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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving various speeds, a booming noise was heard under the front driver side of the vehicle. It was later discovered that the subframe separated due to excessive rust and corrosion, which rendered the vehicle undrivable. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 01/06/17
I own a 2000 Toyota 4runner SR5. The frame is very badly rusted and is beginning to fail. I have been notified by my mechanic that I should consider replacing the frame for safety issues. Toyota has recalled and replaced the same frame on the Toyota Tacoma but has yet to issue a recall on the 4runner.
I am the original owner... normal driving. Regular maintenance. Last few times I had a truck in the shop (different ones) they recommend I contact somebody, about the frame... it is basically rusted all the way thru. It is rusting from the inside out, seems like... had many Toyota's in the past (and present)... had never seen anything like it.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving 10 mph and making a turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the vehicle. Upon inspecting the undercarriage of the vehicle, the control arm fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000.
While driving down the road, the vehicle became very unstable. Vehicle began to wobble back and forth uncontrollably.had to come to a sudden stop to regain control. Got the vehicle home to find out the frame was rusted completely through allowing the sway bar to drop on the passenger side.
In a gradual left hand turn at highway speeds the rear idler assembly arm at the frame connection separated (broke due to excessive frame rust per certified mechanic), causing dramatic body roll and a near deadly head on collision with on coming traffic. Roll over potential was also greatly increased, as needed correction was employed to avoid head on collision - which created over steer to be applied to counter balance sudden almost uncontrollable spontaneous body roll.
Upon removing and replacing my exhaust and muffler on our 2000 4runner limited I spotted a hole in my frame on the rear passenger side just before my right passenger wheel and suspension. I finished installing the new exhaust an began inspecting the frame along the length of the vehicle. While the truck is not new...it only had what appears to be limited surface rust to most of the framework. However, the portion that was detected was clearly rusted through and now threatens the frame integrity. I expected to keep this car for a long time and am disappointed that this might shorten my expected ownership of this vehicle.
Traveling straight down the highway at 65 mph. I hear a loud pop and my SUV veers hard to the right crossing the low speed lane and breakdown lane. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles next to me. SUV missed the guard rail, but climbed an embankment and came to rest on the drivers side of the vehicle. Resulting in me forcefully twisting the steering wheel, hitting my head on the windshield and braking the side glass with my head. Afterwards, looking at the vehicle, it was apparent what had caused the accident. Severe rust on the frame, caused the shock mount, and rear control arm to totally separate from the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, a noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the contact had to maneuver the steering wheel in excess in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the rear trailing arm had corroded and fractured. The technician also stated that the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000. Updated 7/9/15
The frame on out 2000 Toyota collapsed because of rust. The collapse was on the side frame rail, just before the drivers side rear wheel. The vehicle is not able to be driven.
Severe corrosion of the frame and suspension components of my vehicle. Rust has completely perforated and separated structural suspension components (rear passenger side front control arm mount). Vehicle is unsafe to drive until major repairs or complete frame replacement is performed.
While driving home from work on 01/24/2015 I felt and heard a noise coming from the rear of my vehicle and the vehicle started to swerve and I almost lost control of the vehicle. I came to a stop and checked the vehicle but didn't notice anything wrong. I got back into the vehicle and drove at a slower speed, when I got home I pulled into my garage and checked the under side and noticed that the frame was cracked where the control arm mounts. I looked on line for recalls and although there are a lot of complaints and there are recalls for the 2000 Toyota Tacoma which shares the same platform there are no recalls for frame rust on the Toyota 4runner. In addition to the crack on the frame there is considerable rust on the entire frame and I think I'm lucky to be un hurt and alive. Please help me and all the other Toyota 4runner owners. Thanks
Extreme rust and damage due the aforementioned rust. The rear control arms completely rusted off the frame. I know the vehicle is 15 years old but this much rust is not normal and will cause injury to many people if they do not now it is failing.
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- Harrison, OH, USA