1989 Toyota 4Runner Deluxe V6 5MT
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- Photo: 1992-95 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Limited V6 in White, front left by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990-91 Toyota 4Runner 3-dr vf by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990-91 Toyota 4Runner 3-dr hf by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Toyota 4Runner 2.4 TD (51695594929) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mud Bath (5967531483) by Zach Dischner, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Toyota 4Runner Deluxe V6 5MT is a 150-hp 3.0-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $16,393 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 174.8 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,393 ($42,966 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3VZ-E 3.0L SOHC V6, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 82 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Hi-Trac independent front suspension, torsion bar, upper/lower A-arms, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live rear axle, leaf springs with staggered hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P225/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Front Track | 56.3 in |
| Rear Track | 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 37° |
| Departure Angle | 22.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 82.3 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1989 Toyota 4Runner Deluxe V6 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 6, 2005 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 05V389000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota 4RUNNER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
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 1989 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.