This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 1997 Toyota 4runner. While reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle swayed back and forth. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the frame was rusted and there was nothing supporting the stabilizer arm. Fox Toyota (228 fox family ln, clinton, tn 37716, (865)-494-0228) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 271,000.
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would sway from left to right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they advised him that the frame was rusted and the suspension components were fractured from the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 09/27/11
Frame on a 1997 Toyota 4runner rotting out. Vehicle no longer road worthy and will not take a sticker. Have been a Toyota man my whole life but this makes me think twice about ever purchasing another one. Is Toyota going to go good on this" funny how the Tacoma was recalled but not the 4runner! same frame" I would have to guess yes...
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was being serviced for unrelated maintenance when he was advised by the dealer that the front driver side frame was rusted. The dealer stated that in the event of a crash, the front driver side of the vehicle would crumble. The dealer also advised that the failure was unrepairable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
1997 Toyota 4runner frame rusting. I have worked from home since 2001, yet the frame is badly rusted. The vehicle has been garaged its entire life. A mechanic told me it is no longer safe to drive and is structurally unsound. This seems similar to the problem of rusted frames in Toyota Tacoma vehicles.
- Southborough, MA, USA
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1997 Toyota 4runner frame rotting out. There is a recall on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma for the same reason, the 4runner has the same frame and has the same problem. Toyota refuses to add the 4runner to the recall or fix the defective frames. My 4runner is in excellent shape except the frame is rotting through in several locations. These 4runners should be recalled the same as the Tacoma to fix the defect.
1997 Toyota 4runner frame rotting out. There is a recall on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma for the same reason, the 4runner has the same frame and has the same problem. Toyota refuses to add the 4runner to the recall or fix the defective frames. My 4runner is in excellent shape except the frame is rotting through in several locations. These 4runners should be recalled the same as the Tacoma to fix the defect.
The sub-frame of my Toyota 4runner SUV has rusted beyond repair. The suspension box has rusted free from the frame rail. The vehicle has been rendered unsafe and cannot be driven. Toyota wants $3,000 + labor to replace the frame. This is the same sub-frame Toyota is currently replacing on their 1995 - 2010 Tacoma pickup trucks at the company's expense. My sub-frame has the same type and depth of rust damage as the Tacoma trucks. Toyota should be replacing these sub-frames on their SUV's as well as their Tacoma trucks.
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota 4runner. On August 5 2009, while driving approximately 55 mph he heard a noise and observed that the frame broke. The dealer stated that the left tie rod corroded and broke in half which caused the frame to fall off of the vehicle. The dealer also stated that the frame is not repairable. The manufacturer confirmed that there was no existing recall and will not offer any assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 190,000.
I recently found out that there is excessive rust damage to the frame of my vehicle, which resulted in hole and a 7 inch crack to the frame. Toyota has a frame safety recall on 1995-2000 Tacoma. I contacted Toyota with the problem and they say there is nothing they can do. I have a 1997 4runner which sits on the same frame. Nothing has been done to fix the problem.
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- Powell, TN, USA