The 1988 Toyota 4runner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,842 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD CAUSE SOME FUEL HOSES TO HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EGR PIPE.
HEAT FROM THE EGR COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK ANDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
REROUTE FUEL HOSE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE AND REPLACE HOSE, IF NECESSARY.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Head gasket was leaking. Vehicle ran poorly, and there was little hesitation. *ak”
“Tread separation on left rear tire. *ak( dot number: voytaxc124 tire size: 3211.5015 )”
“Tread separation on left rear tire. *ak( dot number: voytaxc124 tire size: 3211.5015 )”
“Driving to work on the highway about 9 am, the tire tore itself open without warning. I had noticed the night before that it was slightly underinflated, as if from a slow leak -- but nothing substantial. What was astonishing was the sheer degree of destruction. It was as if someone had inserted a…”
“When using high beams or turn signals headlights will turn off. Consumer must wiggle/toggle switch for headlights to turn back on.*ak”
“When using high beams or turn signals headlights will turn off. Consumer must wiggle/toggle switch for headlights to turn back on.*ak”
“Not sure I answered all of your questions properly. So to summarize, I just had my 5th speedometer cable installed in my vehicle. They last 2 years (have a 1 year warranty). This time I also replaced the speedometer head. Doesn't seem right to me and toyota was of no help. *ak”
“Bumper is located too high causing damage during a collision; seat belt unlatched in accident.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Toyota 4runner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.