Faults:

My first head gasket blowout was in 2002, and cost me approx. $2300 to repair. I found out about the recall notice from Toyota, and that my '95 VIN # was not included in the recall. I ate the cost myself.

My second blowout occurred at the beginning of Oct 2007, and I have yet to have it repaired.

General Comments:

Overall, my 4Runner has been good to me, and has run fairly well with minimal repairs.

I have noticed a significant decrease in power over the last 4 years.

Faults:

Overheats in slow traffic.

General Comments:

Nice big truck; I have used it for bringing lots of stuff from home Depot, airport trips and such.

Lots of space, but you pay for it with the gas efficiency.

I bought the truck with high miles, so I can't complain too much, but I do

Faults:

I bought my 1995 Toyota 4runner Limited new (in 1995); last year I had to have the transmission rebuilt.

Last year there was still a lag in power when I put my foot on the gas, and it wouldn't go over 40 sometimes.

This year (after 141,000) the head gasket began to leak; there is white smoke that billows from my exhaust pipe and there is no power. It also won't start if I put too much radiator fluid into the radiator.

I was hoping my car would qualify for the recall as there is obviously a fault in the head gasket. I called two different Toyota places and both said my car doesn't qualify. I am frustrated that at minimum it will cost $1,500. to repair the head gasket. There is the potential something else may be found wrong once the mechanic takes apart the engine.

Faults:

At 250,000 miles I had to have a couple of oil leaks fixed. The oil pan gasket and the manifold seal were both leaking.

I replaced the battery at 225,000 miles.

I have gone through two speedometer cables over the last ten years.

I have replaced the brakes once.

Otherwise, the only costs have been normal maintenance.

General Comments:

I love my 4runner. I have a 4 cylinder and I know that it is underpowered. I don't feel the need to beat anyone at an intersection when the light turns green.

It is the most dependable vehicle I have owned.

Unfortunately, this truck will never quit. In our family, we keep a vehicle until the costs of keeping it running exceed the costs of a new vehicle. Consequently, it will be the last vehicle I ever own.

I consistently get 22-25 mpg. I am conservative driver-no gratuitous acceleration.

Faults:

Head gasket, just like everyone else, and you really need to post this info.

V06 special service campaign: http://www.brian894x4.com/V6headgasketrecall.html

Call all of the dealers, and tell them you have a recalled head gasket, and your car is part of the V06 special service campaign, and they should take care of it.

Do it now. They can discontinue this at any time.

Faults:

I have a 1995 Toyota 4Runner and the head gasket blew and motor seized at 138000 miles. Like all of you, no help from Toyota.

Quotes for new motor range from $ 5800.00 to $ 10,000.00. OUCH!

Is a new engine the only option?

Can I just replace the head-gasket, put new coolant in, and drain and replace all the oil? What happens if old coolant has gotten beneath the pistons - will it kill the crankshaft? Can I flush the motor of this?

Is it worth even trying to save?

Any comments are much appreciated.

General Comments:

For the most part, the truck has been pretty reliable.