Toyota4Runner2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Frame And Members

2003 Toyota 4Runner Frame And Members Problems

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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

BandRecords
150–400k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 1, 2018 · 156,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    Substantial corrosion of the frame, technician advised owner not to drive the vehicle.

    ODI 11099408

  • May 8, 2018 · 255,000 miles

    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

  • May 9, 2015 · 187,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for unknown repairs, the technician found excessive rust on the rear frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.

    ODI 10715647

  • October 31, 2014 · 110,380 miles

    Frame And Members

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician found that there was a hole on the subframe near the rear passenger side wheel. The technician added that the frame had corroded from the inside out and stated that the failure was caused by a manufacturing defect. As a result, the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been…

    ODI 10652505

  • June 1, 2011 · 129,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Frame And Members · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted, causing the transmission to hang very low. As a result, the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was re-attached. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 129,000. ..updated 09/19/11 *bf also, the steering intermediate shaft needed to be…

    ODI 10412344