MYRModel Year Report

1986 Toyota 4RUNNER

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1986 Toyota 4RUNNER
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:36.706Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota 4RUNNER Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 79 complaints 1990 1991: 43 complaints 1992: 53 complaints 1993: 52 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 47 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 139 complaints 1998: 130 complaints 1999: 220 complaints 2000: 379 complaints 2001: 154 complaints 2002: 192 complaints 2002 2003: 527 complaints 2004: 612 complaints 2005: 409 complaints 2006: 381 complaints 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2010: 145 complaints 2011: 163 complaints 2012: 96 complaints 2013: 36 complaints 2014: 77 complaints 2014 2015: 86 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 36 complaints 2018: 58 complaints 2019: 64 complaints 2020: 32 complaints 2020 2021: 36 complaints 2022: 39 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1986: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19852
19868
19875
19889
19896
199079
199143
199253
199352
199412
199547
199672
1997139
1998130
1999220
2000379
2001154
2002192
2003527
2004612
2005409
2006381
2007154
200896
200922
2010145
2011163
201296
201336
201477
201586
201679
201736
201858
201964
202032
202136
202239
202330
20248
202556
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

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CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960229

TIRES

2 of 8 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH
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PE00-00; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND LEFT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. THEN CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRES, AND NOTICED THAT TREAD AND WIRES SEPARATED FROM TIRES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000802

PARKING BRAKE

2 of 8 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing linkage and cable and conventional.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL DUE TO FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE, INJURING ONE/KILLING ONE. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

ON 1986 TOYOTA 4 RUNNERS THE HAND BRAKE IS SOLELY RELIED ON TO ADJUST THE BACK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE BELL CRANK BOOT DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY PREVENT CORROSION BETWEEN THE BELL CRANK AND ITS FRAME AT THE BACKING PLATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031212

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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The contact owns a 1986 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side seat belts failed to unlock as needed. The contact and his passenger was unable to unlatch or release the seat belt.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230404

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER 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.