1997 Toyota 4 Runner tires problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1997 Toyota 4 Runner — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 25 mph rear passenger's side tire separated from the vehicle. As a result, vehicle rolled over. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak”
filed Feb 20, 2004
“The first tire that the tread came off was while traveling on the freeway - july, 2002. No damage to the vehicle or myself. Tow truck driver came out and changed the tire. Went to discount tire to have the tire replaced, they replaced it at no cost. When I asked if the others were safe, they said…”
filed Oct 11, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Spare tire carrier operation. Various modlels including the 2004 landcruiser and 4 runner. *tt
PG00503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2003
Tires problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 4 | 13% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 5 | 16% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 14 | 13% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 27 | 25% |
| 1998 4 Runner | 29 | 24% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 12 | 13% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 10 | 8% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 4 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.