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1995 Toyota 4 Runner Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner, and owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
125
owner complaints to NHTSA
11 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–18
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 105,917 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 24 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Dt*: the contact stated while parked, a lack of compression was noticed when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who tested the engine and determined the head gasket”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling

“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph, the engine hesitated while the thermostat gauge elevated. There were no warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure. The vehicle was inspected by an i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1995 Toyota 4Runner (4Runner 2WD, 4Runner 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–18 mpg
City / Highway12–17 / 15–20
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Toyota 4 Runner model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota 4 Runner model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 Toyota 4 Runner052
1995 Toyota 4 Runner0125
1996 Toyota 4 Runner089
1997 Toyota 4 Runner0122
1998 Toyota 4 Runner0120
1999 Toyota 4 Runner0110
2000 Toyota 4 Runner0104
2001 Toyota 4 Runner031
2002 Toyota 4 Runner032
2003 Toyota 4 Runner0168
2004 Toyota 4 Runner066
2005 Toyota 4 Runner015

Checking a specific 1995 Toyota 4 Runner

How do I know if my 1995 Toyota 4 Runner has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.