1990 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 1991 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER | 1991 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 78 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 28 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 20 |
| Power Train | 14 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 4 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
1990 Toyota 4RUNNER
1991 Toyota 4RUNNER
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.