Parts of the vehicles exterior and including frame and subframe components are excessively rusted. Parts are of the suspension and other hard parts are having to be replaced due to corrosion.
2004 Toyota 4RUNNER suspension complaints
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Frame is extremely rusted, it just flakes off and after inspecting the joints am afraid that it will soon become a safety hazard also the brake calipers become in-op (frozen) have replaced the 2 front calipers 3 times and the 2 rear calipers twice
Since vehicle was 5yrs old the frame has rusted terribly. The rust is so significant there are holes and pieces of it have just fallen off. Currently, the steering joint is so rusted that it cannot be driven safely because it feels like it may lose control on the road. Entire undercarriage appears so badly rusted that I am not sure this vehicle is safe to drive anymore.
Extensive rust and corrosion on frame and suspension parts. I am the original owner and the vehicle has 134,000 mile. Advised by technician that this is not normal wear.
Frame is rusted badly poor breaking system I had to replace the lines that keeps my toyota stabilized. I put so much money into my 2004 toyota 4 runner limited. Now the rust has taken over on sides and under radiator. Transmission lines now leaking badly rust has been an on going problem but when I had it inspecited mechanic brought me out in the garage to show me.
Takata recall this year the exact same frames were replaced on the toyota tacoma. My frame and cross members are rusted out on the front end and this has been garage kept and only has 92k miles. My 4runner should not hsve this much rust on the frame, after it has been meticulously taken care of.
We have a 2004 toyota 4runner with 121,510 and we're informed that the whole frame is rusted. We learned that toyota had a similar issue with frames in other vehicles for the same reason and it was recalled for those vehicles but there is no recall on the 4runner. My vehicle runs well and has no issues other than the frame which we were told makes the vehicle unsafe. We've had toyota's in the past with well over 300,000 miles so this was a shock that we cannot use it anymore. We were informed the frames were outsourced and the company used did not put the proper amount of zinc on frames which caused them to rust.
Toyota truck frame corrosion upon installation of failed suspension components on my 2004 toyota 4runner, my independent mechanic informed me of substantial frame corrosion. I contacted lynch toyota with my concerns, lynch toyota inspected my 4runner and found substantial frame corrosion, vehicle deemed unsafe, and should not be driven in any capacity, frame replacement recommended by lynch toyota in manchester connecticut. The steering shaft is frozen and binding due to corrosion. The suspension components are in jeopardy of breaking away from corroding frame. Toyota refuses to include vehicle in frame replacement program offered to all other body on frame constructed trucks. 4runner frames are failing in the same way as tacoma, sequoia and tundra, yet toyota claims that no program is in place to assist you, sorry for your troubles was toyota's response when contacted by phone on two occasions post inspection of my 4runner by lynch toyota.
While driving on the highway my car went out of alignment due to a rotten torsion bar mount. The entire frame also has lots of rot
My 2004 toyota 4 runner is in the dealer for routine maintenance. Most of the car maintenance have been at this local toyota dealership. I just had the cv boots and sway bar bushings replaced this past spring and summer. I have the records for these particular maintenance and repair. My service mechanic mentioned there is significant amount of rust on the frame/ chassis. On september 7, the mechanic at the same dealership showed me again the excessive rust on the frame. It is so severe, one of the loops for towing the truck in the front of the frame just broke off. I attached the picture of the broken hook/loop in this document. The truck has 102,000 miles on it. It is mostly in the garage if not being used. I understand that other models in the same years like the toyota tacoma & toyota seqoiua have the same excessive rust but there is an already recall program for these models. Do the 4 runner from the same years have the same frames. Why is there no recall for the 4 runner for the excessive rust isssue which can be a safety problem for the driver and the passengers? The mechanic does not reccomend me driving this car due to the excessive rust. The mechanic warned me that rust is so excessive that my radiator can just fall off because the part of the frame holding it in place is so corroded from rust. I am hoping toyota can address this issue sooner than later. It is a safety issue.
The fram is excessively rusted from years in 'cold weather states.
The frame and structure have rusted from the inside out to an alarming degree. Specifically at the frame weld points in midsection and the rear attachments to axle. It is a safety hazard and it has rusted far more quickly and dramatically than any of the other components. None of my other vehicles have deteriorated in this way.
I've had this 2004 toyota 4runner since 2004 I bought it new and have taken good care of it. The body still looks great, no rust on body just has 94000 miles on it. But the under side is awful the frame has holes rusted through at high pressure points like suspension points, cross members for transmission and engine rusted through, its to point that its dangerous to drive. I was told by toyota service rep that the frame has a fifteen year warranty on them but together are saying they can't fix or place it and it looks like I'm not alone on this issue. Toyota should step up and back their product especially in safety issues. They were forced to replace frames on the tacoma's. What's funny I've been told by toyota reps also that the 4runner has the very same frame as the tacoma's. So if that's so why can't they replace these also? I think this is really bad, you pay a lot for a vehicle and it still looks like new but have to consider parking it because you fear for your families lives. It's getting to point you can't trust it on the road. I think toyota should be held accountable.
