Purchased 2005 Toyota 4runner in 2012 with 58K miles. Always washed undercarriage. Mechanic began patching rust on frame 2011. Its beyond repair now with 128K miles. Frame is completely dangerous

- Wolfeboro, NH, USA

Frame rusted leading to failure of sway bar brackets causing steering to become unstable. This occurred while driving straight down a highway. The repair estimate is total frame replacement.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

Brought vehicle to repair shop for muffler and tailpipe inspection. Repair shop found frame cracked and rusted along with steering shaft broken. Repair shop indicated that there is no recall on 4runners yet this is a known problem with the 2005 4runner. Repair shop stated it would cost $6000 for new frame from Toyota dealer. Hartford Toyota superstore has done oil changes on this vehicle since purchase yet has never brought the frame problem to our attention.

- Stafford Springs, CT, USA

Air bag warning light is on, always on, in motion, park. It won't go off.

- Orlando, FL, USA

I love my 2005 Toyota 4-runner SR5, it has been an excellent vehicle and I would plan to keep it for another 5 years or so. The body, paint and drive train are in great shape and the car has never been in an accident. The problem is that the frame is rotting out from underneath making it unsafe to drive. I have contacted Toyota, case number 1804060267, to see what they could do to no avail.

- Cool Ridge, WV, USA

My problems is the frame is very rusty body still in good condition I say 90 % but the frame is more at 60 % rusty what I can do, I care for safety Toyota company, they can take care about this problem are not cost me anything.

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

Faulty denso alternators (re-manufactured): 1/6/17 the original alternator failed in my vehicle (after 11+ yrs) and was replaced (unbeknownst to me) with a re-manufactured denso alternator. On 1/19/18, that alternator failed, after only 1 year and 2 weeks. On 1/20/18 the service dept at the dealership replaced that failed alternator with what turned out to be a defective alternator that did not work because the bearings ceased, which the mechanic discovered immediately upon installation. After inquiring about the manufacturer and looking back at my 1/6/17 repair record, I learned that both alternators installed on 1/6/17 and 1/20/18 were denso re-manufactured alternators. I had assumed new alternators would be installed. I then requested that a brand new alternator be installed instead, which happened on 2/1/18. Both times, on 1/6/17 and 1/19/18 my vehicle had to be towed to be serviced. First time it died on a fwy off-ramp, second time it died in a parking lot. Denso's website claims "remanufactured denso alternators go through a grueling process...new or remanufactured, a denso alternator is a quality component." Sorry, but not true!

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The frame is rusted and rotted so bad that it doesn't pass inspection

- Londonderry, NH, USA

Frame rust

- Farmington, MI, USA

Frame is rotting

- Falls Church, VA, USA

My 2005 Toyota 4runner has only 61,500 miles registered on the odometer. This vehicle has never been involved in any accidents. The chassis/frame exhibits severe corrosion. It is my belief the integrity and safety of the vehicle, its passengers and other motors are at risk as a direct result of the deteriorated chassis condition.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

The frame is rusting through from the inside out. I have owned the truck since new and it only has 108000 miles on it. Toyota recalled the Tacoma model (which shares the same frame), but for some reason they have not recalled the 4runner. If I didn't catch this now it could have collapsed and caused an accident.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

Frame rust - problem is the same as what has happened to same year Toyota Tacoma pickups. These vehicles should also be recalled and have the same fix applied to them as was applied to the Tacoma pickup. Purchased vehicle used in October and had shop put it up on a lift 2 months later for routine maintenance. They said frame rusted and unsafe to drive.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

My dashboard is cracked from the length of the drivers side to the passenger side. I received a letter from Toyota in 2015 about this condition and they were extending the warranty until May 2017. The local dealer said they could not order the new dashboard until January 2016. Mine was ordered, but I have been waiting 11 months and they can't tell me when the dashboard will be in. I would like to know when the new dashboard will arrive. Toyota's letter stated it would take several months to get the parts. The letter also stated I would get another letter once parts are available. I have never received another letter.

- Seal Beach, CA, USA

I was driving the vehicle, hit a pot hole. Little bit after that, when I came to a stop and started to accelerate, the vehicle started to swirve all over the road and become uncontrollable. I was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the rear component broke off from the frame due to rust. The dealer stated that the SUV will need frame replaced due to rust. The vehicle 180K miles tune up was performed at the dealer in winter 2015 and no rust was mentioned upon "complete" inspection. The vehicle is now non operation and is a total lost due to rust. Every 30K miles the vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance. Oil changes were performed every 5K miles with synthetic oil. The car has been garaged for since purchasing it new in 2005. It has never been on the beach. Salt is not used on our road.

- Sterling, AK, USA

There is a massive amount of rust on the frame of the truck. I was at a Toyota dealer where they were replacing Tacoma frames. The pile of frames they have been taking out look so much better than mine that I am amazed that 4runner are not included in the recall.

- Maryland Heights, MO, USA

Bought vehicle and 1st service was notified that I have massive amounts of frame rust. Vehicle was purchased in South Carolina where it rarely snows.

- Girdletree, MD, USA

There was no "frame rotting" selection so I just chose what I think is affected. Major scaling on the inside. Outside looks perfect. Well, it seems that the inside rotted so bad that my inner frame rail on the passenger side near the rear track arm had almost rotted through. It is soft like a sponge, but yet the factory Toyota frame paint held it together. Poking it with my finger and it all crumbled revealing quite a few holes. Hood also has a lot of little rusted parts. This didn't happen because of negligence of my part. I take good care of my cars and never had troubles like these with any other car brands.

- North Providence, RI, USA

I had my electronic sun/moon roof replaced a year or so after the warranty, because it jammed in the open position. Toyota replacement charge was $2000 +. it jammed again this spring and the "basic repair" has not worked and Toyota wants to again charge $2000 +. this is a chronic complaint about this make/model and feature and Toyota only will warrant any repair/replacement work to 1 year.

- Sewell, NJ, USA

Two service center refused to worked on 4-runner because of major rust issue. This is a garaged 58,000 4-runner with parts that are falling off from the underside. Toyota claims they do not have rust problems with there 4runner.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA