1996 Toyota 4 Runner suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Toyota 4 Runner — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Happened to noticed fluid around rim. Repeated rear axle seal leak. Believe back spacing of seal against the abs ring is of a quarter of inch. Causing vehicle to vibrate and create loud grinding hum. Brakes have become soaked in gear oil. Causing brakes to lock up and smoke profusely. Believetoyota…”
filed Dec 20, 2004
“After making an appointment to have rear suspension recall 02v021000 performed the consumer was informed that the parts were not available . This has occurred on five separate occasions.*ak *nm”
filed Jan 7, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Special service campaign (ssc) - 20a renotification rear suspension modification for owners whose vehicles have not yet had ssc 20a repairs completed. *tt
03019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2003Special service campaign 20a regarding renotification of rear suspension modification. *tt
02051 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 16, 2002Information regarding rear suspension modification. *yh
TC02003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 15, 2002Subject regarding special service campaign to modify the rear suspension. *tt
02006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 18, 2002
Suspension problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 6 | 19% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 30 | 25% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.