2007 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Very well taken care of and frame is rusting thru in multiple spots already
ODI 11191999
Body
Very rusty frame. Radiator mount rusted out and also crossmembers.
ODI 11183753
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 11176664
Body · Steering · Suspension
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.
ODI 11133400
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11172293
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
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…
ODI 11129200
Body
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…
ODI 11083510
Body · Glass, Side/Rear · Rear Window
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
ODI 10917503
Body
Back door latch has become a sticky mess. When opening, a tar like substance gets all over your fingers.
ODI 10913683
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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..
ODI 10870228
Body
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
ODI 11164160
Body
There is lot of rust on the frame and toyota is not going to do anything about it.
ODI 11171357
Body
On the back of the truck, in the middle of the rear door, my car began to rust out of nowhere. I do not live by the ocean or any other type of environment to cause rust and in the winter time, the truck is garage kept. After hearing from a number of people having the same problem, calling toyota to find out that they have no recall, i took the car to an auto body shop. The expert looked at the rust, went to scrape…
ODI 10544031
Body · Engine · Service Brakes
The whole area of exposed steel has been so corroded with rust that i acnnot even remove bolts to service several of the key components in the engine compartment. The frame, cross members, suspension etc. Are also affected in this way.i'm no expert but it is progressively becoming more and more unsafe to drive especially if i lose brakes or some other necessary function. Please help, is this a bad batch of cheap…
ODI 11129441
Body
The hatch latch has melted and presents problems in unlatching. The dealer denies this is a problem. Especially in cooler weather, i am often not able to open the rear hatch. My research indicates that many owners of this model experience the same issues. There is some concern that the cause is faulty wiring that overheats the material. Also, the replacement part is the same as the original; therefore, not resolving…
ODI 10925292
Body
The tailgate latch is made from some rubber component. It has melted into mush. This makes it difficult to open back hatch door. It also has made a mess on paint on tail gate. *tr
ODI 10692260