Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine alignment by an independent mechanic, it was noticed that the frame was corroded all the way through. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The frame failure became worse. The contact referenced a the federal safety agency action number regarding the structure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
2004 Toyota 4RUNNER body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While operating the vehicle, a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side braking mechanism. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered the subframe experienced severe rusting and corrosion. Also, the rear passenger side brake caliper and brake line were rusted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and atlantic toyota (193 sunrise hwy, west islip, ny) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the dealer (stephen wade toyota, 150 hilton dr, st. George, ut 84770, (435) 634-6500) noticed corrosion around the frame. The dealer informed the contact that the frame had too much corrosion to repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency action number: dp18002 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to sway back and forth. The contact was concerned that there may be an issue with the tires, alignment, or tire balance. The vehicle was taken to a tire and wheel company where the tires were balanced, rotated, and a wheel alignment was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe displayed excessive rust. The contact was informed that the subframe of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing state inspection, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,711.
I bought this vehicle at dealership may 2018, frame components completely rotted through I will include photos vechicle unsafe to drive transmission lines rotted when I looked closely I saw frame rotted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact discovered that the entire undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. Due to the rust, the brake lines started to rust and caused the vehicle to have complete brake failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the entire undercarriage had accumulated rust, which LED to the brake failure. The mechanic recommended that the contact get rid of the vehicle. The contact had the brake lines repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email, but the contact had not received a response. The contact spoke with koons westminster toyota (375 baltimore blvd, westminster, md 21157, 410‑876‑6400), but they did not assist. The brake lines were repaired; however, the rust still remained. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the passenger side subframe had excessive rust and there were holes in the subframe. Prestige toyota of ramsey (located at 1096 nj-17, ramsey, nj 07446, (844) 838-7075) informed the contact that the subframe needed to be replaced and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the subframe was rusted and corroded. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,095. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the subframe of the vehicle had severe rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Toyota of merrillville (4450 e. Lincoln hwy, merrillville, in) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 213,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the entire undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. The contact discovered that part of the frame that held up the fuel tank was dragging on the ground while the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was extensively rusted and corroded. Suburban toyota of farmington hills (35200 grand river ave, farmington hills, mi 48335, (248) 699-7100) was notified and indicated that the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The dealer stated that an appointment needed to be scheduled for diagnostic testing and repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Frame has rusted through, leaving several holes, some very large, presenting a significant safety hazard.
There is an unreasonable amount of rust on 4th generation 4 runner. Seems to be a common problem and makes the car unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. During routine maintenance, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was taken to toyota of bellingham (360‑676‑0600, located at 1100 iowa st, bellingham, wa 98229) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Takata recall, the radiator mount and frame supports are rusted out, also the rear shock and air suspension mounts are rusted out. Vehicle was in motion when shock mount broke.
Local toyota dealer inspected frame found multiple holes in the frame , estimate given of $17,793.54 for new frame all parts needed with the frame parts and labor. Contacted toyota and they will do nothing to correct the faulty frame issue
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. During a state inspection, the inspector diagnosed that the frame on the front driver's side, just before the rear wheel, was rusted and had holes. The contact was informed that the failure needed to be remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 333,000. *tt the immediate rusted frame area which caused the vehicle to fail nys inspection was repaired on july 18,2019. The vehicle has not been re-inspected yet to see if the repair will meet nys inpection requirements. Other areas of frame are also starting to rust through.
Frame is rusted so bad it is about to break in half. Mechanic said he has never seen anything like this before. Frame should hold up better than this. Afraid to put frame up on lift to rotate tires because thought it would break in half. Frame is rotting before our eyes. Vehicle still runs good. It is a shame the frame is wearing out before the vehicle does. Vehicle is drove everyday. Hopefully frame will not give way while drive on the road.*dt consumer stated vehicle was taken to the dealer on 08-01-20.
I own a 2004 toyota 4runner with significant rust on the frame that has nearly rusted through in some areas. Through my research I determined that this has been an ongoing issue for many toyota vehicles close to the 2004 model year. Apparently the frame was not properly coated and rust has grown on my vehicle as well as many others at a much faster rate than is typically expected. I am worried about the safety of my vehicle as a result.
The body/frame of the car is suffering from severe corrosion/rust. The rust has started eating through the frame. This appears to be a common problem in toyota 4runners from 2003-2007 model year. In my case my vehicle is a 2004 model year. This is a serious risk and hazard.
My frame has 10 plus holes in it all over the vehicle, it's sitting in my driveway as it will split in two any second by the transmission cross member, toyota it's time to start recalling these frames as there are millions of complaints
Toyota 4 runner in motion, driving the highway and local when noticed noise coming from the back of the vehicle. It was moving unstable like wiggling and slowed down. My husband checked under the car. He found out the chassis was broken.
The frame on my 4runner is rotting. It has a few holes in it and the rust is everywhere. I do not understand how it could be so rotten so quickly, especially where I live. There are a lot of other 4runners close in age that are experiencing the same issue. Toyota needs to replace the frames on the 4runners like they did on the tacoma's, tundra's and sequoia's. I drive my 4runner everyday on the highway and am starting to feel unsafe using it anymore.
Excessive rust has appeared in a number of structural areas in the frame of my 4runner. Complete rust through has occurred in many areas of the frame and in key stress points. The rust appears to be coming from the inside out so it is tough to identify additional areas that rust is affecting and further degrading the safety and strength of the frame. The rust was identified during a normal visual inspection of the underside of my vehicle based on recommendations from other owners with similar issues.
Premature rusting if the frame and other components of the vehicle. Driving could be or turn into a safety hazard.
Upon bringing my car to toyota for service, they have been noticing more and more rust perforation on my chassis, last year trying to fix a flat the jack went right thru the chassie rail due to being all rusted out and flaky. Today I went for an oil change and multi point inspection found rear shock broken on pass side and more rust at all seams of welding as well as holes and weak thin spots of metal. Mechanics advised me of numerous other models from toyota with same issue, upon calling their headquarters they deny any issue with 4 runners when I told them the are all same period and obviously same manufacturer making your chassie parts which are defective.
The tailgate of the SUV opens it while driving. The tailgate clothing latch sounds as if it has closed, but has not. This results in the tail gate opening up while driving. This began after having a repair on the back window system, that was a recall from toyota. Also, there's no protection from the edge of the tailgate rusting. I've been told this is in every toyota 4runner from 2004. This has been a problem for many years for me, but I did not know that there was a way to report it.
I started hearing a noise like friction coming from under the car and feeling it through the steering while driving. It would come and go and within a week the car was undrivable. Just after exiting the interstate and on a side road, my brakes went out and there was an incredibly loud metal on metal grinding noise. I pulled over immediately and had the car taken on a rollback to my mechanic. When he put it on the lift he said that the frame was so rusted that it was undriveable. Most everything that was atteched to the frame was coming loose, like the brake calipers, cover over the gas tank, axles, etc. The frame is so rusted that he could literally put his hand through it. This could have been a very bad outcome if I had still been on the highway when it all broke loose.
Frame and underneath of vehicle excessively rusting with holes completely through entire frame like swiss cheese. Will not pass inspection because of this problem. Deemed unsafe to use vehicle any more.
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