1995 Toyota 4RUNNER engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought a regularly maintained, used 1995 4 runner with 119,000 miles. Within a month, it began running poorly and the repairs began. Had to have the truck towed numerous times after it left me stranded with my infant child. I have replaced everything possible but now the mechanic tells me I have…”
filed Dec 14, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 toyota 4runner. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe and the vehicle began driving erratically. The engine was turned off but would not restart after four to five attempts. When restarted, there was thick white smoke coming from the…”
filed Sep 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer package: 12/18/2018 the program details section has been updated. Special policy adjustment for 1988 - early 1990 truck & 4runner with 3vz?e v6 engines and special service campaign (v06) for 1990 - early 1995…
V06_Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 4RUNNER | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 4RUNNER | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 4RUNNER | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 4RUNNER | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 4RUNNER | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 4RUNNER | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 4RUNNER | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER
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.