Toyota 4runner 1995

• Recall 83459 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
  sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.Owners 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 51241 [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 61657 [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 R/2005/127 [UK]: Steering relay rod may crack
  If the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under conditions where high steering effort is required such as when fully turning the steering wheel whilst the vehicle is stationary a fatigue crack may develop in the relay rod. In extreme cases the steering rod may fracture causing a loss of steering control.
  recall the likely to be affected vehicles and replace the steering relay rod.

• 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.

• 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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Blown head gasket on 3.0 v-6

Toyota 4runner 1995 blown head gaskets

May 2015 on way to drs and then oil change at pep boys. Head gasket on car blew for 2nd time (6000 and 2 years, since first time). Driving on freeway proceeded to overpass and in the middle of this extremely high, curved overpass, bridging the 23 to the 101, driving at highway speed, the car "farted", cloud out back side and speed just dropped. Coasted down other side and car "limped along slowly" from there. Most terrifying experience. Prayed no one would hit me and send me flying off the connector to freeway below. I had no problem with car prior, running beautiful. Took the grades, highway, passing street driving. No problem. Back to issue: luckily, no cars immed. Behind me and those coming were far enough to and could use l lane. Was able to get off freeway. Car,died at every light, but made it slowly, to pep boys. They said head gasket blew. Please note this was a relatively newly repaired head gasket. Repaired 2/16/2013 done @ 160,227. Was gifted car in nov 2013 by family member with meticulous records and spot on reg maintenance of this vehicle. Here i am at the 166,265 and for some reason again the head gasket is incapable of function with the specs of the vehicle. Went with a re-manufactured engine, by certified engine repair only facility, but since the big bang. The car has an unidentifiable speed issue. Can hit up to 80- 85 on hwy, (runs almost beautifully, again but passing power, varies, does hill and then, it doesn't. Loosing speed/power foot to the floor. Then running beautifully. Had 39 point inspection aaa. 4/1/16 passed shifting/engine cranking/ handling etc, does not follow any, if then, you will notice, no engine, od, warning lights. Loss of dash function, rpm , speedometer, gage functions...Came here and found out not only one who's engine blew way before its time, again have complete care repair history and maintenance records.

My head gasket is blown. The dummy panel did not show overheating but steam or smoke was visible coming out from under the hood. Coolant was leaking when parked but the radiator is full. Toyota says my vin says it was manufactured in nov 1995 my registration paperwork says it was first registered october 1995. As with many others, toyota says it is not included. How many reports must be made before it is a covered problem? Or is there no change til lawyers get involved? *tr

Engine exhaust smoky. Coolant level drops. Steam and water emitted from exhaust pipe. Cause seems to be due to a failed head gasket(s) or failure of aluminum cylinder heads to mate to cast iron engine block. Other possibility is cracking in water jacket of heads. This is a 3.0 liter v6 engine and has had press releases about gasket failures. This vehicle was purchased new by customer and has never had the engine overheat or has it been run while low on engine lubricating oil.

Blown rod . Bad motor .. The 4 runner had a 4 wheel drive engine in it that came stock in a 2 wheel drive 4 runner? It blew out a rod on me and these sr5 motors are suppose to last a long time? 98,432 is low for me. *tr

The head gasket is going out there is a recall for other mfg dates but mine was 1 month too long and other people complaining on the internet about their 95 4runners with blown head gaskets and toyota telling them to go pound sand.Toyota is even having later model v6s with failing head gaskets the motor its self is the problem the design is not perfect it's cooling problem is the cause of the sledge recalls they have going on. But if they admit that the motor is bad it would cost them a arm and a leg so me and a lot of other people are left holding the crappy cars tail pipe what worries me is it stopping in the middle of the freeway then getting rear ended. *js

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 tail pipe abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and after inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic noticed that the head gasket was fractured. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 179,000.

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 a blown head gasket. There was no incident of overheating. I have seen enough complaints about this issue to understand that toyota is aware and refuses to rectify this situation. I was told by toyota customer service that my truck is not on the recall list. Why not? Every other year was recalled for the very same problem. I cannot afford this repair and since this vehicle has 'nickel and dimmed' me to death, it sits in the driveway. I can't fix it, can't sell it, can't trade it in. It was a waste. My husband's car has been a real trooper but it needs repairs. The 4 runner has taken so much, we can't even fix the basics on hubby's car. Just want to know when toyota is going to admit the problem and help us all that are stuck with their mess! *tr

Vehicle with 3.0l v6 has blown two head gaskets in 135,000 miles. Vin is just outside of the "special service campaign". Gasket failed (again) with no warning, vehicle stalled in the middle of highway in inclement weather, driver lost control

