Problems with 2007 Toyota 4Runner STRUCTURE

Very well taken care of and frame is rusting thru in multiple spots already

Very rusty frame. radiator mount rusted out and also crossmembers.

My rear window shattered after using the defroster. once i got out of my car after parking it in my job's garage it busted on it's own. i found out that this has happened to many 4th generation 4runner owners but toyota won't recall or extend the warranty for this issue any longer. now i have to either never use my rear defroster again while living in colorado or risk it shattering again and hurting passengers in my car. i would have never bought the vehicle if i had knowledge of such a dangerous issue.

Frame is very rusty. replacing several steering and suspension components. the metal is very thin and rusty right under the radiator to the point where there is now a hole in it and may collapse in the event of a crash.

I purchased my 2007 4runner and found a-lot of rust on the under carriage of my favorite vehicle. it spreads everywhere; including the engine bay. not only does it compromise the safety of the vehicle but it shortens the life also. i wanted to buy a new 4runner this year but after learning of the rust issues i thought twice.

Vehicle frame is extremely corroded to the point where replacing necessary items such as shocks/struts/steering components is not possible without irreparable damage. factory welds at critical points of the frame structure are starting to fail and causing safety concerns. this vehicle is regularly garaged and only has 85,000 miles. this is unacceptable, there have been previous recalls and for other models that share this exact same frame and suspension.

I was driving with my child in the car and lost control of steering and heard loud noise. i had no control of steering and the car crossed lanes luckily missing other vehicles. it stopped on the side of the road and a body shop happened to witness the whole thing. he tried to drive it into his shop (two driveways away) but ended up having to drag/tow it in because the front end frame had rusted and fallen from the vehicle. that body shop looked at it and i also got a second opinion and they told me the same thing. the front end of the car needs to be replaced. the front steering rusted so badly it disconnected completely and fell out from the frame. it is also so rusted there is not enough metal to re-weld it too. the car is totaled when the car has been properly maintained. it was terrifying and was lucky i happened to only be going 25 mph down a straight road and no one was hurt. the car that was running great and was well maintained is now not drivable or even fixable and my child and myself ...

Rear window defroster was accidentally turned on (right advice cup holder) causing rear window to shatter while driving. it was stationary at a light at the time. *tr

Back door latch has become a sticky mess. when opening, a tar like substance gets all over your fingers.

Severe rust problem on the frame/hitch/rear hatch. we were advised not to use the rear hitch due to the rust and that it could come loose when towing..

I have an insurmountable level of rust on the frame and surrounding components. there should not be this level of rust at this point on the vehicle's life. *tr

The rubber on the inside the tailgate handle has melted and eroded. it is sticky to the touch and consists of a black tar-like substance. year round the handle is difficult to latch and may cause tailgate to open unexpectedly. this complaint involves the 2007 4-runner. this may pose a serious safety issue should the tailgate open while transporting cargo on the road. this is an obvious faulty part on the vehicle. understanding that this model year is out of warranty, it should still be corrected as the manufacturer is well aware of this issue. *tr

The back hatch handle has melted and gets a tar like residue on your hands, toyota should fix this prob since it seems to be a huge complaint. *tr

Noticed rust on frame few years ago but the dealer said toyota will not do a anything. if tacoma is being recalled, 4 runner should be since it is build on the same frame. *dt*jb

Handle/lock on rear hatch is faulty. mechanism on the handle/lock of the rear hatch of 2007 toyota 4runner will no longer engage to allow hatch to be opened. problem had been intermittent, now is more problematic. cannot open rear hatch to access the cargo area of vehicle. dealer service dept acknowledges this is a common issue. lots of similar issues found online. this has not been a recall issue yet. *tr