Seven problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Head gasket failed causing leakage onto cylinder, resulting in major damage to engine prior to recall notice. Mjs.
My sister also owns a 1996 Toyota 4 runner with almost identical build and the exact same 3. 4 l engine and she also had the same head gasket failure on her engine. My engine was impeccably maintained, new oil every 3000 miles etc and still had the same failure. My concern is that I don't see a recall for this listed and since its the only problem that both me and my sister have had on two nearly identical '96 4 runner's, it seems a tad coincidental that we're the only ones having this problem. Thanks, erik hord.
Head gasket failed.
Head gasket replaced prematurely due to poor engine head design.
Gasket failed.
Head gasket failed.
Blown head gasket failed.