Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems |
While traveling on a highway at approximately 60 mph, the right rear tire (firestone destination le2 265/70r16; manufactured April 2015; approx. 19,500 miles on the tire) abruptly underwent complete tread separation. (see photo). All four tires were properly inflated per Toyota's specifications. Read details...
Without warning, the right front tire had folded under the vehicle, causing the driver to veer to the right and graze a low retaining wall, dragging the tire under the vehicle until it had broken off and the vehicle had stopped. Consumer states that this was caused by a manufacturing defect. Read details...