Toyota 4RUNNER Tires Problems
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Toyota 4RUNNER across 22 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “tire size” (20% of reports).
- 193tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 76%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tire size: mentioned in 38 of 193 complaints (20%)
- P225 75R15: mentioned in 23 of 193 complaints (12%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 19 of 193 complaints (10%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 13 of 193 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 193 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 11 an injury.
Toyota 4RUNNER tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 4 | 13% | 11,502 |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 1 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 1 | 1% | 640 |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 3 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 3 | 2% | 215 |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 13 | 3% | 23,500 |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 12 | 3% | 51,000 |
| 2004 4RUNNER | 12 | 2% | 939 |
| 2003 4RUNNER | 7 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2002 4RUNNER | 8 | 4% | 27,900 |
| 2001 4RUNNER | 7 | 4% | 18,517 |
| 2000 4RUNNER | 16 | 3% | 31,934 |
| 1999 4RUNNER | 28 | 8% | 73,000 |
| 1998 4RUNNER | 30 | 12% | 97,595 |
| 1997 4RUNNER | 18 | 7% | 180,000 |
| 1996 4RUNNER | 14 | 9% | 162,600 |
| 1995 4RUNNER | 11 | 6% | 44,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2017
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Equipment:other:labels; tires
Model years: 2016
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota 4Runner. The contact purchased four Bridgestone tires in 2022, Tire Line: Alenza AS Ultra, Tire Size: 245/60/R20, DOT Number: 1RBTEAAU1. The contact stated that all four tires had developed cracks on the sidewalls and by the tire beads. The tires were replacement…
Was driving along at approximately 25 mph and had a major sudden failure of the right rear tire
Component: Tire â 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 (55â65+ mph) and during braking. The issue started immediately after rotation…
I was traveling on [XXX] returning home and felt the steering wheel pulling strongly to the right so I immediately pulled off to the side of the road and noted the right front passenger tire was deflated. This tire is a 245/60 R20 107HSL BSW Procontrol Cooper tire. The tire at the top portion was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota 4RUNNERs have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about tires for the Toyota 4RUNNER. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota 4RUNNER tires?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Toyota 4RUNNER?
The most frequent phrase is “tire size”, in 38 of 193 complaints, followed by “p225 75r15” (23).
Other Toyota 4RUNNER problems
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- Suspension problems (905)
- Air Bags problems (523)
- Power Train problems (405)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (362)
- Steering problems (310)
- Service Brakes problems (285)
- Electrical System problems (248)
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