1986 Toyota 4 Runner Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1986 Toyota 4 Runner recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1986 Toyota 4 Runner.

Most common 1986 Toyota 4 Runner problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	6
Parking Brake	2
Tires	2
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2023-04-04, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 1986 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side seat belts failed to unlock as needed. The contact and his passenger was unable to unlatch or release the seat belt. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. The VIN was not available.

2003-12-12, Parking Brake
ON 1986 TOYOTA 4 RUNNERS THE HAND BRAKE IS SOLELY RELIED ON TO ADJUST THE BACK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE BELL CRANK BOOT DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY PREVENT CORROSION BETWEEN THE BELL CRANK AND ITS FRAME AT THE BACKING PLATE. THIS CAUSES THE ADJUSTING SCREW TO NOT ENGAGE AND THEREFORE THE BACK BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WITH LESS FORCE ON THE BACK BRAKES THAN THE FRONT BRAKES THE FRONT BRAKES TEND TO LOCK UP. STEERING CONTROL IS THEN LOST.*AK

2000-10-25, Tires
TIRE SIDEWALLS ARE EXHIBITING DIMPLING OR REDUCED THICKNESS FROM THE TREAD EDGE TO RIM ABOUT 1 INCH WIDE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VD60AW3529 TIRESIZE: 31X10.5R15)

2000-09-14, Equipment
TRAVELING ON A SECONDARY ROAD AND T-BAR RUSTED AND SPARE TIRE FELL DOWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED. *AK

2000-08-02, Tires
PE00-00; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND LEFT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. THEN CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRES, AND NOTICED THAT TREAD AND WIRES SEPARATED FROM TIRES. *AK

1986 Toyota 4 Runner questions

Does the 1986 Toyota 4 Runner have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 Toyota 4 Runner at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Toyota 4 Runner?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Parking Brake (2), Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Toyota 4 Runner has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.