2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Unknown Or Other Problems

The body frame on this vehicle is almost completely rushed out. I don’t know what to do. If I should have the frame replaced I know there’s been a couple recalls on similar Toyota models.

Rusting frame, no specific incident date. Used today’s date.

Excessive frame and suspension corrosion that could lead to serious accidents if not repaired at a very high cost for myself

Underbody of vehicle is rusting away from vehicle body, I was made aware of situation at a service appointment in April of 2022, no vehicle collision or wreck has happened because of it yet,

Frame is severely rusted and has holes started at 40k miles

2004 4Runner rear hatch glass imploded with rear defroster on while driving and glass shattered all inside the vehicle in the back behind rear passenger seat. The loud sound when it imploded sounded like we had got shot at and scared all four of us in the vehicle thinking we were shot at. We pulled the vehicle over at the nearest pull over while driving on a coastal two lane road. We searched for any possible bullets. Did not find any and had to clean up as much possible of shattered glass that had covered all of our clothing and belongings. Had no materials to cover the rear broken window and had to continue our drive to meet family members to attend an early event at 9:00 am.

I own a 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport Edition that suffers from frame rust issues. Mine isn't as bad as I've seen in person while working at a Toyota dealership as a tech or on the forums but from my experience in assisting in replacing frames at the dealership I know that my frame won't last very long. When I bought it from the original owner it had around 86,XXX miles on it and the typical spot in the from was rusted out. I choose to purchase it because it was the best example I could find, others having worse rust. I quickly discovered a weak spot which became a hole when trying to jack it up to do work along with chunks of rust that came off the rear end of the frame and all over. The weak spot that ended up being a hole seems to be caused by the AC drain location and how it drips right onto the frame which has an opening right by where it drips. I believe the drips went into the frame through the factory hole and lead to the weak spot and hole in my frame. I am not the only one who has experienced this issue. In fact on a Toyota 4runner forum there is threads on people extending the drain to prevent the same thing from happening to theirs or from getting worse. As a former Toyota tech who has seen how bad the frames that came in under recall and 4runner frames were first hand I cant believe that a the 4runner frames weren't included in the recalls. I've seen countless threads/reviews/complaints of severe rust causing accidents from suspension components. Toyota should be held accountable for the rust issues ont he 4runners just like the other vehicles. My 4runner now has 113,xxx on it and it will rust out long before the drivetrain gives out no matter what I try to do. My only option is to fix it using safe t caps when the time comes who makes frame fixes for Tacomas, Tundras, FJ crusier and of course the 4runner. They produce them for these vehicles because the frames rust out pre maturely. The rusty 4runner frames are a safety issue and should be addressed.

Entire frame of the vehicle is rotten with rust and holes. This vehicle has been inspected by McDaniel Toyota, Marion, OH 43302 and the damage was confirmed. I have been and must continue to drive this vehicle even though the dealership did not recommend it. No evidence of the extent of the rust and damage was not noticed until October 2023 when a strap on the gas tank came loose. Upon further inspection, he noticed the holes and rust all over the frame. Reported to Toyota because other 2004 Models were recalled for this issue. They were of no assistance.

Frame of this vehicle completely rusted through. Holes on passenger side right where the front door ends. Hole is approx 12" long. Frame also has a hole in the left front core support. Advised that the vehicle is no longer safe to drive by my Toyota Dealer and personal mechanic. . There were no indications of this until a few weeks ago when the gas tank strap had come off and the gas tank was leaning. When inspected, it was found the frame was in disrepair.

Purchased 4 runner from a Toyota dealer in 2018 with 130k miles. During routine maintenance in 2021 with 160k. The frame was found to have several holes and wide spread corrosion. It is absurd that Toyotas was let off the hook for frame replacements. I bought this truck from the dealer and it had structural frame issues that were not disclosed at the time of sale. Frames don’t just fall apart apart in 4 years from normal driving. Clearly Toyota is ignoring the manufacturing deficits in there frames and still re-selling these as road worthy cars. It’s absurd that Toyota was not required to replace these and not recall has been issued. People should not be able to buy/sell one off these vehicles they are not safe due to the frames rusting from the inside-out. They need to be recalled and removed from service.

-The frame is rotted out - If the frame were to break, which my mechanic i saying is very possible, a massive incident could occur - It has been confirmed by an independent service center - It has not been inspected by the manufacturer but is an astonishingly common issue Toyota is very aware of that they continue to ignore. - There were not indicators notifying me of the issue. I wanted to replace my suspension and the mechanic advised not doing so because of the rot.

