Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 2 problems related to rear axle spindle (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 4Runner.
Happened to noticed fluid around rim. Repeated rear axle seal leak. Believe back spacing of seal against the abs ring is of a quarter of inch. Causing vehicle to vibrate and create loud grinding hum. Brakes have become soaked in gear oil. Causing brakes to lock up and smoke profusely. Believetoyota is aware of issue.
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Was traveling 55mph when vehicle started shaking, and was hard to control, had noticed left front end going into a ditch. Vehicle dropped down, and lost power steering and brake control. Consumer stated all bolts broke at spindle so axle was still attached to tire when it flew off the vehicle.
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