1989 Toyota 4runner Problems

Below Average Complaints

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

19881990
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1989 Toyota 4runner Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

#22 complaints

TIRES

#31 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Toyota 4runner.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2———
TIRES2———
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1———
SEAT BELTS1———
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1———

Other Toyota 4runner Years

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