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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:209,500 mi
Crash-related:4
#34 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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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 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 4 | — | 209,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| 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 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 | 2 | 1 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 129,780 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | 1 | 165,964 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | 165,964 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 195,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — |
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