Wheel Related Problems of the 2022 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2022 Toyota 4Runner.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
2

Wheel problem #1

70k mile tires only lasted 45k miles. Tires were worn on the insides after rotations every 5k miles. After changing tires, an alignment and inspection demonstrated the front struts were sagging. 4runner equipped with xreas.

Wheel problem #2

Static tire failure of the left rear tire. Oem nitto ridge grappler dot# [xxx] ; 265/70r17. Parked car and was inside a church for an hour. No issues with tire, all 4 tpms pressures read 37 psi. When returning to the vehicle noticed the flat, changed on the spot with the full size spare. It appears as though the sidewall structure/belt failed, taking the rubber with it. Tear is on the inside of the mounted wheel, and is inconsistent with a cut or puncture from a foreign object. I will save the failed tire if you guys would like it for analysis. I want to emphasize, no additional damage to the structure from vehicle movement, satic failure, and the belt was stressed/cycled once as the vehicles weight was lowered as air pressure went to zero and removed as the vehicle was raised for removal and replacement. Vehicle has never been used for 4 wheeling, and no more than a few miles accrued from off pavement driving. Only tow mileage is approximately 400 to 500 with a dual jet ski trailer (gross trailer weight: 2500 lbs) thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).


Wheel related problems in other Toyota 4Runner model year vehicles:



4Runner Service Bulletins
4Runner Safety Recalls
4Runner Defect Investigations