The truck frame is rusting and making the vehicle unsafe prematurely. My vehicle only has 78 thousand miles and likely needs the frame replaced like many other toyota vehicle because of the lack of corrosion protection.

The chassis is completely rusted/rotten, 1" Holes throughout the chassis and was told that it won't pass inspection.

I bought my 2004 Toyota 4runner Sport edition as a new car, and have been the sole owner of the vehicle. I have taken good care of it the entire time. Regular car washes, service maintenance and necessary repairs over time. I recently had my 4runner in for repairs and spent a considerable amount of money, over $6,000 in anticipation of driving it for many more years. Following the repairs I was told by the mechanic that the frame was EXTREMELY rusted and that the entire frame would need to be replaced. There are large holes rusted through in many areas of the frame and a tremendous amount of rust over the entire frame. Rusted Pieces of the frame have fallen off. I fear for the safety of my family and me if I were to drive the vehicle at all. I have barely driven it since learning of the dangerous condition of the frame. I've limited any driving at all to my immediate area, and have driven very carefully and slowly, as I am extremely concerned that there might be a catastrophic failure of the frame while driving and I may be injured or killed, or worse....the vehicle might cause harm or death to another person. I am now basically without a vehicle and have been forced to rely on my daughter's car, leaving the family with only one vehicle. This is a major failure of the vehicle. I can provide photos and video at your request. Toyota must be held accountable for the failure of this frame. The vehicle is now useless. I expect Toyota to rectify this situation immediately. Please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The right rear control arm mount completely rusted away from the frame. Causing it to start fish-tailing out of control. Also there are other mounts that have rusted through. Like for instance, the gas tank strap mounted to the frame. There are also more areas of the frame that are rusting through. I'm just glad that I was the only one in the vehicle and going slow enough to not cause an accident. I then took it to an auto repair shop and they informed me that the frame on my vehicle has many problem areas of being rusted through. I have attached some photos of the problem areas taken from the repair shop.

2004 Toyota 4 runner frame is corroded so bad and dealer mechanic thinks it is a default of manufacturer and suggested I file a complaint with you. He said many Toyota 4 runners having same issue and it is a safety hazzard.

My 4 runner only has 147,000 miles and is a great running vehicle but my frame is rotted badly. I have large holes throughout, the front crossmember under radiator with tow hooks has completely rusted off, and now I found where my rear lower drag link bolts to frame is about to come off. I have had to repair rusty brake lines multiple times. My rear axle carrier just sheds large flakes of rust. I love this truck but now it is almost too dangerous to drive and with all the inflation lately I cannot afford another vehicle.

The frame of the vehicle has rusted so badly the Toyota Dealer I have taken to for diagnosis and repairs refuses to put the vehicle on their lift to inspect or work on the underside of the car for fear of the safety of their workers. This is not a new problem for Toyota because they have lost a civil suit for premature rusting of the frames on other truck models. I took my 4Runner to a frame repair shop and got an estimate. I don't have the funds to do the repair. If the repairs were not made I could continue to drive it until the frame breaks I was told. When the frame breaks it's indeterminable, how many individuals could be injured? My hope when the frame breaks I don't lose control so I won't be killed or severely injured and any others that could be involved in the accident don't get harmed either. There has been a class-action lawsuit initiated where my 4Runner would be included in this suit. Toyota needs to be held accountable for a poorly designed and manufactured frame. I demand Toyota replace/repair the frame on my 4Runner so that it can be safely driven to the end of life of the engine and transmission before persons are harmed from a frame failure. Inver Grove Toyota first informed me the frame had holes rusted in it on November 19, 2019. Then, on Dec 20, 2019, they informed me it was unsafe to lift. I can supply copies of 3 repair invoices where the dealer made note of the corroded frame.

Vehicle has a rust frame which causes a dangerous

Frame rust discovered by state inspection mechanic, vehicle fails for frame members rusted through. May not be repairable.

My steering became very loose with a lot of movement in the steering wheel. The universal joint in the steering column shaft was bad. Upon further investigation, both lower control arms on the front wheels were rusted through, (from the inside out), with one of them bent because of the lack of metal support that rusted away, which caused my wheels to be misaligned and hard to control. Upon additional inspection, the frame has rusted out in multiple places which could allow it to break in half. (pictures of one portion of the frame are attached.) I have had the steering column and lower control arms replaced but multiple body and frame shops state the frame is rusted too much to repair. I know Toyota recalled several models for frame rust issues but have not included the 4Runner, which I cannot understand. This rust has been noticed for several years on my vehicle with attempts to keep it clean and rust free. However, the rusting process is occurring from the inside of the frame toward the outside, so you can't tell how bad it really is until you see the holes protruding through the frame. This model should be included in a class action suit requiring Toyota to compensate the owners for this defect and removing these models from service to avoid potential accidents and casualties caused by inferior iron products that were used in their manufacture.

