MYRModel Year Report

1995 Toyota 4 Runner

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Toyota 4 Runner
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:06.001Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota 4 Runner Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1998: 120 complaints 1998 1999: 110 complaints 2000: 104 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005
1995: 125 complaints
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YearComplaints
199452
1995125
199689
1997122
1998120
1999110
2000104
200131
200232
2003168
200466
200515

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 66%

66% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 82 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 19970829

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and module.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 125

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Toyota 4 Runner — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (82 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (10 reports on file for this year).
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 1997 ● 1998

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.