2023 Toyota 4RUNNER Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,502miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,502 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4Runner equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: WildPeak, Tire Size: 275/70/R17, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel and driver's seat began to vibrate violently, prompting the contact to dramatically reduce the speed of the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the four tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608776, filed 2024-08, 23,000 miles“Purchased size 265/70R17 tires (Michelin Defender LTX M/S2) exhibiting severe highway vibration immediately post-installation. The vibration persisted continuously for two years across every rotation, posing serious handling and steering risks. For two years, local shop staff gaslit the customer, claiming an out-of-round tire or casing defect was impossible to avoid warranty obligations. During a visit in front of store management, staff repeated the claim in front of management. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759490, filed 2026-08“Component: Tire – Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner (approx. 25,000 miles) After a standard tire rotation, I began experiencing severe steering wheel vibration (flutter) at highway speeds (55–65+ mph) and during braking. The issue started immediately after rotation and has not gone away, even after returning the tires to their original positions. The dealer replaced rotors and pads, but the vibration remained. There are no warning lights, and no visible tire damage. This condition has been reproduced by the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11668391, filed 2025-06Tires: 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 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER
12 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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