Complaints
95
Crashes
12
Fires
6
Injuries
8
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:83,468 mi
Fires:3
#25 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
#35 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:110,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 27 | — | 3 | 83,468 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 150,427 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 4 | 1 | — | 181,506 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 139,860 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 147,522 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 182,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 212,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 215,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 148,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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