1996 Toyota 4RUNNER Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER, 9% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,600 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On july 7, 2012, I was driving my 1996 Toyota 4-runner when the rear driver side tire failed. The four tires were dunlop grand trek at21 p265170r16 (111s m+s 014814), purchased new and installed in june 2007. I drive less than 8,000 miles per year on this vehicle. The mileage on the failed tire was only 25,843 miles. It was properly inflated. I did not strike any object on the freeway. The SUV was in excellent running order and well maintained. At the time of the tire failure, I was traveling 70 MPH on interstate I-80 in iowa on my way from kansas city to chicago. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467553, filed 2012-07, 169,891 miles“Within a one week period, I experienced separation in two tires. The dealer replaced both tires prior to failure, however a severe vibration was detected prior to replacement. The tires in questions were manufactured by dean tire and rubber. Wildcat radial lt. 265/75r16. Design 8126. Other numbers on the tire are 14589-2 and r5512.”
NHTSA complaint #10286237, filed 2009-10, 165,200 miles“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 .”
NHTSA complaint #10076228, filed 2004-06, 54,000 miles“Tire failed while at highway speeds. Tread separated from tire and was lost (couldn't see it at night). Location was on interstate 15 just south of barstow california. Temperature was approximately in the in low 50s. Before the tire failue, I felt a vibration in the vehicle for a few miles, which gradually grew larger. Suddenly the sound of the car changed drastically (as the tread separated, I presume) and I heard much road noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #729028, filed 2000-08“Tire blewout during long-distance interstate highway driving. Daylight. Clear skies. Safely pulled vehicle to the side of the highway. Tread seperated. Failure debris damaged fender, running board, and mud guard under fender.( DOT number: w2h awb tire size: p225/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #731905, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 28 | 8% |
| 1998 | 30 | 12% |
| 1997 | 18 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 4 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER
42 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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