1996 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
72 owner complaints — full 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER problems & reliability report →
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- Jan 18, 2002Crash risk1996–1998 Toyota 4RUNNER — Suspension
ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
02V021000 · 274K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.