1995 Ford Explorer vs 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 843 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 30 |
| Investigations | 6 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 86 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 13–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 122,000 mi | 132,567 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 205 | 1 |
| Power Train | 119 | 3 |
| Suspension | 93 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 81 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 30 |
| Seat Belts | 59 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
1995 Ford Explorer
1995 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.