1995 Toyota 4 Runner
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 125
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
None on file
None on file
66% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 125 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 125 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 122 |
| 1998 | 120 |
| 1999 | 110 |
| 2000 | 104 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 168 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
66% · 82 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Power train
10% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving at 30MPH the rear axle broke on the driver's side, causing the driver to lose complete control of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-29
Tires
8% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Service brakes
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and module.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1995Complaint volume 125 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Toyota 4 Runner — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 82 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 10 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.