed again in 2007. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 01/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| Brought my 1991 4runner into concord (ca) toyota dealer for recall nhtsa campaign id number : 05v389000, for :component: steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting after receiving the vehicle, there is too much play (movement) in the steering wheel, and the front wheels wobble badly in certain situations, creating unsafe driving conditions. the problems appear to be front end-end/alignment related. i did not have these problems prior to taking this is in for the recall. the asst svc mgr at the dealer insists that their work did not cause the issue, and that there is now another bad part on my front-end component that must be replaced, at my cost, to fix this (safety) issue. please help asap - my vehicle is at the dealership now (01/03/06)*cn | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 164000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 toyota 4-runner. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to have the exhaust inspected and was told that the frame was severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the mechanic also stated that the frame was fracturing from the underbody shields, which was also severely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 164,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 164000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 toyota 4runner. the contact took the vehicle to have the exhaust inspected and was told the frame was rusted through and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the contact was told by the mechanic that the frame coming apart from the vehicle and the under body shields are almost rusted away. the failure mileage was 164,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.rl | |||