1996 Toyota 4 Runner tires problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Toyota 4 Runner — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello, I was involved in an auto accident over this weekend due to a defective tire. The tire blew for no apparent reason causing me to lose control of the vehicle and smashing into a cement concrete divider. The tire is a goodyear wrangler rt/s. I did some research on the internet and found many…”
filed May 10, 2006
“While driving at 120 kmph, the front driver side tire blew. The consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Dunlop#26560r16 dot#db72a16 . *la *la”
filed Jun 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Spare tire carrier operation. Various modlels including the 2004 landcruiser and 4 runner. *tt
PG00503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2003
Tires problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 5 | 16% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 14 | 13% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 27 | 25% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 29 | 24% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 10 | 8% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 4 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.