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CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
8.1
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 146,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 27 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (11 reports)
- recall frame and replace (11 reports)
- replace frame (3 reports)
- install new frame (1 reports)
- weld in frame rail reinforcements (1 reports)
body / paint problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Gen 4 4runner is susceptible to major frame rust.
The front radiator support bottom rusted out, and tow hook fell off.
The frame rails, especially front right near the front wheel is rusting out from the inside.
The where the rear suspension mount attaches to the frame is also rusted through at the welds.
The car has no visible body rust and was taken regularly through car washes with underbody washes to remove exterior salt. However the rust is from the INSIDE out. There's no way for a normal person to clean the inside of the frame. Somehow moisture and salt is accumulating on the inside of the frame and there was no protection or coating to block the corrosion from eating it away. This car will be junked due to the frame! Everything else works great engine, transmission, heat/AC, 4WD are perfect. It's been a great SUV, but the bones are dissolving around it.
- thetense, Minneapolis, US