1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Tires Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
11 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
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 MANY MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME TIRES HAVE HAD THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE TIRES BLOWING OR TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. PLEASE DO ALL YOU CAN TO PREVENT THESE TIRES FROM KILLING ANYONE. THANK YOU, TRUC NGUYEN BELOW IS JUST A FEW COMPLAINTS I FOUND WHILE DOING MY RESEARCH FOR YOUR REVIEW. THESE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE WARNED! CHERYL OF TAXARKANA TX (3/10/04): MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY NEW CAR, A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE TIRE BLEW FROM THE SIDEWALL AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND...
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
DRIVER WAS EXITING A FREEWAY OFF RAMP AND LOST COMTROL OF THE TRUCK AFTER THE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON A CURVE DOING 30MPH. *AK( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: 225 75R/14 )
#730274
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TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONES-STILL HAVE ONE AS SPARE( DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWB TIRE SIZE: P22575R15 )
#730352
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THE SUBJECT RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING.( DOT NUMBER: WZHH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )
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RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW/DISINTEGRATED ON INTERSTATE WESTBOUND FROM A LAS VEGAS EVENT. REMAINING TIRES SEEM TO HAVE AN ODD WEAR PATTERN EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURES ARE KEPT AT 30PSI( DOT NUMBER: WZHH-AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )
#730352
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THE SUBJECT RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING.( DOT NUMBER: WZHH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )
#730274
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TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT LEFT REAR TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONES-STILL HAVE ONE AS SPARE( DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWB TIRE SIZE: P22575R15 )
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A SECOND TIRE HAD TO BE REMOVED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR IN ONE SECTION OF ITS TREAD. IT IS NOW MY SPARE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: W2HH AWB TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )
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FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT ON FREEWAY.
#517064
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DUNLOP TIRES FAILED/BLEW OUT.
Other 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint