Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear of the frame was fractured and rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.
2000 Toyota 4RUNNER body complaints
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My mechanic was repairing the rear shocks and noticed frame rust. He said frame rust has been a problem with some toyota trucks and 4runners. He knows this because he worked for toyota at one time. He suggested calling toyota and filing a compliant and request for repair with them which I did. The case number is 1605101239. In the course of my conversation the toyota agent advised me that toyota tucomas and tundras were having similar issues and that toyota was offering "customer support" on those vehicles but even though the frame rusting issue was the same on 4runners toyota was not offering any " customer support " or recalls for 4runner frames even though they are aware of the issue. Further internet research indicated that rusting frames on 4runners is a common problem but toyota refuses to do anything about a potential safety issue for it's customers. Please help. Appreciate anything you can do.
I have a 2000 4runner with 144000 miles and the underside is rusting away. I now have holes in the frame. Toyota has advised me try to repair or purchase something else because this vehicle is no longer safe to drive and will not pass virginia state inspection. I have 1994 toyota dlx pickup that has 372000 miles and the underside of it is in good shape.
The passenger side frame rail on my 2000 4-runner is completely rusted thru on the section next to the muffler. Looks like its going to break in half.
Purchased the vehicle on 4/15/16. Extremely clean both inside and exterior of vehicle. Had around 104k miles. I was under the vehicle changing the oil and noticed extensive frame rust including one area where the frame had been repaired from a hole right where the lower control arm attaches for the rear axle. There is another hole starting in the same location and since it is a box frame and seems to be rusting from the inside out, it's almost impossible to stop. I was really excited about getting this vehicle and paid cash for it with money we had saved. Now I cannot let my family drive the car since I think it is unsafe.
Frame rotted out on passenger side of car, track bar for rear mount rusted off frame.
The frame is rusted to the point that it may break apart while driving. Tacomas of similar years with the same frame have a similar problem and a recall for this problem.
Took my 2000 toyota 4runner to a mechanic after noticing the frame looked like it was rusted through in one area. Mechanic said the frame was seriously rotted through in many areas and could not be fixed. He said it was unsafe to drive and told me I'd be crazy to drive it down the highway. I had just bought this vehicle 1 month ago with 146,000 miles on it and it is considered unsafe to drive. Unbelievable that there is not a recall on the 4runner for this problem yet toyota trucks with the same frame problem have had recalls and buy back offers. Is toyota waiting for deaths to occur? I have purchased 2 toyota vehicles prior to this 4runner. I trusted the name to be one of the safest & most reliable. I am mortified to know there are so many of these vehicles on the road with rotted frames, quite possibly with young children in them, that could result in a death if the frame gives out while driving. Please take this seriously the federal safety agency and help to get the toyota 4runner recalled for this rotted frame problem. It is truly a matter of life or death!! Shame on toyota for making light of the problem. My trust in the toyota name is forever tarnished. I, like other people that have posted on here, will be waiting for a class action lawsuit to occur. I certainly would never sell this to someone else knowing they could be seriously injured or die due to the frame failing while driving.
While driving 2000 toyota 4runner I noticed it was not handling normal. The vehicle would wander and would not go in the direction I was turning. After getting back home, I inspected underneath the vehicle checking the front end suspension. While under the vehicle I noticed the right rear stabilizer mount had rusted off the frame. The vehicle is now undrivable due to this hazardous condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame had excessive rust. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a new frame was required. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
There is a rust issue on the frame.
With only 129,000 miles and with normal driving conditions my frame has rusted through leaving my vehicle too dangerous to drive. The vehicle is in great condition in every other aspect, and was not driven off road or misused in any way. I noticed the rear end swaying when going over bumps in the road and took it in to the local mechanic. He said I should not drive the vehicle again and it was only good for parts at best since the frame is unrepairable. In addition to the obvious place it is cracked it is rusting away in multiple other locations. I am stuck with a car that runs great, but is a safety hazard. Had I not noticed the swaying I may have been killed or killed other motorists due to this manufacturing defect.
Takata recall. I was driving approx. 55 miles per hour on highway 138. I hit black ice and drove straight into a tree on the side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. I sustained injuries to my face and head, from smashing into the steering wheel.
