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Oct 10, 2021 Wheels

I have noticed that my vehicle doesn’t seem to be balance and most of the time i am afraid the tires will fall off by the movement of the vehicle. And the metal parts that attachment part it looks very bad on the metal parts like it rusted so bad. I hope they will be able to figure out whats wrong...

Oct 10, 2021 Suspension

I have noticed that my vehicle doesn’t seem to be balance and most of the time i am afraid the tires will fall off by the movement of the vehicle. And the metal parts that attachment part it looks very bad on the metal parts like it rusted so bad. I hope they will be able to figure out whats wrong...

Oct 10, 2021 Wheels

I have noticed that my vehicle doesn’t seem to be balance and most of the time i am afraid the tires will fall off by the movement of the vehicle. And the metal parts that attachment part it looks very bad on the metal parts like it rusted so bad. I hope they will be able to figure out whats wrong...

Oct 10, 2021 Suspension

I have noticed that my vehicle doesn’t seem to be balance and most of the time i am afraid the tires will fall off by the movement of the vehicle. And the metal parts that attachment part it looks very bad on the metal parts like it rusted so bad. I hope they will be able to figure out whats wrong...

Mar 31, 2021 Visibility 256,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE A...

Mar 31, 2021 Visibility 256,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE A...

Jun 11, 2019 Suspension 171,253 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SLIPPING A LOT CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IT'S NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED JUST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND I WAS TOLD TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WASN'T BUT AFTER RESEARCHING MY 4RUNNER I'VE READ THERE WAS SOME RECALLS ON THE ...

Jun 11, 2019 Suspension 171,253 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SLIPPING A LOT CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IT'S NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAS HAPPENED JUST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND I WAS TOLD TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WASN'T BUT AFTER RESEARCHING MY 4RUNNER I'VE READ THERE WAS SOME RECALLS ON THE ...

Jan 9, 2019 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE/SUSPENSION IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. JUST TOOK IT TO MY AUTO SHOP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY WILL NOT PUT IT UP FOR AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE THEY ARE AFRAID IT WILL COLLAPSE.

Jan 9, 2019 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE/SUSPENSION IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. JUST TOOK IT TO MY AUTO SHOP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY WILL NOT PUT IT UP FOR AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE THEY ARE AFRAID IT WILL COLLAPSE.

Jan 5, 2019 Suspension 192,000 mi

THE AXEL SUPPORT RUSTED OFF CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. THIS RESULTS IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION

Jan 5, 2019 Suspension 192,000 mi

THE AXEL SUPPORT RUSTED OFF CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. THIS RESULTS IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION

Dec 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 192,000 mi

AXEL SUPPORTS RUSTED OFF THE FRAME MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE

Dec 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 192,000 mi

AXEL SUPPORTS RUSTED OFF THE FRAME MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE

Dec 13, 2018 Structure 200,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING VARY BADLY, IN TWO YEARS THE FRAME THAT IS THE DRIVE TRAIN WILL BE ALL GONE RUST! AND AUTO WILL NOT BE DRIVABLE THEN

Dec 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING VARY BADLY, IN TWO YEARS THE FRAME THAT IS THE DRIVE TRAIN WILL BE ALL GONE RUST! AND AUTO WILL NOT BE DRIVABLE THEN

Dec 13, 2018 Structure 200,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING VARY BADLY, IN TWO YEARS THE FRAME THAT IS THE DRIVE TRAIN WILL BE ALL GONE RUST! AND AUTO WILL NOT BE DRIVABLE THEN

Dec 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING VARY BADLY, IN TWO YEARS THE FRAME THAT IS THE DRIVE TRAIN WILL BE ALL GONE RUST! AND AUTO WILL NOT BE DRIVABLE THEN

Nov 9, 2018 Unknown Or Other 205,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, THE FRAME IS RUSTTING OUT TOTALLY. THE TOTAL FRAME IS RUST OR GONE. THIS 4RUNNER WAS ZEBARTED WHEN NEW. I HAVE BOUGHT THIS 4RUNNER NEW FROM SUNSHINE TOYOTA BATTLE CREEK,MI

Nov 9, 2018 Unknown Or Other 205,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, THE FRAME IS RUSTTING OUT TOTALLY. THE TOTAL FRAME IS RUST OR GONE. THIS 4RUNNER WAS ZEBARTED WHEN NEW. I HAVE BOUGHT THIS 4RUNNER NEW FROM SUNSHINE TOYOTA BATTLE CREEK,MI

Oct 16, 2018 Structure

EXCESSIVE FRAME CORROSION. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Oct 16, 2018 Structure

EXCESSIVE FRAME CORROSION. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Oct 15, 2018 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. ANTILOCK BRAKES SLIPPED AND DIDNT STOP. THE AIR BAGS OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND PARKED BACK AT MY HOUSE WHEN NO ONE WAS IN IT.

Oct 15, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. ANTILOCK BRAKES SLIPPED AND DIDNT STOP. THE AIR BAGS OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND PARKED BACK AT MY HOUSE WHEN NO ONE WAS IN IT.

Oct 15, 2018 Suspension Crash 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. ANTILOCK BRAKES SLIPPED AND DIDNT STOP. THE AIR BAGS OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND PARKED BACK AT MY HOUSE WHEN NO ONE WAS IN IT.

Oct 15, 2018 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. ANTILOCK BRAKES SLIPPED AND DIDNT STOP. THE AIR BAGS OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND PARKED BACK AT MY HOUSE WHEN NO ONE WAS IN IT.

Oct 15, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. ANTILOCK BRAKES SLIPPED AND DIDNT STOP. THE AIR BAGS OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND PARKED BACK AT MY HOUSE WHEN NO ONE WAS IN IT.

Oct 15, 2018 Suspension Crash 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. ANTILOCK BRAKES SLIPPED AND DIDNT STOP. THE AIR BAGS OPEN UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK WAS TOWED AND PARKED BACK AT MY HOUSE WHEN NO ONE WAS IN IT.

Aug 24, 2018 Structure 137,000 mi

MY 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUFFERS FROM EXCESSIVE RUST THAT CAUSED ME TO BE HAVE A HORRIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO THE FRAME EXCESSIVELY CRACKING. THE CRACKING WAS DUE TO WHAT AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH COMPANY STATING THAT THE RIGHT-REAR FRAME RAIL CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO EXCES...