I have read hundreds of stories similar to mine - yet toyota is telling me my vin does not qualify for the special service campaign aka: recall. Although i do have an official letter stating that all toyota 3vz-e engines qualify. . My story: last week, i was driving home from work and my 1995 v6 3.0l efi (3vz-e engine) began to overheat. Suddenly a cloud of white smoke emerged from beneath the hood and i lost all power. I pulled over on the shoulder, lifted the hood to find the radiator cap severed from the radiator and antifreeze/boiling water spraying everywhere - i let it cool but had a difficult time starting it. Eventually i was able to get it to a mechanic shop about 7 miles away.. Blown head gaskets #6 cylinder is not firing. This is clearly a class action suit in the making! *tr

Properly cared for 1995 4runner blew head gaskets. Looking at approx. $2k repair. Toyota recall for this problem ends at man. Date of 10-94. They won't cover the same problem that has apparently happened to hundreds of 95 owners. *tr

I believe, thought, swear i set my 1995 toyota 4runner in the park position. I received a call from security informing me it rolled and hit another vehicle. I found my vehicle and observed that the suv was not in park, but the drive. How is this possible? I shouldn't be able to take the key out of the ignition while the lever is in the drive position. According to the manual, "on vehicles with auto transmission, the selector lever much be put in the "p" position before turning the key to "lock" position. "lock" - engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be removed only at this position." this is not the first time i've been able to take the key out of the ignition while the lever is in drive position. I make a conscious effort to make sure it's in park before removing the key. *tr

I have a 1995 toyota 4-runner that has frame rust so bad that the wheel fell off while my son was driving it. At that time we were advised by a mechanic that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. We are the original owners, it was garaged and well maintained throughout the years. I have contacted a local toyota dealer as well as the corporate offices since they have a buy back program for the same year truck with the same rust problem but have gotten nowhere. *tr

Blown head gasket on 1995 toyota 4runner 4x4 with v-6 engine. I see recall information for 91,92, 93, 94, and 96. What about 95. I have talked with others that have had same problem with this year. *tr

Blown head gasket on 1995 4 runner. Happened in 2/2009. Toyota has had recalls on head gaskets for 1995 4 runners but has claimed this vehicle was not covered. Many many other owners are experiencing the same problem see: http://www.Carsurvey.Org/viewcomments_review_45660.Html requires head gasket replacement - toyota won't cover it. *tr

Clutch pedal sticking to floor truck would not shift till you pull pedal back up. Then it fine till it would do it again. It had new clutch put in after nothing helped. It was not the clutch. It still done it .Lines bleed many times. Different weights of fluid did not help .Pedal assembly taken apart cleaned and gone over .Did not help .New slieve did not help .It might be 2 minutrs or 2 months between sticking.If truck was in gear when pedal stuck it would take off like bat out of hall. Standing on brake with both feet would not stop truck.Had to turn motor off to stop truckthen pull pedal back up .Then i saw one day the pedal sucked itself to the floor.It was pulling itself to the floor then take off if in gear.Maybe other people who think pedal is sticking may be wrong mine sucked itself to the floor.I but dangerous i almost rear ended people at stop lights before i could get motor turned off. *tr

I own a 1995 4 runner # with one of your 3.0 motors in it and it only has 107,000. Miles on it. The head gasket blow out on it, it started eating coolant. I have called your customer service department case # 200812190092 with no regards to my problem, i was blown off just like the head on this motor, blown off. I have owned 4 toyota?S including new camry's, my parents both drive toyota's. The 4runner is now sitting in my drive while the snow is piling up around it, i bought it to drive in the winter, i'm left driving my car. I want this fixed by you ( toyota) you know you have a design flaw with this motor. Contact me asap to resolve this problem. This is not a problem that you can walk away from, there are to many occurrences. I will let this truck set in my yard with a sign on it that tells all who drive by it that toyota will not stand behind their products-blown head gasket at 107000 miles. I want an answer as to when you will get my truck repaired at your cost, not mine. Call today if you would like to resolve this matteror thank you for your time. Have a great day. Kb *tr

1995 toyota 4runner losses electrical power and strange ticking noise under the front end when it does it. No brake lights. No motor powerand etc........ *tr

Car was approaching hot and so changed out coolant just to be sure. Then car was still showing hot. Then car started smoking and now leaks coolant out of the oil pan. Loses a lot of coolant every time i fill it up. *tr

Driving down the road at 40 mph and car started blowing white smoke. Was told it was a blown head gasket. Car has 124,500 miles. Currently do not have money to repair and is driven sparingly. *tr

3 days ago i noticed water leaking underneath the engine. Took it to the mechanic first thing monday morning and he confirmed it was the head gasket. 1995 well maintained toyota 4 runner with 133,000 with a blown head gasket. So much for reliability. It is going to cost $1600-$2500 to fix. *tr

Blown head gasket. *tr

Blown head gasket 1995 toyota 4runner --twice---. *tr

1995 toyota 4 runner head gasket blown out. *tr

Blowing white smoke from the exhaust and was losing power, losing coolant, then a few days later, blown head gasket. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 toyota 4runner. While driving 40 mph, the head gasket failed. The contact drove home and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 168,000.

