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.
Thank GOD frame broke in driveway of sons home about 3000 miles of into retirement vacation coming from VA. What if this happened in some mountain range or on interstate at 55 miles an hour with heavy traffic. Tire separated at lower control arm, no steering or drive axle. This is a very serious problem, lives are at stake. To keep your reputation up, address these issues immediately. My brother in Fresno came to help. Truck at his house, I was forced to buy a truck and still have 4000 miles and some stops to get home.
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Thank GOD frame broke in driveway of sons home about 3000 miles of into retirement vacation coming from VA. What if this happened in some mountain range or on interstate at 55 miles an hour with heavy traffic. Tire separated at lower control arm, no steering or drive axle. This is a very serious problem, lives are at stake. To keep your reputation up, address these issues immediately. My brother in Fresno came to help. Truck at his house, I was forced to buy a truck and still have 4000 miles and some stops to get home.
- Gary S., Fresno, CA, US