Wheel Related Problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (three 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
3
Wheel Rim problems
1
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

The Wheel problem

Left ball joint broke while driving after it was serviced at a Toyota dealership. Then they told me my frame was rusted after they inspected it. I heard there was a recall on rusted frames.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

Tire rubber spontaneously detached from rim. Auto became uncontrollable. Had difficulties stopping. Experienced driver. No injuries or fatalities. (tiresize: 225r15)   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

Vehicle had a flat tire while driving. When changing tire, consumer discovered that spare tire had a steel wheel while vehicle's wheels were alloy. While purchasing replacement tires dealer advised consumer that spare tire was very unsafe because the locking lug was only gripping wheel by a few   Read details...


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