2002 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems
- 61
- 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.
Among these 61 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rusted · 9 records
- unsafe drive · 8 records
- excessive rust · 8 records
- rusted through · 8 records
- frame rust · 6 records
- pass inspection · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Frame rusted through. There is a hole in frame because of rust.
ODI 10786202
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame and undercarriage was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 110,500.
ODI 10554604
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
Body
Rusted through frame on the rear passenger side where axle support connects to frame. Measures approx 2.5 feet. Rear end feels loose when navigating turns.
ODI 11121542
Body
I have a 2002 toyota sr5 4runner with extreme frame rot frame the inside out. Experts agree that i have only a year or two left with this frame. I have had repairs to pass inspection but this is only a band aid. I understand that i live in a state where road salt is used, but to have the frame rot from the inside out shows a design flaw or inferior steel used fro the frame, possibly inadequate corrosion protection.…
ODI 10459039
Body · Suspension
Takata recall. I have a rusty frame that needs to be addressed for safety reasons i was driving on the highway at 55 mph frame cracked and i almost died because of it toyotas have poor frame that should be recalled
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10978709
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
Vehicle frame, front & rear bumpers and undercarriage have excessive / unsafe rust corrosion. *tr
ODI 10559158
Body
Large amount of rust on the underbody, gas tank shield and front brakes. Just purchased this vehicle used with 39k miles and have been finding lost of corrosion. Tried to use rust remover and neutralizer and wire brush. Hope i can get it under control before the entire thing falls apart. *tr
ODI 10288606
Body
I have a 2002 toyota 4runner. It's under my wife's name but i am the one that's in charge of automotive issues. The bumpers have been hanging down on the front and rear. As i drive around the city, i've started to notice majority of the 4runners in the same model having the same issue. This makes me think that there is a defect. I believe it's a safety defect especially since bumpers are not just for cosmetic…
ODI 10287464
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
I have already filed a safety complaint regarding my sudden acceleration accident approximately 4 years ago. I noticed that toyota has issued a recall for this problem for toyota 4runners going back to 2003. My vehicle is a 2002. Basically, i'm writing to urge nhtsa to asktoyota what is different about the gas pedal assembly from 2003 to 2002 because there is no doubt there was a major malfunction with my car and if…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10490505
Body
Excessive rust on frame since 2008. Toyota refused to address after filing formal complaint. I believe like trucks of same year that had frames replaced, 4 runners should be included
ODI 11180640