The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle was extremely corroded which caused the tow bar to fracture and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the severity of the corrosion. The contact was informed of the potential for the rear wheels to detach from the vehicle due to the corrosion. The contact reached out to A-1 Toyota (50 amity rd, new haven, ct 06515, (877) 734-6467) and was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Prospect, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for inspection, it was discovered that the front and rear sections of the subframe was rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, there was no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact discovered that the entire undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. Due to the rust, the brake lines started to rust and caused the vehicle to have complete brake failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the entire undercarriage had accumulated rust, which led to the brake failure. The mechanic recommended that the contact get rid of the vehicle. The contact had the brake lines repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email, but the contact had not received a response. The contact spoke with koons westminster Toyota (375 baltimore blvd, westminster, md 21157, 410-876-6400), but they did not assist. The brake lines were repaired; however, the rust still remained. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Eldersburg, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the entire undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. The contact discovered that part of the frame that held up the fuel tank was dragging on the ground while the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- New Paris, PA, USA

My name is [xxx], I am here because of rusted frames I was just told today by aaa mechanic center in skoki Illinois that I can not drive my 4runner home because isn't safe for drive, and they show me the frames both sides are rusted and I took the car to 6042 N western ave Chicago il 60659 (773-728-5000) Chicago nothside Toyota at western ave and peterson in Chicago Illinois immediately and I was told isn't on recall. I contacted Consumer Affairs already and I will go to secretary of state on Monday with the pictures to alert other owners. I will draft a letter to send with the pictures to the state representative as soon as possible because this need immediately attention. This SUV is beautiful in and out but when they lifted the car up I was screaming because both frames was rusted. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chicago, IL, USA

Took my 2004 Toyota 4runner for a oil change and free 28 point vehicle inspection. Was told by the authorized Toyota dealer that the frame was rusted broken and had holes similar to the Tacoma recall. Called Toyota California and all the would do is offer a $500 service allowance to one of my other Toyota's (Camry) the car is in great shape and now will not even pass inspection. I have gone to other web sites and found many other 2004 4runners with the same problem.

- Norfolk, MA, USA

Went in for a oil change and was offered a 28 point inspection. At dealership, ira Toyota, milford, MA 28 point inspection tells us there is holes and rust in the frame and the vehicle would not pass inspection. This 4runner has been kept in mint condition with receipts to prove. Did some research on line to learn many 4runners and Tundra's have been recalled for just this reason. Updated 7/23/15 updated 9/20/2017

- Norfolk, MA, USA

Vehicle has abnormal amount of rust on frame metal parts with excessive chipping an corrosion. Also, of almost more concern is that the airbag sensors are completely rotted through, as if they were sacrificial anodes. Frame failure due to abnormal rust could cause a catastrophic accident. Sensor failure of the airbag sensors (behind front bumper) while driving could cause serious injury or death to driver or other cars on the road. I have never seen anything like this amount of corrosion.

- Quogue, NY, USA

Frame has excessive rust. The vehicle has spent most of its life in nh/me. It is now registered in fl. It has been in Florida for about 16 months. I have filed several complaints with Toyota and they keep telling me my vehicle is out of warranty so they will not do anything. The rust is bad enough that the front cross member can be flexed by hand. It is not unusual for me to find large chunks of rust in the driveway in the morning after the vehicle sits over night. I have cleaned and treated the rust myself as well as several coats of paint to try to stop/slow the rust but it has not done much good. Toyota has voiced problems with every other full-framed vehicle they have including the older pick ups, Tundra, sequoia, and most recently the 05-08 Tacoma's. I am on several Toyota forums and this is not a problem on a few vehicles. If the vehicle has been in the rust belt the frames are severely rusted. I do have several pictures I can send if needed.

- South Daytona, FL, USA

Frame is rusting out.

- Cuba, MO, USA

Underbody frame rusted out in several places.

- Hopatcong, NJ, USA

Major rust on frame and other mechanical parts. Not exposed to salt does not occur with my other vehicles.

- Burke, VA, USA

2004 4runner limited, frame rusted out.

- New Hartford, NY, USA