The frame of my 2006 4runner has excessive corrosion and rust. There are areas where the metal has become very thin, and more and more metal keeps flaking off all the time. I have already noticed a couple of holes through the frame rails. I'm especially worried about the areas where suspension components bolt up to the frame, those areas show severe rust and corrosion.
2006 Toyota 4RUNNER body complaints
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The roof rubber strip on the driver side came flying off when my SUV truck was under the air dryer in the car wash on 03/31/2019. I heard a horrible thumping sound on the roof of my car and noticed there was a rubber strip on the ground and found that the roof rubber strip on the driver side was missing. I don't know if the strips are supposed to be glued with some kind of adhesive or not, as I've never experienced this before with any car I've owned. I think it is ludicrous that a well-meaning car owner can't take his or her car to the car wash without parts flying off the car. I'm just grateful that this rubber strip was not flying off on the freeway as it may fly off even more while you are on the highways.
Despite having previously treated my undercarriage with rust-proof sprays numerous times, my mechanic has told me that my toyota is not safe to drive and it did not receive an inspection sticker due to excessive rust. In addition to the complete rusting the my xreas shock/suspension system (a $3,000 fix), rust damage has spread throughout the undercarriage, rendering many thin spots beneath crumbling flakes. While driving I have noticed a rumbling feeling beneath the front end and the driving wheel shakes furiously at times. My mechanic has said the suspension system has been compromised and will need to be replaced, and rust is compromising other structural components.
Heavy rust on frame. Found a hole on main body frame this weekend while at work on my car lift.
The frame of this 4runner is rusted due to weather condition of salt and snow up north. This should be a recall for these 4runners
During replacement of front brakes when vehicle was on a lift the mechanic pointed-out severe frame rust and said the truck would not pass inspection in pennsylvania. There were large holes in several areas of the frame. This is a 2006 model with only 85,000 miles of usage.
The bracket holding the motor mount broke into the frame causing the motor to hit the differential and break the upper engine oil pan. Attached are two pictures, one showing a normal connection at the frame and the other shown broken into the frame. This may have been caused by rust/corrosion and/or a weak connection which was reinforced at this point for 2007 and later models.date of incident is approximate
Purchased my 4runner certified used by modern toyota of boone in feb 2012. Took the vehicle to toyota the next year locally and they mentioned that I have severe frame rust but by this time the warranty has already expired. Filed a complaint with toyota regarding frame rust and the fact that I was sold the vehicle and it should not have been certified by toyota because of the frame rust. Had an accident in jun 2018, high front end hit, shouldn't have had any issues with the frame and it wasn't checked for integrity, but after some vibrations and wobbling and decreased stability on the highway, took to my local dealer and the tech did a visual inspection and said the frame was bent. Awaiting an appt from bodyshop to verify findings even though insurance already closed the claim from accident but independent mechanic states that the frame may really be bent due to the rusting and the ability to flex because of the corrosion, weakened. Vehicle feels unsafe to drive and is leaning on the drivers side front and back even with new factory toyota suspension (struts and shocks). There is no reason for this vehicle to be leaning or the frame to be rusting as it is.
This is an addendum to complaint number 11175888. The purpose for the addendum is to add better photographs.
