The 1993 Toyota 4runner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 977,839 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING05V3890002005-09-06977,839 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
4
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
POWER TRAIN
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2
2crashes2injuries
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
1crashes3injuries
Total complaints58
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel pressure damper failed spilling fuel onto exhaust crossover. I had an odor of fuel coming from vehicle for approximately 1 month. Unable to locate issue. Fuel smell would also come through the a/c into the cabin. Upon researching the issue, I came across many forum threads with owners…”
“The driver side seat belt of my 1993 toyota pickup truck will not extend. Is it possible that there was a recall on this part, and if so, would it still be in effect? *tr”
“Desert toyota in tucson located at 7150 e. 22d street, tucson, az 85710 sold us this car and maliciously hid the true odometer reading... By 85,000 miles difference... A misdemeanors. They admitted this and after we retained an attorney, they undid the deal. Big liars, frauds, cheats. The salesman…”
“After traveling 1/4 mile, the engine caught fire due to gas leak in fuel line. Based on the fire damage, the source of the leak is approximately behind the fire wall of the speedometer. *tr”
“After traveling 1/4 mile, the engine caught fire due to gas leak in fuel line. Based on the fire damage, the source of the leak is approximately behind the fire wall of the speedometer. *tr”
“I just bought this car less then a month ago. It has nothing but problems. Now when you start driving it will shut off after 10 minutes. I was told its either a fly wheel or the engine has seized. I paid cash and have no money to pay for any repairs. Im 5.5 months pregnant too. *tr”
“93 4runner head gasket blown again. They replaced it the first time in 2001, but the design of the gasket was still flawed. Toyota should have to repair all defective parts. If a part is recalled, "fixed", and then continues to be defective then toyota has not fixed the problem. They should be…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 toyota 4runner. The contact was involved in a crash and the vehicle was given a front end alignment. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate uncontrollably and the speed decreased. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP02002 Opened 2002-03-26 · closed 2002-08-26
REAR SEAT BELT ROUTING
InvestigationSQ99003 Opened 1999-01-27 · closed 1999-04-22
CORRODED BRAKE LINES
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL IN CANADA 98-253. CORRODED BRAKE LINES COULD FAIL RESULTING IN A PARTIAL BRAK SYSTEM LOSS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Toyota 4runner as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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