We have classified the 59 complaints from 2004 Toyota 4Runner about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
Severe rust on frame and suspension attachment points. rust is not superficial but rusting from inside of frame tubes.
I own a 2004 toyota 4runner with significant rust on the frame that has nearly rusted through in some areas. through my research i determined that this has been an ongoing issue for many toyota vehicles close to the 2004 model year. apparently the frame was not properly coated and rust has grown on my vehicle as well as many others at a much faster rate than is typically expected. i am worried about the safety of my vehicle as a result.
Takata recall, the radiator mount and frame supports are rusted out, also the rear shock and air suspension mounts are rusted out. vehicle was in motion when shock mount broke.
'frame rust' frame rusted in 2 areas and mechanic deemed unsafe to drive.
Frame rust in 2 areas; mechanic deemed unsafe to drive
The frame on my 2004 toyota is very rusty. it is completely cracked through near the front passenger suspension. my mechanic has warned me not to drive the vehicle anymore. see pics
Excessive frame rust. replaced complete rear end in 2013. told by hyannis toyota that it was unsafe to drive because of excessive rust. the rear end is now rusted out again in 2019 and needs replacing. in april 2019 could not have suspension replaced until frame welding was completed. additional work of cutting out rear upper trailing arm brackets and weld in place and fabricate fuel tank strap mount and weld in place. complete frame and underside of this vehicle is completely rusted out. we had this work down because the gas tank was falling out and we could not drive this vehicle.
Frame and suspension rust has weakened the parts to the point of failure. rear upper control arm mounting bracket on rear axle broke while driving on highway while going around a turn. vehicle's rear wobbled back and forth violently. i almost lost control of the vehicle. there are other pieces that look close to failure.
The frame of my truck is complete mush! i've taken excellent care of my 4runner as it has been my most favorite vehicle. i'm being warned to get this fixed due to it being a dangerous situation & wouldn't you know i'm driving home & i loose all control over my vehicle on hellacious mountain roads, brakes completely gone! everything rotten! why weren't we notified how dangerous these trucks truly have become?
Excessive frame rot/rust
Was driving to work going 50 mph braked to come to a stop and the back end started to turn almost had an accident. frame is completely rusted out. too dangerous to drive.
Rust crack in frame right front at core support. cracks in dashboard.
I just took the car for annual state safety inspection. it failed and the inspector said it is unsafe to drive. the part of the frame that connects the right front and right rear suspension is so rusted that the car is unsafe to drive. we have been driving this vehicle with no knowledge of this hazard.
Rear frame rusted through. i was driving and a piece holding the suspension together rusted off the frame. the vehicle was in motion and it felt like it was going to tip over. it also felt like the front and back wheels were going in different directions. apparently a very common issue.
Excessive rust is compromising steering control.