Engine problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/12/1997

While driving the vehicle smoke came from the front engine and there was a fuel smell. Manufacturer said defective head gasket was the cause. Consumer stated if manufacturer was aware of problem, why not notify the consumers.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/25/1997

Notice a lea in garage after parking vehicle, pink liquid (coolant fluid), took vehicle into dealership, was informed of a crack in engine head gasket.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	9
Blown Head Gasket problems	2
Engine problems	2
Engine Cooling System problems	1
Engine Stall problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Engine Exhaust System problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	1

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