Wheel Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel rim (one problem).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
4
Wheel Rim problems
1
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

The Wheel problem

Consumer states while driving the vehicle and with no warning the disc brakes hand locked up on the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

While driving about 50-55 mph and making a right turn, the rim on the left front wheel split in half. The tire remained intact. Driver almost lost control of vehicle when this happened. A noise was heard whenever making right turns about 3 months or more before this happened.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

While driving, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over to the shoulder. Please fill in additional information. The consumer thinks the incident happened due to the failure to tighten the lug nuts after changing the brakes.   Read details...


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