I love my 4runner and would like to drive it for many more miles as it runs and drives great. but the frame is rusting out, just like the tacoma and tundra frames that were recalled by toyota. 4runner frames should also be recalled for prematurely rusting out and causing safety concerns
Rusted frame of vehicle including cross bar under radiator and on struts attached to wheels. found during routine maintenance by auto mechanic.
The frame of the car is completely rusted with holes in it per my mechanic. other toyota trucks have been recalled for this issue but not the 4runner.
Overwhelming amount of rust on frame
During a state inspection the shop told me that our 2005 toyota 4runner had some frame rust issues. since the frame of the 4runner is the same basic unit as the tundra and tacoma that have open recalls for frame rust, the 4runner should be included in the same recall. as you can see in the picture of the aft frame, the corrosion has formed large holes in the frame.
2005 toyota 4runner sr5 was taken into a certified toyota mechanic for inspection and the mechanic showed me the undercarriage of the vehicle, namely the frame and other associated parts. he warned that it would be difficult to perform maintenance on the vehicle if the frame is rotted through. the vehicle was put on a lift for inspection.
Frame rusting through on front crossmember, under radiator. tow hook completely gone.
Frame rust is getting to be an issue. i have one small hole where the metal has given away but the front bumper mount. the vehicle is a 2005 and the frame does not match the rest of the vehicle. i know i am not the first one to talk about this nor the last. other models of toyota vehicles around this same year have already gotten a frame recall. i would like my vehicle that i have paid a lot of money for to last and not have to be condemned due to a bad frame. its obvious that from the start the frame was destined to end up like this.
Rear passenger side traction arm broke away from the frame while driving. after further investigation, the entire passenger side frame from the front cross member to the top of the rear wheel is completely rusted away. if this occurred at highway speed instead of 15 mph death would be a high possibility for my 17-year-old son.
The frame rusted through at the connecting point of the rear passenger side trailing arm. much of the frame in this area is severely rotted by rust. i noticed that the vehicle was not tracking down the road very well, which was abnormal. upon returning home i found the problem of the rusted frame.
2005 toyota 4runner 156k miles with substantial rust and corrosion to frame to the point where mechanic can no longer service the vehicle.
Frame rusted leading to failure of sway bar brackets causing steering to become unstable. this occurred while driving straight down a highway. the repair estimate is total frame replacement.
Brought vehicle to repair shop for muffler and tailpipe inspection. repair shop found frame cracked and rusted along with steering shaft broken. repair shop indicated that there is no recall on 4runners yet this is a known problem with the 2005 4runner. repair shop stated it would cost $6000.00 for new frame from toyota dealer. hartford toyota superstore has done oil changes on this vehicle since purchase yet has never brought the frame problem to our attention.
I love my 2005 toyota 4-runner sr5, it has been an excellent vehicle and i would plan to keep it for another 5 years or so. the body, paint and drive train are in great shape and the car has never been in an accident. the problem is that the frame is rotting out from underneath making it unsafe to drive. i have contacted toyota, case number 1804060267, to see what they could do to no avail.
Air bag warning light is on, always on, in motion, park. it won't go off.