Check engine light came on, noticed loss of power, rough idling and poor pickup(stumbles). Then recently while driving home after work at 3am, temp. Gauge rapidly elevated and engine overheated. Saw white smoke coming out of exhaust and hood. Left me stalled on the highway at 3am, towed home. Now i find out blown head gasket. Truck has only 80,000 miles, well maintained, and in excellent condition(was anyway). Never had a major problem before. Will take to maui toyota on monday. Not sure how much this will cost me! *tr

1995 toyota 4runner head gasket failure.*ak

1995 toyota 4runner, 3.0v6, coolant loss, white smoke from tail pipe, rough idle. It appeared like so many other 4 runner owners the head gasket has blown even though toyota said. They fixed the problem on the 1995 models. This seemsedto be a constant problem on this vehicle in this year range. Toyota needed to step up and take responsibility for this continuing issue. Nhtsa needed to hold toyota responsible for this problem since it seemed to be an inherent problem with this motor and they supposed to fix what was not working. No vehicle should blow head gaskets regularly at 100,000 miles. *ak

1995 toyota 4runner front driveshaft disconnected from transmission while driving in freeway. *tr

Loss of speed/power, ended up with blown head gasket, had it repaired, happened again within 3 months. Was told it was a very common problem in this type of vehicle, you should do something!!!!! *tr

Everything was running smooth and strong when the 1995 toyota 4runner hit 143k. Just today the vehicle started idling really low and rough, and finally this afternoon the engine & battery light came on. The more it drove, the rougher it got. The engine was noticeably running much worse than when the vehicle was started and took off for home. I shut it off to get a look at it, and everything was fine, until i started it up again and it blew white smoke from the tailpipe. Water seems to be leaking but not at the radiator, hoses, or pump. It is a blown head gasket. From mechanical experience and speaking with other 1995 toyota 4runner owners, i understand that blowing the head gasket on this particular vehicle is more commonplace than i had expected. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 toyota 4runner. The contact lost coolant, when it was cold a white vapor coming from the muffler. Aaa tested the vehicle, and found 800 hydrocarbons in the radiator. Toyota was notified, and stated that the head gasket, and a defective spark plug was the cause of the failure. The most recent failure occurred january 15, 2007. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 103,200. *ak updated 05/23/07. *jb

Head gasket blown on original engine with 100k miles on it destroying engine. Used engine put in with 80k miles on it and head gasket blown again. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle slightly lost power. The vehicle was driven to the destination, where grey smoke was noticed emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the head gasket had blown out, causing radiator fluid to leak into the engine.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph, white smoke was seen trailing behind the vehicle and the engine began to run roughly. The vehicle was steered off to the side of the road and was turned off. The problem was identified as a blown head gasket. When the vehicle would not restart, the contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The manufacturer was notified.

Brought in to dealer for service because engine running rough. Dealer informed me that head gasket leaks @ #6 cylinder. This vin is not included in the recall on this item. Estimate of repair is $3100. I'm looking for the recall to be expanded. *jb

Customer states that after moving to italy he received a recall and when he took the car in for repairs he was told that he could not get the car fix because he didn't buy the car in italy**cc the consumer has provided a copy of the recall follow-up notice. The consumer wants to know how he would be able to get the vehicle fixed if he does not reside in the area where the vehicle was purchased. *tr

My 95 toyota 4runner is leaking from the head gasket, and thousands of others with the same vin number are doing the exact same thing. There was a recall on most other 4runners of the same model but, not on mine. There is a 4 runner with thousands of complaints about this very problem and all say toyota will not bat an eyelash at the problem. I and others want something done about this! *jb

The 4runner suddenly began driving very roughly. The suv was immediately taken to a mechanic who informed us that at 130, 000 miles the head gasket was blown and needed to be replaced. We discovered that toyota has a service bulletin (nhtsa # 600350) out for 1995 toyota 4runners to correct this type of engine and head gasket trouble; however, we were informed by marion at toyota corp. That our 1995 suv does not qualify even though we are having identical head gasket failure due to a deformed manufactured head gasket. We are in the process of having the head gasket replaced at considerable expense. We have received quotes averaging around $2,000.00. The defective head gasket is still available at this time. *nm

Accident due to steering relay rod. *jb

I've talked with toyota about the head gasket recall on this 4runner , and i've been told yes they will fix the head gasket but only if i pay for any other repairs to the engine and they tell me they will only do it under these conditions. Is this true or are these dealerships trying to extort money from me . I just want the head gasket fixed all other is my responsibility and i will repair the other myself.

Blown engine head gasket. *ak