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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Severe blowout of frame, engine only has 130 thousand, this issue should be recalled along with the others that have been, its a bad D grade metal that makes up the frame its garbage
Takata recall..my 2000 4 runners frame is rusted out on the back end and my fiance had to put a plate on the right front about 3-4 yrs ago because it was rusted pretty good too..it now like dances in the back end if I hit a rough patch in the road which doesn't make me feel safe at all to put my children in it.
The frame on my 2000 Toyota 4-runner is rusted out and is not drivable due to safety concerns. I have 282,000 miles on it and I have to junk a car that drives due to this rusted out frame
Right rear control arm frame bracket broke, brought to garage for repair to find passenger side frame rusted out from rear to front and unstable, drivers side frame rusted and deteriorated as well, mechanic says vehicle unfit for the road, motor, transmission and body still great shape, shame on you Toyota for using such low quality steel on a important structure of the vehicle, could of resulted in loss of life. Rectify this issue before it does please.
4runner has 142,000 miles and I was just told by my mechanic that it is unsafe to drive due to corrosion O frame. There is a 2ft section that is non-excitant. Entire frame is rusted junk.
The frame of my car has completely rusted- to the point where parts of it are breaking off. The rest of the body/engine are in great condition. I have done research and there are thousands of other complaints with the same issue on the 3rd generation toytoa 4runners (years 1998-2002). Toyota did a recall on the 1998-2002 Tacoma frames which are identical to the 4runner. The car in unsafe to drive and Toyota will take no accountability for this problem.
Frame rust exceeds normal wear and tear. Frame rusted right through. Bolts rusted. The frame absolutely disintegrating. Entire frame needs to be replaced. Brakes the ABS initiates at nearly every stop. Whole system needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle moved side to side. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent dealer who diagnosed that the frame was fractured, rusted, and the trailing arm anchor was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
I bought my Toyota 4runner 15 years ago, on year 2000. I am the only owner and I don"T abuse my vehicles. Love this car. One days driving back home my car shake and it seemed an issue in rear "cause the way my car move and noise. It appears the rear left axel mounts was hanging off the frame. Talked to the local Toyota dealer nothing they couldn't do it requires a new frame. State of Massachusetts doesn't allow welding directly into the frames, it's unsafe. I was told to junk the car or replace the frame. Just when it turned 15 years.
There are multiple holes in the frame, it is rusting through very badly. It is unsafe. I can take more pictures if needed. The "date this happened" isn't accurate, this vehicle has been rusting quickly for a long time.
I took my 2000 4runner into a Toyota dealership for a service check and to have all fluids changed, and as soon as they had the car on the lift they called to inform me that an extensive portion of the passenger side frame rail was rotted. I went to the dealership to inspect the rust and rot under the car and to take photos. I asked if this problem was seen a similar models of my truck and I was told that Toyota has replaced other truck frames under recall, however there are no recalls for the 4runner at this time. I asked how the frame could be repaired, and the service manager told me that they couldn't help me and that I would have to seek another shop, and they sent me on my way. They didn't warn me of any safety concerns nor did they recommend a local shop that could help with the specific repair.
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- Sewickley, PA, USA