1993 Toyota 4RUNNER engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Toyota 4RUNNER — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just bought this car less then a month ago. It has nothing but problems. Now when you start driving it will shut off after 10 minutes. I was told its either a fly wheel or the engine has seized. I paid cash and have no money to pay for any repairs. Im 5.5 months pregnant too. *tr”
filed Jun 29, 2010
“My 1993 toyota 4-runner has gone through four head gaskets in the last seven years. And now it needs a fifth! Toyota actually replaced the first two at no cost. Toyota had issued a recall on the head gasket (though I received no notification of the recall even though I purchased this vehicle new…”
filed Nov 27, 2008
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 1993 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.