1. Toyota 4Runner
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  3. 2003
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2003 Toyota 4Runner Wheels Problems

11
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi4
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 16, 2018 · 102,375 miles

    Wheels

    I have a 2003 4 runner with only 102375 miles and the rims are crumbling away like chalk. These should not do this, it has to be defective materials and should be recalled before someone is hurt or worse. Toyota is aware of this problem and will be responsible and they need to recall and fix their mistake.

    ODI 11152116

  • October 16, 2018 · 133,000 miles

    Body · Suspension · Wheels

    My entire vehicle is rusted out completely and is not in driveable condition.

    ODI 11140747

  • August 17, 2018 · 133,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Wheels

    Frame is completely rusted out. Steel is literally falling off from the rust and my suspensions are completely shot and exposed due to rust.

    ODI 11145027

  • March 23, 2018 · 111,354 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    Frame and undercarriage rust. Rotted bolts affecting ability to have complete alignment performed. Failed wheel bearings causing loud rotational friction sounds while in motion. Rusted exhaust system causing failure and required replacement.

    ODI 11121543

  • August 10, 2017 · 172,000 miles

    Wheels

    While traveling southbound on i-85 in north carolina at mile marker 51.4 , at 65 mph the left rear tire sidewall exploded causing a near accident. The tires had been on the vehicle less than two weeks as they were replaced as a four tire set, they were all new tires. Apparently there is a problem with the sidewalls with these tires. I googled this sidewall blowout and there have been over 198 cases of cooper tires…

    ODI 11014530

  • February 4, 2016 · 70,000 miles

    Wheels

    Please visit this site and you find over 600 complaints regarding toyota's wheels corroding. Http://www.nuckleslaw.com/software-negotiations-expert/toyota-alloy-wheels-bubbling-toyota-quality-concerns/comment-page-12/#comments i'm an owner of a 2003 4runner and have researched the issues involving the paint on the wheels peeling. I have found that it is an issue with several, if not all wheels that toyota uses on…

    ODI 10824261

  • February 2, 2016 · 75,000 miles

    Structure · Wheels

    I'm an owner of a 2003 4runner and have researched the issues involving the paint on the wheels pealing. I have found that it is an issue with several, if not all wheels that toyota uses on their 4 runners and other trucks. Why does toyota continue to sell and use a wheel when they know it is defective, and why aren't they correcting the problem by issuing refunds, or repair services? The defect leads to the wheel…

    ODI 10823985

  • March 9, 2015 · 182,700 miles

    Steering · Tires · Wheels

    I purchased this 4runner in march, 2015. I began to notice a vibration in the steering wheel at 63mph. I thought it was brakes, i had brakes and rotors surfaced on 3/12/15. Still vibrating! So i figured it was a simple balancing issue, i took it on the same day to have it balanced. It started vibrating and shaking worse! I had the same mechanic re-balance and rotate the wheels/tires. It road the same. They turned me…

    ODI 10702057

  • January 1, 2015

    Body · Suspension · Wheels

    FRAME AND UNDER PARTS ARE RUSTED

    ODI 10949524

  • June 19, 2014 · 100,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    My dash is cracked from drivers side to passenger side and it appears to be kind of melting. When i am driving over 50mph and my back window is down it makes an horrible noise but the dealership says its fine not

    ODI 10897860

  • May 5, 2014

    Suspension · Wheels

    This vehicle has accumulated a scary amount of rust on the underbody. I took it to a local toyota dealership and they told me it probably wasn't safe to have my kids riding in this vehicle because of the amount of rust on the suspension. *tr

    ODI 10609818