Does anyone know if Toyota is still fixing blown head gaskets on older 4runners free of charge? I know they were doing it on pick ups with the 3.0 V6 because I had them do it twice on two different trucks I had, a 1991 and a 93. They were great about it and even gave me a free loaner car. Anyway, I'm looking at a 1995 4runner for sale but it seems to have the same blown head gasket problem. Anyone had this done recently, is the recall still being honored? Thanks for any help

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990 – EARLY 1995 TRUCK, 4RUNNER & T100 WITH 3VZ–E V6 ENGINES

Under the Special Service Campaign Program, the head gaskets will be replaced on all the affected vehicles regardless of leakage or not, and there will not be any age, mileage or time restrictions under the Special Service Campaign.

If it was already done there will be a SSC completion label affixed to the left front door hinge post near the check strap.

 

There is an 8 year ending on these ususally. But if it was never done on a particular vin#, They will usually honor it still.

 

For what it's worth, I had a 1990 4-runner done in 1998, and they were great about it. I would bet they are still honoring it.

 

Go to my site and email me your vin# and I will see if it is eligible.

 

head gasket recall

I have 1993 4runner and I had the gasket done back in 1997 when it only had 80k miles and now it has 133k miles and seems like the gasket had failed again. i'm wondering if toyota is able to fix it again for free....

thanks in advance,
Geo

 

When I worked for a Toyota Dealership about 5 yrs ago (when recalls were pretty common) I though that the vehicle had to be still owned by the original owner, but don't quote me on that.

 

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990 – EARLY 1995 TRUCK, 4RUNNER & T100 WITH 3VZ–E V6 ENGINES

Under the Special Service Campaign Program, the head gaskets will be replaced on all the affected vehicles regardless of leakage or not, and there will not be any age, mileage or time restrictions under the Special Service Campaign.

If it was already done there will be a SSC completion label affixed to the left front door hinge post near the check strap.

This is from the SPA V06 that was sent to all people.

This Special Policy Adjustment
extended the warranty coverage for the head gaskets to 8 years or 100,000 miles

The SPA (Special Policy Adjust) is no longer honered
The SSC V06 is still active.

As a result, for a specific group of the vehicles previously
involved in the Special Policy Adjustment, Toyota is now changing the handling
procedure to a Special Service Campaign.
3VZ–E Head Gasket Special Service Campaign (V06)]3VZ–E Head Gasket Special Service Campaign (V06)
With the introduction of the new Special Service Campaign(V06), owners of late
production 1990, all 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 up to early production 1995 (1/90 to
10/94 production date) Toyota Compact Pick–up Truck, 4Runner and T100 equipped
with 3VZ–E V6 engines who have not received any head gasket repairs from a
Toyota dealer since October 1, 1996 will be notified to contact a Toyota dealer for
head gaskets replacement.

Here is the # to call and ask:

Vehicle owners who have previously paid for head gasket replacement will be instructed to
call the National Customer Relations Department at 1–800–404–7636 to obtain further

 

Blown Head Gasket

I took my 1993 4Runner 3.0L V6 in for the head gasket recall in 2004 with 65,000 miles. Twelve months later it was running rough and blowing white smoke. Dealer replaced fuel injectors and said compression was good so the gaskets were good. Three months later I had both head gaskets blown. Replaced engine with a Jasper engine. Anyone have comments on Jasper engines in 4Runners? Also had oil cooler kit installed. Anyone know where this cooler is physically located?

 

Re: head gasket recall

Let me know what you find out.. I have a 1993 4 runner with headgasket problem.I read this site and info on SSCampaign. I was under the impression it would be covered. The dealership knew it had a head gasket put on in 1996. I told them I had not the money to fix it and not to take it off trailer if cost were involved. Three weeks later I am told no fix from Toyota .. No tag on hinge.. Just vin number ran by associate at dealership to state work was done in 1996. Warranty on that 8years. Again this was known by them before it was taken off trailer. I am basically left with a truck I cant use and $$$$ wasted.. Let me know if you find out anything. I was told a 1992 was done 6 weeks ago. Why no tag on my hinge from work done. in 1996.. ?? Just a headache and $$ wasted. I am told 4200 dollars would fix it. Three week they have had it and supposedly tried to get it covered by TOYOTA . Toyota said NO. But they did fix steering recall for me.. The truck body has surface rust and I have spent money like water to find the headgasket needs replaced. I have heard several times this was a bad deal..
Let me know what you find out mine is 1993 runner. Thanx again and God Bless
Cathie

 

Re: Blown Head Gasket

This is what I have found to be true .. The 1993 6cyl 3.0 L have a design flaw and because of this.. That is why head gaskets are blown more than one time. The SSP Campaign for this Toyota is a fine line. My truck needs $4200. wirth of work due to head gasket. The dealership states the work was done by another dealership now closed. There was no sticker on hinge stating head gasket was replaced in May 1996 but the new revision of SSC states Oct 1996. So MY truck should be covered.. I am getting NOOOO due to 8yr 100,000 mile.. This campaign was replaced by the Oct 1996 one. If you have any info help me.
If you have had a similar problem with head gasket etc. Like I said this motor is notorious for blowing headgaskets.. Let me know your outcome help or no assistance by Toyota . I feel there is a Positive outcome and Knowledge is Key
Let me know ASASP Cathie ccrep@juno.com

