The frame is rusted through in a couple of places on my 4runner. My local dealer did an inspection and there are holes rusted through the frame. I'm afraid in an accident that the frame will not hold up and cause injury to my occupants and myself. Please inform Toyota of these rusted frames. Thank you!

- La Crosse, WI, USA

My sub frame is rotting and rusting away

- West Jordan, UT, USA

I had the car in for maintenance and the mechanic found excessive rust at the right rear frame rail at and around the trailing arm brace. It is a concern knowing the Toyota recognized a need to replace/repair the frame used in their Tacoma models due to rust problems which is the same frame used in this 4runner. They never included the 4runners in the group to be repaired. I called Toyota and they have no plan to address the problem. I have seen reports from other 4runner owners about the rust issue and wanted to include comments on my vehicle's condition.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

I just purchased my 2006 4runner and decided to take it to the shop where I work to have them do an oil change and fluid check, the mechanics brought me back and told me that my frame is rusting from the inside out and they think that in a matter of 2 yrs tops the frame will be rotted and collapse. I was terrified and in a panic my husband had taken my 4runner it to his friends garage and had the whole underneath undercoated. I called a Toyota dealer and asked if there was anything that Toyota can do and he told me that a lot of 4runner owners have been calling about their rotted frames and he told me that it's omly a matter of time when the 4runners will be recalled because they share the same frame as the Tacoma's I am so sick with fear and I just can't understand why they would delay this recall when it is a risk of human lives I drive my kids in this 4runner and every time I go over a bump I am scared please help us make Toyota do the right thing before people lose their lives I am not rich I saved up all my paychecks to buy this vehicle and now I'm stuck

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

Frame is rotting away, and it is starting to cause concerns regarding the safety of the frame and supporting structure. Took it to a Toyota dealer, who documented the frame is starting to get weak/soft and jeopardizing the integrity and safety of the vehicle.

- Midland, MI, USA

I own a 200Y Toyota 4runner, 4X4 4.0 V6 truck, and during the spring time I began to notice copious amounts of rust scale falling from my truck over night. I just thought this was surface rust/paint falling off, continued to drive for a week and began to hear creaking noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. I too a look underneath and saw that the right rear lower control arm mount is almost rusted through and the frame on the passenger side from the lower control arm mount back to behind the center of the axle is rusted through completely. I checked for recalls and found none for my model but did for similar year Tundra, sequoia, and the Tacoma which is a shared design with my 4runner. My truck has been waiting for a frame repair at a aftermarket body shop for over 4 months. I have contacted Toyota customer care and received no help. I recently searched hoping to find new information and found that the NHTSA has opened an investigation on the frame rust issue. I am writing this to let you know this is a real issue and needs a frame replacement recall. A 2006 model year truck should not need a frame repair from rust after 12 years of existence and I believe Toyota is negligent in recalling all other truck based vehicles for frame rust while trying to cheap out and exclude the 4runner. Due to vehicle being in shop I do not have pictures, but I can get them if needed and also Toyota customer care should have the record of me contacting them and sending in pictures earlier this year. Thank you! 1804271716 is the Toyota care case number.

- Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA

When taking my vehicle to my mechanic for a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps and turning and feeling vibrations in the steering wheel when driving. My mechanic states that there is extensive and pervasive rust and corrosion on main structural components of the underside of the vehicle, specifically on the frame and frame mounting points, that is dangerous as it is affecting other working parts of the vehicle and could cause a catastrophic failure. Upon further inspection I was shown the extensive amount of rust and corrosion on the ladder frame and frame assembly. The frame in its entirety is extensively corroded and areas where bolts mount parts to the frame of the vehicle have corroded and caused parts to fail and literally hang off creating a dangerous situation that requires the frame itself to be replaced as well as these other parts to be removed or replaced. This is abnormal for any vehicle and is especially dangerous as the frame is the main structural component of the vehicle. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the frame in the condition it is in is hazardous. Toyota recalled other vehicles with this frame type I.e., sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra models from the same years of production as this 4runner for this exact problem of extensive rust and corrosion that could cause a catastrophic failure. These vehicles use the same frame and same assembly processes for preventing rust and corrosion and after your investigation the frame and frame components of these vehicles were found by your organization to be worthy of a complete recall.

