1996 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension problems
39 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 184,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 184,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
I see that you guys have ordered a recall on 2001-2002 toyota 4runner for the lower ball joint failing. The part number for the lower ball joint is the same for years 1996-2002 and there are numerous posts of people having their ball joint fail on years prior to 2001. Can you please explain why only years 2001-2002 are covered? This is a liability and toyota should know that the same part number is covered for all 3rd generation toyota 4runners and it is failing on all 3rd generation 4runners.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, there was a loud abnormal noise. The contact discovered that the main frame in front of the left rear wheel fractured. The contact also stated that the rear suspension had corrosion build up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the frame was destroyed beyond repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure was 195,000.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints