1995 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 107about this part
- Share
- 62%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 107 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER, 62% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've talked with Toyota about the head gasket recall on this 4runner , and I've been told yes they will fix the head gasket but only if I pay for any other repairs to the engine and they tell me they will only do it under these conditions. Is this true or are these dealerships trying to extort money from me . I just want the head gasket fixed all other is my responsibility and I will repair the other myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10376138, filed 2011-01, 130,000 miles“My 95 Toyota 4runner is leaking from the head gasket, and thousands of others with the same VIN number are doing the exact same thing. There was a recall on most other 4runners of the same model but, not on mine. There is a 4 RUNNER with thousands of complaints about this very problem and all say Toyota will not bat an eyelash at the problem. I and others want something done about this!”
NHTSA complaint #10184968, filed 2007-03, 132,000 miles“Engine on 1995 Toyota 4runner overheated. Discovered water in oil, mechanic advised possible failed head gasket it's common to this vehicle but would have to remove heads to confirm. Toyota stated my VIN # is not covered as I see many many others are not as well. Dealer estimated $2,300 to fix, if there was not head damage. Manufacture data is march 1995 why are so many 4runners that are having the same problems not covered?”
NHTSA complaint #10118575, filed 2005-04, 158,140 miles“My Toyota 4 RUNNER had its head gasket changed 5 months ago and it has to be done again. I was told when I bought the car that going by my VIN number, Toyota had resolved the head gasket problems they had been plagued with. Now, not only have I had the head gasket changed once but twice in 5 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10038844, filed 2003-09, 101,200 miles“Blown head gasket on 1995 Toyota 4runner 4x4 with v-6 engine. I see recall information for 91,92, 93, 94, and 96. What about 95. I have talked with others that have had same problem with this year.”
NHTSA complaint #10262842, filed 2009-03, 163,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153239Dec 18, 2018Dealer Package: 12/18/2018 The Program Details section has been updated. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR 1988 - EARLY 1990 TRUCK & 4RUNNER WITH 3VZ?E V6 ENGINES AND SPECIAL SERVICE…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 89 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 5% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 25 | 16% |
| 1995 | 107 | 62% |
| 1994 | 26 | 41% |
| 1993 | 20 | 39% |
| 1992 | 18 | 34% |
| 1991 | 20 | 47% |
| 1990 | 38 | 49% |
| 1989 | 2 | 33% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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