The vehicle frame as well as other steel components including in the suspension system are experiencing severe, progressive deterioration due to rusting. The frame rust is the most problematic and dangerous because it is occurring on the inside of the frame and, therefore, can neither be seen nor remediated. The only indication I had of the severity of the frame deterioration is from isolated locations where the frame had rusted entirely through on the passenger side frame rail in the vicinity of the front door. Upon further investigation, I determined that the inside of the longitudinal frame rails on both the driver and passenger sides is significantly deteriorated on the inside. The corrosion appears to start on the bottom of the rail and then progress upward on the side walls of the rail over time. The bottom of the two frame rails are littered with rust chips ranging in size for fingernail-sized flakes to chips as large as 10 sq. Cm. With the thickness of these ranging up to several (3) mm. It should also be noted that tire jack for the vehicle punctured the bottom of the passenger side frame rail when it was used, thus giving the most graphic demonstration that the frame had deteriorated significantly from the inside. With respect to the other steel components of the underside of the vehicle, there is widespread rust and deterioration, particular for components of the suspension, but also on the tubing for steering and the transmission cooling. Also, fasteners (nuts, bolts, and brackets) which attach the many components to the frame of the vehicle are rusting to the point that the integrity of these fasteners has been significantly diminished. The veh
Vehicle body is completely rusted out. Would not pass pa inspection without frame welding. Other suspension bars and frame issues also as a result of rust. Over $4000 to fix the issue.
Massive amounts of rust all throughout the frame have LED to weakened or non- existent metal in many locations throughout the near entirety of the frame of the 4runner. Had a mechanic state that the vehicle should be 'gotten rid of' or that I should be 'ok with the vehicle breaking catastrophically sometime in the near future' because of the weakened and degraded state of the frame.
The frame is abnormally rusted to the point on perferation in several locations making it unsafe to drive.
Structural - frame rust. Toyota has not recalled the 4runner due to frame rust experienced on the tacoma. Attached are pictures of underbody. This vehicle would not pass inspection and I am located in california where laws are strict.
St last year, toyota settled a class-action lawsuit involving approximately 1.5 million tacoma, tundra and sequoia trucks also built on a frame1 ' toyota agreed to inspect and replace the frames at an estimated cost of $3.4 billion. This confirms frame corrosion is a problem well-known to toyota and the public.
2006 4runner with 165k miles will not pass inspection due to excessive frame rust. I purchased this brand new from the dealer and have taken excellent care of it. There is no rust on the body. The rust is excessive for other similar vehicles from other manufactures. Toyota has replaced similar frames on their tacoma models but have done nothing for 2006 4runner owners.
Our frame is rusted so badly that it would have failed the safety inspection if we did not fix the huge holes in it at the rear bumper. We are were told by our safety inspector that our entire frame is very rusty and we must do something to fix it right now. It will not pass the safety inspection for next year. This needs to be recalled by toyota as part of their frame recall!
Car has 99,400 miles, would not pass pa state insp due to rust holes on frame
Abnormal rusting of the frame and undercarriage.
I bought my vehicle used with 86,000 miles on it. Not even a year later my power steering return line rusted through and would not hold any power steering fluid at all. I replaced the power steering return lines with after market rubber line. I figured this out while I was driving and my power steering gave out. Luckily it happened in a situation where it wasn't an immediate danger. Next on the list was the muffler from the catalytic converter back. I noticed that it was excessively loud while driving . I went under the vehicle only to realize the the part of the muffler that connects to the catalytic converter was completely rusted through just hanging there! I just brought my vehicle in to get the underside completely coated with fluid film and my mechanic kept making reference to the 'rusty toyota 4runner ', didn't give me a warm feeling about the rest of the lifespan of the frame. It has 100,000 or so miles on it and I'd lime to have it for many more!
Was informed yesterday by our mechanic who was performing an oil change that this vehicle would not pass next inspection due to frame rust and corrosion. I have not taken pictures but can if needed.
Vehicle will not pass inspection due to a corroded frame! Odometer reading is 41,822miles, this happened after replacing 2 rusted brake lines. Vehicle is undriveable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. While driving 30 MPH, the brakes failed to operate properly. The vehicle was towed to ira toyota of tewksbury (468 main st, tewksbury, ma 01876, (978) 863-9009), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also noticed rust on the frame. The dealer informed the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The frame is rusted through in a couple of places on my 4runner. My local dealer did an inspection and there are holes rusted through the frame. I'm afraid in an accident that the frame will not hold up and cause injury to my occupants and myself. Please inform toyota of these rusted frames. Thank you!
