1999 Toyota 4RUNNER steering problems

Filed Jun 14, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · KY

Over the years of ownership, my vehicle has been overwhelmed with rust issues. All four axles are rusted to include the brake components. I didn't realize how bad the rusting was until I heard "popping" noise when making turns The rear suspension sway bar link was rusted so bad, it broke free. I had the rack and pinion replaced in August of 2020 because rust ate through the lines. The frame appears to have separations due to rust as well.

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 Dec 28, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 229,000 miles · NY

Frame rot has LED to abnormal tire wear, vehicle changing lanes unexpectedly, and death wobble. Tires and shocks replaced september, needed new tires after 90 days also tie rods and bushings. Vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 127,000 miles · FL

Like everyone else the frame is just rotten through and through in the back, I have a tundra, 2 sequoia's, a highlander and a rav4. Ranging from 2001 to 2015, and the frame on the 01 sequoia looks new, this is a bad frame and gabe at keith pierson toyota in jacksonville said there is nothing I can do about it. Toyota needs to fess up to this one.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 170,000 miles · HI

The ball joint on my 1999 toyota 4runner broke while I was driving the vehicle. By the grace of god, I stopped at mcdonald's before my long journey onto the freeway, with my 9 month old baby in the car, and that saved us from a very bad crash that may have taken our lives had we been going 60-70 MPH. How does a ball joint break in half???

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Body, Steering · 198,730 miles · MD

Frame snapped at the drivers rear torsion bar due to frame rusting from the inside. I just had this checked and a little rust to the frame was apparent because it is rusting from the inside and not so apparent. Once it began to decay it just became mostly rust damaged beyond repair and replacement of frame only option. Contacted toyota and was told there is no help on this model (4runner) but is on other truck models, same frames same year..

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Body, Steering · 245,000 miles · KY

Original owner, not located in the "rust belt" took 4runner to exhaust shop to have a new exhaust put on and once underneath the vehicle you could see that the frame has completely rusted through near where the trailing arm brackets are and on the inside/underneath of the frame. The rest of the frame is in great condition because the 4runner has been take care of and maintained. There will be about a 2 foot section of frame that will need to be cut out as well as new trailing arm brackets to be cut and welded in. This vehicle is no longer safe to drive and worth scrap value, when it should be worth about $5000. The interior is perfect, it runs great, and everything works as it should but the most important part of the vehicle, the frame is crumbling. I will never buy another toyota. I have domestic vehicles that are 10 years older with more miles that look nothing like this. They recall tundras, tacomas, and seqouias, but not the 4runner? Give me a break.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Body, Steering · 146,200 miles · OH

The driver's side lower rear link fell off the frame due to severe rusting. Passenger side about to. Mechanic won't even attempt a repair. The frame is too rusted. The vehicle is not safe to drive. I bought it used and have had it for 2.5 years. Toyota has no recall on it and can not assist me, even though this is the same issue that the tacoma and other models were recalled for.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 298,912 miles · AL · crash

While daughter was driving on highway. The left front lower ball joint failed causing the wheel assembly to come off the car frame. Speed was the posted 55 MPH. No other traffic, thank goodness. Was able to pull off the road for assistance. This is a stupid design. A major component if it fails should not cause this type of catastrophic failure. It dangerous and toyota should warn the consumer of this stupid design.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the steering malfunctioned causing him to lose control of the vehicle at times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 3/13/15