Complaints
13
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
#31 complaints
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | 268,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 300,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 268,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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