1997 Toyota 4RUNNER body problems

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 350,000 miles · IL

Very rusted out undercarriage. My other is only 3 years newer and has nothing like this on it. I was advised to sell it by a suspension shop that noted my broken, rusted out undercarriage, bad shock and the condition of the rear of the truck's frame in general. There is nothing wrong with the truck other than this rust.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 350,000 miles · KS

Frame rust makes vehicle dangerous while driving.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Body · 285,200 miles · SC

Hey I have a 1997 4 runner I have a problem of the frame getting rusted out. It is on the 4 link where it hooks to the axle it could have killed me my rear axle about came off and it almost got me into a reck. All I done is hit the brakes then hurt pop and rear end went crazy. I was on a busy city steet when it happened

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 271,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota 4runner. While reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle swayed back and forth. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the frame was rusted and there was nothing supporting the stabilizer arm. Fox toyota (228 fox family ln, clinton, tn 37716, (865)-494-0228) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 271,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Body · 150,000 miles · IL

The frame snapped from rust as I was driving

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Body · 337,000 miles · MO

The frame on my 4runner is rusting along the rear axle control arm mount (the piece welded to the frame that you can see when crouched down looking under the rear doors). This separates and causes the rear axle to float around which may cause a very serious accident. I have seen countless other incidents where people have had this separate completely while on the highway and they were barely able to maintain control of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 201,021 miles · VA

The frame was poorly designed and not enough rust protection was applied by toyota. We rarely get snow and still the vehicle has rusted through. Toyota did not make a drain hole so that the water in the frame would evaporate. There are a lot of these vehicles which otherwise last a long time. A lot of owners have 4runenrs with excellent engine/transmission but with rusted frames. This is a disaster waiting to happen on unsuspecting owners.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Body, Fuel system · KY

My toyota 4runner frame is rusting to the point that it's a huge safety issue! I've already had the right rear shockmount and bar replaced, and the left is on its way to rusting completely through. On the left side, however, the fuel tank is mounted up, and when the shock mount rusts through and breaks, it will very likely cause something to puncture the fuel tank. That could be extremely hazardous because, since I have no other means of transportation, I must continue to drive the vehicle. So, it is likely that it will be on the road when that happens. Why in the world has this vehicle not been recalled when you recalled the toyota tacomas for the same issue of rusty frames? This is a very serious matter because it could cause a huge accident involving many people if these vehicles are not recalled and taken off the streets!

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Body · 190,000 miles · PA

Frame is completely rotted vehicle well kept and it just keeps rotting so I do not know what to do but I was driving on the highway and they trailer arm broke off the truck almost causing me to wreck.

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Body · 139,035 miles · NJ

1997 toyota 4runner "rear frame rust and holes" my toyota 1997 4runner (current mileage 139,035) has the rust and holes on the rear passenger side & driver side frames. Toyota service center mechanic said " do not drive because it is very dangerous." I bought this car at $34,500 on june 1997. It was very expensive one. It's very ridiculous that this expensive car has this kinds of problem. Let me have recall service. I will appreciate for your comments. Thank you.