2003 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rust · 10 records
- completely rusted · 8 records
- excessive rust · 7 records
- unsafe drive · 7 records
- frame rusted · 6 records
- excessive frame · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Frame rusting out. Was told could not drive of dealers lot after being brought in for break job.
ODI 11151179
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Excessive frame rust, especially at rear area of vehicle. Body mounts disintegrating at rear. Other attachment mounts (for example rear anti-sway bar) are rusting severely. Rust noted 11/2/2018 when vehicle was in the air for service.
ODI 11145132
Body · Suspension
Frame is showing excessive rust. Remainder of the vehicle is in excellent shape. Engine runs great, but the frame is now in a dangerous state. Gas tank support is completely gone.
ODI 11144067
Body · Suspension · Wheels
My entire vehicle is rusted out completely and is not in driveable condition.
ODI 11140747
Steering · Suspension
The frame on my 2003 toyota 4runner has almost rusted completely through the frame. While driving on i40 going around a deep curve i lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road without injury or collision. It was inspected and deemed not safe to drive due to the rusted frame. This vehicle is now immobile until the frame is replaced. I am requesting that this vehicle is included in the recall for the toyota 4…
ODI 11132155
Suspension
My 2003 4runner frame is rusted out at the rear trailing arm support and half way down the rail. This 4runner is in perfect shape and only has 200k. Toyotas were supposed to lass for a lot longer that's why we bought it. Something has to be done and corrected just like the other frame problems toyota has dealt with in the past!!
ODI 11129257
Body · Suspension
The frame of my 2003 toyota 4runner v8 demonstrates excessive and concerning rust damage. The body is in extremely good condition and has almost zero rust, a stark contrast against the frame. The frame has rust damage heavily on the lower radiator support, a 8" long spot on the bottom of the frame directly behind the transmission crossmember on the passenger side, and by the driver's side rear lower trailing arm…
ODI 11124488
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Frame is completely rusted out. Steel is literally falling off from the rust and my suspensions are completely shot and exposed due to rust.
ODI 11145027
Body · Suspension
2003 4runner with excessive rust of the frame and undercarriage. Potential failure of frame and frame components due to rust could cause serious injury. Dealer submitted photos to toyota.
ODI 11115382
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Took the vehicle in to have work done on the struts and discovered that the entire frame underneath is completely rusted through and unsafe to drive. This appears to be a very common problem, but toyota still refuses to replace the frames or address the issue in any way, despite having issued a recall for other vehicles with the exact same problem. *ln *dl
ODI 11121974
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
Recently bought my 4runner, took it to the dealer to be inspected, only for them to tell me that the frame was compromised due to rust damage. Toyota has agreed to replace frames on tacoma's, tundra's and sequoia's, but not 4runners, even though they are all the same frames.
ODI 11098103
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded. While driving, the rear driver's side was pulling to the side. The contact was a certified mechanic and noticed that the trailing arm that held the rear differential bracket separated from the frame and was completely detached. The contact welded the bracket back to the frame. He called corwin toyota of fargo (222…
ODI 11240870
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Frame and undercarriage rust. Rotted bolts affecting ability to have complete alignment performed. Failed wheel bearings causing loud rotational friction sounds while in motion. Rusted exhaust system causing failure and required replacement.
ODI 11121543
Suspension
After an inspection by our mechanic we were informed that our 2003 4runner's frame rusted through in multiple locations and will be drivable for a limited time. We are an original owners, the car has been maintained by a professional mechanic and has been garaged its entire life.
ODI 11065963
Suspension
2003 4runner has significant frame rust and is a common and well known problem. Toyota has acknowledged the same problem with other similar models. Toyota has taken action on other models but will not with the 4runners with same frame.
ODI 11062126
Body · Suspension
My vehicle although in perfect visual condition has excessive rust on the frame. I have been told it should not be driven as it could be hazardous. The car is in great shape with no rust on any other part of the car aside from the frame flaking away
ODI 11121313
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
The vehicle feels like it's bottoming out going over the slightest little bump when in motion and the rotors were making a horrible sound going down the highway even after the brakes had been checked. Spent $400+ on new brakes & rotors only to find out that the frame is completely rusted out and the mechanic advised us not to drive it at all. It was too dangerous and would cause a bad wreck when it finally did drop…
ODI 11055270
Suspension
Excessive rust on the frame and under structure of the vehicle for a 2003 4runner limited. Noticed during inspection 10/19/17 and prior years.
ODI 11034616
Body · Suspension
My 2003 4runner sr5 looks great and its v8 engine hums like it is new but the frame rails are totally rotten and i have been advised not to drive it at all as it is too dangerous to drive. So its value should be about 5-,6000 and now it is totally junk and has only scrap value. Toyota usa recalled the sequoia, the tundra and the tacoma from the time period, approximately 2003-2007 maybe more year models, but did not…
ODI 11019283
Suspension
Frame rusting underneath the rear of vehicle. Happened within the last year because when the auto was inspected in 5/2016 the rust was not there.
ODI 10985734
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Excessive amount of frame rust for a car that has been garage stored in mild vancouver bc climate. Frame is exact same as toyota tacoma which have known frame rust and frame rot, but not covered under the frame recall from toyota
ODI 11192012
Suspension
2003 4runner failed inspection due to rotting frame. Recall was available on the tundra's tacoma's and sequoia's. Why not the 4runners?
ODI 10956073
Suspension
On 10/03/16 i took my 4-runner to an auto repair shop for front end brake replacement. A couple of hours later, i contacted the repair shop an asked them to also replace all shock absorbers, which they agreed to do. Later, i went to the shop and the mechanic informed me that the undercarriage and frame were severly corroded and did not install the shock absorbers due to the severity of the corrosion. The mechanic…
ODI 10914249
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame and suspension attached to the frame corroded early. The attachments for the rear shocks are almost corroded through.
ODI 10910905
Body · Suspension
My 4runner frame is showing excessive rust. The rest of the vehicle is in excellent shape and i am diligent in keeping the vehicle in good condition. Please consider my 4runner as a frame replacement candidate.
ODI 11133562