1995 Toyota 4RUNNER: sudden loss of power

5 of the 172 complaints about the 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 108,996
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2025
2
2018
2
2017
1
2015
2
2014
1
2013
1
2008
1
2006
2
2005
2
2003
3
2002
7
2001
2
2000
3
1999
6
1998
3
1997
1
1995
5
1994
3
1992
1
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Engine · 164,299 miles · SD

I have read hundreds of stories similar to mine - yet toyota is telling me my VIN does not qualify for the special service campaign aka: recall. Although I do have an official letter stating that all toyota 3vz-e engines qualify. . My story: last week, I was driving home from work and my 1995 v6 3.0l efi (3vz-e engine) began to overheat. Suddenly a cloud of white smoke emerged from beneath the hood and I lost all power. I pulled over on the shoulder, lifted the hood to find the radiator cap severed from the radiator and antifreeze/boiling water spraying everywhere - I let it cool but had a difficult time starting it. Eventually I was able to get it to a mechanic shop about 7 miles away.. Blown head gaskets #6 cylinder is not firing. This is clearly a class action suit in the making!

Filed Feb 6, 2008 · Engine · 167,000 miles · NC

Blowing white smoke from the exhaust and was losing power, losing coolant, then a few days later, blown head gasket.

Filed Sep 9, 2007 · Engine · 79,680 miles · HI

Check engine light came on, noticed loss of power, rough idling and poor pickup(stumbles). Then recently while driving home after work at 3am, temp. Gauge rapidly elevated and engine overheated. Saw white smoke coming out of exhaust and hood. Left me stalled on the highway at 3am, towed home. Now I find out blown head gasket. Truck has only 80,000 miles, well maintained, and in excellent condition(was anyway). Never had a major problem before. Will take to maui toyota on monday. Not sure how much this will cost me!

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Engine · 108,996 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle slightly lost power. The vehicle was driven to the destination, where grey smoke was noticed emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the head gasket had blown out, causing radiator fluid to leak into the engine.

Filed Apr 25, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 89,000 miles · CA

In sept 2003, 1995 toyota 4runner (3v2-e -v6) experienced loss of power, poor gas mileage. San fransicso toyota investigated and recommended transmission replacement at $10,000. (paperwork available.) took to independent shop for rebuilt for $3000. In december 2003, 1995 toyota 4runner continues loss of power. Palo alto toyota investigates and discovers head gasket leak for valve #6. I inquired about 4runner head gasket recall. Informed that service notice does not cover my vehicle VIN, even though toyota campaign notice is consistent with head gasket failure. Dealer does not provide any service breaks from mfg. Total price paid was $3800, and dealer provided no car rental. I believe first toyota dealer incorrectly diagnosed the problem and all car failure are consistent with toyota service campaign notices for head gaskets for vehicle. Toyota should cover cost of head gasket parts and labor and initial incorrect diagnosis by san francisco toyota.