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1986 Toyota 4Runner Base Auto

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1986 Toyota 4Runner – front
Photo: 1985 Toyota 4Runner, canopy off (front left) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (N60, 1984–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1985 Toyota 4Runner, canopy off (front left) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 in Light Green Metallic, Front Right, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1st Toyota 4Runner by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1985 Toyota 4Runner, canopy off (rear left) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 in Light Green Metallic, Rear Left, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1986 Toyota 4Runner Base Auto is a 116-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $11,428 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 116 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The 4Runner measures 174.8 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,428 ($33,888 *)
Engine
Engine Type22R-E 2.4L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower116 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque140 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke92 x 89
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Final Drive4.3
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity17.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionHi-Trac independent front suspension, torsion bar, upper/lower A-arms, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionLive rear axle, leaf springs with staggered hydraulic shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Turning Diameter37.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP225/75R15
Tires RearP225/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.8 in
Width66.5 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase103 in
Front Track56.3 in
Rear Track55.5 in
Ground Clearance10.6 in
Approach Angle37°
Departure Angle22.5°
Cargo Volume80.9 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.2 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear34.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER.

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Parking Brake2
Tires2
Equipment1
Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 4, 2023 · 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…”
Dec 12, 2003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, 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…”
Oct 17, 2000 · 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)”
Sep 14, 2000 · Equipment
“TRAVELING ON A SECONDARY ROAD AND T-BAR RUSTED AND SPARE TIRE FELL DOWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED. *AK”
Aug 2, 2000 · Tires Crash
“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”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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