Problems with 1999 Toyota 4Runner STRUCTURE

I recently took my 1999 4runner for a new alternator and power steering belts. the mechanic noted severe frame rust, making the vehicle unsafe. there are actually holes in the frame. the frame is worst near where the cross members connect. there is no body rust. i will not continue to allow my son or anybody else to drive it, as it is unsafe to drive. despite the narrative to the contrary, the mechanic did not actually point the rust out to me. i noticed it on the bill when submitting to insurance for towing. i then inspected the vehicle myself.

My 1999 4-runner with only 89,000 miles has a rusted frame. it needs repair or it will not be driveable. i have taken great care of this vehicle. went in for shocks, and was told by dealership that the frame has rusted.

Rear suspension mount separated from frame at weld, vehicle was rustproofed when new.

The mount for the rear lower control arm has rusted off. this is causing the car to violently rock back and fourth after hitting a pot hole and continue for a few seconds after. it is very unnerving and obviously a mater safety issue. i have also seen similar complaints on websites such as t4r.org. please give me a call [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The frame on driver side rear axle area has completed rotted from rust, the rear suspension and sway bar broke away from the vehicle. we were almost in a very serious accident as there was loss of control of the rear end and we ended up in a ditch with loss of control.we were driving in a straight line at the time. we could have had a serious roll over accident resulting in serious injury or death. very scary incident. i did some online research and found a number of other complaints. i would be happy to send photos of this issue if you want to call e-mail me at (xxxxxx). the exterior body engine and interior of this vehicle are in good condition and it seems the frame should last the life of the vehicle. thank you for registering my complaint. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

My complaint is with severe rust damage to the frame of the car. there are other models with the same issue as mine and they have been recalled. mine needs to be taken care of as well. there is no way that the entire frame should rust. i would expect over time to some small patches of rust but not the entire frame. there is so much rust that i could never fix it completely myself. toyota should be held responsible for their poor plating process in the late 90's to early 00's.

Was driving vehicle at highway speeds and lost control temporarily because a rear trailing arm mount became detached from frame and broke both shocks. upon inspection rear section of frame severely rusted causing mount to detach. front section of frame does not have same level of rust. a manufactures defect almost cost me and my children serious injury or even death. vehicle has been meticously maintained with all service records. i've been in automotive industry for my entire life and i've never seen anything like it. if they recalled the frames for the tacoma and tundras, why weren't 4runners included?

Rusty frame making the truck unsafe

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the frame rusted out and fractured on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. a local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, opened a case, and informed the contact to call nhtsa. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the metal frame was inferior and contained premature rust, holes, and corrosion. the contact felt that the frame could fracture at any point in time. the rear driver's side shock fractured into the frame due to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the frame had extensive premature rust, could fracture, and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a warranty and there was no recall. the failure mileage was not available.

Frame has extensive rust inside and out . suspension and rocker panels are affected also. i was wondering about a frame recall since they have done so with other toyota frames

Vehicle has about 150,000 miles and the frame is rusted through and unsafe to drive. the truck runs great, but because of the frame i can no longer dive this on the roads.

Frame rusted through with large holes mechanic said there's not much they can do with it because it's so bad!

Frame rusted

Under body has rusted and repair cost is $10000