1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
4 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
FAN BLADE DISINTEGRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DENTED HOOD, CRACKED BATTERY, RUINED SHROUD AND ALTERNATOR BELT. *TR
I PURCHASED MY 4RUNNER USED IN 1998. THE MILEAGE AT PURCHASE WAS ONLY 30K, AS IT HAD BEEN USED PRIMARILY FOR DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE ORIGINAL OWNER INFORMED ME THAT A NOTICE HAD BEEN SENT BY TOYOTA REGARDING HEAD GASKET FAILURES (TSB #97121797017), AND THAT TOYOTA WOULD HONOR THE REPAIRS (IF NECESSARY) UP TO 100K MILES, REGARDLESS OF TIME SINCE ORIGINAL USE. THE TSB, HOWEVER, STATES THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY LASTS UNTIL 8 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL USE OR 100K MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. SINCE OCTOBER 2000, I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW ENGINE IDLING (AND STALLING) AFTER DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. ON AT LEAST FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, I HAVE ASKED THAT THE VEHICLE'S IDLE SPEED BE ADJUSTED AND THE THROTTLE PLATE BE CLEANED TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL JUST RECENTLY THAT THE SOURCE OF THIS PROBLEM IS A LEAKY HEAD GASKET. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP I GO...
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH
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PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR WOULD SEVERELY VIBRATE WHEN TRAVELING AT 30MPH OR MORE. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST ON THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Other 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint