The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front passenger side of the subframe separated and caused the front axle to fracture and damaged the front control arm. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who indicated that the subframe failure was due to severe rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Brookline, MA, USA

Frame rust issue identical to the frame rust recall issues of Tacoma, Tundra an sequoia. Learned of it when the vehicle was brought in for trade-in, significantly reducing the value of what the trade-in should have been. The vehicle had been to the same Toyota service center for 12 years -- they never mentioned it. Toyota headquarters said they had no responsibility towards the issue and suggesting bringing the vehicle to another dealer for trade-in to see if they would value the vehicle higher if they didn't notice. A private sale would have been impossible knowing the rust issue now exists.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

Frame is rusted on the front of my Toyota that is failed to pass inspection. If required I can send my failed inspection report and pictures of the rusted frame.

- Ludlow, MA, USA

Received a letter regarding Tacoma and Tundra was issued a recall. I wonder why 4runner was not included with the recall? upon visual inspection of body frame and comparing to other 4runner, it does have excessive rust on body frame. We tried to bring it up with the dealer, but no avail. Trade in was the only alternative. Our trust and respect to the Agency and hopefully, its not too late before they issue a recall. More power to the Agency and god bless America.

- Medford, MA, USA

The frame of the vehicle has extensive rust. The metal frame at the front of the vehicle has rusted completely through. The tow hooks are hanging by the remaining metal and can be twisted off by hand strength alone. The cross members have holes rusted thru as well. The main frame beams are corroding from the inside out. The quality of rust prevention of the frame is very poor. As a comparison, the body panels are still in good shape with minimal rust.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

Severe frame rust has made the vehicle unsafe to drive. The car has only 54,000 miles on

- N Eastham, MA, USA

I just bought this vehicle in November 2016 from Toyota of kingsport. I had a muffler replaced on 3/29/2017 due to a hole. The technician called me back to ask if I was aware of structure damage to the frame. I was not aware of any issues. He pointed out where on both sides of the frame was rusted completely out. The technician stated that the frame was rusting from the inside out. Now I am concerned because I drive my children around in this vehicle. I looked to see if Toyota had recalled the frame and was unable to find anything but the same model trucks and sequoias have been recalled. I would think that all the 2005 vehicles were made from the same metal.

- Fort Blackmore, VA, USA

The vehicle was in for suspension service. The mechanic inspecting the shock system, identified two areas of rust on the frame that a screwdriver easily went through. One on the crossover bar and the other on the rear frame arch.

- Lebanon, ME, USA

2005 4runner sport 4.7. I've got 82K miles on it. Clean title and record, no flood damage, accidents, ect... the driver's side lower strut mount broke off while driving. The Toyota technician at the dealership said it was due to excessive corrosion and the quality of the metal in the area on the frame was so bad it would be unrepairable and a total loss without a new frame. I was going 20 miles per hour driving straight and I lost control and it pulled me to the right, off the road. Had this happened at highway speeds it would've been a catastrophic failure and caused a serious accident. The wheel was up against the top of the wheel well and the cv drive shaft was torn out. Toyota costumer service said that it wasn't under warranty or recall an offered no course of solution or action. I'd assume a company that boasts upon their vehicle longevity would expect a car to be drivable for more than 82,000 miles before the main structural component of the vehicle fails. This vehicle hasn't been driven excessively in the salt during the winter either and no aftermarket undercoating was applied to the vehicle. I now own a totaled vehicle with no one owning up to a clear factory defect. * Toyota replaced a frame in my friend's 2006 4runner sport, with 162K in 2014. I didn't find a warranty or recall on that model either.

- South Berwick, ME, USA

We were advised that our 2005 Toyota 4runner's frame had deteriorated from rust to a point where the vehicle is no longer safe to operate. We purchased this vehicle new, done all the advised service, and taken every precaution to assure longevity. It's unfortunate and disturbing that Toyota has 'frame recalls' on 2005 Tundra and Tacoma trucks but not the 4runner. Our vehicle, other than the frame, is in perfect working order. This seems to me a clear case of corrupted or otherwise faulty materials used for the construction of Toyota frames for these 2005 dated vehicles. Toyota, as a virtue of their own quality standards, should stand behind their products. If they're unwilling, this will should be forced upon them by the regulators.

- Westport, CT, USA

Takata recall, went to fix a tire when the tire was removed there was a chunk of metal that was rusted and broken off. The rust is bad all over the frame of the truck. The bolt doesnt look like it is going to hold on much longer.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Purchsed the vehicle used and the underside/frame is completely rusted.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

Rotten frame due to corrosion like the Tacoma model.

- Miami, FL, USA

Excesive rust under body. Exhaust system and frame.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000. Updated 01/04/17

- Whately, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the rear subframe was extremely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

The undercarriage of my Toyota 4runner is rusted and falling apart. The calibers have frozen for the second time in the last year due to rust and the front axle has broken. The 2005 4runner has 69,000 miles on it and when I took it to the dealer the mechanic showed me that rust has taken over the frame of my car and explained that due to the excessive rust it would not be a good idea to fix. This car should be able to go more than 69,000 miles and rust is the reason.

- Princeton, NJ, USA

The frame is completely rusted through in several spots to include several brackets on the underside of the vehicle.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

Was backing out of a parking space while turning and front-passenger wheel swing arm completely detached from the frame due to severe rust. When attempting to pull onto flatbed tow truck, both front tow-hooks completely pulled out of frame also due to rust. Seems that the frame os completely rusted and unsafe on 11 year old vehicle.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

Severe frame rust: 2005 4runner SR5 V8 in stratosphere mica blue. Vehicle has been driven in Michigan and Ohio for its entire life of 104,850 miles as of today. Vehicle received complete rustproofing of underbody, underhood and body panels when new. Despite undercoating and constant washing in the winter, the frame has experienced significant rust. Front cross member is rusted almost completely through and is expected to break through soon. Trailing arm brackets are becoming thin and I have been warned that when they break I will lose control of the vehicle. Holes are starting to rust through on frame. Mechanic has informed me that underbody coating can not protect from rust that begins inside poorly made frames and that it will become a serious safety concern in the near future. This vehicle has been washed religiously in winter and all inspection/maintenance records are available. Body, interior and driveline are in above average condition, and vehicle has been driven below average miles (9500 per year). How can a car manufacturer make a vehicle frame which rusts out this quickly? the vehicle still looks and drives like new on the outside but will literally fall apart at the seams. This vehicle clearly has the same issue that other Toyota's have had with frame corrosion but I see no campaign to assist owners with this issue. I have always loved my Toyota's but this problem is so severe that not only will I avoid the brand forever but it will also cause me significant financial distress as I cannot afford a frame replacement nor should I have to replace this vehicle at such a low mileage/age. Please help. I don't understand how corrosion this severe is possible on a vehicle which has been cared for this well. I have hundreds of records for this vehicle going back to when it was new.

- Big Rapids, MI, USA