The front drivers side of the main frame under the vehicle broke due to excessive rust on the frame. As far as I know Toyota has a large recall now on rav 4S and Lexus vehicles due to excessive frame rust but there is no current recall on 4 runners. I would like to add my concern in hopes of leading to a recall on 4 runners built during similar time period. According to Toyota they say this is an ongoing problem they are trying to address. But they have failed to recall the products that are dangerous. When the frame breaks, this is a deadly situation while driving. Toyota offered me no form of reimbursement when I reported the problem to their corporate office(Toyota case #[xxx]) filed with Toyota over phone on 9-25-14. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kitty Hawk, NC, USA

Have a 2006 Toyota with 94000 miles on it. Took it in for a recent recall and told the entire frame is rusted and back of vehicle could just fall apart while driving. My research indicates that Toyota has several issues with frames rusting although they have only recalled a few of their models. I have always taken my vehicle to the Toyota dealership where I bought it for service and no one has ever mentioned any rust problem until now when it is apparently to late and the vehicle is no longer safe or drivable. I am extremely upset that my children could have been in this vehicle when the frame gave out. Toyota really needs to do something before someone gets hurt. I am told there is no recall or warranty to assist us.

- Newton, NJ, USA

In September 2012 I noticed paint blistering on the tailgate of my 4runner. I now (8/13) have rust through originating from the inside middle of the tail gate. I took the truck to my local body shop and was told that this was a common problem with the 06 4runner. It was caused by a sound deafening material on the inside of the gate. "the material gets wet and holds the moisture causing body rot". this shop has repaired other 4runners with this problem. I also own a 1994 Isuzu trooper with no body rust that sits next to it in my driveway. I was told by the Toyota rep (oakdale Toyota in NY) that it was out of warranty and they could not help me. I also have extensive rust on the undercarriage. The truck has never been off road before.

- East Islip, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that vehicle was taken for inspection where the mechanic informed the contact that there was a significant amount of corrosion and rust on the majority of the frame. There were also two areas where the frame had been previously welded and exhibited holes. The mechanic advised the contact that the defect was as significant safety concern. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The current and failure mileage was 58,000.

- Towson, MD, USA