My sub frame is rotting and rusting away
I had the car in for maintenance and the mechanic found excessive rust at the right rear frame rail at and around the trailing arm brace. It is a concern knowing the toyota recognized a need to replace/repair the frame used in their tacoma models due to rust problems which is the same frame used in this 4runner. They never included the 4runners in the group to be repaired. I called toyota and they have no plan to address the problem. I have seen reports from other 4runner owners about the rust issue and wanted to include comments on my vehicle's condition.
I just purchased my 2006 4runner and decided to take it to the shop where I work to have them do an oil change and fluid check, the mechanics brought me back and told me that my frame is rusting from the inside out and they think that in a matter of 2 yrs tops the frame will be rotted and collapse . I was terrified and in a panic my husband had taken my 4runner it to his friends garage and had the whole underneath undercoated. I called a toyota dealer and asked if there was anything that toyota can do and he told me that a lot of 4runner owners have been calling about their rotted frames and he told me that it's omly a matter of time when the 4runners will be recalled because they share the same frame as the tacoma's I am so sick with fear and I just can't understand why they would delay this recall when it is a risk of human lives I drive my kids in this 4runner and every time I go over a bump I am scared please help us make toyota do the right thing before people lose their lives I am not rich I saved up all my paychecks to buy this vehicle and now I'm stuck
Frame is rotting away, and it is starting to cause concerns regarding the safety of the frame and supporting structure. Took it to a toyota dealer, who documented the frame is starting to get weak/soft and jeopardizing the integrity and safety of the vehicle.
I own a 200y toyota 4runner, 4x4 4.0 v6 truck, and during the spring time I began to notice copious amounts of rust scale falling from my truck over night. I just thought this was surface rust/paint falling off, continued to drive for a week and began to hear creaking noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. I too a look underneath and saw that the right rear lower control arm mount is almost rusted through and the frame on the passenger side from the lower control arm mount back to behind the center of the axle is rusted through completely. I checked for recalls and found none for my model but did for similar year tundra, sequoia, and the tacoma which is a shared design with my 4runner. My truck has been waiting for a frame repair at a aftermarket body shop for over 4 months. I have contacted toyota customer care and received no help. I recently searched hoping to find new information and found that the federal safety agency has opened an investigation on the frame rust issue. I am writing this to let you know this is a real issue and needs a frame replacement recall. A 2006 model year truck should not need a frame repair from rust after 12 years of existence and I believe toyota is negligent in recalling all other truck based vehicles for frame rust while trying to cheap out and exclude the 4runner. Due to vehicle being in shop I do not have pictures, but I can get them if needed and also toyota customer care should have the record of me contacting them and sending in pictures earlier this year. Thank you! 1804271716 is the toyota care case number.
When taking my vehicle to my mechanic for a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps and turning and feeling vibrations in the steering wheel when driving. My mechanic states that there is extensive and pervasive rust and corrosion on main structural components of the underside of the vehicle, specifically on the frame and frame mounting points, that is dangerous as it is affecting other working parts of the vehicle and could cause a catastrophic failure. Upon further inspection I was shown the extensive amount of rust and corrosion on the ladder frame and frame assembly. The frame in its entirety is extensively corroded and areas where bolts mount parts to the frame of the vehicle have corroded and caused parts to fail and literally hang off creating a dangerous situation that requires the frame itself to be replaced as well as these other parts to be removed or replaced. This is abnormal for any vehicle and is especially dangerous as the frame is the main structural component of the vehicle. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the frame in the condition it is in is hazardous. Toyota recalled other vehicles with this frame type I.e., sequoia, tacoma and tundra models from the same years of production as this 4runner for this exact problem of extensive rust and corrosion that could cause a catastrophic failure. These vehicles use the same frame and same assembly processes for preventing rust and corrosion and after your investigation the frame and frame components of these vehicles were found by your organization to be worthy of a complete recall.
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