1986 Toyota 4runner Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Toyota 4runner. Part of Generation 1 — 1984–1989.

19851987
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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY2
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL11
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE1268,000 mi
SEAT BELTS1300,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1268,000 mi
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT11

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