 

The headgasket recall that states 8 years or 100,000 is no longer in effect. There was a revision to include numerous Toyota trucks as part of an ongoing headgasket recall. There is documentation from Toyota that states a Revisiona Dec 1997. This has no age or mileage stipulation that I can read. I sent the pages to 2 different dealership that agree with me that My Truck VIn is covered. The problem I am having is Toyota will not pay the bill. I was told to seek a lawyer. I cannot believe the headache this has been. I am treated so poorly and am looked at like I am totally out of line. This is the bottom line. The Service rep read the page stipulating since OCT 96. He stated Wow .. and then looked at VIN number s followed by Vin ranges and then told me NO my VIN was not there. Funny how 2 other dealerships and service people found my VIN in range of numbers under recalled Trucks. Toyota refuses to back me based upon Headgasket repair 5/96 ( no tags on hinge)business closed now. I am waiting for Supervisor from customer relations to call me tommarrow. I feel like David against Goliath. Let me know how you have fared and the outcome ! Thanx Cathie ccrep@juno.com

 

I forgot to mention the fact that the Toyota dealership knew my truck was serviced on5/96. I was told to tow it in. I did and was led to believe my truck would be fixed under Campaign. (They told me 5/96 so they knew ahead of time before my truck was towed in at my expense. 4 weeks later I am told no to the headgasket repair. So sorry and I have to pay to have my vehicle towed home without the headgasket repair. I find out that this dealership GrandBlanc Toyota MI made money off of my truck by doing Steering Rod Recall. So I am enticed by the Free Fix of Headgasket due to Recall and then I am told sooo sorry. Then the Service guy sees the pages stipulating OCT96 mine was done on 5/96. He tell me yeah I see what you are saying and we will do it right now if your VIN number falls in the VIn range for trucks .. He reads topline to topline when both sets of numbers coincide with VIN ranges... Again I am treated like a dingy and the answer soooo sorry.
I was misled and then paid for a tow for them to make money on another Campaign they knew would be paid for. I called Toyota and they say it is a dealership matter. How do they figure this???.. TOYOTA The BIG GUY Paid the Bill. Cmon... I say the dealership pulled a slick one. BY the way .. I am told my the Service mgr. the guy made a verbal mistake by telling you to tow it ( he knew work was done in 96) " Are you going to make us pay the bill because he made an error? Where is my "human" compassion.?? I am told this after I pay two tow bills and am misled. I am thinking he is bullying me when the dealership made their money.. Cmon.. ALL I know is something really stinks from the TOP to the Bottom!!! Cathie

 

I forgot to mention the fact that the Toyota dealership knew my truck was serviced on5/96. I was told to tow it in. I did and was led to believe my truck would be fixed under Campaign. (They told me 5/96 so they knew ahead of time before my truck was towed in at my expense. 4 weeks later I am told no to the headgasket repair. So sorry and I have to pay to have my vehicle towed home without the headgasket repair. I find out that this dealership GrandBlanc Toyota MI made money off of my truck by doing Steering Rod Recall. So I am enticed by the Free Fix of Headgasket due to Recall and then I am told sooo sorry. Then the Service guy sees the pages stipulating OCT96 mine was done on 5/96. He tell me yeah I see what you are saying and we will do it right now if your VIN number falls in the VIn range for trucks .. He reads topline to topline when both sets of numbers coincide with VIN ranges... Again I am treated like a dingy and the answer soooo sorry.
I was misled and then paid for a tow for them to make money on another Campaign they knew would be paid for. I called Toyota and they say it is a dealership matter. How do they figure this???.. TOYOTA The BIG GUY Paid the Bill. Cmon... I say the dealership pulled a slick one. BY the way .. I am told my the Service mgr. the guy made a verbal mistake by telling you to tow it ( he knew work was done in 96) " Are you going to make us pay the bill because he made an error? Where is my "human" compassion.?? I am told this after I pay two tow bills and am misled. I am thinking he is bullying me when the dealership made their money.. Cmon.. ALL I know is something really stinks from the TOP to the Bottom!!! Cathie

 

i just bought a 94 4runner with the leaky gasket. i went to the dealer and they showed me it was repaired in 1998. they said it was no longer covered. the vehicle has 130000 miles. they say once it was done it is not covered anymore but I think it is an obvious design error, plus i read about them replacing the gaskets with faulty ones.

is there any way i can find out what type of gasket was used and who could i contact at toyota to get it fixed?

if toyota does not fix this i will never buy another toyota again. they should stand by their products.

