Problems with 2001 Toyota 4Runner STRUCTURE

I just purchased a 2001 toyota 4runner. all seemed fine .but when i went to get it inspected they would not pass starting it had frame rust through. i called toyota customer service who said and i also read online that thousands of toyota trucks have a frame recall but mine does not. and they are not willing to do anything. others had the frame replaced, repaired or bought back. hopefully you can help me.

Dealer decline to do a transfer case repair because the vehicle frame is severely rusted to the point that the trailing arm mount is almost gone. dealer advised me that the vehicle is unsafe and the frame will break through. i will need to buy a new vehicle

I noticed a pretty distinct wobble when driving my 2001 $runner on the highway recently. i took it to a mechanic who informaed my the frame has a 1 inch wide 18 inch long hole from rust. the mechanic says they can weld it to possibly give it some more time to live but that it is a ticking time bomb. there very well could be rust on the frame hidden behind the gas tank, but i am unable to look behind it. toyota needs to take responsibility for their mistake when not properly coating these frames. they recalled other models for this same issue but failed to address the issue with the 4runner.

Frame rust on multiple locations. suspension shot right through rotted frame. frame has structural damage as a result of rust. car is not safe to drive! i almost killed myself driving the car when the suspension penetrated right through the rotted rusted frame.

Extreme frame rust. husband says vehicle is unsafe to drive. even though the body looks great, the frame, where we can see it, is in terrible condition, with holes rusted through the metal. no accidents yet, but it's ominous to know in a collision this vehicle would crumple like paper. there are many other complaints of serious frame rust for other years of toyota 4runners. please add my vehicle and safety concern to the growing list of other toyota owners facing the same frame disintegration.

Took my vehicle for oil change and was advised that the frame was badly rusted and should take vehicle to toyota immediately. toyota indicated that no recall was issued for this year model vehicle and nothing could be done. so i have a mechanically good vehicle that i can not use due to rusted frame.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the entire frame of the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was taken to northway toyota (727 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (888) 885-1583) and the contact was informed that there was no recall to cover the repair. the manufacturer echoed the dealer's statement and issued case number: 1809211044. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Went for inspection for 2001 toyota 4 runner. frame is rusted and too bad. mechanic said unsafe to be on the road. what a shame everything runs good. now i am without a vehicle. the toyota 4 runners should have been recalled just like the tacoma's and sequoias.

The frame on my 2001 rotted very quickly from the inside out. it is the same exact frame used on the tacoma (which was recalled) and on the 2002 4runner, which is currently under investigation. if i didn't get the necessary frame repairs it easily could have cracked in half when on the road. the main areas of rot are located at the rear control arm (which i had professionally repaired), and up front near the suspension and axle. my brothers 1997 4runner axle and suspension completely fell apart when he was driving on the road. he was lucky to not be on the highway. someone definitely needs to look into this issue. i purchased the vehicle from the south four years ago (2014) with a spotless rock hard frame. four years later the rear control arm areas mentioned above completely rotted through. this should not happen! i love my 4runner, but i can't believe how these truck frames weren't recalled along with the tacoma frames. it is the same exact frame...

Frame of vehicle has severe rust damage throughout, told by state safety inspector that it is beyond repair. appears to have occurred slowly over the course of many years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the knock sensors needed to be replaced. the technician advised the contact not to drive the vehicle because the frame was severely rusted. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 256,518.

Takata recall my 2001 toyota 4runner frame is rusted out and won't pass state inspection.

I was driving my truck on a city street in brooklyn, new york ( flatbush ave) when i suddenly smelled smoke followed by fire coming from the hood. i did not hit any bump and was not involved in any accident. by the time the fire department came, the entire front compartment of the truck was on fire.

I was at the toyota dealership having my brakeline on the front leftside repaired, after hitting a pothole; and i was told by phone, my frame is badly rusted through in multiple spots.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota 4runner. while driving 40 mph, the frame failed without warning and caused the vehicle to wobble. the vehicle was driven home where it was pieced back together. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. updated 11/13/17 *bf the consumer stated the frame rusted. updated 11/16/2017*js