Frame is rusting out creating a driving hazard which could result in injury to driver and or passengers
My 2004 toyota 4runner frame/chasis is rusted throughout. Everything that is not plastic or rubber on the chasis is rusted out. The skid plate is rusted through in several places and needs to be removed or replaced before it falls off. Toyota has recalled vehicles in the past as well as replaced chasis on all but the 2004. Toyota needs to take responsibility and recall the 2004's. The body is in good shape with no rust.
My 2004 toyota 4runner has extreme amounts of rust on the frame to the point where there are actual holes forming. This is a major structural issue for the vehicle and incredibly unsafe. I worry that this may cause an accident or render my vehicle inoperable in the future.
Extreme frame rust on my 2004 toyota 4runner. Has only 82,000 miles and well maintained. Body in good condition, no rust at all. Has a lot of rust in the engine compartment also, tabs, lines etc. I know there was a recall on the tacoma for frame rust and I am aware that this vehicle is on a tacoma frame. It is becoming unsafe to drive. I bought this vehicle new because I though the toyota brand was a well built vehicle, but all this rust makes me think different. I have a 1999 ford taurus with well over 100,000 miles on it and has no where near the rust that this toyota has, as a matter of fact there is no rust on the ford frame. I am hoping that I can get some help from toyota in correcting this problem with the frame on my vehicle. When I mentioned it to a toyota service mgr. When it had much less miles on it his response was "well the vehicle is 7 years old, what do you expect" and would do nothing.
Severe chassis rust, possibly affecting vehicle and personal safety
Frame and rear axle housing rust - caused the upper control arms, which prevent rotation of the rear axel, to disconnect from the housing/frame. Also, steering has become stiff and bumpy as you turn the wheel. This may be due to front crossmember rust or rust on the steering universal joint. I live on long island and have the car bottom washed whenever it has been exposed to snow melting salts/compounds. My mechanic says the car is not safe to drive.
My 2004 4runner, with less than 80,000 miles, has significant and overwhelming under carriage rust. There is a frame rot hole. One of the trailing arm brackets on the axle has rusted to the point where the trailing arm was no longer connected. This is one of the points where the axel is connected to the vehicle and keeps the axel from rotating. There are front suspension parts completely rusted to the point my vehicle can no longer receive a successful front end alignment. These are the biggest problems, there are several other issues due to unbelievable rust.
There is lot of rust on frame, under carriage and its also in the suspension. Its also causing fluids to leak and I had to replace the muffler assembly due to rust. I purchased this car as certified used from prestige toyota of nj with only 5000 miles in august of 2005, I purchased this toyota because of their stellar reputation in the auto industry but I am extremely disappointed with this car. I have less than 109,000 miles and at the way this rust is progressing, I will have to junk the car very soon. I cant risk being on the road with my family and have this rust bucket fall apart on the middle of the road. I have been waiting to see if there is a recall but haven't seen anything come through yet. Please include my car in any vehicle safety recalls, or class action suits against toyota. Thank you
Well maintained vehicle failed nh state safety inspection based on significant frame rust. Rust points around radiator support mounts, and passenger side rail, near muffler mount, and rear suspension mount point. With damage, car is unsafe to drive. Toyota states no resolution option exists. Similar year tacomas frames are being replaced with identical damage.
Rust eat my frame into
Looks like the fran around and in front of the front suspension is rusting in two
There is excessive rust/corrosion on the frame of the truck. The skid plates completely rusted off the truck in 2010. The transmission lines have corroded to the point they have to be replaced. The engine oil cooler and radiator supports have rusted through. The exhaust rusted off the truck in 2010 as well. Currently there is extensive corrosion on the frame of the truck and the suspension components. These issues appeared in 2010 and I have been fighting them ever since. Mechanically the truck runs great, never a problem, however the vehicle's frame is disintegrating due to corrosion.
Vehicle has 129,881 miles. Severe rust through of frame underside. Had plated & welded. New rust through holes appeared within 6 months of previous weld on same frame structure but in different locations posing imminent rust through failure in center of vehicle. Cannot pass safety inspection.
Excessive rust and corrosion to the point where my skid plate came off and transmission fluid lines broke apart, leading to major leak and fix - luckily it came off in driveway and not on highway where someone could have been significantly injured. Shocks have holes in them from rust and corrosion, as do support bars and frame. Can break off pieces of the frame in my hand without effort. Concerned that frame could crack, support components could fail while driving because of corrosion. Other toyota models have been recalled for rust, using the same components but assembled in different factories than the 4runner and land cruiser models, to my understanding. This is a safety issue that toyota must address before anyone is seriously injured.
2004 toyota 4runner limited, has excessive chassis rust and rotted out at some point on the sub frame, contacted the dealer and there is no recall available also called toyota and recall is not available.I am afraid that the chassis will break and cause an accident.
Frame has started rusting near welds and holes. Very poor prevention of rust by toyota. Skid plates totally rusted out and fuzed bolts. Rear diff housing is also rusty. Car will probably fall apart in a year or two.
I was going 5 MPH and hit my brakes. The control arm was ripped from the frame due to rot/rust. Toyota is aware of this problem for 4runners, but has only offered assistance on the tacoma and tundras. The body of my vehicle has no rust anywhere, and the mileage is extremely low. I cannot even find a mechanic to fix it, because the frame is so bad. I was told, if it gets fixed, another part of the frame may fail when I'm cruising on the highway and people could get hurt or killed. No mechanic wants this liability in doing a repair.
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