1993 Toyota 4RUNNER Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Toyota 4RUNNER, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Fuel pressure damper failed spilling fuel onto exhaust crossover. I had an odor of fuel coming from vehicle for approximately 1 month. Unable to locate issue. Fuel smell would also come through the A/C into the cabin. Upon researching the issue, I came across many forum threads with owners complaining of this issue. This is a known issue and many fires have started due to this failure. Clues to failure are erratic RPM due to loss of fuel pressure and strong odor of fuel coming from engine compartment. Many owner complaints on forum threads. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083477, filed 2018-04, 200,000 miles“After traveling 1/4 mile, the engine caught fire due to gas leak in fuel line. Based on the fire damage, the source of the leak is approximately behind the fire wall of the speedometer.”
NHTSA complaint #10408875, filed 2011-06, 185,000 miles“Fuel pressure control valve on injector ass. Failed at seams and sprayed fuel all over top of engine. Fuel was at ignition point when smelled gas and saw gas dripping off engine and exhaust. Fuel was popping and boiling. Extreme fire or explosion potential. Have part for inspection if you want sent to you.”
NHTSA complaint #10036922, filed 2003-08, 123,800 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 20% |
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 11% |
| 2014 | 10 | 13% |
| 2013 | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 43 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota 4RUNNER
20 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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