1990 Toyota 4RUNNER Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle was at a light and consumer stepped on clutch and heard a snap. Vehicle lurched forward, and hit the vehicle in front. Consumer put vehicle in park position, and got under the dashboard. Noticed bracket that holds the clutch pedal was broken. Dealer didn't want to see the vehicle unless consumer was paying to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #891796, filed 2001-07“While driving with cruise control on. Tapped brakes to release cruise control. Vehicle maintained speed. An intermittent problem. This caused engine to rev up rpms. Shifted to neutral caused revving. Floored pedal & cruise control was released. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #835907, filed 1999-03“Vehicle was parked but turned on, had just shifted into reverse with foot on brakes when it suddenly accelerated backwards. Hit 2 parked vehicles. No injuries were sustained. Have not contacted dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #898138, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 17% |
| 2007 | 21 | 14% |
| 2006 | 17 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 7% |
| 2004 | 34 | 5% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology