1993 Toyota 4RUNNER Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,766miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Toyota 4RUNNER, 12% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,766 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.
“- the contact was the second owner of this vehicle , and there was a recall on the steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. While driving the 1993 Toyota 4 RUNNER truck at 45 MPH the vehicle struck a pot hole and the steering rod fell off. There was damage to the front fender. The contact had to forcefully steer the vehicle so that he could pull to the side of the road. The contact found out there was a recall on the steering relay rod bar. The contact took vehicle to the dealer, and the repair was completed free of charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180858, filed 2007-01, 79,532 miles“Dt: the contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v389000 concerning the steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. The parts needed to repair the vehicle was not available at the local dealership. She spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed that parts were not available. Updated 12/27/2005. The vehicle was repaired on 12/3/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10143808, filed 2005-11“2 cys of foia request for all information regarding the attached notice of defect in the steering mechanism of the 1989-1995 Toyota pickup truck. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail. (lawyer on behalf of consumer).”
NHTSA complaint #10169085, filed 2006-09“- the contact's daughter owns the 2003 Toyota runner, which crash on 08/26/04. He hit a pot hole and lost control of the vehicle. One year after the crash received recall 05v389000 for steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting. He stated that the driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle flipped over and slid into another vehicle. The driver was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital. The contact stated a police report was taken and the insurance company did a claim. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184035, filed 2007-03Related 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 1993 Toyota 4RUNNER
20 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
3 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 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