Toyota 4runner 4wd 1991

• Recall 51059 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 61642 [USA]: If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
  dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
  toyota recall no. Ssc 50n.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 2005261 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod. Correction: dealers will replace the steering relay rod.

• Recall 1998253 [Canada]: Structure
  Owners of affected vehicles operated in severe/high road salt use areas of ontario, quebec and the atlantic provinces will receive a toyota advisory letter. This letter will include a free-of-charge vehicle undercarriage wash and inspection. Subsequently, owners will be advised of any services, if applicable.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Rear seat belt routing investigation as of 20020326

  
  

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• Corroded brake lines investigation as of 19990127

  Toyota is conducting a safety recall in canada 98-253. Corroded brake lines could fail resulting in a partial brak system loss and increased stopping distances
  

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• Loss of brk effectiveness investigation as of 19920324

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Loss of brake effectivenes investigation as of 19911106

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Back in august 2016 i purchased and installed 4 new tires, i cleaned and painted wheels before installing 4 new slime tire valves #tr 415 slime part# 20261 i purchased these valves at walmart in somerset, ky the date code on package was 08.26.14 i purchased (8) packs 16 total valves ( i still have 3 packs that i have not opened). I have a tire changer on my farm and do my own tire service. On 09-26-2017 i had a tire failure on my toyota while driving notice slight pull. After stopping and installing spare i determined that all 4 valves i put on last year were dry rotted (cracked). I keep this vehicle in barn when not being driven (no sun damage should occured. I checked a trailer that i had applied new valves on from the same lot of valves, they to were dry rotted and one was flat. These products are dangerous to use, the valves will pull apart with light pulling from fingers. These products need to be recalled. I did not contact walmart about this failure due to product purchased from them not made by them! I did contact slime.Com with no reply back as of 09-27-2017.

While driving in the street at 40 mph, it accelerates for no reason. I could not stop, the brake put hard, did not respond to any change and engine speed increased to more than 5000. I had to turn it off still running. To turn it back on, it will not do so again.

Oem standard tires are 225/75r15 on toyota steel wheels. Oem factory option tires are w/31x10.5 on toyota brand aluminum wheels. The factory official sticker shows the option tires as factory-installed. The driver door pillar sticker shows the factory-installed tire as 225/75r15. The pillar sticker is wrong due to defect in the manufacturing process. In reliance on the pillar sticker, a tire technician installed replacement tires based on the standard size. The standard tire is significantly smaller in diameter than the factory option tire. Safety issues: 1) speedometer error ~10%, causing mismatch to posted limit and foreseeable tailgating and other adverse behaviors by surrounding drivers; 2) degraded stability on high-center of gravity suv due to mismatch between factory option spare tire and replacement tires based on erroneous pillar sticker. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 toyota 4-runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to have the exhaust inspected and was told that the frame was severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The mechanic also stated that the frame was fracturing from the underbody shields, which was also severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 164,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. Updated 4/11/2011 *cn the consumer stated the damage was hidden by the valance and was located where the tow hook was. Also, the factory press plate in the frame was rotted, which allowed moisture in the frame. Updated 04/27/11

Brought my 1991 4runner into concord (ca) toyota dealer for recall nhtsa campaign id number : 05v389000, for :component: steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting after receiving the vehicle, there is too much "play" (movement) in the steering wheel, and the front wheels "wobble" badly in certain situations, creating unsafe driving conditions. The problems appear to be front end-end/alignment related. I did not have these problems prior to taking this is in for the recall. The asst svc mgr at the dealer insists that their work did not cause the issue, and that there is now another bad part on my front-end component that must be replaced, at my cost, to fix this (safety) issue. Please help asap - my vehicle is at the dealership now (01/03/06)*cn

Car over heated and cut off. Now leaking water into spark plugs.*ak

Blown head gasket, 1991 toyota v6 4runner, recalled in 1998 for the problem, corrected and gasket failed again in 2007. *nm

1991 toyota 4runner steering failed when turning wheel. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer received a recall notice regarding the steering linkages two months after the accident. *jb *nm

Corrosion on the break lines from poor design in allowing sand and dirt to accumulate and cause the line to rust through and create a break failure. The rust created a little larger then a pin hole that aloud the rapid lost of break fluid which caused the loss of stopping and almost caused sever damage and injury to same. *nm

My daughter with two granddaughters were driving in a 91 toyota 4 runner on a well maintained log road when they lost steering and went over a 30 ft cliff. The steering knuckle broke the tilt steering and plastic. *la

Fuel leaked onto the gasket and caused a fuel odor to enter the vehicle through the vents. *nlm

