Complaints
55
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:172,672 mi
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
#32 complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 17 | — | — | 172,672 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 2 | 1 | — | 170,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 261,403 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 153,664 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING | 1 | — | — | 260,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 154,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 118,158 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 164,000 mi |
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