Frame totally rotted away and suspension detached with 4 children in the vehicle! Thank god I stopped the vehicle and had it towed. You almost killed 6 people toyota!!!!
The frame is rotting out all along the passenger side due to rust. Its starting to rust around key frame brackets. After a mechanic looked at he said this is a problem with this series 4runner.
Severe corrosion in the structural framing (the box beam on the right side) of the car resulted in the sudden loss of a portion of the bottom flange of the box beam. The portion of the bottom flange that fell off is about 3 in. Wide by 14 in. Long. That portion of the failed flange also included the connection of the struct rod supporting the right rear wheel. The lost of the struct rod support to the structural framing caused the vehicle to sway widely side to side and to roll left to right while I was trying to control the car. The car drifted to the side when I applied braking to the car. It was very fortunately that when this failure occurred, I was driving on a local road in less than 40 MPH, and there was no other cars in my immediate surrounding. Otherwise, a serious accident could have happened. After sending the car to the repair shop, it was observed that the corrosion has severely undermined the structural integrity of the structural framing of the car, in this case it was the longitudinal box beams supporting the car. I discussed the problem with toyota of america and they informed me the warranty for corrosion is only for 60 months. However, I told them the structural framing of the vehicle should have a much, much longer service life than 60 months. A sudden structural failure of the vehicle in motion could have deadly consequence. The odometer reading of my car is less than 63,000 miles.
Driving home from work my tortion bar snapped off my chassis, come to realize a huge section of my chassis rotted away.
Rust has consumed my frame, suspension and lower body panels.
Car was towed to body shop and once put on lift mechanic observed socks went right through the enitire frame advising us this car is not salvageable to do a rotted frame and futhermore is a death trap for anyone to drive italso rear differential is leaking.. Car has under 130,000 miles and was maintained with all records in tact.. Apparently toyota is aware of this saftey issue and has not recalled on this make ,year and model
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated the frame was rusted on the sides of the vehicle. A mechanic diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated while that while the vehicle being diagnosed by a mechanic for a unrelated issue, the mechanic informed that there was rust coming from the rear end of the frame. Additionally, the contact stated there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust pipe, the cadillac converter and the passenger side frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Extensive frame rust-through and failure. Left and right rear halves of frame cracked. Rear control arm brackets cracked at welds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact discovered that the frame was rusted on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they could not repair the vehicle because of the excessive rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was driving my 4runner and notice the back brakes were making noise. I also noticed a knocking noise that sounded like something was broke. While driving my car to the shop I felt like the backend was swaying. I drop my car off expecting to have some brake work done, possibly even a sway bar or something replaced. The mechanic called me the next day and informed me that they cannot even look at my car because if they put it on the rack, it will break in half. My frame was completely cracked in half. Now this is the type of thing that does not happen overnight. There was obviously an issue with the frame for a while. The mechanic suggests I call toyota to see if there is a recall. I call toyota and there is no recall associated with the 2000 4runner. I did however find out that there was a recall on a 2000 toyota tacoma frame for the issue of rust and frames cracking. The toyota 4runner and toyota tacoma both have the exact same frame. If there is a recall on one, why wouldn't there be a recall on the other? I believe the reason is because toyota sold more 4runners in 2000 than they did tacomas. They didn't want to recall the 4runner for fear of losing so much money. They are putting lives at risk by not owing up to this error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While driving 10 MPH and making a turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the vehicle. Upon inspecting the undercarriage of the vehicle, the control arm fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Vehicle began to sway violently while driving on the interstate. The weld joint which joins the rear drivers side lower control arm attachment point to the frame had separated allowing to control arm to move forward an back. This in turn allowed the rear axle to turn from side to side. On inspection the frame is heavily rusted in this area and the weld has given way and is tearing apart from front to back. The joint on the passenger side is also rusted, but the joint has not yet separated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 09/15/15*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The contact noticed that the main frame underneath the vehicle was rusted and had holes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota 4runner. While at an independent mechanic for service, the technician diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The vehicle was severely damage in the front left and middle of the truck. The truck airbags did not deploy causing injury.
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