2002 Toyota 4Runner Unknown Or Other Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- frame rust · 4 records
- frame rusted · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Right frame rail is very rusted to the point of non repair. Unable to repair suspension due to unable to remove bolts that hold suspension to frame.
ODI 11208039
Body · Unknown Or Other
We purchased a 4runner for our 18 year old daughter to drive thinking it would be safe, esp in mn. She was driving home from college (130 miles) and noticed it had a bad vibration, especially over 40 mph. It was very difficult to drive. We were out of town and when we got back, brought it to the shop, only to be told the frame was responded beyond repair (see photos). Not only does that scare me for my daughter, but…
ODI 11196149
Unknown Or Other
Frame rust through! With 150.000 miles on it. Structural integrity compromised. Body and drive train still operable.
ODI 11118067
Unknown Or Other
FRAME RUSTED OUT IN THE REAR SUSPENSION
ODI 11113350
Unknown Or Other
Frame rust. Only has 63,000 miles on it and my mechanic recently noticed heavy scaling and rust, also a few holes/rotted sections. Toyota needs a service campaign, or recall these frames, as they did with the tacoma. I called toyota and they said it's our problem when this is a clear common issue. The other common issue on these frames, is at the back shackle, that attaches the control arm to the rear end, rots…
ODI 11019051
Unknown Or Other
THE FRAME IS ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
ODI 10980256
Unknown Or Other
The frame on my 4 runner has rusted and broke in half they recalled my 2005 and 1996 tacoma and put a new frame under it and it was not as bad as my 4 runner dont understand
ODI 10948713
Body · Unknown Or Other
Frame is perforated by rust where the rear control arm mount meets the frame rail.
ODI 11039664
Unknown Or Other
The frame of my 2002 toyota 4runner is complete rusted and is dangerous to be driving. The rust has recently accelerated. I would like to know if toyota will replace the frame and stand by there vehicle. It has been meticulously maintained including the under carriage. Photo's can be submitted at your request.
ODI 10972166
Unknown Or Other
RUST THROUGH ON THE FRAME.
ODI 10816350
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame and some suspension parts are very rusted, frame has holes and is becoming unsafe to drive. Vehicle is only 13 years old, only 100100 miles. Passenger side front suspension pop's when stressed in cornering. When at idle, you can hear the vibration from rust chunks in the frame. All heat shields rusted. Skid plates on front and fuel tank so rusted must remove. Now nothing is protecting the fuel tank.
ODI 10778598
Body · Unknown Or Other
Frame has excessive rust and has holes in parts of it. The rest of the body and interior are in great condition. Engine runs well and there are otherwise no major mechanical issues. Upon having a minor repair done, inspection showed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the frame in that condition as it is about to crack in half. This seems to be prematurely failing compared to the rest of the vehicle.
ODI 10761742
Unknown Or Other
Took vehicle for inspection, was told it needed to be welded. Took it took a welding shop, that does this type of work. We were then told by the gentlemen doing the work that it was the frame under the vehicle and didn't feel comfortable. Because he has heard of issues with 4runner rusting issues and said it would cost thousands of dollars to fix it. He knew we didn't have the funds to spend that kind of money. We…
ODI 10762899
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
After buying this vehicle i was underneath vehicle to repair a axle seal leaking and found extensive frame rust on passenger rear of frame. By extensive i mean the frame was rusted completely through! I have lived in ohio all of my life and have never seen a vehicle with this mileage and of this year have such severe frame rust! After further inspection i noticed rear end housing was also severely rusted. The rust…
ODI 10763756
Unknown Or Other
The entire frame and other parts of the underbody are rusted. The brakes both front and back were also rusted. I pulled off from the highway and stopped to pickup my dogs. When i tried to leave my brakes were gone. When the car was towed to my mechanic he said both front and rear brake lines were rusted through and had to be replaced. I could have been killed. He also said that the frame is rusted and is dangerous…
ODI 10714231
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame rusted out, similar to tacoma pick up trucks recall. Additionally climate control heating, cooling, fan defective, power antenna in-operable.
ODI 11097773
Unknown Or Other
My 2002 toyota 4runner frame is rotted in front of the rear passanger wheel well measuring about 31' inside next to the muffler and driver side rear body mount it's starting to rust through now the rest is in great shape body wise
ODI 10881911