The frame is severely rusted
2000 Toyota 4RUNNER body complaints
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Right rear control arm frame bracket broke, brought to garage for repair to find passenger side frame rusted out from rear to front and unstable, drivers side frame rusted and deteriorated as well, mechanic says vehicle unfit for the road, motor, transmission and body still great shape, shame on you toyota for using such low quality steel on a important structure of the vehicle, could of resulted in loss of life. Rectify this issue before it does please.
4runner has 142,000 miles and I was just told by my mechanic that it is unsafe to drive due to corrosion o frame. There is a 2ft section that is non-excitant. Entire frame is rusted junk.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted to the point that a hole developed under the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the subframe would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000. Updated 02/22/2017
The frame of my car has completely rusted- to the point where parts of it are breaking off. The rest of the body/engine are in great condition. I have done research and there are thousands of other complaints with the same issue on the 3rd generation toytoa 4runners (years 1998-2002). Toyota did a recall on the 1998-2002 tacoma frames which are identical to the 4runner. The car in unsafe to drive and toyota will take no accountability for this problem.
The frame corroded, making lot of holes in the frame at the bottom of the truck.
Frame rust to the point the passenger rear control arm is about to fall off bc of the amount of frame rust
Rotting frame! Un drivable. Stabilizer bar popped off.
Frame rust exceeds normal wear and tear. Frame rusted right through. Bolts rusted. The frame absolutely disintegrating. Entire frame needs to be replaced. Brakes the ABS initiates at nearly every stop. Whole system needs to be replaced.
Excessive frame rusting and weakening of suspension mounting points.
The steel frame is rotting through on my 4runner. I have owned a lot of cars and have never seen a frame rot problem like this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle moved side to side. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent dealer who diagnosed that the frame was fractured, rusted, and the trailing arm anchor was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
I bought my toyota 4runner 15 years ago, on year 2000. I am the only owner and I don?t abuse my vehicles. Love this car. One days driving back home my car shake and it seemed an issue in rear ?cause the way my car move and noise. It appears the rear left axel mounts was hanging off the frame. Talked to the local toyota dealer nothing they couldn't do it requires a new frame. State of massachusetts doesn't allow welding directly into the frames, it's unsafe. I was told to junk the car or replace the frame. Just when it turned 15 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame underneath the front passenger seat was completely rusted and rotted out. The contact was so apparent that it did not need to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure mileage was 140,828. ...updated 01/05/17
Significant frame rust
There are multiple holes in the frame, it is rusting through very badly. It is unsafe. I can take more pictures if needed. The "date this happened" isn't accurate, this vehicle has been rusting quickly for a long time.
I took my 2000 4runner into a toyota dealership for a service check and to have all fluids changed, and as soon as they had the car on the lift they called to inform me that an extensive portion of the passenger side frame rail was rotted. I went to the dealership to inspect the rust and rot under the car and to take photos. I asked if this problem was seen a similar models of my truck and I was told that toyota has replaced other truck frames under recall, however there are no recalls for the 4runner at this time. I asked how the frame could be repaired, and the service manager told me that they couldn't help me and that I would have to seek another shop, and they sent me on my way. They didn't warn me of any safety concerns nor did they recommend a local shop that could help with the specific repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving various speeds, a booming noise was heard under the front driver side of the vehicle. It was later discovered that the subframe separated due to excessive rust and corrosion, which rendered the vehicle undrivable. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 01/06/17
Vehicle frame is rusted so bad that my rear sway arm broke away from the frame on the passenger rear side. Car is unsafe to drive due to the car bouncing all over the road due to the rusted frame.
I am the original owner... Normal driving. Regular maintenance. Last few times I had a truck in the shop (different ones) they recommend I contact somebody, about the frame... It is basically rusted all the way thru. It is rusting from the inside out, seems like... Had many toyota's in the past (and present)... Had never seen anything like it.
I took my vehicle in for an oil change and tire rotation. The mechanic called and said that the frame is broken and that you have a recall on it. He said to contact you for what to do next. Since we have owned the car it has had a clunking sound on the front drivers side.
I am the owner of a 2000 toyota 4runner with a dangerous condition due to rust perforation on the rear passenger side frame rail. The rust extends 4-5 ft and has caused the right rear control arm mount to rip away from the frame. On 6/10/2011, smart motors - madison, wi informed me that there was rust perforation on the right rear frame that was found during a separate repair. They informed me that they were documenting it and forwarding pictures to toyota motor sales. [xxx], a senior service advisor, said he would speak with the district service parts manager and follow up. He was concerned for the safety of the vehicle. After no action from smart motors and waiting for toyota to contact me, I then contacted the toyota customer experience center stating the concern and was given a file #1308200825. To this date, no action has been taken by toyota motor sales for a campaign or safety recall. This same condition has been recorded numerous times. There appears to be a design defect that causes this frame area to hold water. Toyota has recalled/bought back toyota tacomas with similar issues. I am urging the federal safety agency to aggressively pursue the safety defect in this vehicle so that no one is injured or killed. I have made the personal decision to take this vehicle off the road, and it is undriveable. I contend that an eleven year old vehicle at the time of first recorded observed defect is an issue that the federal safety agency should investigate. I appreciate your time and diligence in this matter and I am willing to answer any questions an investigator may have, and to make the vehicle available for inspection. I have attached the following documents to verify correspondence with toyota: - service order from 6/10/11 - internal history report recommending frame estimate at $14,500 - correspondence with toyota customer experience center respectfully, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was curroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and determined that the vehicle had too many miles and age; therefore, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 273,454.
Frame on passenger side has rusted away, large pieces gone. I no longer feel safe when driving it. My complaint number with toyota 1608181265. It appears that the AC drip hose empties on to the frame in the same spots as the rust. There are 159,289 miles on the 4runner.
Extensive frame rust at rear control arm mounting location and forward of it.
I have owned this vehicle since 2005. I have taken it to a certified toyota dealership for every major checkup or repair. Not one service tech or mechanic has mentioned or noted anything about frame rust on this vehicle until a state inspection in june 2016. The mechanic tells me that my vehicle has a huge hole in the frame and is rusting out and is unsafe to drive. His fix for this problem was to direct me to his sale manager to purchase a new vehicle ( haley toyota midlothian, va) . Not one word about this prior to this event. My vehicle has only 140,000 miles. This is unsatisfactory.
Like so many others I've heard of, the frame has rusted through. The back left wheel assembly is now wedged up onto the floorboards. The exhaust system has broken apart before the muffler. I just bought this car two years ago and loved it, but now am horribly disappointed in the frame and toyota's lack of desire to do a recall.
Frame has holes in it, truck is perfect in every other way, frame holes same as recalled on tacoma and tundra, same safety issue, could break during operation.
Frame rusted through and snapped apart while making a left turn into traffic.. Rear passenger side.
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