1995 Toyota 4 Runner engine and engine cooling problems
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner — 62% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while parked, a lack of compression was noticed when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who tested the engine and determined the head gasket had to be replaced. The vehicle remained inoperable waiting for a solution from the manufacturer.”
filed Aug 28, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph, the engine hesitated while the thermostat gauge elevated. There were no warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the head gasket was blown and needed replaced. The…”
filed Aug 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding cylinder head installation for vehicles equipped with the 3vz v6 engine. *yc
EG00298 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 18 | 27% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 75 | 45% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 5 | 16% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 8 | 26% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 12 | 11% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 15 | 13% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 24 | 27% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 20 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.