Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2023 Toyota 4Runner.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4runner equipped with falken tires, tire line: wildpeak, tire size: 275/70/r17, dot: (n/a). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel and driver's seat began to vibrate violently, prompting the contact to dramatically reduce the speed of the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the four tires. The independent mechanic found an abnormally heavy spot on all four tires, preventing the tires from being properly balanced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened; however, the manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 23,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota 4runner equipped with nitto tires, tire line: ridge grappler, tire size: 265/70/r17, dot number: 737079k4222. The contact stated while driving 58 mph, the steering wheel was vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the tires had caused the steering wheel to vibrate. The dealer referred the contact to the tire manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle manufacturer was also made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for assistance from the service manager. The failure mileage was approximately 3.