1995 Toyota 4 Runner Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
52
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
TIRES
8
2crashes7injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
2crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
3
1crashes
Total complaints149

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph, the engine hesitated while the thermostat gauge elevated. There were no warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the head gasket was blown and needed replaced. The…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2006-08-23

“Dt*: the contact stated while parked, a lack of compression was noticed when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who tested the engine and determined the head gasket had to be replaced. The vehicle remained inoperable waiting for a solution from the manufacturer.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2006-08-10

“I received a safety recall notice ssc 50n steering relay rod replacement for my 1995 toyota 4runner several months ago. As of this date, there are no parts available, according to several toyota dealers, to make the repair. Due to the nature of the part defect, my 2 front tires are wearing badly…”

STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING · reported 2006-06-06

“Dt*: the contact stated on march 6, 2004 as the driver was trying to make a right turn, the steering went out causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle went through some pine trees and landed upon a power line pole. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was not…”

STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING · reported 2006-03-06

“Dt*: the contact stated there is a recall, #05v389000 concerning the steering. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall but is not included in the recall due to the vin according to the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been taken to a mechanic to verify the source of the…”

STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING · reported 2006-01-24

“Premature head gasket failure, due to inferior or substandard head gaskets at time of manufacturer and also at time of factory recall (special service campaign). Should be using the best available, which is mls (multi-layer-steel), not playing semantic games over "racing" equipment, or "high…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2006-01-12

“I bought a 1995 toyota 4 runner in november, 2005. The vehicle was in running condition when I bought it and drove it about 1,500 miles when suddenly the engine overheated and the vehicle would not start. After allowing it to cool down and putting in coolant it did start and I was able to drive…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2006-01-01

“I purchased a used 1995 toyota 4runner that was serviced regularly by a licensed mechanic. The car had no problems leading up to the head gasket failure that I just experienced. The head gasket blew approximately 75 miles from home while my daughter was driving and may have caused other engine…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2005-10-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.