I took my car in for repair. Check engine light and VSC track lights on with horrible sound beneath the car. The auto repair shop called me and said the frame and underbody of the car is so rusted it will break apart if I drive over a pothole. So rusted that there is nothing to be able to attach to under the car. I am original owner and had rust proofing applied to the car there when I bought it. They charged me nothing because there is nothing they can do, they can’t even weld it it’s nothing but rust.

Frame started excessive rusting before 2011 when the vehicle had very low miles on it. I reported it to Toyota National headquarters in 2016. They knew about it but since they didn't have to replace the frames they didn't care. They offered me $1000 towards a new car. I could not afford a new car. I have been battling the rust ever since. I spent $4000 in the past 2 years. I was driving with a broken front axle!! Recently the rust corroded my brake fluid lines causing the lines to fail all at once. Luckily I was leaving my driveway. I had no brakes and was headed for the road. I hit the emergency brake and stopped at the road. Brake fluid fell out all over my driveway. I had to spend $400 getting my driveway resealed and $300 for the new brake lines which was really cheap. I took the truck to Toyota to trade it in and they would only give me $1500 for the beautifully, well cared for truck with only 135000 miles on it because the frame was rusted. They replaced the frames on the Tundra and Tacoma, which were the same frames. They need to replace the frames on the 4Runners or compensate the owners like me. I am the original owner. I bought the dealers demo in 2005. I want the $10,000 they owe me. I am moving and I have to sell this truck, instead of waiting for Toyota to replace the frame, because it is unsafe to drive from NY to NC. I am very sad. Other than the rust this truck is fantastic. I feel like a good friend died! It hurts to let it go. I will have to sell it privately. I think $1500 from the dealer is criminal.

My 2004 Toyota 4Runner has holes multiple inches in diameter rusted completely through the frame in multiple locations including where frame rails meet and are welded. This 4Runner is very clean and well kept in a climate controlled garage. The 4Runner was somehow not captured in the class-action law suit against Toyota that included the Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia. Toyota has long known the frames are prone to excessive, premature rust corrosion because the frames were not properly prepared and treated against rust corrosion when they were manufactured and yet it has failed to offer significant help to owners. The excessive rust damage on my Toyota 4Runner compromises the vehicles safety, stability and crash worthiness because important suspension components, engine mounts, transmission mounts and body mounts anchor to the vehicles frames. I have spoke with a local Toyota dealer who stated they would inspect the vehicle with a diagnostic fee of $139 but that Toyota would not help with repair or replacement of the frame. There is no need to inspect the vehicle as I have multiple pictures illustrating the magnitude of the rust damage to the frame including several holes multiple inches in diameter in critical locations of the frame. I have attached several photos of the rust damage as well as photos of the body for reference to how well kept the vehicle is.

The frame on my 4Runner is severely rusted out; it is available to be inspected if requested. When I'm driving, the vehicle is potentially unstable due to frame rot which could cause potentially life threating injuries to myself, my passengers, and others on the road. The problem has been confirmed by JR Autohaus in Woburn MA. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer/police/or insurance companies. There was no prior indication of an issue; it appeared when the vehicle was put on a lift to have a new exhaust put on: the vehicle was creaking and was dangerous to be on the lift for the technician. He inspected the frame and took pictures of the rust damage. The issue was discovered on 3/23/21

Last year the frame showed rust and holes and was rejected by the inspector. We were able to get the worst hole patched and it passed inspection. I am afraid the car might be unsafe.

I HAVE ANOTHER 4 RUNNER WITH A HEAVILY RUSTED FRAME. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT A UNSEEN FAILURE CAN OCCUR WHILE TOWING A 4300 POUND CAMER OR WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. I'M NOT ONLY CONCERNED FOR MY WIFE AND I BUT ALSO FOR OUR GRANDKIDS THAT VISIT US MONTHLY. HERE IS THE ACTUAL FAILURE. MY WIFE CAME IN LAST THURSDAY AND ASKED ME WHAT IS THAT CAR PART THAT FELL OFF? I WENT OUT TO CHECK AND FOUND THE RIGHT BODY MOUNT LAYING THERE. THE BOLT THAT HOLDS IT HAD ROTTED IN TWO BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER RUBBER PIECES. THE BOLT AND NUT ON THE BOTTOM LOOKS GOOD SO THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A IMMINENT FAILURE. I'M CONCERNED THAT OTHER MORE SERIOUS FAILURES CAN OCCUR.

