Toyota 4runner 1992
Model 4runner made in 1992 by Toyota got 10 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. 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 1992
| 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 | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.4, (FFS) | 4 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | 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 | 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 | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 3.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 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 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/29/1998 | 1 | ||
| 1992 toyota 4 runner. consumer states after using the ect power button, she no longer had control of the vehicle causing a accident *tgw the consumer stated when she looked down to see if the accelerator pedal was stuck she then looked back up and realized she was on the wrong side of the road. as she attempted to steer the vehicle back to the correct lane, she overcorrected, rolled three times and was ejected from the vehicle. the vehicle came to rest upside down on top of her from the waist up. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/26/2007 | 1 | 05/12/1997 | |
| I have a 1992 4 runner. i purchased it in 1997. i took it in for the recall on the head when i bought it. i now has another problem, on of the cylinder is only producing 20% compression. my mechanic said that it has to do with a problem with the head. is this covered under the recall also? *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/17/2008 | 213000 | 1 | |
| Mysterious coolant loss, pressurized system found no external leaks. watched problem for about a month, kept topping up coolant. driving home last night sudden loss of power on free way temperature spike, almost caused a major accident getting off freeway. head gasket failure. towed. campaign has been done, toyota dealer will not honor labor or even the part, and it is quite an expensive repair for something that will fail sooner than later. my nissan has over 300,000km on it and never had a problem. flawed design in head or block. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| Exterior light recall. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/21/2006 | 110000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning a corner, the steering became inoperable causing the driver to crash into a garbage can. a nhtsa recall letter#05v389000 concerning the relay rod was performed on the vehicle four months before the crash. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who gave no diagnosis for the problem. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/12/2007 | 129780 | 2 | |
| Left rear tire blew out on left hand gradual turn on gravel road 8/12/07. right rear tire blew out on a straight level gravel road in early july. both occasions at or below posted speed limit for conditions. hankook dynamic rf04 lt235/75/r15 6 pr *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/29/1998 | 1 | ||
| 1992 toyota 4 runner. consumer states after using the ect power button, she no longer had control of the vehicle causing a accident *tgw the consumer stated when she looked down to see if the accelerator pedal was stuck she then looked back up and realized she was on the wrong side of the road. as she attempted to steer the vehicle back to the correct lane, she overcorrected, rolled three times and was ejected from the vehicle. the vehicle came to rest upside down on top of her from the waist up. *jb | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 143000 | 1 | |
| On february 28, 2010, my 1992 toyota 4runner had a repeated accelerator issue. my truck accelerated several times while my foot was off the accelerator. i was stopped at a traffic light when the truck surged forward. i pressed on the brake with both feet and the accelerator continued to race. i watched the tachometer go from 1.1k rpm to 4k rpm without touching the accelerator. this happened over and over again over a 1/2 mile stretch of city blocks (el cajon blvd in san diego, ca). i had to pull over several times because i could not control the speed. it was a very dangerous situation. i removed the placemat and the issue continued. in fact, when i applied pressure on the accelerator, the tachometer went from 4k rpm to 8k rpm in the red zone even though i was barely touching the accelerator. this is the first time this has occurred but it was extremely dangerous as i had to place the truck in neutral when actually riding on the street just to control my speed. my truck has 143k miles and i have never had this issue before. i am worried about my next trip. *tr | |||
| 03/03/1992 | 1 | ||
| A 1992 toyota 4-runner was purchased and we only had it for two weeks. the truck was driven to west virginia. the next day the truck suddenly accelerated at a high speed and when the brakes were applied it would not stop. it crashed and flipped over. my husband died in that truck. there was a law suite but it never went to court after five years. my lawyers gave up. toyota never settled with me and only said it was driver error. the engineer who was on the case said there was a design defect but they could not prove it. see also odi 10121117 *dsy *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 03/02/1992 | 6000 | 2 | |
| My husband, stanley w. sirnik bought a 1992 toyota 4-runner. he only had it for two weeks when he decided to travel to west virginia. stanley, my brother -in-law and my young son was coming back from shopping the next day. stanley put the truck into cruise control at 40 mph. he was traveling along at 40 mph when all of sudden the truck started to accelerate up to a very high speed. he tried to take it out of cruise control but he could not. he applied the brakes, but the brakes would not work. to keep from going over a cliff, he ran up an embankment and the truck flipped over. stanley was killed instantly. his brother was badly injured and my son was in the back seat in shock. i retained two law firms. the engineers said the cruise control caused the accident because of a defect in the design. right before it was time to go to court in january of 1996, my big lawyers asked the court to withdraw from the case. the court granted their wish. i never knew what was going on with my case and why my lawyers wanted to withdraw after keeping and working on the case for four years. the lawsuite was filed in the state of maryland. it was all set to go to court with a jury trial. this accident happened march 2. 1992. the law firms were mccarthy, bacon, costello, washington business park suite 300, 4640 forbes boulevard, lanham, md 20706 and scott w. rooney, esquire, charfoos & christensen, p.c. detroit, michigan 48202. see also odi 1030488 *dsy | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | LANDOVER HILLS | ROSENTHAL TOYOTA | ||
| NE | MCCOOK | BUDKE MOTORS | ||
| NY | POTSDAM | 13676 | TJ TOYOTA |