Toyota4Runner2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Tires

2003 Toyota 4Runner Tires Problems

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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
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • 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

  • February 14, 2011

    Tires

    2003 toyota 4 runner. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires problem. *smd the consumer stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, she experienced two incidents, where she almost lost control of the vehicle while driving in the rain. The consumer was informed the tires, were severely worn after only 20,000 miles.

    ODI 10550189

  • February 24, 2004

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    I own a 2003 toyota 4 runner 10000 miles, dunlop grand trek tires 265/70r16. In less then 2 weeks i have had 2 flats in the right, passenger tire due to stones. In one tire i have 2 patches, i have a complaint into goodyear for a new tire.*ak

    ODI 10058932

  • August 12, 2003

    Tires

    Problem: steering whell vibration at speeds of 60mph and up. Purchased on 8/2/03. Returned to the delaer on 8/12/03 to have all tires balanced and a full alignment; problem still exists. *ak returned to dealer on 8/14/03 to have the tires speed matched to the rims. When i picked up my 4runner i was told the vibration was still present and that i should upgrade my tires from dunlop grandtrek at20 265/65/17 to…

    ODI 10033332

  • June 27, 2003 · 2,650 miles

    Tires

    P265-65r17, dunlop grand trek tire collapsed while driving to work in an 03 toyota 4-runner. Speed was approximately [redacted] hazard was encountered. No loud explosion. Tire just suddenly went flat. Tire separated 360 degrees around front of rim. Tire is completely intact on back side of rim. Toyota dealership says they have never had a report of any problem with these tires. They refused to replace tire and…

    ODI 10025329