There is significant and substantial rust on the frame of this vehicle. there is more than one hole eaten completely through the frame, along with terrible surface rust that has eaten the frame so thin that any light tap creates a hole completely through. this has also rusted through the fuel tank straps, and other various suspension points. the service technician at toyota told me the vehicle is not recommended to stay on the road, and did not want to service the timing belt due to fear that other components would easily snap off because of the amount of rust all over the entire frame. this vehicle is very similar to my 2010 toyota tacoma, and shares several related parts and pieces. i am fully aware of the recall for frame rust on the tacomas, and fortunately my truck was not damaged. this vehicle is too much like the tacoma to not have the same consideration of having the same issues. no vehicle, much less a vehicle only 14 years old should have this bad of an issue, and it is a widely known problem in the toyota enthusiasts community. this is a newer vehicle for my wife, and now ...
I bought my 4runner new and have taken meticulous care of it via the dealership i bought it from, doing an oil change every 5000 miles. now they tell me the truck should not be driven since the frame has rusted through in the rear. the trucks maintenance was done at prestige toyota mahesh nj 201-669-4525 service manager is robert j teunisen
Frame is rusted excessively. garage kept every winter. my rear driver side sway bar has completely rusted off the frame.
I purchased this vehicle used from a dealer in 2014 with low miles on it and it appeared to be in great shape. the undercarriage was sprayed with what i thought was a coating to protect against rust. i realize now the dealer was probably trying to hide the rust problems. the coating flaked off a short time later and ever since, i too have been plagued by the frame and other component rust problems. had to replace the exhaust, running boards, sway bar and several other things that all rusted off on the undercarriage. my skid plates are about to fall off next. just had my brakes replaced and the shop noticed a couple areas where frame now has holes through it and says it likely won't pass state inspection which will be coming due soon. the rust problems with these 4runners seems like a big problem that toyota should address. i'm going to have to put a bunch more money into fixing this vehicle or be left with a worthless piece of junk i can't drive and will be taking a big loss on.
I was driving down the highway using my rear defroster when my back window shattered without cause, it sounded like a gunshot. the shock caused me and the driver behind me to both swerve almost causing two wrecks.
I was driving home on a suburban road going about 25 mph and took a corner which felt like i had hit snow or ice, however conditions were optimal. the fishtailing continued and i parked my car as it did not feel safe to drive. when the mechanic looked at it he said i could have been in a serious accident and possibly a roll had i taken it on the highway. the frame was cracked. we also had already replaced the suspension on this vehicle, and the exhaust fell off on the highway the year prior due to rust. the underbody of the car is excessively rusted.
The mechanic replaced the rusted exhaust system today and advised me to get rid of this vehicle as soon as possible as it would not be safe to operate in less than a year due heavy and unusual flaking rust on the frame and other undercarriage parts.
The frame is rusted bad in front of left rear wheel while the rest of vehicle looks new.
I noticed that the frame of my 06 4runner has begun to corrode severely. there are holes in the frame that pose a severe safety threat and i'm concerned that the whole frame could give out at any time. toyota recalled tacoma's from the same timespan due to frame issues yet the 4runners were left off... the truck is in pristine condition besides the undercarriage of the vehicle. toyota should be held liable and recall them before lives are lost. the suspension definitely doesn't feel right and when bumps or potholes in the road are hit the vehicle feels as if it's being jerked from side to side. please continue your investigation on the frames of the 4runners and get toyota to recall them.
Purchased my 4runner certified used by modern toyota of boone in feb 2012. took the vehicle to toyota the next year locally and they mentioned that i have severe frame rust but by this time the warranty has already expired. filed a complaint with toyota regarding frame rust and the fact that i was sold the vehicle and it should not have been certified by toyota because of the frame rust. had an accident in jun 2018, high front end hit, shouldn't have had any issues with the frame and it wasn't checked for integrity, but after some vibrations and wobbling and decreased stability on the highway, took to my local dealer and the tech did a visual inspection and said the frame was bent. awaiting an appt from bodyshop to verify findings even though insurance already closed the claim from accident but independent mechanic states that the frame may really be bent due to the rusting and the ability to flex because of the corrosion, weakened. vehicle feels unsafe to drive and is leaning on the drivers side front and back even with new factory toyota suspension (struts and shocks). there is no ...
I turned on the rear defrost in the highway. after about 10 minutes, i started to smell a slight burning smell. backglass was exploded with my 3 years kid. i called toyota dealership they said the warranty is expired.
Took my 4runner in to get a new muffler since it started to rust off and was told that the frame is rusting out and has a few small rust holes that car will not be good for much longer.
Frame totally rusted through, dealer would not pass inspection and advised to scrap vehicle! less than 50,000 miles on the odometer.
My 4-runner is in great shape without any body rust, nice interior , motor doesn't use oil etc. i took to mechanic for pa annual inspection and was told it wasn't safe to drive home. the frame is completely rotted out , the rear stabilizers are unattached, the from left wheel is ready to fall off. the hitch on the back for pulling trailers is ready to fall off. i noticed in the past week the steering wheel pulled to the right( never done that before ) and steering wheel would shimmy starting at 50 m.p.h. and braking.
Excessive rust damage to frame, got fixed for last year inspection and more problems occured this year. vehicle other wise in good shape, disappointing to get rid of it. could case hazard due to weld of cross member developing hole.