1991 Toyota 4RUNNER Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Toyota 4RUNNER, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My daughter with two granddaughters were driving in a 91 Toyota 4 RUNNER on a well maintained log road when they lost steering and went over a 30 ft cliff. The steering knuckle broke the tilt steering and plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #10041078, filed 2003-10, 170,000 miles“Consumer's son was driving vehicle on normal road condition at approximately 30-35 MPH when steering linkages:knuckle:spindle: arm completly disengaged, causing loss of control. Driver was able to stop vehicle before hitting a tree, and causing injury to himself. Dealer notified, and repairs were made, but at cost to the consumer. Old parts are available for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #825965, filed 1998-07“1991 Toyota 4runner steering failed when turning wheel. ***no answer required*** the consumer received a recall notice regarding the steering linkages two months after the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10150856, filed 2006-02Related recalls
- 05V389000Sep 6, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power…Covers: Toyota 4RUNNER 1989–1995, Pickup 1989–1995, T100 1993–1998
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 | 13 | 36% |
| 2020 | 4 | 12% |
| 2019 | 10 | 15% |
| 2018 | 12 | 20% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 29 | 7% |
| 2004 | 32 | 5% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 21 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 13% |
| 1993 | 6 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1991 Toyota 4RUNNER
20 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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