Problems with 2006 Toyota 4Runner SUSPENSION

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

Corrosion and rotting of the frame. significant areas rotting in right front frame towards front bumper mounting areas and right rear frame on front side of right rear tire. right front considered a safety issue in a front end collision. front end vibrations

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.

Toyota 4runner frame rust. i just got back from the state inspection and they said the 4runner would not pass state inspection in one year. the frame is rusted through in some areas. the frame needs to be fixed or replaced. i am having toyota inspect the frame on 5/15/2019 at autonation toyota in leesburg va under the vehicles vin of [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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 frame is rusted bad in front of left rear wheel while the rest of vehicle looks new.

Severe frame rust where the suspension and body connect to the frame. very similar to the toyota tacoma frames i see at the dealership that have been replaced and are being sent to scrap. very scary!

Despite having previously treated my undercarriage with rust-proof sprays numerous times, my mechanic has told me that my toyota is not safe to drive and it did not receive an inspection sticker due to excessive rust. in addition to the complete rusting the my xreas shock/suspension system (a $3,000 fix), rust damage has spread throughout the undercarriage, rendering many thin spots beneath crumbling flakes. while driving i have noticed a rumbling feeling beneath the front end and the driving wheel shakes furiously at times. my mechanic has said the suspension system has been compromised and will need to be replaced, and rust is compromising other structural components.

Vehicle body is completely rusted out. would not pass pa inspection without frame welding. other suspension bars and frame issues also as a result of rust. over $4000 to fix the issue.

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.

I purchased my 2006 toyota 4runner 4x4 sport on 10-4-2018 for 9,000.00 with 130,000 miles on it a few days later i took it in for an oil change and a look over at my favorite shop at that time i was told that my frame was rusting through from the inside out and there were a few holes rusted through they recommended that i go to a toyota dealer because they heard of the frame recalls so i went to a nearby toyota repair facility and told them what i just found out they told me that my frame on my 4runner is the identical frame that they use on the tacoma and they have had at least 100 people bringing their 4runnners in because they were told the same thing by other shops... i was told that at this time that there is no frame replacement for the 4runner but they feel that the 4runner will soon be recalled and that i should undercoat my frame asap to try and save what is left pending on a recall. please help us and get toyota to do what is right

Rusted frame - while driving, the left front control arm broke free from the severely rusted frame. thank god the driver was not injured. the repair will require welding to the frame to support a new control arm. this is unacceptable. had this happened a highway speeds, this could have resulted in severe injury or death. unacceptable! i have had it towed to a toyota dealer but will not be conducting any repairs until toyota's service manager responds to my questions regarding recalls on frames. the ntsb has a responsibility to review and if necessary, based on my analysis, extend the recall to these vehicles as well. same frame as tacoma which is already recalled.

I just purchased my 2006 4runner and decided to take it to the shop where i work to have them do an oil change and fluid check, the mechanics brought me back and told me that my frame is rusting from the inside out and they think that in a matter of 2 yrs tops the frame will be rotted and collapse . i was terrified and in a panic my husband had taken my 4runner it to his friends garage and had the whole underneath undercoated. i called a toyota dealer and asked if there was anything that toyota can do and he told me that a lot of 4runner owners have been calling about their rotted frames and he told me that it's omly a matter of time when the 4runners will be recalled because they share the same frame as the tacoma's i am so sick with fear and i just can't understand why they would delay this recall when it is a risk of human lives i drive my kids in this 4runner and every time i go over a bump i am scared please help us make toyota do the right thing before people lose ...

Car started driving funny at speeds. took it to a shop the frame was so rusty that it cracked causing the suspension to no function as engineered.

The frame and suspension components are extremely rusty to the point of being unsafe. the car is extremely clean and well taken care of, yet the frame continues to rust like crazy. i've experienced broken bolts, lose suspension components, etc. the car handles extremely poor now, and i've been told it isn't worth it to replace any suspension components since the mounting points are so rusty.