1996 Toyota 4RUNNER engine problems
25 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Notice a lea in garage after parking vehicle, pink liquid (coolant fluid), took vehicle into dealership, was informed of a crack in engine head gasket.
Oil sludge problem. Coolant is leaking and oil sludge is building up within the manifold. It is using 2 to 3 quarts of oil on a monthly basis and smoking will badly when first cranked. Car checked by toyota dealership and says nothing is wrong with car.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Suspension 39 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints