2003 Toyota 4Runner Underbody Shields Problems
- 7
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Underbody Shields
No failure. Flame is rusted through in parts and vehicle deemed unsafe to drive by dealership during routine maintenance. Failure is imminent and could be catastrophic. Toyota factory personnel handling complaints acknowledged the risk associated with a rusted frame, but insisted that they could do nothing. Frame is same/similar to the tundra and tacoma vehicles of like model year, both of which have had…
ODI 10714688
Underbody Shields
2003 4runner was in for service and i was informed that there was an excessive amount of rust damage on the front frame cross member and there is a danger that the radiator, which is supported by the cross member, could shift or work loose. The rust damage is most evident near the front right (passenger side) frame member where the tow hook is mounted. Due to weakness in this area, the tow hook pulled out when the…
ODI 10712166
Underbody Shields
2003 toyota 4runner has very excessive amount of rust and corrosion on the undercarriage. Took the vehicle to a local auto repair shop to have a rattling sound checked out. Turns out, the heat shield broke loose and was resting on the exhaust assembly. Also, a muffler hangar was ready to come loose. In addition to this, the mechanic informed me the gas tank supports were also rotted away. I've been doing some…
ODI 10651467
Underbody Shields
I am the original owner of the 2003 toyota 4runner ltd. I always seen rust on the frame since i purchased the truck and had it serviced at a toyota dealership. They never told me the rust was bad or had through holes in the frame because they never looked. Recently i decided to request the dealership to look specifically at the frame for holes. They found may holes near the gas tank crossmembers and passenger side…
ODI 10640170
Underbody Shields
My 2003 4runner was brought in on the above date for routine service to fox toyota, east providence, ri. The service advisor notified me that in the process of servicing the vehicle,the tech noticed severe frame rot and broken welds on the frame. This condition was confirmed by the service advisor. Service advisor then suggested that i call toyota's customer service 800 number since there have been recalls on other…
ODI 10488028
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The front crossmember of the vehicle frame has severe corrosion. The amount of corrosion was identified to me by a service technician during recent routine maintenance, and the technician pointed out that toyota has had numerous problems with suspension/ structural corrosion on other models. The amount of corrosion has the potential to weaken the structural integrity of the vehicle in a crash situation and…
ODI 10470727
Underbody Shields
FRAME RUST THROUGH. FRONT MAIN FRAME SUPPORT. *TR
ODI 10509357