Problems with 2003 Toyota 4Runner SUSPENSION

Vehicle would not pass new york state inspection. the vehicle was inspected twice. once by a national auto chain, and by a toyota dealer. the reason for failure in both cases was, rusted cracked frame rails. the dealer gave a verbal estimate for repair of $21,500. ($12,250 parts $12,250 labor)

The frame is rusted away but the body is perfect. purchased as is. was not informed in writing about the bad frame

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. the contact mentioned that the head gasket needed to be removed and re-installed in order to start the vehicle. also, while driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle swayed uncontrollably to the left and right. the vehicle was taken to big o tires (2245 state st, new albany, in 47150, 812-949-0736) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side control arm was fractured and the driver's side control arm could fracture at any moment. the vehicle was towed to mccormick motor sports (1041 s 6th st, louisville, ky 40203, (502) 584-1981) where the contact was informed that the head gasket was causing cylinder three to misfire. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 217,500.

Frame has extreme and rusting and has been reinforced by welding new steel support frames

The control arm separated from the rotted rusted frame while driving. almost died!

Excessive frame rust. multiple reports of this.

The rear axle assy mount bracket rusted straight through and it does a loud clunky noise while driving. brought it to a body shop and they said i have to change the whole assy, it cant be fixed. the car was purchased from down south, theres literally no body rust, but the frame is almost all chewed away. i also cant pass ny inspection until i get it fixed, which will cost more than i paid for the car.

Excessive frame rot. 4runner should of been part of the tacoma recall and is absurd it was not in the first place. my whole passenger side frame rail is gone. i have had to constantly fix weld new metal to it.

Frame rot and unable to pass inspection new even though i have kept this truck in pristine condition. it is a real shame the don't use better steel.

Structural rust to frame. cracks and holes at welds and attachment points of suspension and steering. frame is disintegrating under the truck, complete structural failure is imminent.

I took my 4runner to the dealership that is was purchased and was informed that it needs a new frame due to excessive rust/rot. i am being told that it is beyond repair and is a safety issue at this point.

The back of the truck frame has rusted through. stationary. front axle pics included as well. rust, wear and tear. not sure when it happened bc the dealership sold the vehicle to me like this. rusted metal proves it happened awhile ago. plus someone tried to weld it to cover up the problem. i've also put in a radiator and new muffler was completely rusted through.

Excessive frame rust has resulted in the frame almost completely disappearing, making the vehicle unsafe to drive and forced to be taken off the road. there is less than an inch of frame holding the rear right axle in place

Vehicle was maintained at a toyota dealership for over a decade before being informed that vehicle is unsafe to drive due to holes forming throughout the entire frame assembly from corrosion. further research showes the frame of this vehicle resembles that of the toyota tacoma and tundra models which where recalled due to early and unsafe corrosion leading to components to detach from frame while vehicle is in motion which can lead to serious life hazard. frame and vehicle were also manufactured in ohio dana company which is the supplier of the recalled frames used in the toyota tundras and tacoma's.

The frame is rusted out and the rear suspension mounting brackets are starting to look like potato chips. also noticed steering components are severally rusted.