Aug 24, 2018 Structure 137,000 mi

MY 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUFFERS FROM EXCESSIVE RUST THAT CAUSED ME TO BE HAVE A HORRIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO THE FRAME EXCESSIVELY CRACKING. THE CRACKING WAS DUE TO WHAT AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH COMPANY STATING THAT THE RIGHT-REAR FRAME RAIL CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO EXCES...

Jul 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 260,000 mi

I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF MY 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. I HAVE ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS. NEW TOYOTA PARTS HAVE BEEN USED IN ALL REPAIRS PERFORMED BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. WHILE DRIVING MY 4RUNNER THIS SPRING, I NOTICED IT STARTING TO SWAY ON THE HIGHWAY. A REAR SWAY BAR BROKE OFF. I CAN FEEL...

Jul 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 260,000 mi

I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF MY 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. I HAVE ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS. NEW TOYOTA PARTS HAVE BEEN USED IN ALL REPAIRS PERFORMED BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. WHILE DRIVING MY 4RUNNER THIS SPRING, I NOTICED IT STARTING TO SWAY ON THE HIGHWAY. A REAR SWAY BAR BROKE OFF. I CAN FEEL...

Jul 26, 2018 Structure 302,182 mi

FRAME RUST, A FAIR AMOUNT OF RUST IS CAUSING CONCERN AND MAKES ME QUESTION HOW TRUSTWORTHY VEHICLE IS. THE DATE LISTED ISNT THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT ITS ROUGHLY AROUND THE TIME THE EXTENT OF THE RUST HAD BEEN NOTICED.

Jul 26, 2018 Suspension 302,182 mi

FRAME RUST, A FAIR AMOUNT OF RUST IS CAUSING CONCERN AND MAKES ME QUESTION HOW TRUSTWORTHY VEHICLE IS. THE DATE LISTED ISNT THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT ITS ROUGHLY AROUND THE TIME THE EXTENT OF THE RUST HAD BEEN NOTICED.

Jul 26, 2018 Structure 302,182 mi

FRAME RUST, A FAIR AMOUNT OF RUST IS CAUSING CONCERN AND MAKES ME QUESTION HOW TRUSTWORTHY VEHICLE IS. THE DATE LISTED ISNT THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT ITS ROUGHLY AROUND THE TIME THE EXTENT OF THE RUST HAD BEEN NOTICED.

Jul 26, 2018 Suspension 302,182 mi

FRAME RUST, A FAIR AMOUNT OF RUST IS CAUSING CONCERN AND MAKES ME QUESTION HOW TRUSTWORTHY VEHICLE IS. THE DATE LISTED ISNT THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT ITS ROUGHLY AROUND THE TIME THE EXTENT OF THE RUST HAD BEEN NOTICED.

Mar 31, 2018 Suspension 175,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. HOLES IN FRAME BIG ENOUGH TO PUSH YOUR WHOLE ARM THROUGH. AREAS OF FRAME CONNECTED TO SUSPENSION PREMATURELY RUSTING OUT. THIS REST OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BODY PANELS INCLUDED. WELDER TOLD ME ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY AND REPAIR TO THE FRAME ...

Mar 31, 2018 Structure 175,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. HOLES IN FRAME BIG ENOUGH TO PUSH YOUR WHOLE ARM THROUGH. AREAS OF FRAME CONNECTED TO SUSPENSION PREMATURELY RUSTING OUT. THIS REST OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BODY PANELS INCLUDED. WELDER TOLD ME ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY AND REPAIR TO THE FRAME ...

Mar 31, 2018 Suspension 175,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. HOLES IN FRAME BIG ENOUGH TO PUSH YOUR WHOLE ARM THROUGH. AREAS OF FRAME CONNECTED TO SUSPENSION PREMATURELY RUSTING OUT. THIS REST OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BODY PANELS INCLUDED. WELDER TOLD ME ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY AND REPAIR TO THE FRAME ...

Mar 31, 2018 Structure 175,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. HOLES IN FRAME BIG ENOUGH TO PUSH YOUR WHOLE ARM THROUGH. AREAS OF FRAME CONNECTED TO SUSPENSION PREMATURELY RUSTING OUT. THIS REST OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BODY PANELS INCLUDED. WELDER TOLD ME ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY AND REPAIR TO THE FRAME ...

Feb 6, 2018 Engine 205,000 mi

SHOCK ABSORBER COMPLETELY WENT THREW THE FRAME CAUSING THE 4 RUNNER TO GO SIZE TO SIZE WHILE DRIVING. FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THE SAME EXACT FRAMES ON THE TACOMATACOMA GOT A RECALL, THEY REPLACED THEM. WHY WASNT THIS RECALLED ON THE 4RUNNER? AND THE SEATBELTS JUST POP ...

Feb 6, 2018 Seat Belts 205,000 mi

SHOCK ABSORBER COMPLETELY WENT THREW THE FRAME CAUSING THE 4 RUNNER TO GO SIZE TO SIZE WHILE DRIVING. FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THE SAME EXACT FRAMES ON THE TACOMATACOMA GOT A RECALL, THEY REPLACED THEM. WHY WASNT THIS RECALLED ON THE 4RUNNER? AND THE SEATBELTS JUST POP ...

Feb 6, 2018 Suspension 205,000 mi

SHOCK ABSORBER COMPLETELY WENT THREW THE FRAME CAUSING THE 4 RUNNER TO GO SIZE TO SIZE WHILE DRIVING. FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THE SAME EXACT FRAMES ON THE TACOMATACOMA GOT A RECALL, THEY REPLACED THEM. WHY WASNT THIS RECALLED ON THE 4RUNNER? AND THE SEATBELTS JUST POP ...

Feb 6, 2018 Engine 205,000 mi

SHOCK ABSORBER COMPLETELY WENT THREW THE FRAME CAUSING THE 4 RUNNER TO GO SIZE TO SIZE WHILE DRIVING. FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THE SAME EXACT FRAMES ON THE TACOMATACOMA GOT A RECALL, THEY REPLACED THEM. WHY WASNT THIS RECALLED ON THE 4RUNNER? AND THE SEATBELTS JUST POP ...

