1990 Toyota 4RUNNER Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,522miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER, 3% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,522 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was locked inside this vehicle and unable to get out. I ended up smashing the window after 45 minutes and crawling out of the vehicle. The door locks were energized and holding the lock levers down. Mechanic is unable to understand what happened and the lock solenoids are still in this same situation. The lock arms have been disconnected.”
NHTSA complaint #10005012, filed 2003-01, 163,045 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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