1990 Toyota 4Runner
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Toyota 4Runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1990 Toyota 4Runner at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1990 Toyota 4Runner recalls 2
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
1990 Toyota 4Runner common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1990 Toyota 4Runner MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1990 Toyota 4Runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1990 Toyota 4Runner trims & engines on record
1990 Toyota 4Runner vehicles on record
Other Toyota 4Runner model years
1990 Toyota 4Runner — frequently asked questions
Does the 1990 Toyota 4Runner have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Toyota 4Runner. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Toyota 4Runner?
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, service brakes, power train.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Toyota 4Runner get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1990 Toyota 4Runner at about 16 mpg combined (15 city / 19 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.