1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive problems

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The Toyota Mega Cruiser (Japanese: トヨタ・メガクルーザー, Toyota Megakurūzā) is a large, heavy-duty four-wheel-drive SUV introduced by Toyota in 1995. As the largest 4WD vehicle ever built by Toyota, its design resembles that of the Humvee and Hummer H1.

Like the Humvee, the Mega Cruiser was originally designed primarily for military use with the vehicle seeing duty as a transport vehicle in the Japan Self Defense Forces (see ja:高機動車).

Sold exclusively in Japan via Toyota Store locations, the Mega Cruiser was also used by prefectural police, the Japan Auto Federation and fire/rescue departments. As of 2020, it was reported that Toyota had produced 3,000 units before production was halted. A total of 133 Mega Cruisers were sold to civilians.

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Common 1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the 1995 Toyota 4Runner, several common problems have been reported:

These common problems reported by owners of the 1995 Toyota 4Runner highlight key areas of concern that can impact the performance, safety, and reliability of the vehicle. Addressing these issues promptly and with the necessary repairs can help maintain the functionality and longevity of the 4Runner.

1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive engine

How does the Toyota 4x4 system work?

The center differential allows the front and rear axles to turn at different speeds when the front and rear wheels need to turn at different speeds as well. Toyota's full-time 4WD system continuously delivers power to the front and rear axles while allowing the vehicle to maneuver more smoothly on dry pavement.

How do you engage a Toyota 4 wheel drive?

On. If I turn it back to two wheel drive that will flash momentarily. And then it did turn off now it won't always turn off automatically. Um if you are stopped.

How much does it cost to replace a head gasket on a 4th generation 4Runner?

The average cost for a Toyota 4Runner Head Gasket Replacement is between $2,479 and $2,898. Labor costs are estimated between $1,400 and $1,765 while parts are priced between $1,080 and $1,133. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location.

What generation is a 1995 4Runner?

1990-1995 4Runner (Second Generation)

How does the Toyota 4x4 system work?

The center differential allows the front and rear axles to turn at different speeds when the front and rear wheels need to turn at different speeds as well. Toyota's full-time 4WD system continuously delivers power to the front and rear axles while allowing the vehicle to maneuver more smoothly on dry pavement.

What is Toyota 4WD full-time?

Full-Time 4wd = Power sent to all four wheels through a transfer case that allows differentiation between the front and rear driveshafts, and has high and low range gearing.

How do you engage a Toyota 4 wheel drive?

On. If I turn it back to two wheel drive that will flash momentarily. And then it did turn off now it won't always turn off automatically. Um if you are stopped.

What generation is a 1995 4Runner?

1990-1995 4Runner (Second Generation)

1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota 4 wheel drive problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Equipment problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Structure problems
  • Steering problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive complaints

The NHTSA has received 8 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Toyota 4 wheel drive.

2019-06-19

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2018-06-04
  • VIN: JTEBU5JR7F5
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
  • Summary: THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS ARE FAILING TO LOCK AND UNLOCK. BOTH DOOR ARE ALSO FAILING TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY FOB OR THE DOOR SENSOR. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BEGAN FAILING TO UNLOCK AND OPEN IN JUNE 2018. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS NOW FAILING TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE CAR IS STATIONARY. THE ENGINE CAN BE ON OR OFF WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURS.
2009-01-21

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2008-12-20
  • VIN: JT3VN39WXS8
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: FAULTY CYLINDER HEAD REQUIRING EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. *TR
2008-01-19

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2008-01-09
  • VIN: JT3VN39W5S0
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: HAD MY OIL CHANGED TIRES ROTATED ,FILLED UP GAS ,THEN WHEN I LEFT GAS STATION ,I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MY EXHAUST, BARLEY MADE IT APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES . INDICATIONS OF BLOWN HEAD GASKET, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM? PLEASE RESPOND ASAP IF THERE HAS ,THANKS MISS PAM WEST. *TR
2006-12-11

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2006-12-08
  • VIN: JT3VN39W4S8
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT STARTUP, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, OVERHEATING. REPLACED RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT. COOLANT RUNNING OUT OF EXHAUST. DETERMINED TO BE BLOWN HEAD GASKET. NEED NEW ENGINE. *NM
2005-05-20