- New York, NY, USA

Excessive rust damage to frame, got fixed for last year inspection and more problems occured this year. Vehicle other wise in good shape, disappointing to get rid of it. Could case hazard due to weld of cross member developing hole.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

Excessive rust on the frame and underbody components of my vehicle. My fear is that this rust will eventually lead to failure of key frame structural components.

- Columbus, OH, USA

The frame is completely covered in rust causing constant repairs to be made. Multiple mechanics think I should get rid of it and believe problems will keep coming up. Unsure if vehicle will be safe to drive for much longer.

- Stamford, CT, USA

The vehicles frame is suffering from sever rusting with holes and sections completely rusted out.

- Pickerington, OH, USA

The frame on my 2006 Toyota 4runner has excessive rust and rot. This appears to be due to inferior workmanship and/or parts. Driving the vehicle in this condition may pose a serious safety hazard.

- Mason, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4runner. The contact was notified by a mechanic that the vehicle was severely rusted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. Consumer stated transmission line failure. Updated 11/26/18

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Rusty frame, rusted brake, transmission lines

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

My frame on a 2006 Toyota 4runner sport has excessive rust and rot. This appears to be due to inferior workmanship and/or parts. Driving the vehicle in this condition may pose a serious safety hazard.

- North Barrington, IL, USA

The frame and suspension components are extremely rusty to the point of being unsafe. The car is extremely clean and well taken care of, yet the frame continues to rust like crazy. I've experienced broken bolts, lose suspension components, etc. The car handles extremely poor now, and I've been told it isn't worth it to replace any suspension components since the mounting points are so rusty.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Went to the Toyota shop after getting a new transmission was replaced, they noted "cust not front frame core support is rusted off found a hole in the left frame rail". they also had to use new bolts for transmission due to corrosion on undercarriage. Would not pass inspection until fixed. The frame is washed off continuously after being exposed to salt in winters.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

I have owned my 2006 Toyota 4runner V8 for about a year now. Always wanted one through the years of my driving. I bought it at 85K miles and now it sits at 96K miles. When I first bought the car, I didn't check the frame for any issues.I checked cosmetic and performance issue. Everything went smooth. About a month after my ownership, I started to realized the frame of how rusted it was. I did more investigation on it and it is all over the whole frame. Literally, rotting. Disappointed at the previous owners who didn't take care of the under body and at the quality of the frame. After seeing all the complaints and issues of consumers, I might have to jump ships. As much as I love this runner and want to run it till it dies, I might have to find another alternative. After seeing the issue of the frame rotting causing steering issue from the suspension, I don't think I want to run into that since I travel a lot on the weekends. Any other small recall I am okay with, but dealing with frame issues is a big no in my book. If Toyota could make this into a recall, I would reconsider on keep the rig. But, as of now, it's not convincing. It's just sad to see a 4runner at 96K miles, the frames already rotting away.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

Vehicles frame rust from inside out. Frame rails rusting after 5 years. Huge safty issue frames cracking in half. Toyota knows the issue and refuses to do anything for the 4runners.

- Riverhead, NY, USA

After only a couple of years started rusting pretty badly on frame, crossmembers and front and rear differentials. Also stabilizers skid plates and basically anything under the truck. Thought it was only surface rust until parts were cracking and stabilizers fell off truck. Rear end was ready to drop off truck! truck only has 81,000 miles and looks brand new. Wanted to keep another 10 years! my wife and kid used this and could have crashed them both! frame rusted from inside out and dealer deemed undriveable this week! truck valued at $13-15,000! dealer wont warranty and not under Tacoma and sequoia recalls! same frame issues Toyota! recall the 4 runner Toyota! major danger of frame looking ok from outside but crumbling and falling apart while driving. Have been a mechanic and body person all my life and never seen rusting and crumbling of a frame in chunks falling off! wake up Toyota, recall the 4runner or fix my frame! cannot drive truck!

- Newfoundland, NJ, USA