10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,193 miles

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problem #124

Feb 042019

4Runner

  • miles
The back of the truck frame has rusted through. Stationary. Front axle pics included as well. Rust, wear and tear. Not sure when it happened bc the dealership sold the vehicle to me like this. Rusted metal proves it happened awhile ago. Plus someone tried to weld it to cover up the problem. I've also put in a radiator and new muffler was completely rusted through.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #123

Feb 022019

4Runner

  • miles
Severe frame rust

- Albertson, NY, USA

problem #122

Jan 022016

4Runner

  • 80,000 miles
4runner frame rust. Multiple techs have told me my frame should have been included with an existing Toyota recall but was not.

- Fred, VA, USA

problem #121

Dec 102018

4Runner

  • 138,000 miles
Excessive frame dusting causing driving problems

- Dayton, VA, USA

problem #120

Jan 192019

4Runner

  • 88,400 miles
I purchased this vehicle a week ago. It appears the dealer themselves never inspected the vehicle prior to my purchase. If they had, they would have know it was an unsafe vehicle to drive due to the amount of rust to the suspension, frame, and everything underneath. Just today, a Toyota mechanic had told me that it is unserviceable. If I had owned this vehicle for years, that finding wouldn't be as painful to hear. But having owned the vehicle for a week, this has made me very angry. It only has 88K miles on it. I am now afraid to drive the vehicle.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #119

Sep 062017

4Runner

  • miles
Rusted frame, looking very dangerous and not safe

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #118

Nov 152018

4Runner

  • 181,000 miles
I was driving my 4runner at about 20 miles per hour when it suddenly jerked to the right. I stopped and got out to see the frame had rotted apart and one of the suspension bar mounts had dropped. Luckily no one was hurt. I contacted Toyota and they said there was nothing they could do for me.

- Lancaster, KY, USA

problem #117

Jan 182019

4Runner

  • 315,000 miles
Frame broken

- New Market, VA, USA

problem #116

Aug 022018

4Runner

  • 100,000 miles
Frame rust thru.documented by the dealer. Nourse in chillicothe, Ohio

- Circleville, OH, USA

problem #115

Nov 132018

4Runner

  • 60,000 miles
The frame is completely rusted out making the vehicle unsafe, undriveable and unfixable with only 60,000 miles. We cannot find a frame or anyone to fix it.

- Brewster, MA, USA

problem #114

Jan 112019

4Runner

  • 181,073 miles
I was driving the vehicle and normal highway speed on the interstate. When I let off the accelerator, the vehicle lurched to one side, causing the vehicle to cross into the other lane. When I applied the accelerator again, the vehicle lurched in the other direction, requiring me to apply corrective action to maintain control. Upon inspection, the passenger side rear suspension link support had mostly separated from the frame due to rust. I can bend it back and forth with my hand. I have not driven the vehicle since due to safety concerns. It is difficult to control the vehicle, especially a highway speed.

- Vernon, CT, USA

problem #113

Jan 012014

4Runner

  • 100,000 miles
Severe rusting of frame

- Vienna, WV, USA

problem #112

Aug 022018

4Runner

  • 103,000 miles
Vehicle has excessive rust and holes in the frame, while only having about 100,000 miles.

- Circleville, OH, USA

problem #111

Dec 152018

4Runner

  • miles
I purchased my 2003 4runner brand new. The vehicle has 70,000 original miles. Never in an accident. The truck is garaged. Always maintained by Toyota. Not a scratch on the truck. Interior looks brand new. However the frame has excessive rust. Found a few spots that will eventually needs to be addressed. Toyota needs to step up and fix the rust problems

- West Babylon, NY, USA

problem #110

Dec 142018

4Runner

  • 217 miles
I have had this vehicle for many years and I "know" it. I noticed that he steering wheel had a vibration albeit slight, this was something new as well as a noise I could hear under the car. I brought it home complained to my husband - he looked under the car & was appalled - the frame is so rusted he was able to stick his finger through the failing frame! I am afraid this vehicle will kill me! what if it decides to completely break at an axle or part of the undercarriage. Do I drive it and take the chance of getting hurt or killed before someone will order a recall. We can send photos if necessary as this will most certainly add validity to the concern.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

problem #109

Dec 142018

4Runner

  • miles
Currently the frame rust is very severe and is getting to the point that I am becoming hesisitant to have it out on the road. There are areas around suspension components and axles that are very rusted which could potentially lead to casualties if the mounts were to fail.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #108

Dec 022018

4Runner

  • 161,790 miles
Frame rusting out

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #107

Nov 262018

4Runner

  • miles
Frame holding/securing radiator, skid plate is rotting away. Took too dealer/service dept.( kool Toyota) and they took several pictures to add to the hundreds theyve already taken and submitted.

- Middleville, MI, USA

problem #106

Nov 012017

4Runner

  • 106,000 miles
We have owned our 2003 4runner in our family since new. It has always been incredibly well taken care of, weekly washes etc.. now at 106,000 miles our frame has significantly more rust than expected of a car of this age and condition. We are very concerned that Toyota has addressed many corrosion incidents within Tacoma frames and not addressed the frames in the 4runner especially based on the condition of our frame and many others I see on the road. This is a serious safety concern and needs to be investigated as I believe it is an issue with the vast majority of 4runner frames from this generation vehicle.

- South Boston, MA, USA

problem #105

Nov 152018

4Runner

  • 245,000 miles
The frame on my SUV is very rusted and causing continuous problems. I've had to replace numerous parts underneath my car (sway bars, tie rods). Just the other night while driving home in a snow storm, I completely lost my brakes. Two of the main brake lines were completely corroded. A new frame would solve a lot of my problems. They've recalled Tacoma and sequoias, wondering what the hold up is on the 4runner recall?

- Mechanicville, NY, USA

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