Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Toyota 4RUNNER

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 55 owner complaints on file.

Toyota 4RUNNER, 1990–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1995 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V389000

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

Component
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
977,839
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-06
Owners notified
2005-10-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine17153,664 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2170,000 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting2—
Tires2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Wheels2252,806 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment1153,664 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing1260,000 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Service brakes1154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1118,158 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: frame and members1164,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1154,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1990 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Toyota 4RUNNER recalls by year

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