1993 Toyota 4RUNNER engine problems

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Engine · FL

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.

Filed Nov 27, 2008 · Engine · 127,381 miles · CA

My 1993 toyota 4-runner has gone through four head gaskets in the last seven years. And now it needs a fifth! Toyota actually replaced the first two at no cost. Toyota had issued a recall on the head gasket (though I received no notification of the recall even though I purchased this vehicle new from the dealer). So the first head gasket was replaced at no charge, then it failed within nine months, so they paid for the second. But they have not paid for the third, forth, nor now not the fifth.

Filed Feb 1, 2008 · Engine · 187,000 miles · FL

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 held accountable for the literal thousands of people out there in my same shoes.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MD

I own a 1993 toyota 4runner 3.0 l with approximately 150k miles on it. About a week ago, I was driving home from work and my head gasket blew causing the engine to seize. I was stuck on the 395n in washington, dc in the cold for 3 hours before the tow truck came with my 1 year old son. I did some research and found out that the 3.0 engines had a recall on it for the head gaskets back in 1996. I called toyota and gave them my VIN only to find out that my car isn't eligible. I think that it is unfair to pay out of my pocket for these repairs for something that the manufacturer is at fault. Please help me, I am an e-4 in the navy with a 1 year old son. I can't afford to pay $1500 in repairs.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · CO

The head gaskets leaked antifreeze into the oil which caused the crankshaft to fail. *ph toyota would not assist the consumer. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · CO

1993 toyota 4 runner engine failure. *mr the vehicle was taken in for a head gasket recall, but when it was returned, low oil pressure and engine failure occurred immediately. Toyota refused to be responsible for the failure eventhough many technical service bulletins refer to the engine damage due to the leaking head gaskets.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Engine · PA

Second head gasket has now failed and engine is ruined. First head gasket was replaced at about 70,000 miles. Now, at 130,000, the head gasket is gone and the engine must be replaced. Perhaps the replacement was as faulty as the original?

Filed May 2, 2003 · Engine · DC

Head gasket failure. Mr the consumers head gasket was replaced under a special service campaign, however the problem was not remedied because the head gasket failed again less than 50 miles after the original repair was done.

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Engine · CA

Vehicle shuts down. Dealer notified. Ph

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Engine · CA

Vehicle overheated while driving. Vehicle taken to a repairs shop and informedd that engine had a blown head gasket. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.