The frame on my 2000 Toyota 4runner is rusted out on one side of it, it was just the side, but now there is rust holes in the bottom of it as well. This is a very big issue and could end up totaling my truck if I'm not willing to spend thousands on a new frame/repair. These 4runners are known for being reliable, but also for terribly made frames, and I have run into that unfortunate case. Please actually look into recalling and replacing these frames, I know many other people with this same issue, and it doesn't make sense why other trucks except for the 4runner were recalled. Everyone with one of these models would greatly appreciate a recall on these frames. Thank you, [xxx] (do not have a specific photo of the rust on frame, but I do have one of the rust on the body, just to give you an understanding, the frame is way more severe though) information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Leawood, KS, USA

Frame rust there are areas where the frame is completely rusted through. This is rusting from the inside out and it's been told to me it was due to Toyota not rust proofing the inside of the frames or coating them at all.

- Albion, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving 35 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of anoher vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained two slipped discs in the lower back, a bruised liver, a fractured vertebrae, and three missing teeth. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed to have the vehicle towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Washington Crossing, PA, USA

Tamara recall.. my frame on my 2000 Toyota 4runner is rotting out where the back front spring hangers suspension mounts to the frame. Also the frame rails are rotted out on the inside of the frame and is soon to be too dangerous to be driven. Noticed when looking this problem up online it is a major issue with these vehicles and a lot of people is having the same problem. I really like my 4runner but I have children that I would be afraid to let be riding in it if the problem continues to worsen!! so if something isn't done the vehicle will have to be parked

- Canada, KY, USA

Rear trailing arm mounts rusting away from frame. In addition, some other parts of the frame are rusting through.

- Ingleside, IL, USA

Vehicle has 180K on it. Its rusted out beyond repair on the frame at both driver and passenger side coil shackles. The Tacoma had a frame recall, I believe we should to. My vehicle is only starting its life. Can go 500K plus miles. Something needs to be done.

- Aldan, PA, USA

Frame rusted and tire came detached from car while driving. Felt like driving on ice

- Elverson, PA, USA

The frame where the lower control arm meets is rusting out at an alarming rate. It is going to be unsafe to drive in a few months when the rear lower control arms will be ripped off from the frame rail. There is almost no rust on the body of the truck and it spend most of its life in Arizona out of the salt belt. In only 5 years the frame has started to desegregate and it has been cleaned reqularly. I've started undercoating it with petroleum based products and rust converters/ inhibitors and it is still just meting away. The rust hole has grown to over 2 times the size it was 2 months ago. I'm really disappointed that the frames are this bad, I had GM vehicles older and less maintained do better than this.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

While in motion we noticed side to side movement in the rear of the vehicle which felt unstable..the right rear spring arm broke loose from the frame. Upon inspection it was noticed that the inside of complete frame assembly had 1 1/2 in wide gap rusted away the complete length of the frame.

- Middletown, IN, USA

Driving down the highway in my 2000 4runner, it started to sway back and forth violently, it went into oncoming traffic. Thank god the oncoming traffic was far enough away, I had time to get it back in my lane. If not, I would have been a casualty. I got it home and checked underneath the vehicle and found out the frame was rusted through. The whole frame was rusted, holes everywhere you looked. I just spent $2,000 on new tires and other repairs three months ago. Now the 4runner is useless, I can't believe this was not a serious safety recall. With all the 4runners on the road there is going to be a lot of people killed. You don't know when this is going to fail until it throws you into oncoming traffic and killing everyone in you car and other innocent people in the other cars that you come in contact with. This has to be a safety recall and have Toyota replace these defective frames. This 2000 4runner is in excellent shape, no rust on exterior and runs great. Does not burn or use any oil. Bad defective rusty frame which was a poor design or lack of prep in manufacturing.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

Drivers side bracket holding rear wheel snapped off while stopped. Unable to drive vehicle as is.

- Fall River, MA, USA

The entire frame under the vehicle is rotting away the vehicle is unsafe to drive and will not pass the pa. State inspection

- Zion Grove, PA, USA

Frame corrosion issues need to be addressed. Will cause bodily harm or death should failure occur.

- Joliet, IL, USA

Took my truck to Toyota dealership for repairs and they let me know the frame is rusting out.

- Yorktown, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver's side trailing arm, which was connected to the frame of the vehicle, fractured. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home safely at a reduced speed. A representative from la crosse Toyota (800 3rd St S, la crosse, wi 54601, (608) 793-7000) inspected the vehicle and took several pictures. The contact was informed that someone would be in touch with him. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

- Onalaska, WI, USA

The frame on my 2000 Toyota 4runner is missing sections of due to that. I have contacted Toyota and the informed me that my 4runner is not covered under the recall for rusted frames. I do not know where else to go to get my 4runner's frame repaired or replaced. Please advise, thank you

- Damascus, MD, USA

My 2000 4runner is rusting out next to the rear passenger wheel well. It's always been parked in the garage. I take it for regular washes--and this still happened. I purchased my 2000 4runner brand new with an additional undercoating protection--but you would not know it by looking at the rust damage. This is the telltale spot, it seems, for 4runners rusting out. This is unacceptable Toyota!!

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Progressive severe rear frame corrosion leading to structural failure.

- Malvern, PA, USA

My frame rotted from rust

- Massapequa, NY, USA

Driving in mild winter condition (light wet slush) on a maintained highway my 4runner began to fish tale. When an attempt was made to correct the fish tale no control input from the drive would correct the sliding motion. This caused the vehicle to slide toward the shoulder of the road. On the shoulder of the road the vehicle began to slow to almost a stop, however, the rear end was far enough off the shoulder that it began to be pulled by gravity down hill. While it slid down hill the rear wheel hit a rock causing the axle to snap near the contact point of the wheel. This caused the vehicle to roll one and a half times endangering four lives. The air bags failed to deploy however none were injured. The car was destroyed and not able to be driven.

- Tijeras, NM, USA