1996 Toyota 4RUNNER Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“I have noticed that my vehicle doesn’t seem to be balance and most of the time i am afraid the tires will fall off by the movement of the vehicle. And the metal parts that attachment part it looks very bad on the metal parts like it rusted so bad. I hope they will be able to figure out whats wrong and if i am the only one who is experiencing this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11436237, filed 2021-10“While driving the rear wheel on the drivers side fell off and caused an accident. The dealer is trying to find consumer responsible for accident, even though vehicle was only a few days old, consumer feels wheel was never put on securely.”
NHTSA complaint #986387, filed 1996-07Related 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…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 11% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER
42 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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