Complaints
73
Crashes
8
Fires
3
Injuries
9
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Toyota 4Runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:147,962 mi
#26 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:209,500 mi
Crash-related:4
#34 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Toyota 4Runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 147,962 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 4 | — | 209,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,962
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
209,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Toyota 4Runner has 73 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Toyota 4Runner?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (12 complaints, avg 147,962 mi); Unintended Acceleration (6 complaints, avg 209,500 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Toyota 4Runner?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 168,475 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Toyota 4Runner include 8 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Toyota 4Runner as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Toyota 4Runner?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4Runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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