1995 Toyota 4RUNNER Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I believe, thought, swear I set my 1995 Toyota 4runner in the park position. I received a call from security informing me it rolled and hit another vehicle. I found my vehicle and observed that the SUV was not in park, but the drive. How is this possible? I shouldn't be able to take the key out of the ignition while the lever is in the drive position. According to the manual, on vehicles with auto transmission, the selector lever much be put in the p position before turning the key to lock position. Lock - engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10287425, filed 2009-10, 155,789 miles“In sept 2003, 1995 Toyota 4runner (3v2-e -v6) experienced loss of power, poor gas mileage. San fransicso Toyota investigated and recommended transmission replacement at $10,000. (paperwork available.) took to independent shop for rebuilt for $3000. In december 2003, 1995 Toyota 4runner continues loss of power. Palo alto Toyota investigates and discovers head gasket leak for valve #6. I inquired about 4runner head gasket recall. Informed that service notice does not cover my vehicle VIN, even though Toyota campaign notice is consistent with head gasket failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067791, filed 2004-04, 89,000 miles“Clutch pedal sticking to floor truck would not shift till you pull pedal back up. Then it fine till it would do it again. It had new clutch put in after nothing helped. It was not the clutch. It still done it .lines bleed many times. Different weights of fluid did not help .pedal assembly taken apart cleaned and gone over .did not help .new slieve did not help .it might be 2 minutrs or 2 months between sticking.if truck was in gear when pedal stuck it would take off like bat out of hall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381677, filed 2011-02“Driving at 30mph the rear axle broke on the driver's side, causing the driver to lose complete control of the vehicle. Vehicle swerved off the road towards the right then back onto the road, vehicle hit the center median and flipped over three times landing on the roof and sliding across the street, three people were injured in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #815843, filed 1997-08“While driving the transmission failed without warning. While driving the transmission failed without warning. Consumers two sons removed transmission. Consumer has transmission in storage.”
NHTSA complaint #10017168, filed 2003-04Related service bulletins
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
- 10061578Jun 13, 2011Summary to be provided on a future date.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 43% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 45% |
| 2008 | 27 | 28% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 6% |
| 2004 | 36 | 5% |
| 2003 | 39 | 6% |
| 2002 | 33 | 15% |
| 2001 | 32 | 17% |
| 2000 | 42 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 25 | 10% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 8% |
| 1991 | 5 | 12% |
| 1990 | 14 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
| 1987 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER
107 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 30, 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