1995 Toyota 4RUNNER: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Dec 22, 2008 · Engine · 107,500 miles · MI

I own a 1995 4 runner # with one of your 3.0 motors in it and it only has 107,000. Miles on it. The head gasket blow out on it, it started eating coolant. I have called your customer service department case # 200812190092 with no regards to my problem, I was blown off just like the head on this motor, blown off. I have owned 4 toyota?s including new camry's, my parents both drive toyota's. The 4runner is now sitting in my drive while the snow is piling up around it, I bought it to drive in the winter, I'm left driving my car. I want this fixed by you ( toyota) you know you have a design flaw with this motor. Contact me asap to resolve this problem. This is not a problem that you can walk away from, there are to many occurrences. I will let this truck set in my yard with a sign on it that tells all who drive by it that toyota will not stand behind their products-blown head gasket at 107000 miles. I want an answer as to when you will get my truck repaired at your cost, not mine. Call today if you would like to resolve this matteror thank you for your time. Have a great day. Kb

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Tires · 44,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

1995 toyota 4 runner left rear tire exploded while driving at 65 MPH.*mr the vehicle began to vibrate prior to the blowout. The vehicle rolled 3 1/2 time according to a witness and came to rest on it's side. The driver sustained a shoulder injury, the driver's daughter was unhurt but the driver's dog died in the accident. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer the week earlier to have an older tire replaced and the others inspected. (continental contract SUV tires).

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Engine · TX

While driving approximately 20 MPH head gasket blow out. Consumer took vehicle to dealer fro service, and it was determined that engine overheated.

Filed Nov 10, 2000 · Tires · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was driving my ex-fiance's SUV on the highway at speed of 70 MPH. I started hearing a noise and thought maybe it's just the car in back of me. Then the car started out of control. I couldn't steer it in the right direction. I hit the car on right side, but my car wouldn't stop. So the car keep going and I hit the guard rail of the highway. My car then flipped at impact. Witness said that I rolled over 6 times, but it seems like it would never stop. I came out only to have cuts to me elbow which requires 8 stiches. I was in shock and still am now everytime I drive my car. I don't dare drive an SUV anymore. What happen was that the tread of my tires came off, which cause the tire blowout. I'm still scare and shocked from all that had happen, but I am lucky and thank god that I'm still alive. (tiresize: atx)( dot number: tire size: atx )

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Tires · FL

I had 2 blowouts with these tires within 5 days. One center tread and one sidewall blow out. The tires have only about 25,000 miles on them. They were both rear tires and I feel lucky to be alive. I have replaced all 4 tires to be safe. Thanks!*ak( dot number: tire size: 225/75/15 )