STEERING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2003-01-07
  • VIN: JT4VN13G8S5
  • Components: STEERING
  • Summary: LUCKILY I WAS GOING VERY SLOW INTO A PARKING SPOT....IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING DOWN I-95 TRAVELING 70+ I WOULDN'T BE HERE RIGHT NOW. TAKE CARE, JOHN C. GROTH HI CHRIS, THE LATEST RECALL REMINDED ME OF SOMETHING. EVEN THOUGH MY TOYOTA IS A 1995...MY DRAG LINK SNAPPED IN DEC 02. THE FWD MESSAGE IS ONE I REPLIED TO A FRIEND OF MINE. AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS NOT YOURS....IT WAS ONE IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC WHEN I WAS LIVING THERE WHILE IN THE AIR FORCE. TAKE CARE, CLIFF DATE: FRI, 20 MAY 2005 10:08:14 -0700 (PDT) FROM: "CLIFF GROTH" SUBJECT: RE: DRAG LINK TO: [email protected] HI SCOTT!, YEA I HAD A DRAG LINK THAT JUST SNAPPED! I WAS PULLING INTO THE SHOPPETTE PARKING LOT ON POPE AND SOON AS I TURNED LEFT INTO A SPOT....BANG IT SNAPPED. LUCKILY I WAS GOING VERY SLOW...BECAUSE ONCE IT SNAPPED I LOST STEERING AND WAS NOT GOING WHERE I WANTED...HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD A PARKED CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FREE WHEELING! I E-MAILED TOYOTA AND SENT PICTURES...THEY SEEMED THE LEAST BIT CONCERNED. SO I WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP...AND THEY ACCUSED ME OF HITTING A POT HOLE...LOL AFTER THAT I GAVE UP....AND JUST TRIED TO NOTIFY ALL MY FRIENDS WHO MIGHT HAVE A 1995 MODEL. TO AT LEAST GET THE DRAG LINK CHECKED FOR CRACKS. RED LINE AUTO SHOP JUST DOWN MANCHESTER RD. OFF POPE DID MY REPAIR WORK. THEY SAID A "DRAG LINK" SHOULD NEVER SNAP OR BREAK...PARTS ATTACHED TO IT MIGHT WEAR OUT, BUT A DRAG LINK IS MADE TO OUTLAST THE VEHICLE. WELL DIDN'T MEAN TO WRITE A BOOK...NICE HEARING FROM YOU. I THOUGHT OF MY DRAG LINK THE SECOND I HEARD ABOUT THAT TOYOTA RECALL TOO. MY TOYOTA IS A 1995. HAVE ATTACHED SOME PICTURES...I THINK I SENT THEM TO YOU BEFORE, BUT IF NOT HERE ARE A FEW.TAKE CARE MY FRIEND,CLIFF SCOTT WROTE:CLIFF, DIDN'T YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAG LINK ON YOUR TOYOTA? I WAS THINKING ABOUT THE RECALL AND WONDERED IF THAT WAS YOUR YEAR? SCOTT
2003-10-28

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-11-03
  • VIN: JT3VN39W9S0
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: LEAKING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE FROM CYLINDER HEAD. *AK
2002-10-30

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-10-26
  • VIN: 4TAVN13D9SZ
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: BLOWN HEAD GASKET, DEALER STATES NEED TO REPLACE SHORT BLOCK DUE TO CORROSION, WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAD GASKET. DT
1998-05-19

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-02-01
  • VIN: 4TAVN13D4SZ
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: BRAKES FAILED.
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The vacuum actuated sleeve in the front diff is known to go out. Your vacuum lines control this sleeve and if it does not engage then neither wheel will spin, ...

1995 4runner will not engage into 4wd - YotaTech Forums
1995 4runner will not engage into 4wd - YotaTech Forums
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Nov 30, 2011 ... What ive found so far. Transfer case goes in H4, L4 H2 no problem but the front does not engage. There is no vacuum going to either hose at the ...

Troubleshooting 1995 T100 4WD: Crabtree Toyota Q&A
Troubleshooting 1995 T100 4WD: Crabtree Toyota Q&A
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Dec 23, 2021 ... 1995 T100 4WD not engaging. Indicator light on dash is lit up, but front wheels not engaging. Solid, not blinking.

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