MYRModel Year Report

1989 Toyota 4RUNNER

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1989 Toyota 4RUNNER
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:20:32.530Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 1989 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 78 complaints 1990 1991: 43 complaints 1992: 53 complaints 1993: 51 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: 380 complaints 2007: 154 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2010: 145 complaints 2011: 163 complaints 2012: 96 complaints 2013: 36 complaints 2014: 76 complaints 2014 2015: 86 complaints 2016: 77 complaints 2017: 35 complaints 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 64 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 34 complaints 2022: 39 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 48 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
1989: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19852
19868
19875
19889
19896
199078
199143
199253
199351
199412
199547
199672
1997139
1998130
1999220
2000379
2001154
2002192
2003527
2004612
2005409
2006380
2007154
200896
200922
2010145
2011163
201296
201336
201476
201586
201677
201735
201857
201964
202031
202134
202239
202330
20248
202548
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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EXPERIENCING HEAD GASKET FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS RIDING ROUGH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951103

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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THE ANCHOR THAT SUPPORTS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS POPPED OUT. WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER TO CORRECT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961220

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BURN OUT OFTEN (SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR.) THE LENSES ARE EXTREMELY FADED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970220

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19990127 — SQ (closed 19990422)

CORRODED BRAKE LINES

R 20051005 — steering

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 FU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 05V389000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Toyota 4RUNNER — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V389000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Toyota 4RUNNER?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Toyota 4RUNNER have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.