The head gasket leaked oil. *jb the main wires on the engine shorted out with multiple electrical component failures. Over $3500 spent in repairs within 2 weeks. * cb *jb

Vehicle would shift from first to overdrive without entering any of the other gears. Vehicle would have to be shifted manually through the gears. Problem was that there was a cold solder joint on all three solenoids inside the transmission. These solenoids are used to shift the transmission through the gears. The problem was intermittent and would occur at the most inopportune time like passing a vehicle, entering a major interstate, or starting from a stop. Cost of the parts alone amounted to over $500.00 for parts that should cost no more than $100.00.*ak

There had been a manufacturer's recall of head gaskets. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for rapairs, but dealer was not taking responsibility for recall repairs. Instead dealer was charging consumer full price on repairs when, in other situations, dealer would not charge full price for head gasket.*ak

Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving between 65 - 70 mph tread on the rear driver's side tire came off. Driver lost control of truck, but did not have a crash. Driver was the only person in the truck, and was not injured. Tire was a replaced tire. Firestone has not been contacted about tire. *ak the blow out caused damage to the chrome bumper, body paint and mud flap which was torn to piece. *yh

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 65mph on the highway and right rear tire exploded. Consumer felt a vibration coming from steering. Lost control, vehicle slid and went into an enbankment. *ak

The head gasket failed at +-77,000 miles. I replaced the gasket and had the valves inspected and refinished at this time. It was evident that there was a design flaw with the water ports at two cylinders. Subsequently, toyota had a 'volunary warranty extension' concerning the head gasket failures. At +- 118,000 miles, toyota replaced the head gasket, this time, at their cost. I now have low compression (failing valves or piston rings) on the two cylinders where the water port design flaw exists.*ak

Parking brake has failed twice--where cable attaches to hand lever (to actuate brake, driver pulls lever out and rotates 90 degrees to lock, apparently twisting cable and fatiguing it)--since vehicle purchased new in nov 90. The first time, the vehicle was only a few years old. Failure is sudden and complete and without any warning, rendering parking brake inoperable. If this occurs while parked, it could allow vehicle to roll. *ak

Received recall a notice from manufacturer regarding leaking engine head gaskets.Also, was informed a pin came loose out of water pump. Needed new water pump due to new design of water pump for toyota 4 runners. Recall not in system. *ak

Engine fan blew out while driving. Consumer's complaint came before the incident has happened on june 10,1998. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to respond to a manufacturer's recall repair needed to be done. Also along with recall, dealer informed consumer that additional work needed to be done which could cost consumer $400.00 more . Consumer informed that vehicle was running fine until she responded to that recall. After repairs, comsumer has been experiencing all sorts of problems. Dealer/mfr notified. *ak

Consumer's son was driving vehicle on normal road condition at approximately 30-35 mph when steering linkages:knuckle:spindle: arm completly disengaged, causing loss of control. Driver was able to stop vehicle before hitting a tree, and causing injury to himself. Dealer notified, and repairs were made, but at cost to the consumer. Old parts are available for inspection. *ak

Engine head gaskets failed without warning, creating conditions for a possible fire. Also damaged catalytic converter.

Clutch assembly failed twice. *ak

Owner states while driving vehicle there is a misfire in engine; also, heard a loud boom while driving, he pulled over to find out that the head gasket blew out and the head bolts were defective. *ak

Transmission jumps out of first gear into neutral when vehicle is moving, also defective engine head caused radiator coolant to enter the cylinder, causing engine damage. *ak

While driving, smelled coolant, vehicle was shaking, caused by head gasket blowing out. *ak

Driveline differential axle bushings make a grinding sound after using 4 wheel drive, causing vehicle to vibrate. *sd

Rear brakes failed, causing accident.

Blown engine head gaskets, caused engine oil to leak. Tt

Steering wheel is coming apart, steering wheel is made of a material which is disintegrating. Tt

Oil pump failure, engine malfunction because of lack of lubrication. Tt

Warped front brake pads/rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate when braking, replaced 3 and scheduled for replacement 3-8-95. Tt

Engine head gasket blew; caused by excessive heat from exhaust pipe; head block/head gasket replaced. Tt

Cylinder head gasket is damaged, leaking coolant. Tt

Brake rotors failed, causing severe vibration when applying brakes. *skd

Head gasket failed. *aw

Replaced rear windshiel wiper assembly. *ak

Fuel leaks due to pulsation dampener component.

Consumer complained about a clutch assembly replacement problem. There was a smell and chattering within the clutch. Dealership refused to replace or repair the problem. Later, clutch assembly broke apart, including the bell housing and the cone.*ak provide further details.