Since vehicle was 5yrs old the frame has rusted terribly. The rust is so significant there are holes and pieces of it have just fallen off. Currently, the steering joint is so rusted that it cannot be driven safely because it feels like it may lose control on the road. Entire undercarriage appears so badly rusted that I am not sure this vehicle is safe to drive anymore.

- Haslett, MI, USA

Frame has rust holes almost broke on right side and running threw on left

- Gardner, MA, USA

Frame is rusted badly poor breaking system I had to replace the lines that keeps my Toyota stabilized. I put so much money into my 2004 Toyota 4 runner limited. Now the rust has taken over on sides and under radiator. Transmission lines now leaking badly rust has been an on going problem but when I had it inspecited mechanic brought me out in the garage to show me.

- Owego, NY, USA

Hi, I recently purchased a Toyota 4runner 2004 from a previous owner. I don't know much about cars and how the process works. But when the check engine light came on. I went to go take it to get it fixed as well as preparing the car for the smog test. Which it failed, Toyota the company was unable to fix due to having concerns of being liable and sued incase of a car accident. They also told me that I would have to be careful driving the veichle because a tire can break off. I am a college student and this was the only car that was in my budget. I really hope a recall goes out. I am afraid of my safety as well as others. Thank you. I hope to hear a recall soon.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

Frame is rusted and warned will likely not pass state inspection when renewal is required in June 2019 by several mechanics

- Topsfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that there was extensive rust on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there were massive holes and cracks in the front and rear of the frame, and the rear wheel well was rusted. The mechanic stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: DP18002 (structure). The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.

- Bar Mills, ME, USA

My 2004 Toyota 4 runner is in the dealer for routine maintenance. Most of the car maintenance have been at this local Toyota dealership. I just had the cv boots and sway bar bushings replaced this past spring and summer. I have the records for these particular maintenance and repair. My service mechanic mentioned there is significant amount of rust on the frame/ chassis. On September 7, the mechanic at the same dealership showed me again the excessive rust on the frame. It is so severe, one of the loops for towing the truck in the front of the frame just broke off. I attached the picture of the broken hook/loop in this document. The truck has 102,000 miles on it. It is mostly in the garage if not being used. I understand that other models in the same years like the Toyota Tacoma & Toyota seqoiua have the same excessive rust but there is an already recall program for these models. Do the 4 runner from the same years have the same frames. Why is there no recall for the 4 runner for the excessive rust isssue which can be a safety problem for the driver and the passengers? the mechanic does not reccomend me driving this car due to the excessive rust. The mechanic warned me that rust is so excessive that my radiator can just fall off because the part of the frame holding it in place is so corroded from rust. I am hoping Toyota can address this issue sooner than later. It is a safety issue.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Frame is prematurely failing. There are holes rusted in the frame. This has been a known problem with other Toyota models which utilize the same frame. Toyota did a random "inspection" where they identified and fixed on piece of the frame but have failed to provide support for the entire frame. The car is now unsafe as it has failed a Vermont state inspection.

- Waterbury Ctr, VT, USA

Excessive frame rust, including holes, and general rust all around the frame. Specifically in the front and rear.

- Bronx, NY, USA

We purchased a 2004 Toyota 4 runner in may of 2017. The dealer informed us that his mechanic had checked the vehicle over and was in good shape and should last us a long time. On August 14, 2018 I drive the vehicle to a Toyota dealership approximately 70 miles away to have diagnostics run on it for an issue with the 4-wheel drive. After placing the vehicle on a lift and checking it out, he had us step into the shop with the vehicle still on the lift to show us what he found. The frame had multiple rust hole through the frame and one running vertically along the transmission frame bracket. It was so bad he made us sign a waiver releasing the dealership from liability before he would let us leave with it. This is a limited edition, 2004 Toyota 4 runner with a little over 156,000 miles on it. I feel that Toyota should stand behind their products as apparently this is a well-known issue with these vehicles. We have had our grandchildren in this vehicle and the frame could have collapsed at anytime causing death or injury to any or all of us. We bought it because of Toyota's reputation which at this point is not worthy of anything when they don't stand behind it. This issue should have been addressed before the frames reach this point of being beyond repair.

- Alpena, MI, USA

The outside of my 4runner is rust free. The frame however has extensive rust issues. I have had to have sections cut out and rewelded because it would not pass inspection. The steering column rusted out and had to be replaced because the steering stopped responding.

- Cecil-Bishop, PA, USA

Rust on the frame including the rear bumper, crack in the dashboard from drivers side over to the center of car. Drivers seat excessive movement at attachment between seat back and base on external portion of seat. The vehicle was parked at various times when inspected. Repainted rims that paint had flaked and peeled.

- Newtown, PA, USA

The frame is rusted really bad. The bracket that holds the rear passenger side lower control are has rusted off making me tie it up and making it useless. The frame has several places that the rust has ate large holes in it. If you need me to I can mail pictures to you. I bought this 4runner brand new. I contacted Toyota about this problem and they told me that the warranty has expired but that if I bought a new Toyota then they would give me a 1000 dollar rebate as a goodwill gesture. I do not want the 1000 dollar goodwill rebate, I want my 4runner fixed.

- Mallory, WV, USA

My frame for my 2004 4runner are rotting and rusting away making it unsafe for me to drive.

- Erie, PA, USA

Severe frame rusting, with holes, some as long as 6", and would not pass Pennsylvania inspection. Had to have welded in 6 different sections.center front toe, left and right front harness, left and right frame center, and left rear frame end. The garage and autobody shop said Toyota should be recalling the 4 runners for frame rust, not just the Tacoma, Tundra and sequoias. They have seen the severe rusting of the frame in the 4 runners. I have read numerous complaints of the 4 runner frame rusting. This is a dangerous situation!!! it needs to be addressed.

- Saegertown, PA, USA

I just discovered that the frame on my 4runner is severely rusted due to low quality steel. Several mechanics have observed the frame and all of them have told me it is unsafe to drive. I have a 2003 Toyota land cruiser and its frame is in great condition. Both cars have been garaged and operated in the same conditions. The frame rust is so bad, it is difficult to get the car up on a lift to perform oil changes, etc. The main concern is safety. If the car is in an accident, I was told that it would not provide any protection from a side or front impact.

- Medway, MA, USA

My 2004 Toyota 4runner was not able to get a brake job because the frame was rusted, rear trailing arm brackets broken off, differential housing on both sides broken, holes in frame right side. Totally rusted and unsafe to drive.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

The frame and structure have rusted from the inside out to an alarming degree. Specifically at the frame weld points in midsection and the rear attachments to axle. It is a safety hazard and it has rusted far more quickly and dramatically than any of the other components. None of my other vehicles have deteriorated in this way.

- Portland, ME, USA

Flaking rusty frame. Any undercarriage scratch immediately rusts

- Lexington, KY, USA

2004 Toyota 4runner with significant rust on the underbody including frame. The vehicle is stationary but was deemed unsafe to drive due to frame damage. It has been well maintained and there are no other issues aside from significant rust damage.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA