1999 Toyota 4RUNNER body problems

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Body · CA

The component that is failing is the frame. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others is at risk due to the frame falling apart due to the lack of integrity. The lack of integrity and strength is from oxidation or major rust. The vehicle has not been inspection by a 3rd party. The rust is a common issue in this year/model from other owners and has appeared to be a manufacturing error.

Filed Feb 14, 2021 · Body · 262,000 miles · TN

My frame is rusted almost to pieces. I know this is a common problem with 4runner of the same year models. And I hope to get a recall because it's putting me and others at risk of wrecking the car and possible injuries.

Filed Aug 2, 2020 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · NY

I heard rubbing noises from my left front wheel.I thought brakes but when I inspected the underside of my vehicle I noticed that the rubbing was coming from a rusted and broken off brake shield.I am older with back issues so getting under the car for a good look m is tough at best.what I could see using a rigid seesnake boroscope was extensive rust .rust all over key structural frame components from motor mounts to steering linkage the chassis in some areas has completely disappeared.looking at the body you would think the car was in really good shape but not underneath.toyota didn't have 4runners as part of their recall but they should have as the 4runner uses the same truck chassis as the tacomas .I need this truck and I need it to be safe.thanks for listening

Filed Apr 19, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

Frame rotted out prematurely

Filed Mar 20, 2020 · Body · 89,000 miles · IL

Our 4runner went in for shocks and we were told we have a rusted frame. We only have 89,000 miles on it and we have kept up with all maintenance. This vehicle still has lots of life left in it and disappointed about the frame. I have seen other reports of the same problem with 4runners.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Body · IL

My 1999 4-runner with only 89,000 miles has a rusted frame. It needs repair or it will not be driveable. I have taken great care of this vehicle. Went in for shocks, and was told by dealership that the frame has rusted.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 215,000 miles · VA

Frame rusted falling apart. So soft I can stick my fingers through it.

Filed Jan 12, 2020 · Body · 116,000 miles · NC

I was driving my 4 runner and it started to like it was 'floating' and 'swaying' front to back. I wasn't far from home so I parked her. The next day I was taking my son to school and it felt like the front right side of the car dipped down. We were maybe 20 yds from the house so I parked it. My husband drove it to see what was wrong and he ran off the road and almost rolled the truck. I called our mechanic and he called a roll back to pick it up. The owner drove it and he ran off the road and almost crashed. He looked at it and saw the frame has rusted in half.

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Body · 120,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle was severely rusted. The contact notified the dealer (tarbox toyota located at 3671 quaker lane, north kingstown, ri 02852). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. *dt

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Body · IL

I recently took my 1999 4runner for a new alternator and power steering belts. The mechanic noted severe frame rust, making the vehicle unsafe. There are actually holes in the frame. The frame is worst near where the cross members connect. There is no body rust. I will not continue to allow my son or anybody else to drive it, as it is unsafe to drive. Despite the narrative to the contrary, the mechanic did not actually point the rust out to me. I noticed it on the bill when submitting to insurance for towing. I then inspected the vehicle myself.