 

Just a note for 4runner owners. I just bought a 92 with very low miles. It had not had any warranty repair work done and Toyota still honored the recall on the head Gasket. They fixed the steering and A/C recall as well. I just continue to be impressed with them. I can't imagine owning anything else.

 

Hi

i have a 1990 4runner witht th ev6 3vz engine it is a good truck and reliable i have 340 000km to it and it now as a head gasket problem! i tryed going to the dealer for this recall i heard about and they told me there is nothing they can do and never heard of it. they said try calling toyota canada, so i did and they told me try to see with your local dealer... i dont know wath game they are playing here but i tryed with many different dealer and always the same story. i have no idea if it has been done or if it has been done more thenonce. all i know is that i need the truck and had to bring it to a garage to hhave the problem solved but it will cost me a lot of $$ i wich i could give thebill to toyota and have them pay the bill... wath can i do to find out or to have toyota do the job or pay for it?

thanks
Mike

 

Hello-

I am new to Tundra Solutions, and I too, have a problem with my 94' 4runner head gasket. It was replaced by Toyata the first time, but I'm having the same problems again !!! Anyone interested in forming an exploritory group to seek legal recourse?

 

I can't speak for any specific dealers in your areas but I know we still do a V06 about once every month or two where I work... if the tech finds damage on the cylinder walls after removal of the heads, they replace the block along with the head gaskets. There's no charge for that, but we usually request the customer pay to replace water pump, timing belt, etc while the engine is apart. That's mainly for our security so if a timing belt with 150k miles on it breaks the customer doesn't come back and say it's our fault because it didn't break until we worked on it. If you want to e-mail me your VIN I'll check for the V06 campaign on your vehicle. My e-mail is joeg_2001@yahoo.com

 

I can't speak for any specific dealers in your areas but I know we still do a V06 about once every month or two where I work... if the tech finds damage on the cylinder walls after removal of the heads, they replace the block along with the head gaskets. There's no charge for that, but we usually request the customer pay to replace water pump, timing belt, etc while the engine is apart. That's mainly for our security so if a timing belt with 150k miles on it breaks the customer doesn't come back and say it's our fault because it didn't break until we worked on it. If you want to e-mail me your VIN I'll check for the V06 campaign on your vehicle. My e-mail is joeg_2001@yahoo.com

We do pretty much the same thing. :tu:

 

Ok I just found this site....it's great.... I just bought a '95 4runner about six months ago and the head gasket blew....um does anyone know if the recall is still valid? Or if my truck even qualifies? Or how i can find out? thanks

 

Tearex, you need to check with your local Toyota dealer's service dept.

 

I can't speak for any specific dealers in your areas but I know we still do a V06 about once every month or two where I work... if the tech finds damage on the cylinder walls after removal of the heads, they replace the block along with the head gaskets. There's no charge for that, but we usually request the customer pay to replace water pump, timing belt, etc while the engine is apart. That's mainly for our security so if a timing belt with 150k miles on it breaks the customer doesn't come back and say it's our fault because it didn't break until we worked on it. If you want to e-mail me your VIN I'll check for the V06 campaign on your vehicle. My e-mail is joeg_2001@yahoo.com

Joe...I tried to send you an email at your yahoo email addy but it got returned...im looking at a 4runner with 5/95 build date and VIN # JT3VN29VXS0087086...could you please look up this VIN and see if its already had headgasket replaced..and if its eligible...
the truck seems to have compression problems in one cyl @ 105lbs vs. 150 on other cyl...at least thats what a mechanic told the PO...
many thanks in advance...just trying to find my 16 yo son a decent car
scott

 

Joe...I tried to send you an email at your yahoo email addy but it got returned...im looking at a 4runner with 5/95 build date and VIN # JT3VN29VXS0087086...could you please look up this VIN and see if its already had headgasket replaced..and if its eligible...
the truck seems to have compression problems in one cyl @ 105lbs vs. 150 on other cyl...at least thats what a mechanic told the PO...
many thanks in advance...just trying to find my 16 yo son a decent car
scott

I tried to run the VIN but it says invalid.
Are you sure you wrote it down correctly?
JT3VN29V(XS)0087086 These 2 letters I highlighted are not correct.

 

Joe...I tried to send you an email at your yahoo email addy but it got returned...im looking at a 4runner with 5/95 build date and VIN # JT3VN29VXS0087086...could you please look up this VIN and see if its already had headgasket replaced..and if its eligible...
the truck seems to have compression problems in one cyl @ 105lbs vs. 150 on other cyl...at least thats what a mechanic told the PO...
many thanks in advance...just trying to find my 16 yo son a decent car
scott

I'm not sure if your e-mail ever got through or not but as he said above, I don't think this VIN is correct. Verify it and e-mail me back if you want.

 

I Just bought a 95 4runner to drove it 2 weeks and blew head gasket im so pissed i just wasted 5K and got to spend another 3-4 can someone check my vin JT4VN36H8S0020151 for me please. I called toyota they said its not on list. Wondering if I get diff. info from somewhere else.