1995 Toyota 4RUNNER Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER, 3% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,842 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.
“I received a safety recall notice ssc 50n steering relay rod replacement for my 1995 Toyota 4runner several months ago. As of this date, there are no parts available, according to several Toyota dealers, to make the repair. Due to the nature of the part defect, my 2 front tires are wearing badly and need to be replaced. This will not solve the problem, just cost more money when those tires need to be replaced. I don't understand the point of a recall if the manufacturer refuses to supply parts to correct the problem. Toyota has given me no timeline when the parts will be available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159116, filed 2006-06“The contact stated there is a recall, #05v389000 concerning the steering. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall but is not included in the recall due to the VIN according to the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been taken to a mechanic to verify the source of the problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10148777, filed 2006-01, 37,683 miles“The contact stated on march 6, 2004 as the driver was trying to make a right turn, the steering went out causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle went through some pine trees and landed upon a power line pole. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was not filed. The contact received a recall letter march 18, 2006 regarding the steering relay rod. The recall # is: 05v389000; steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. A representative from the Toyota dealership inspected the vehicle and determined the failure of the steering was not related to the accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155372, filed 2006-04, 160,000 miles“Customer states that after moving to italy he received a recall and when he took the car in for repairs he was told that he could not get the car fix because he didn't buy the car in italy**cc the consumer has provided a copy of the recall follow-up notice. The consumer wants to know how he would be able to get the vehicle fixed if he does not reside in the area where the vehicle was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #10190034, filed 2007-04Related 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 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 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