I have noticed that my vehicle doesn’t seem to be balance and most of the time i am afraid the tires will fall off by the movement of the vehicle. And the metal parts that attachment part it looks very bad on the metal parts like it rusted so bad. I hope they will be able to figure out whats wrong and if i am the only one who is experiencing this issue.
1996 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
39 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 184,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 184,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rear7
- Front4
- Rear: axle: spindle1
- Front: springs: coil springs1
- Front: shock absorber1
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Suspension
- What is wrong
- On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability.
- Risk
- This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. Although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. Owner notification began february 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 02V021000 · Recall details
What 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My vehicle has been slipping a lot causing me to lose control of the vehicle it's not the first time it has happened just recently it happened again and I was told to check if there was a recall on the vehicle but there wasn't but after researching my 4runner I've read there was some recalls on the car about the rear suspension.
The rear axle/suspension is completely rusted out. Just took it to my auto shop for an oil change and they will not put it up for an oil change because they are afraid it will collapse.
The axel support rusted off causing it to separate from the frame. This results in a dangerous condition
Takata recall. Antilock brakes slipped and didnt stop. The air bags open until after the truck was towed and parked back at my house when no one was in it.
Frame rust, a fair amount of rust is causing concern and makes me question how trustworthy vehicle is. The date listed isnt the date of the incident its roughly around the time the extent of the rust had been noticed.
Frame is rusting from inside out. Holes in frame big enough to push your whole arm through. Areas of frame connected to suspension prematurely rusting out. This rest of this vehicle is in excellent condition, body panels included. Welder told me entire frame is rusting away and repair to the frame is very difficult anf expensive even if possible. Vehicle has under 185,000 miles and runs great. I hear creaking developing and am afraid car may split in half. Why is toyota not stepping up after admitting to badly manufactured frames.
Shock absorber completely went threw the frame causing the 4 runner to go size to size while driving. Frame is rusting from inside out. Very very dangerous. The same exact frames on the tacomatacoma got a recall, they replaced them. Why wasnt this recalled on the 4runner? And the seatbelts just pop out of the buckle while your just driving. Something has to happen soon or somebody is gonna get very hurt ,or killed. 1 more thing. I had a wheel pop off also from the ball joint breaking luckily that was in my driveway, luckily I wasn't on the main road I could've killed somebody.
I was getting on the hiway ramp and was traveling 60pmh when my vehicle felt like it wanted to move over to the next lane while the steering wheel was held steady. I took the vehicle to northpark toyota in san antonio texas on august 29,2017. Iwas told the parts were ordered and would take 2weeks to come in. I called 2weeks later and could not get any info on the parts ordered. Today is 10/16/2016 and still no info. I have been driving the vehicle little because it has wanted to move over to the next lane several times even though I hold the steering wheel straight.
Frame badly rotted crossmember for transmission and left rear are worst .
Questions about the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension
Does the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER, 24% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 184,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota 4RUNNER have bad suspension?
The Toyota 4RUNNER model years with the most suspension complaints are 2003 (114 complaints), 2004 (113 complaints) and 2000 (102 complaints).
Other 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER problems
Body 42Engine 26Brakes 18Tires 14Airbags 9Visibility 7Acceleration 5Transmission 5Wheels 4Electrical 3Seat belts 3Steering 3Driver assistance 1Fuel system 1Lights 1Locks 1
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