Rear frame rusted through. I was driving and a piece holding the suspension together rusted off the frame. The vehicle was in motion and it felt like it was going to tip over. It also felt like the front and back wheels were going in different directions. Apparently a very common issue.

- St Paul, MN, USA

I just took the car for annual state safety inspection. It failed and the inspector said it is unsafe to drive. The part of the frame that connects the right front and right rear suspension is so rusted that the car is unsafe to drive. We have been driving this vehicle with no knowledge of this hazard.

- Great Falls, VA, USA

Excessive rust is compromising steering control.

- Robbins, TN, USA

My 16 year old daughter was driving on a city street and was turning into a driveway and the lower control arm on passenger side broke and I was told it was because the frame is rotted. Not sure if I am able to fix due to the frame. I am new to the northeast and was not aware of rotted frames out here.

- Ashaway, RI, USA

I took vehicle in for brake repair, the mechanic noted excessive frame rust and cautioned that it may be unsafe to continue to operate the vehicle with out remedy. Recommended thousands of dollars worth of repair work. I am the second owner of the 4runner, but the SUV spent most of its life in Arizona, away from harsh winters and salted roads. Loyal Toyota customer, but very disappointing because I planned to keep this SUV until it was vintage, but now I am afraid to drive it or sell it to someone else.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Parts of the vehicles exterior and including frame and subframe components are excessively rusted. Parts are of the suspension and other hard parts are having to be replaced due to corrosion.

- Jber, AK, USA

Frame is extremely rusted, it just flakes off and after inspecting the joints am afraid that it will soon become a safety hazard also the brake calipers become in-op (frozen) have replaced the 2 front calipers 3 times and the 2 rear calipers twice

- Oswego, IL, USA

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

Extensive rust and corrosion on frame and suspension parts. I am the original owner and the vehicle has 134,000 mile. Advised by technician that this is not normal wear.

- Hanover, PA, 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

Takata recall this year the exact same frames were replaced on the Toyota Tacoma. My frame and cross members are rusted out on the front end and this has been garage kept and only has 92K miles. My 4runner should not hsve this much rust on the frame, after it has been meticulously taken care of.

- Wooster, OH, USA

We have a 2004 Toyota 4runner with 121,510 and we're informed that the whole frame is rusted. We learned that Toyota had a similar issue with frames in other vehicles for the same reason and it was recalled for those vehicles but there is no recall on the 4runner. My vehicle runs well and has no issues other than the frame which we were told makes the vehicle unsafe. We've had Toyota's in the past with well over 300,000 miles so this was a shock that we cannot use it anymore. We were informed the frames were outsourced and the company used did not put the proper amount of zinc on frames which caused them to rust.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

Toyota truck frame corrosion upon installation of failed suspension components on my 2004 Toyota 4runner, my independent mechanic informed me of substantial frame corrosion. I contacted lynch Toyota with my concerns, lynch Toyota inspected my 4runner and found substantial frame corrosion, vehicle deemed unsafe, and should not be driven in any capacity, frame replacement recommended by lynch Toyota in manchester Connecticut. The steering shaft is frozen and binding due to corrosion. The suspension components are in jeopardy of breaking away from corroding frame. Toyota refuses to include vehicle in frame replacement program offered to all other body on frame constructed trucks. 4runner frames are failing in the same way as Tacoma, sequoia and Tundra, yet Toyota claims that no program is in place to assist you, sorry for your troubles was Toyota's response when contacted by phone on two occasions post inspection of my 4runner by lynch Toyota.

- Coventry, CT, USA

While driving on the highway my car went out of alignment due to a rotten torsion bar mount. The entire frame also has lots of rot

- Sandwich, MA, 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

The fram is excessively rusted from years in 'cold weather states.

- Morganton, NC, 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

I've had this 2004 Toyota 4runner since 2004 I bought it new and have taken good care of it. The body still looks great, no rust on body just has 94000 miles on it. But the under side is awful the frame has holes rusted through at high pressure points like suspension points, cross members for transmission and engine rusted through, its to point that its dangerous to drive. I was told by Toyota service rep that the frame has a fifteen year warranty on them but together are saying they can't fix or place it and it looks like I'm not alone on this issue. Toyota should step up and back their product especially in safety issues. They were forced to replace frames on the Tacoma's. what's funny I've been told by Toyota reps also that the 4runner has the very same frame as the Tacoma's. so if that's so why can't they replace these also? I think this is really bad, you pay a lot for a vehicle and it still looks like new but have to consider parking it because you fear for your families lives. It's getting to point you can't trust it on the road. I think Toyota should be held accountable.

- Harts, WV, USA

Frame is rusting out creating a driving hazard which could result in injury to driver and or passengers

- East Rockaway, NY, USA

My 2004 Toyota 4runner frame/chasis is rusted throughout. Everything that is not plastic or rubber on the chasis is rusted out. The skid plate is rusted through in several places and needs to be removed or replaced before it falls off. Toyota has recalled vehicles in the past as well as replaced chasis on all but the 2004. Toyota needs to take responsibility and recall the 2004's. the body is in good shape with no rust.

- New Freedom, PA, USA