1996 Toyota Tacoma Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 8%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,490miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 8% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,490 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Initially felt a vibration in my steering wheel and accelerator pedal. Was trying to decide from where the problem came when my left rear tire blew it's entire tread, which then wrapped around my axle, causing me to spin 360 degrees and off the highway and down a grassy slope, which, fortunately, was soft enough to stop me without making me flip over. Damage: wheel rim and cover, wheel well liner ripped off, thereby bending it's rear bracket, which in turn pulled my fender in. Tread wrapped around axle bent, but did not crimp, my hydraulic brake line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140185, filed 2005-10, 130,449 miles“I bought my 1996 Toyota Tacoma equpped with firestone wilderness at p215/70r14 96s. Within the first week I had two( DOT number: p215/70r14 tire size: p215/70r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #731263, filed 2000-09“The tires are showing signs of separation of the treads. There are cracks around the tread beading. My local firestone dealer says it is due to age and tire rot . The tires are in very good condition in all other respects - there is plenty of tread left.( DOT number: tire size: p215/70r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #732165, filed 2000-09“Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 70-75 MPH, with only the driver in a 1996 Toyota, Tacoma; original equipment, p215/70r14, DOT# w2hyawa275. Rear end damage received, and tire was available for analysis.”
NHTSA complaint #871761, filed 2000-09“Pe00020 , firestone wilderness ht tire tread separation: while driving at 60 MPH tread on rear passenger's side came off. Driver did not lose control. Tire size 21570r14, original tire equipment. Driver was the only passenger in vehicle, and did not have the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #866854, filed 2000-08Related 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 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 21 | 6% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 18 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 9% |
| 1998 | 29 | 10% |
| 1997 | 14 | 11% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma
87 complaintsBody and structure
64 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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