2002 Toyota 4Runner Underbody Shields Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
The frame is rusting almost in two. Looks like it could break any time. Rear axel is also very rusted with pieces falling off. *tr
ODI 10701395
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Underbody Shields
I filed a nhtsa complaint (odi number 10569206 was assigned) on 13 march 2014 about this vehicle. On 14 march 2014, i took my 4runner to my local toyota dealership after contacting toyota customer service and logging a complaint ( case number [xxx] ) with them on the 14th of march 2014 at their office in california and the customer service rep telling me documentation of the issue at my dealership would help me.…
ODI 10572597
Underbody Shields
My vehicle is a 2002 toyota 4runner se5 with 112,080 miles. I have severe frame rust on this vehicle. Holes though frame on right side and frame to rear axle is completely broken to right side of attachment at differential axle. Toyota has recalled the u.s version of the tacoma truck which is the same frame, etc. As the 4runner but not the 4runner which is made in japan with the same issues. This vehicle is…
ODI 10569206
Body · Power Train · Underbody Shields
(there was no category offered for frame). During a recent automotive service for brakes on 9-26-13 for my 2002 toyota 4runner, i was notified of a rust perforation in the frame body near a rear support mount for the axle making it unsafe for operation. This is a situation where rust forms in the interior of the frame and works its way out destroying the structural integrity of the vehicle. It seems the service…
ODI 10546324
Underbody Shields
Frame rusted through at lower control arm area. Toyota has had recalls for other models for rusted frames but not acknowledging 4runner frame issues that are dangerous. *tr
ODI 10526253
Underbody Shields
My 2002 toyota 4 runner that is in excellent body and running condition was in for a routine service and the dealer told us the frame had a hole in it and it was unsafe to drive, it was inspected by two representatives of toyota who said that it is not a warranty issue and there are no "programs' and they would do nothing about it even thou there is a history of frame failures with toyota's. *tr
ODI 10432509