Feb 6, 2018 Seat Belts 205,000 mi

SHOCK ABSORBER COMPLETELY WENT THREW THE FRAME CAUSING THE 4 RUNNER TO GO SIZE TO SIZE WHILE DRIVING. FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THE SAME EXACT FRAMES ON THE TACOMATACOMA GOT A RECALL, THEY REPLACED THEM. WHY WASNT THIS RECALLED ON THE 4RUNNER? AND THE SEATBELTS JUST POP ...

Feb 6, 2018 Suspension 205,000 mi

SHOCK ABSORBER COMPLETELY WENT THREW THE FRAME CAUSING THE 4 RUNNER TO GO SIZE TO SIZE WHILE DRIVING. FRAME IS RUSTING FROM INSIDE OUT. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. THE SAME EXACT FRAMES ON THE TACOMATACOMA GOT A RECALL, THEY REPLACED THEM. WHY WASNT THIS RECALLED ON THE 4RUNNER? AND THE SEATBELTS JUST POP ...

Oct 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 138,000 mi

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIWAY RAMP AND WAS TRAVELING 60PMH WHEN MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD STEADY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NORTHPARK TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ON AUGUST 29,2017. IWAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 2WEEKS TO...

Oct 16, 2017 Steering 138,000 mi

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIWAY RAMP AND WAS TRAVELING 60PMH WHEN MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD STEADY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NORTHPARK TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ON AUGUST 29,2017. IWAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 2WEEKS TO...

Oct 16, 2017 Suspension 138,000 mi

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIWAY RAMP AND WAS TRAVELING 60PMH WHEN MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD STEADY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NORTHPARK TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ON AUGUST 29,2017. IWAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 2WEEKS TO...

Oct 16, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 138,000 mi

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIWAY RAMP AND WAS TRAVELING 60PMH WHEN MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD STEADY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NORTHPARK TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ON AUGUST 29,2017. IWAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 2WEEKS TO...

Oct 16, 2017 Steering 138,000 mi

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIWAY RAMP AND WAS TRAVELING 60PMH WHEN MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD STEADY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NORTHPARK TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ON AUGUST 29,2017. IWAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 2WEEKS TO...

Oct 16, 2017 Suspension 138,000 mi

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIWAY RAMP AND WAS TRAVELING 60PMH WHEN MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD STEADY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NORTHPARK TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ON AUGUST 29,2017. IWAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 2WEEKS TO...

Aug 16, 2017 Structure 175,000 mi

THE FRAME HAS PREMATURELY RUSTED THROUGH IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT, REAR TRAILING ARM. MY SHOP TELLS ME THE FRAME IS TOO RUSTED TO REPAIR IT.

Aug 16, 2017 Structure 175,000 mi

THE FRAME HAS PREMATURELY RUSTED THROUGH IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT, REAR TRAILING ARM. MY SHOP TELLS ME THE FRAME IS TOO RUSTED TO REPAIR IT.

Aug 15, 2017 Structure

TAKATA RECALL I'M SUPER DISAPPOINTED IN THE RUST PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS, I'VE OWNED NOW THREE TACOMAS, ALL RUSTED OUT, I RECENTLY GAVE UP AND TRIED BUYING A 1996 4RUNNER, GOT A REALLY GOOD DEAL ON IT, I CAN SEE WHY ANYWAYS I BOUGHT IT AND IT TURNS OUT THE WHOLE FRAME WAS COATED SO I COULDN'T SEE RUST,...

Aug 15, 2017 Structure

TAKATA RECALL I'M SUPER DISAPPOINTED IN THE RUST PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS, I'VE OWNED NOW THREE TACOMAS, ALL RUSTED OUT, I RECENTLY GAVE UP AND TRIED BUYING A 1996 4RUNNER, GOT A REALLY GOOD DEAL ON IT, I CAN SEE WHY ANYWAYS I BOUGHT IT AND IT TURNS OUT THE WHOLE FRAME WAS COATED SO I COULDN'T SEE RUST,...

Jul 27, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SUN VISOR HOWEVER THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO FULFILL THE RECALL DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE.

Jul 27, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SUN VISOR HOWEVER THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO FULFILL THE RECALL DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE.

Jun 20, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A BAD RUST PROBLEM ON THE CHASSIS FRAME UNDERNEATH

Jun 20, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A BAD RUST PROBLEM ON THE CHASSIS FRAME UNDERNEATH

Jun 5, 2017 Structure 248,000 mi

WHILE CORNERING IN CITY DRIVING I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND INVESTIGATED WHEN I ARRIVED HOME. THE FRAME HAS CORROSION AT THE RIGHT REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKET. THE BRACKET WAS RUSTED AWAY FROM THE FRAME AT THE TOP BUT STILL ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM. THE BRACKET AND FRAME WERE WELDED WITH ADDTIONAL META...

Jun 5, 2017 Structure 248,000 mi

WHILE CORNERING IN CITY DRIVING I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND INVESTIGATED WHEN I ARRIVED HOME. THE FRAME HAS CORROSION AT THE RIGHT REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKET. THE BRACKET WAS RUSTED AWAY FROM THE FRAME AT THE TOP BUT STILL ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM. THE BRACKET AND FRAME WERE WELDED WITH ADDTIONAL META...

Apr 13, 2017 Suspension

FRAME BADLY ROTTED CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION AND LEFT REAR ARE WORST .

Apr 13, 2017 Suspension

FRAME BADLY ROTTED CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION AND LEFT REAR ARE WORST .

Dec 30, 2016 Structure 180,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER THAT HAS FRAME IS RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLES. IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET BUT I BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE SAME COMPANY HAS REPLACED FRAMES AND BOUGHT BACK OTHER MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. HOW AM I (AS A 4RUNNER OWNER...

Dec 30, 2016 Structure 180,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER THAT HAS FRAME IS RUSTED WITH LARGE HOLES. IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET BUT I BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE SAME COMPANY HAS REPLACED FRAMES AND BOUGHT BACK OTHER MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. HOW AM I (AS A 4RUNNER OWNER...

Sep 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 282,546 mi

FRAME IS SO ROTTED IT WON'T PASS INSPECTION. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA. THEY REPLACED FRAMES ON THE TACOMA AND A FEW OTHERS, WHY NOT THE 4 RUNNER.

