1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

95

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 6 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

The 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has received a total of 95 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (27 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (5 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, potentially affecting up to 1,005,015 vehicles.

Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 05V389000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

| 977,839 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

95 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 27 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11090284 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 215,000 miles
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET BROKE/CRACKED AFTER PRESSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WAS ORIGINALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD CLUTCH AND ALMOST PULLED THE PLUG TO GET THE CLUTCH REPLACED. WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOAD OF WASTED MONEY ON A POOR DIAGNOSIS. PEDAL BRACKET CRACKED WITH CLUTCH PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO START THE CAR. HEARD LOUR CRACK, CAR STARTED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR.
#11090284 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 215,000 miles
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET BROKE/CRACKED AFTER PRESSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. WAS ORIGINALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD CLUTCH AND ALMOST PULLED THE PLUG TO GET THE CLUTCH REPLACED. WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOAD OF WASTED MONEY ON A POOR DIAGNOSIS. PEDAL BRACKET CRACKED WITH CLUTCH PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO START THE CAR. HEARD LOUR CRACK, CAR STARTED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR.
#10855190 | ENGINE | | 148,000 miles
THIS SPECIFIC TOYOTA FORERUNNER MODEL HAD A RECALL FOR GASKET FAILURE. WE HAD IT REPLACED AT APPX 74,000 MILES DONE BY TOYOTA AS A COURTESY RECALL. THIS TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE CONSIDERING THE AGE OF THE TRUCK, ABOUT 148,000 MILES. IT RECENTLY ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE OVERHEATING AFTER ANOTHER GASKET FAILURE. WE FEEL THAT EITHER THE ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS NOT PROPERLY COMPLETED OR ANOTHER FAULTY GASKET WAS INSTALLED. IT'S AMAZING THAT BOTH TIMES THE GASKET FAILED AT AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE, 75,000. THIS CAR HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AND GARAGED WITH A SINGLE OWNER.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY THAT HELD THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL WAS FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL OR THE CLUTCH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ..UPDATED 11/14/12 *BF UPDATED 11/14/12
#10478472 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 150,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY THAT HELD THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL WAS FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL OR THE CLUTCH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ..UPDATED 11/14/12 *BF UPDATED 11/14/12

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Safety Rating for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER.

Investigation EA92011 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

LOSS OF BRK EFFECTIVENESS

Investigation PE91147 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

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