Toyota 4Runner Body Problems
- 925
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 18
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
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.
Among these 925 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- failure mileage · 22 records
- frame rust · 17 records
- frame rusted · 16 records
- unsafe drive · 13 records
- notified failure · 13 records
- independent mechanic · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 273 |
| 150–400k mi | 264 |
| 60–100k mi | 123 |
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Body
FRAME RUSTING AND I HAVE RUST HOLES IN FRAME
ODI 11307435
Body
Frame is really rusting bad as is the case with 100s of other 4runners. T4r.org will show hundred upon hundreds of complaints of this. My truck only has 99k miles and the frame is almost completely wrecked. This has been an issue on these trucks for years and nothing has been done. Please look into this it's a huge safety issue!
ODI 11307381
Body
The frame is rotting and cracking. It was bought brand new and has been used for short commutes. It is now unsafe for me and my kids.
ODI 11309113
Body
The frame of my family's 2004 toyota 4runner is badly corroded, with only 120k miles on it. It did not pass a recent inspection and is unsafe to drive. Two different mechanics told me that if we hit a hard bump, the frame could split. There is an investigation, but toyota needs to recall these cars and fix them, or replace them. I can't afford to junk the car and buy a new one, but i can't drive my young children in…
ODI 11307195
Body
There is extensive rust damage on the frame towards where the transmission connects to the engine. In 1-2 years, my 4runner will need frame repairs, if not sooner.
ODI 11300756
Body
Frame is severely rusting. Holes present which had to be patched numerous times for it to pass inspection. If something is not done soon, i will be forced to get rid of the vehicle because of safety concerns and it not being able to pass pa inspection. This has to be addressed now. For years, toyota dealerships have been supposedly taking pictures and sending them to toyota. They know it is a problem and nothing is…
ODI 11307205
Body
While my 2003 toyota 4runner was in a service appointment, i was notified that the frame has severely deteriorated due to corrosion and rust. I was able to inspect and document the corrosion with photographs. The vehicle will soon become unsafe to operate or drive.
ODI 11299739
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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 [redacted] service manager is robert j teunisen
ODI 11299448