Sep 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 282,546 mi

FRAME IS SO ROTTED IT WON'T PASS INSPECTION. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA. THEY REPLACED FRAMES ON THE TACOMA AND A FEW OTHERS, WHY NOT THE 4 RUNNER.

Sep 9, 2016 Structure Crash 255,500 mi

TRAVELING NB APPROACHING GREEN LIGHT AND A CAR RAN RED LIGHT IN INTERSECTION. THE CAR ON SB SWERVED ON MISS THEM, HIT THEM ANYWAY AND HIT ME HEAD ON. BOTH ON THEIR AIR BAGS WENT OFF AND MINE DID NOT. I AM STILL IN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PARTIAL ROTATOR CUFF TEAR, SPRAINED NECK, BACK, SHOULDER, ELBO...

Sep 9, 2016 Structure Crash 255,500 mi

TRAVELING NB APPROACHING GREEN LIGHT AND A CAR RAN RED LIGHT IN INTERSECTION. THE CAR ON SB SWERVED ON MISS THEM, HIT THEM ANYWAY AND HIT ME HEAD ON. BOTH ON THEIR AIR BAGS WENT OFF AND MINE DID NOT. I AM STILL IN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PARTIAL ROTATOR CUFF TEAR, SPRAINED NECK, BACK, SHOULDER, ELBO...

Aug 10, 2016 Structure 161,000 mi

SECOND OWNER OF THIS SUV THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 12 YEARS. FRAME RUST ISSUES HAVE PROCEEDED TO THE POINT WHERE ONE MONTH AGO, THE LEFT REAR LATERAL AXLE LINK BRACKET BROKE FREE FROM THE FRAME. THE CAR IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE IS NOT TIED TO THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. MECHAN...

Aug 10, 2016 Structure 161,000 mi

SECOND OWNER OF THIS SUV THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 12 YEARS. FRAME RUST ISSUES HAVE PROCEEDED TO THE POINT WHERE ONE MONTH AGO, THE LEFT REAR LATERAL AXLE LINK BRACKET BROKE FREE FROM THE FRAME. THE CAR IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE IS NOT TIED TO THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. MECHAN...

Jul 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 240,000 mi

FRAME RUST ISSUE. REAR SHOCK AND SPRING MOUNT ON FRAME HAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.

Jul 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 240,000 mi

FRAME RUST ISSUE. REAR SHOCK AND SPRING MOUNT ON FRAME HAS BROKEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.

May 28, 2016 Structure 324,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WILL NOT PASS PENNSYLVANIA SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME RUST AND DETERIORATION. EXTENT OF DAMAGE MAY INHIBIT REPAIR WITHOUT TOTAL FRAME REPLACEMENT. VEHICLE IS NOT OPERABLE WITHOUT INSPECTION.

May 28, 2016 Structure 324,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WILL NOT PASS PENNSYLVANIA SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME RUST AND DETERIORATION. EXTENT OF DAMAGE MAY INHIBIT REPAIR WITHOUT TOTAL FRAME REPLACEMENT. VEHICLE IS NOT OPERABLE WITHOUT INSPECTION.

May 1, 2016 Structure

I HAVE OWNED MY 4RUNNER FOR 26 YEARS AND I HAVE METICULOUSLY CARED FOR IT. ONE OF MY SHOCKS GAVE WAY AND I BROUGHT IT IN FOR MY TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT IT. UPON MY HIS INSPECTION I WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME AND OTHER PARTS UNDER THE TRUCK SUCH AS THE GAS LINE. I WAS INFORME...

May 1, 2016 Structure

I HAVE OWNED MY 4RUNNER FOR 26 YEARS AND I HAVE METICULOUSLY CARED FOR IT. ONE OF MY SHOCKS GAVE WAY AND I BROUGHT IT IN FOR MY TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT IT. UPON MY HIS INSPECTION I WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME AND OTHER PARTS UNDER THE TRUCK SUCH AS THE GAS LINE. I WAS INFORME...

Mar 18, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. WAS NOTIFIED ALMOST A YEAR AGO ABOUT THE AIR BAG RECALL AND STILL HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED A FIX.

Mar 18, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. WAS NOTIFIED ALMOST A YEAR AGO ABOUT THE AIR BAG RECALL AND STILL HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED A FIX.

Feb 16, 2016 Suspension 129,034 mi

KNOWN DOCUMENTED ISSUES WITH TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME ROT. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE THE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT BRACKETS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST THROUGH WITH HOLES APPEARING IN THE BRACKETS. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH PHOTOS! THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MY FATHER IN 96, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT ,IN 2006...

Feb 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 129,034 mi

KNOWN DOCUMENTED ISSUES WITH TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME ROT. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE THE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT BRACKETS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST THROUGH WITH HOLES APPEARING IN THE BRACKETS. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH PHOTOS! THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MY FATHER IN 96, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT ,IN 2006...

Feb 16, 2016 Suspension 129,034 mi

KNOWN DOCUMENTED ISSUES WITH TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME ROT. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE THE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT BRACKETS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST THROUGH WITH HOLES APPEARING IN THE BRACKETS. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH PHOTOS! THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MY FATHER IN 96, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT ,IN 2006...

Feb 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 129,034 mi

KNOWN DOCUMENTED ISSUES WITH TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME ROT. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE THE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT BRACKETS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST THROUGH WITH HOLES APPEARING IN THE BRACKETS. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH PHOTOS! THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MY FATHER IN 96, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT ,IN 2006...

Jan 21, 2016 Structure 265,000 mi

FRAME BROKE DUE TO RUST BY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD DOING ABOUT 30MPH ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO FIND OUT IT WAS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OF 4RUNNER. IF THIS...

Jan 21, 2016 Structure 265,000 mi

FRAME BROKE DUE TO RUST BY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD DOING ABOUT 30MPH ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO FIND OUT IT WAS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OF 4RUNNER. IF THIS...

Nov 3, 2015 Structure 224,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

Nov 3, 2015 Structure 224,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

Aug 31, 2015 Structure 200 mi

HI, THE FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED. IT HAD A SMALL TEAR ON A WELD. NOW IT HAS A LARGE TEAR IN THE FRAME. IT APPEARS THAT IT IS RUSTING AT ALL THE WELD POINTS AT A ACCELERATED RATE AND OR THE FRAME ITSELF IS NOT THICK ENOUGH. I HAVE READ OF HUNDREDS OF OTHERS THAT OWN THIS CAR AND THE FRAME HAS RU...

Aug 31, 2015 Structure 200 mi

HI, THE FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED. IT HAD A SMALL TEAR ON A WELD. NOW IT HAS A LARGE TEAR IN THE FRAME. IT APPEARS THAT IT IS RUSTING AT ALL THE WELD POINTS AT A ACCELERATED RATE AND OR THE FRAME ITSELF IS NOT THICK ENOUGH. I HAVE READ OF HUNDREDS OF OTHERS THAT OWN THIS CAR AND THE FRAME HAS RU...

Aug 24, 2015 Suspension 214,362 mi

ON DECEMBER 31, 2014 WE WERE DRIVING IN HILLSBORO, OH AND NOTICED A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE UPON STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. ON THE WAY HOME, WE NOTICED THAT THE NOISE SUBSIDED. ON JANUARY 1, 2015, WENT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE JUST OUTSIDE OUR CORPORATION LIMIT AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SWAYIN...

Aug 24, 2015 Suspension 214,362 mi

ON DECEMBER 31, 2014 WE WERE DRIVING IN HILLSBORO, OH AND NOTICED A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE UPON STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. ON THE WAY HOME, WE NOTICED THAT THE NOISE SUBSIDED. ON JANUARY 1, 2015, WENT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE JUST OUTSIDE OUR CORPORATION LIMIT AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SWAYIN...

Jul 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY 1996 4RUNNER AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015. THERE WAS SOME RUST ON THE FRAME BUT NO NOTICEABLE DAMAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE. NOW, SIX MONTHS LATER I HAD IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUD. THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FRAME WHILE LOOKING AT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Jul 19, 2015 Structure 165,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY 1996 4RUNNER AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015. THERE WAS SOME RUST ON THE FRAME BUT NO NOTICEABLE DAMAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE. NOW, SIX MONTHS LATER I HAD IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUD. THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FRAME WHILE LOOKING AT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Jul 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY 1996 4RUNNER AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015. THERE WAS SOME RUST ON THE FRAME BUT NO NOTICEABLE DAMAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE. NOW, SIX MONTHS LATER I HAD IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUD. THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FRAME WHILE LOOKING AT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Jul 19, 2015 Structure 165,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY 1996 4RUNNER AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015. THERE WAS SOME RUST ON THE FRAME BUT NO NOTICEABLE DAMAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE. NOW, SIX MONTHS LATER I HAD IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUD. THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE FRAME WHILE LOOKING AT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

May 18, 2015 Structure

I HAVE EXTREME FRAME RUST.

May 18, 2015 Structure

I HAVE EXTREME FRAME RUST.

Apr 22, 2015 Suspension 314,200 mi

AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE BECAME SEVERELY POOR HANDLING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS REALIZED THAT THE MOUNTING FLANGE FOR THE RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM AND FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THE CONTROL ARM WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Suspension 314,200 mi

AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE BECAME SEVERELY POOR HANDLING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS REALIZED THAT THE MOUNTING FLANGE FOR THE RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM AND FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THE CONTROL ARM WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME. *TR

Mar 16, 2015 Structure 246,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND HIT A POTHOLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE FRAME HAD BROKE INTO BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *TR

Mar 16, 2015 Suspension 246,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND HIT A POTHOLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE FRAME HAD BROKE INTO BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *TR

Mar 16, 2015 Structure 246,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND HIT A POTHOLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE FRAME HAD BROKE INTO BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *TR

Mar 16, 2015 Suspension 246,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND HIT A POTHOLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE FRAME HAD BROKE INTO BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *TR

Feb 11, 2015 Structure 137,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY SON IN THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED WITH A LOSS OF CONTROL. LUCKILY IT WAS IN THE AFTERNOON AND RUSH HOUR HAD YET TO HIT SO THE NEAREST CARS/TRUCKS WERE ABLE TO AVOID ME. I LIMPED TO THE ...

Feb 11, 2015 Structure 137,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY SON IN THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED WITH A LOSS OF CONTROL. LUCKILY IT WAS IN THE AFTERNOON AND RUSH HOUR HAD YET TO HIT SO THE NEAREST CARS/TRUCKS WERE ABLE TO AVOID ME. I LIMPED TO THE ...

Dec 16, 2014 Suspension 245,000 mi

I WAS PULLING A U HAUL TRAILER AS I HAVE DONE MANY TIMES, BUT THIS TIME I NOTICED THE TRAILER WANTED TO SWAY AT 40-55 MPH. WHEN I RETURNED THE TRAILER I THEN NOTICES THE TRUCK HANDLING BADLY, AT 65MPH IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP IT IN MY LANE AS IT WAS ROCKING SIMILAR TO HAVING A BROKEN STRUT. ...

Dec 16, 2014 Suspension 245,000 mi

I WAS PULLING A U HAUL TRAILER AS I HAVE DONE MANY TIMES, BUT THIS TIME I NOTICED THE TRAILER WANTED TO SWAY AT 40-55 MPH. WHEN I RETURNED THE TRAILER I THEN NOTICES THE TRUCK HANDLING BADLY, AT 65MPH IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP IT IN MY LANE AS IT WAS ROCKING SIMILAR TO HAVING A BROKEN STRUT. ...

Oct 17, 2014 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND DETACHED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN...

Oct 17, 2014 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND DETACHED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN...

Oct 4, 2014 Suspension 179,300 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1996 4RUNNER IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. A PLACE WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST HAD BEND AND WOULD BREAK OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COMPLETELY USELESS AT THIS POINT. *TR

Oct 4, 2014 Visibility/wiper 179,300 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1996 4RUNNER IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. A PLACE WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST HAD BEND AND WOULD BREAK OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COMPLETELY USELESS AT THIS POINT. *TR

Oct 4, 2014 Structure 179,300 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1996 4RUNNER IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. A PLACE WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST HAD BEND AND WOULD BREAK OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COMPLETELY USELESS AT THIS POINT. *TR

Oct 4, 2014 Suspension 179,300 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1996 4RUNNER IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. A PLACE WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST HAD BEND AND WOULD BREAK OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COMPLETELY USELESS AT THIS POINT. *TR

Oct 4, 2014 Visibility/wiper 179,300 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1996 4RUNNER IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. A PLACE WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST HAD BEND AND WOULD BREAK OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COMPLETELY USELESS AT THIS POINT. *TR

Oct 4, 2014 Structure 179,300 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1996 4RUNNER IS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. A PLACE WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST HAD BEND AND WOULD BREAK OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COMPLETELY USELESS AT THIS POINT. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Suspension 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE MAIN FRAME IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD CORROSION BUILD UP. TH...

