1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
The 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (2 complaints), and Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1986 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side seat belts failed to unlock as needed. The contact and his passenger was unable to unlatch or release the seat belt. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. The VIN was not available.
ON 1986 TOYOTA 4 RUNNERS THE HAND BRAKE IS SOLELY RELIED ON TO ADJUST THE BACK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE BELL CRANK BOOT DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY PREVENT CORROSION BETWEEN THE BELL CRANK AND ITS FRAME AT THE BACKING PLATE. THIS CAUSES THE ADJUSTING SCREW TO NOT ENGAGE AND THEREFORE THE BACK BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WITH LESS FORCE ON THE BACK BRAKES THAN THE FRONT BRAKES THE FRONT BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP. STEERING CONTROL IS THEN LOST.*AK
ON 1986 TOYOTA 4 RUNNERS THE HAND BRAKE IS SOLELY RELIED ON TO ADJUST THE BACK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE BELL CRANK BOOT DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY PREVENT CORROSION BETWEEN THE BELL CRANK AND ITS FRAME AT THE BACKING PLATE. THIS CAUSES THE ADJUSTING SCREW TO NOT ENGAGE AND THEREFORE THE BACK BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WITH LESS FORCE ON THE BACK BRAKES THAN THE FRONT BRAKES THE FRONT BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP. STEERING CONTROL IS THEN LOST.*AK
TIRE SIDEWALLS ARE EXHIBITING DIMPLING OR REDUCED THICKNESS FROM THE TREAD EDGE TO RIM ABOUT 1 INCH WIDE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VD60AW3529 TIRESIZE: 31X10.5R15)
TRAVELING ON A SECONDARY ROAD AND T-BAR RUSTED AND SPARE TIRE FELL DOWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97121797017 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE HEAD GASKETS. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA 4RUNNER
- 1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 2 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 2 complaints
- 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (current)
- 1987 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 7 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 12 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 7 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 95 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 55 complaints
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