Aug 18, 2014 Suspension 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE MAIN FRAME IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD CORROSION BUILD UP. TH...

Aug 5, 2014 Structure 250,000 mi

WHILE DRIVE DOWN THE HIGH WAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK UNDER MY TRUCK. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD I JUST HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND AFTER THAT MY TRUCK WOULD SWAY AND DRIFT TO THE LEFT DRAMATICALLY TO THE POINT I ALMOST COULDN'T CONTROL WHAT DIRECTION...

Aug 5, 2014 Structure 250,000 mi

WHILE DRIVE DOWN THE HIGH WAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK UNDER MY TRUCK. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD I JUST HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND AFTER THAT MY TRUCK WOULD SWAY AND DRIFT TO THE LEFT DRAMATICALLY TO THE POINT I ALMOST COULDN'T CONTROL WHAT DIRECTION...

Jun 12, 2014 Suspension Crash Fire 144,000 mi

I SEE THAT YOU GUYS HAVE ORDERED A RECALL ON 2001-2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FOR THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILING. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE LOWER BALL JOINT IS THE SAME FOR YEARS 1996-2002 AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSTS OF PEOPLE HAVING THEIR BALL JOINT FAIL ON YEARS PRIOR TO 2001. CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY O...

Jun 12, 2014 Suspension Crash Fire 144,000 mi

I SEE THAT YOU GUYS HAVE ORDERED A RECALL ON 2001-2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FOR THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILING. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE LOWER BALL JOINT IS THE SAME FOR YEARS 1996-2002 AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSTS OF PEOPLE HAVING THEIR BALL JOINT FAIL ON YEARS PRIOR TO 2001. CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY O...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure 205,000 mi

RUST ON FRAME. ADVISED THAT IT MAY NOT BE SAFE. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Structure 205,000 mi

RUST ON FRAME. ADVISED THAT IT MAY NOT BE SAFE. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS DAMAGED TO THE POINT OF DETERIORATION. THE AFFECTED AREA WAS NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Jun 4, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS DAMAGED TO THE POINT OF DETERIORATION. THE AFFECTED AREA WAS NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Feb 20, 2014 Structure 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS PRESENT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE METAL BAR THAT HELD THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED AND BECAME DE...

Feb 20, 2014 Suspension 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS PRESENT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE METAL BAR THAT HELD THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED AND BECAME DE...

Feb 20, 2014 Structure 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS PRESENT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE METAL BAR THAT HELD THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED AND BECAME DE...

Feb 20, 2014 Suspension 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS PRESENT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE METAL BAR THAT HELD THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED AND BECAME DE...

Oct 25, 2013 Structure 154,000 mi

DUE TO A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF RUST THE FRAME BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. LUCKILY THE BREAKAGE DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT DID CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. IF THE BREAKAGE HAD OCCURRED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED OR IF THE BREAKAGE (CAUSING INCREASED TORQU...

Oct 25, 2013 Structure 154,000 mi

DUE TO A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF RUST THE FRAME BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. LUCKILY THE BREAKAGE DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT DID CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. IF THE BREAKAGE HAD OCCURRED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED OR IF THE BREAKAGE (CAUSING INCREASED TORQU...

May 16, 2013 Power Train 155,000 mi

AS I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE POSTED, I HAVE THE CLASSIC 4RUNNER REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEEPAGE. MINE IS A 1996. SEEMS TO BE DUE TO A BAD CASTING FROM FACTORY. NEVER HAVE I RUN INTO THIS BEFORE. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY WASHED, HARDLY ANY RUST ON ENTIRE VEHICLE, BUT FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASTING TO BE...

May 16, 2013 Structure 155,000 mi

AS I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE POSTED, I HAVE THE CLASSIC 4RUNNER REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEEPAGE. MINE IS A 1996. SEEMS TO BE DUE TO A BAD CASTING FROM FACTORY. NEVER HAVE I RUN INTO THIS BEFORE. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY WASHED, HARDLY ANY RUST ON ENTIRE VEHICLE, BUT FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASTING TO BE...

May 16, 2013 Power Train 155,000 mi

AS I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE POSTED, I HAVE THE CLASSIC 4RUNNER REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEEPAGE. MINE IS A 1996. SEEMS TO BE DUE TO A BAD CASTING FROM FACTORY. NEVER HAVE I RUN INTO THIS BEFORE. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY WASHED, HARDLY ANY RUST ON ENTIRE VEHICLE, BUT FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASTING TO BE...

May 16, 2013 Structure 155,000 mi

AS I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE POSTED, I HAVE THE CLASSIC 4RUNNER REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEEPAGE. MINE IS A 1996. SEEMS TO BE DUE TO A BAD CASTING FROM FACTORY. NEVER HAVE I RUN INTO THIS BEFORE. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY WASHED, HARDLY ANY RUST ON ENTIRE VEHICLE, BUT FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASTING TO BE...

Dec 4, 2012 Structure 250,225 mi

THE REAR END OF THE FRAME BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK BY THE REAR WHEEL GOING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY OUT OF CONTROL. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THERE WAS AN ON COMING SEMI & ANOTHER ONE FOLLOWING BEHIND ME, WAY TOO CLOSE OF COURSE. TH...

Dec 4, 2012 Suspension 250,225 mi

THE REAR END OF THE FRAME BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK BY THE REAR WHEEL GOING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY OUT OF CONTROL. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THERE WAS AN ON COMING SEMI & ANOTHER ONE FOLLOWING BEHIND ME, WAY TOO CLOSE OF COURSE. TH...

Dec 4, 2012 Structure 250,225 mi

THE REAR END OF THE FRAME BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK BY THE REAR WHEEL GOING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY OUT OF CONTROL. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THERE WAS AN ON COMING SEMI & ANOTHER ONE FOLLOWING BEHIND ME, WAY TOO CLOSE OF COURSE. TH...

Dec 4, 2012 Suspension 250,225 mi

THE REAR END OF THE FRAME BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BACK BY THE REAR WHEEL GOING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY OUT OF CONTROL. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THERE WAS AN ON COMING SEMI & ANOTHER ONE FOLLOWING BEHIND ME, WAY TOO CLOSE OF COURSE. TH...

Sep 13, 2012 Structure 250,864 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED CORROSION OF THE FRAME ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,864 AND TH...

Sep 13, 2012 Structure 250,864 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED CORROSION OF THE FRAME ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,864 AND TH...

Jul 24, 2012 Tires Crash 169,891 mi

ON JULY 7, 2012, I WAS DRIVING MY 1996 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE FOUR TIRES WERE DUNLOP GRAND TREK AT21 P265170R16 (111S M+S 014814), PURCHASED NEW AND INSTALLED IN JUNE 2007. I DRIVE LESS THAN 8,000 MILES PER YEAR ON THIS VEHICLE. THE MILEAGE ON THE FAILED TIRE WAS ...

Jul 24, 2012 Tires Crash 169,891 mi

ON JULY 7, 2012, I WAS DRIVING MY 1996 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE FOUR TIRES WERE DUNLOP GRAND TREK AT21 P265170R16 (111S M+S 014814), PURCHASED NEW AND INSTALLED IN JUNE 2007. I DRIVE LESS THAN 8,000 MILES PER YEAR ON THIS VEHICLE. THE MILEAGE ON THE FAILED TIRE WAS ...

May 29, 2012 Structure 130,000 mi

AS I WAS MERGING ONTO THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, I INCREASED MY SPEED TO 60 MPH. AFTER GOING OVER AN UNEVEN SURFACE ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLY TO THE POINT WHERE IT FELT AS IF IT WERE GOING TO ROLL. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WHE...

May 29, 2012 Structure 130,000 mi

AS I WAS MERGING ONTO THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, I INCREASED MY SPEED TO 60 MPH. AFTER GOING OVER AN UNEVEN SURFACE ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLY TO THE POINT WHERE IT FELT AS IF IT WERE GOING TO ROLL. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE WHE...

May 26, 2012 Structure

I HAD A MECHANIC REPLACING ROTORS ON BRAKES AND WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP TODAY, HE TOLD ME THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE WAS RUSTING AWAY. HE ADVISED ME TO AVOID HITTING ANY HOLES OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD SINCE THE FRAME SUPPORTING THE GAS TANK IS VERY DAMAGED FROM RUST. HE STATED THAT HE WOULD ...

May 26, 2012 Structure

I HAD A MECHANIC REPLACING ROTORS ON BRAKES AND WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP TODAY, HE TOLD ME THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE WAS RUSTING AWAY. HE ADVISED ME TO AVOID HITTING ANY HOLES OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD SINCE THE FRAME SUPPORTING THE GAS TANK IS VERY DAMAGED FROM RUST. HE STATED THAT HE WOULD ...

Apr 8, 2012 Structure 171,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 96 4 RUNNER LIMITED IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT LONG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE GAS TANK WHERE THE REAR BODY MOUNT AND TRAILING ARM MEET THE FRAME. BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FRAME RAILS ARE ROTTED THROUGH. MY 4 RUNNER BODY IS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH NO RUST. T...

Apr 8, 2012 Structure 171,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 96 4 RUNNER LIMITED IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT LONG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE GAS TANK WHERE THE REAR BODY MOUNT AND TRAILING ARM MEET THE FRAME. BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FRAME RAILS ARE ROTTED THROUGH. MY 4 RUNNER BODY IS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH NO RUST. T...

Mar 16, 2012 Suspension 184,000 mi

THE VEHICLE RIGHT REAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED (BROKE) FROM FRAME (STRUT ROD FASTENED TO THE FRAME). I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT REGAINED, NARROWLY MISSING A LITTLE GIRL ON HER BIKE. TOYOTA HAS HAD RECALLS ON TACOMA, TUNDRA, AND SOME SIENNA FOR PREMATURELY RUSTED AN...

Mar 16, 2012 Structure 184,000 mi

THE VEHICLE RIGHT REAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED (BROKE) FROM FRAME (STRUT ROD FASTENED TO THE FRAME). I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT REGAINED, NARROWLY MISSING A LITTLE GIRL ON HER BIKE. TOYOTA HAS HAD RECALLS ON TACOMA, TUNDRA, AND SOME SIENNA FOR PREMATURELY RUSTED AN...

Mar 16, 2012 Suspension 184,000 mi

THE VEHICLE RIGHT REAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED (BROKE) FROM FRAME (STRUT ROD FASTENED TO THE FRAME). I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT REGAINED, NARROWLY MISSING A LITTLE GIRL ON HER BIKE. TOYOTA HAS HAD RECALLS ON TACOMA, TUNDRA, AND SOME SIENNA FOR PREMATURELY RUSTED AN...

Mar 16, 2012 Structure 184,000 mi

THE VEHICLE RIGHT REAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED (BROKE) FROM FRAME (STRUT ROD FASTENED TO THE FRAME). I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT REGAINED, NARROWLY MISSING A LITTLE GIRL ON HER BIKE. TOYOTA HAS HAD RECALLS ON TACOMA, TUNDRA, AND SOME SIENNA FOR PREMATURELY RUSTED AN...

Dec 6, 2011 Structure 193,000 mi

MY 4 RUNNER HAS AN EXTREMELY ROTTED FRAME THAT RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. TOYOTA SAYS THEIR SORRY BUT THIS PROBLEM DOESN'T WARRANT A REPAIR OR RECALL. JUST A LITTLE INVESTIGATING INDICATES THAT THEIR ARE MANY UNHAPPY 4 RUNNER OWNERS WITH ...

Dec 6, 2011 Structure 193,000 mi

MY 4 RUNNER HAS AN EXTREMELY ROTTED FRAME THAT RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. TOYOTA SAYS THEIR SORRY BUT THIS PROBLEM DOESN'T WARRANT A REPAIR OR RECALL. JUST A LITTLE INVESTIGATING INDICATES THAT THEIR ARE MANY UNHAPPY 4 RUNNER OWNERS WITH ...

Nov 14, 2011 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL/AXLE HOUSING RUSTED OUT. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK THIS PAST WEEK AND NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING AND WHERE THE SUSPENSION PARTS CONNECT TO THE HOUSING. THIS IS WHAT HOLDS THE DIFFERENTIAL/AXLE ASSEMBLY TO THE TRUCK. IF LEFT UNCHECKED THE COVER WILL ...

Nov 14, 2011 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL/AXLE HOUSING RUSTED OUT. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK THIS PAST WEEK AND NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING AND WHERE THE SUSPENSION PARTS CONNECT TO THE HOUSING. THIS IS WHAT HOLDS THE DIFFERENTIAL/AXLE ASSEMBLY TO THE TRUCK. IF LEFT UNCHECKED THE COVER WILL ...

Jan 3, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND EXHIBITED MANY HOLES IN THE MIDSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PASS INSPEC...

Jan 3, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND EXHIBITED MANY HOLES IN THE MIDSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PASS INSPEC...

Nov 18, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT A RECALL ON MY 1996 LIMITED 4RUNNER. THERE WAS A REAR COIL SPRING RECALL. I TOOK MY 4RUNNER TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPRINGS REPLACED AND WAS INFORMED BY THEIR MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME WAS SO RUSTY WITH HOLES THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON IT AND IT WAS UNSAF...

Nov 18, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT A RECALL ON MY 1996 LIMITED 4RUNNER. THERE WAS A REAR COIL SPRING RECALL. I TOOK MY 4RUNNER TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SPRINGS REPLACED AND WAS INFORMED BY THEIR MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME WAS SO RUSTY WITH HOLES THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON IT AND IT WAS UNSAF...

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS. WHEN DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT STICKS WITHOUT MOVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO MOVE IS BY PUTTING EVER INCREASING PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL UNTIL IT SUDDENLY BREAKS FREE AND THE CARE LURCHES FORWARD. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR ENGAGES. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR ENGAGES. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS. WHEN DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT STICKS WITHOUT MOVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO MOVE IS BY PUTTING EVER INCREASING PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL UNTIL IT SUDDENLY BREAKS FREE AND THE CARE LURCHES FORWARD. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR ENGAGES. *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR ENGAGES. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 48,948 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 4 RUNNER AND HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE TOYOTA DEALER ABOUT MY GAS PEDAL STICKING. THEY DID NOTHING TO FIX IT AND SAID NOTHING IS WRONG! *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 48,948 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 4 RUNNER AND HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE TOYOTA DEALER ABOUT MY GAS PEDAL STICKING. THEY DID NOTHING TO FIX IT AND SAID NOTHING IS WRONG! *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I HAVE A 1996 4RUNNER THAT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BECAME A RUNAWAY VEHICLE, AND STRUCK A GAS STATION BUILDING, RESULTING IN SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE. I PAID $7800.00 TO FIX THE TRUCK AND INSURANCE COMPANY PAID TO FIX DAMAGES TO THE GA...

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I HAVE A 1996 4RUNNER THAT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BECAME A RUNAWAY VEHICLE, AND STRUCK A GAS STATION BUILDING, RESULTING IN SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE. I PAID $7800.00 TO FIX THE TRUCK AND INSURANCE COMPANY PAID TO FIX DAMAGES TO THE GA...

Jan 25, 2010 Structure 188,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTING JUST LIKE THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECALL. THE CONTACT IS CONCERN...

Jan 25, 2010 Structure 188,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTING JUST LIKE THE TOYOTA TACOMA RECALL. THE CONTACT IS CONCERN...

Jan 11, 2010 Visibility

I-26 ROCKS EVERYWHERE FLYING UP CRACKING WINDSHIELD. HAVE A CRACK HALLWAY ACROSS FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH 5-7 CHIPS IN VARIOUS PLACES. CORRECTION SHOULD BE ROAD SEALED AND ROAD SWEPT. HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Visibility

I-26 ROCKS EVERYWHERE FLYING UP CRACKING WINDSHIELD. HAVE A CRACK HALLWAY ACROSS FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH 5-7 CHIPS IN VARIOUS PLACES. CORRECTION SHOULD BE ROAD SEALED AND ROAD SWEPT. HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Oct 4, 2009 Tires 165,200 mi

WITHIN A ONE WEEK PERIOD, I EXPERIENCED SEPARATION IN TWO TIRES. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH TIRES PRIOR TO FAILURE, HOWEVER A SEVERE VIBRATION WAS DETECTED PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT. THE TIRES IN QUESTIONS WERE MANUFACTURED BY DEAN TIRE AND RUBBER. WILDCAT RADIAL LT. 265/75R16. DESIGN 8126. OTHER N...

Oct 4, 2009 Tires 165,200 mi

WITHIN A ONE WEEK PERIOD, I EXPERIENCED SEPARATION IN TWO TIRES. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH TIRES PRIOR TO FAILURE, HOWEVER A SEVERE VIBRATION WAS DETECTED PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT. THE TIRES IN QUESTIONS WERE MANUFACTURED BY DEAN TIRE AND RUBBER. WILDCAT RADIAL LT. 265/75R16. DESIGN 8126. OTHER N...

May 31, 2007 Steering

TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED 1996 VINTAGE...STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BIGTIME *TR

May 31, 2007 Steering

TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED 1996 VINTAGE...STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BIGTIME *TR

Mar 15, 2007 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT ISNT CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN WAITING TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR HONORED SINCE JANUARY 1, 2007. THE RELATED RECALL# IS 0V021000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115000.

Mar 15, 2007 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT ISNT CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN WAITING TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR HONORED SINCE JANUARY 1, 2007. THE RELATED RECALL# IS 0V021000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115000.

Apr 14, 2006 Suspension 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS WORN. THE VEHICLE RESIDES AT THE DEALER WAITING ADDITIONAL INSPECTION.

Apr 14, 2006 Suspension 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS WORN. THE VEHICLE RESIDES AT THE DEALER WAITING ADDITIONAL INSPECTION.