Mileage: 207,800

MY VEHICLE HAS SEVERE FRAME ROT, ALL OF WHICH COMING FROM THE FACTORY WELDS TO THE SURFACE POINTS ALONG WITH IT'S ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AREAS OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO REACHING THE BACK OF THE VEHICLES FRAME TOO.

VEHICLE FRAME HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH IN CERTAIN AREAS - STRUCTURE AND SAFETY IS COMPROMISED .... NORMAL DRIVING & CARE ENVIRONMENT BUT APPEARS FRAME HAS ACCELERATED DETERIORATION, WHILE ALL OTHER AREAS (BODY PANELS, ALL OTHER COMPONENTS) ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - SEEING THIS IS A KNOWN TOYOTA ISSUE ON SAME MODELS AND SIMILAR MODELS OF SAME PRODUCTION YEARS

Mileage: 150,000

MY 2004 4RUNNER LIMITED V6 HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST BUILD UP ON THE FRAME, CONTROL ARMS, DRIVESHAFT, ETC. I AM THE SECOND OWNER WITH JUST OVER 21K MILES DRIVEN IN THE PAST THREE YEAR AND RIGHT AT 160K TOTAL. I'VE MADE SURE TO GET REGULAR WASHES TO PROTECT THE UNDERCARRIAGE AFTER INCLEMENT WEATHER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. AFTER RETURNING FROM A 10-MONTH DEPLOYMENT, TWO SHOPS HAVE TOLD ME THE CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO SPEND ON A TRUCK THAT SHOULD LAST ME AT 250K MILES. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE AND GIRLS RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE, BUT WE NEED TWO CARS. IMAGINE MY SHOCK TO FIND OUT MANY OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE DEALT WITH THE SAME THING. THIS IS CLEARLY NOT A COINCIDENCE. HOPING FOR TOYOTA TO RECTIFY THIS SERIOUS SAFETY/QUALITY ISSUE.

Mileage: 159,000

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. OUR 4RUNNER HAS JUST PASSED THE 200K MILE MARK, BUT THE FRAME HAS BEEN RUSTING AT AN ALARMING RATE FOR YEARS NOW. LIVING IN AN AREA WITH SALTED WINTER ROADS, I HAVE BEEN SOMEWHAT MINDFUL OF THIS (NOT PERFECT), BUT THE AMOUNT OF CORROSION SEEMS EXCESSIVE, EVEN IN THIS ENVIRONMENT. THERE HAS BEEN NO MOVING INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT PARTS OF THE FRAME HAVE BEEN AFFECTED ENOUGH THAT I AM CURRENTLY HAVING TO ASSESS THE DRIVABILITY IN LIGHT OF SAFETY.

Mileage: 200,100

THIS 2004 4RUNNER WAS PURCHASED FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN SOUTH FLORIDA. THE CARFAX REPORT STATES THAT IT WAS PREVIOUSLY TITLED IN TEXAS AND THEN LATER IN NEW YORK. IT DID PASS THE NEW YORK STATE SAFETY INSPECTION IN 2020. HOWEVER, AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC FOR A OIL CHANGE. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE RUST/CORROSION ON THE FRAME AND UNDERBODY COMPONENTS WAS QUITE SEVERE. MY CONCERN IS THAT IT MAY WORSEN AND AFFECT THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE TRUCK AS WELL AS THE RESALE VALUE. I'M AWARE THAT TOYOTA HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH TACOMA'S, TUNDRA'S, AND SEQUOIA VEHICLES. WHY WASN'T THE 4RUNNER INCLUDED IN THESE RECALLS GIVEN THE LARGE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING 2003-2009 MODELS?

Mileage: 115,000

FRAME HAS SEVER RUST-THROUGH AND CORROSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE REAR TRAILING LINK MOUNT AND BEHIND THE FRONT CONTROL ARM MOUNT. VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, BUT THIS IS EXCESSIVE COMPARED TO OTHER OLDER VEHICLES. VEHICLE IS WASHED REGULARLY IN THE WINTER.

Mileage: 155,000

MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS DANGEROUS FRAME RUST PERFORATION. TOYOTA SOMEHOW WAS ALLOWED TO EXCLUDE 4RUNNERS, WHEN THEY WERE MADE TO REPLACE FRAMES ON SEQUOIA, TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND TACOMA TRUCKS OF SIMILAR VINTAGE. THERE IS NO REASON THAT IS FAIR NOR EQUITABLE TO 4RUNNER OWNERS BE DENIED FRAME REPLACEMENTS WHEN ALL OTHER TOYOTA TRUCKS WERE GRANTED IN THE SETTLEMENT

2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, THE FRAME IS RUSTED REALLY BAD. CAN'T LIFT IT WITH A HOIST AND PARTS THAT CONNECT TO IT FOR SUSPENSION ARE RUSTED AS WELL. NOT GOOD IF YOU HIT A BUMP AND IT BREAKS, COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

FRAME RUST TO AN UNSAFE LEVEL AT LOW MILES AND FAR BEFORE ANY OTHER OXIDATION FORMED. BY 120,000 MILES, FRAME HAD SEVERE RUST, CORRODED COMPLETELY THROUGH FRONT AND REAR TOW HOOK SECTIONS, LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT, AND LARGE SECTIONS OF MAIN FRAME RAILS (WORSE TOWARDS REAR NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING). BODY DOESN'T EVEN HAVE THE BEGINNING OF ANY RUST/OXIDATION ON UNDERSIDE OR EXTERIOR, BUT ALL FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODING SEVERELY AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. ATTACHED IMAGES ARE AFTER REMOVING LOOSE RUST WITH WIRE WHEEL TO SEE TRUE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.

Mileage: 120,000

RE: NHSTA ACTION # DP18002. I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE NOTED IN THE REFERENCED CASE. UPON READING THE CASE DETAILS I INVESTIGATED MY 4RUNNER AND FOUND SIMILAR SERIOUS STRUCTURAL CORROSION PROBLEMS. I CONSULTED WITH A LOCAL VIRGINIA MOTOR VEHICLE STATE INSPECTOR AND LEARNED THAT THE CORROSION WAS SO SEVERE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND BE LEGALLY, OR SAFELY, DRIVEN. I HAD THIS DAMAGE REPAIRED, AT SIGNIFICANT COST TO MYSELF, TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO USABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY CONDITION. I WRITE IN SUPPORT OF THE REFERENCE CASE. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED OF ANY PROGRESS IN THIS CASE. THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN DATE" IS THE DATE OF DISCOVERY.

Mileage: 100,000

VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED SEVERE RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME, SUFFICIENT TO FAIL NY STATE INSPECTION. HOLES HAVE APPEARED, AND THE METAL AROUND THE HOLES IS ALSO SOFT DUE TO RUST. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR OUT OF STATE, REGISTERED IT IN NY, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED ON UNSAFE FRAME RUST.

Mileage: 187,500

RUST. I WAS TOLD I MAY NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT TIME BECAUSE OF THE BADLY RUSTED FRAME. ALONG WITH THAT ISSUE, THE REAR HATCH IS RUSTING OFF THE VEHICLE. IT CAN NO LONGER OPEN AND CLOSE BECAUSE THE LATCHING MECHANISM HAS RUSTED OFF. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS PRETTY MUCH RUST FREE. WHY HAS IT RUSTED AWAY SO BADLY?

TRUCK HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND HAS 330K MILES ON IT. ALWAYS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY BY MYSELF AND PREVIOUS OWNERS. FRAME IS SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE FRONT BETWEEN THE WHEELS AND AT ALMOST ALL OF THE WELDED AREAS. SOME AREAS OF FRAME ARE COMING OFF IN CHUNKS AS IT APPEARS TO BE ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THIS IS ALSO AFFECTING FUEL/BRAKE LIKES AS WELL AS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PICTURES CAN BE SENT UPON REQUEST. FAMILY HAS THE CAR AT THE MOMENT. *TR

AFTER CHECKING UNDER MY 2004 4RUNNER FOR A FAULTY FOG LIGHT CONNECTION I NOTICED A LOT OF RUST ON THE FRONT FRAME. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND IT TO BE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THERE ISN'T MUCH HOLDING THE BUMPER ON THERE

Mileage: 149,000

MY FRAME IS ROTTED OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUT. FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 105,000 MILES. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE FRAME. ACCORDING TO THE PETITION TO INVESTIGATE, 4RUNNER OWNERS CLAIM THE FRAMES EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SAME TYPE OF FRAMES WERE CITED IN A PREVIOUS $3.4 BILLION CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT. INCLUDED IN THE LAWSUIT WERE ABOUT 1.5 MILLION TACOMA, TUNDRA AND SEQUOIA TRUCKS, BUT THE PETITIONER SAYS THE 4RUNNER SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED BUT THE ATTORNEYS DIDN'T THINK THERE WERE ENOUGH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS. NHTSA SAYS IT COULDN'T IDENTIFY ANY CRASHES OR INJURIES RELATED TO RUSTED FRAMES OR SUSPENSIONS, BUT OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ALMOST LOSING CONTROL OF THE SUVS DUE TO RUSTED AXLES AND FRAMES. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS AS THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE.

Mileage: 105,000

DASHBOARD SINGLE LINE CRACK FROM DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUOUS THROUGH HALFWAY INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE.

Mileage: 138,000

WHILE HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED, THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE. AFTER CALLING FOR BACKUP THE MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO CUT THE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS BEFORE A TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY, SO I HAD TOYOTA REPLACE THE HOIST AT MY COST TO REPAIR (UNWARE OF THE RUST AND FRAME ISSUES). THE 4RUNNER WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 YEARS OLD WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THE HOIST WAS BAD BEFORE THAT DATE BECAUSE I NEVER HAD TO USE THE HOIST. THE HOIST WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. I'M REPORTING THIS NOW SO THAT OTHER OWNERS CAN CHECK THEIR HOIST AND FRAMES. THE FRAMES ARE DANGEROUS (RUSTED AND FALLING APART) AND WILL EVENTUALLY BE THE CAUSE OF SOMEONE'S ACCIDENT AND POTENTIAL DEATH. I'VE CONTACTED MY STATE SENATOR TO LOOK INTO THE FRAME INVESTIGATION AND WHY IT IS TAKING SO LONG. HOPEFULLY, I WILL HEAR BACK SOON. TOYOTA'..SHAME ON YOU FOR NOT WARNING OWNERS AND MAKING THIS RIGHT.

Mileage: 126,000

CHASSIS, BRAKES AND ALL UNDER CARRIAGE OF 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IS RUSTED. SOON THE CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I DO NOT LIVE IN A SALT WATER ZONE. MY CAR HAS NEVER DRIVEN THROUGH SALT WATER. I HAVE 71,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE BRAKES WERE SO RUSTED THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THEM. THE CAR WILL BE TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE SOON.

FRAME RUST. THE FRAME ON MY 2004 TOYOTA 4R 4D 4X4 SR5/SPT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED UNDER THE RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE FRAME IS RUSTING TO THE OUTSIDE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. THIS WILL QUICKLY BECOME A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE EVERYTHING IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME. MY VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 100K MILES WHEN THE RUST WAS DISCOVERED.

Mileage: 95,000

FRAME RAIL ROTTING AND I'VE ALWAYS PARKED IN A GARAGE!

Mileage: 142,000

FRAME FOUND TO BE RUSTING AWAY AND CAN NOT BE SAFELY INSPECTED. WAS TOLD BY SAFETY MECHANIC AREAS ARE VERY BAD AND PARTS MAY START FALLING OFF.

Mileage: 115,978

I OWN A 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST ON THE FRAME THAT HAS NEARLY RUSTED THROUGH IN SOME AREAS. THROUGH MY RESEARCH I DETERMINED THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR MANY TOYOTA VEHICLES CLOSE TO THE 2004 MODEL YEAR. APPARENTLY THE FRAME WAS NOT PROPERLY COATED AND RUST HAS GROWN ON MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS AT A MUCH FASTER RATE THAN IS TYPICALLY EXPECTED. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE AS A RESULT.

Mileage: 179,000

COMPLETE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT

THE FRAME ON MY 2004 TOYOTA IS VERY RUSTY. IT IS COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSPENSION. MY MECHANIC HAS WARNED ME NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANYMORE. SEE PICS

Mileage: 175,000

I BROUGHT TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2004 IN FOR A RECALL AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS MAJOR RUST ON FRAME . HE SHOWED ME PICTURES OF THE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH IN MANY AREAS. HE TOLD ME IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE . I HAVE A TOYOTA TUNDRA WHICH HAD SIMILAR RUST ON FRAME AND TOYOTA PUT ON A NEW FRAME . THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE .

Mileage: 200,000

THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK IS COMPLETE MUSH! I'VE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF MY 4RUNNER AS IT HAS BEEN MY MOST FAVORITE VEHICLE. I'M BEING WARNED TO GET THIS FIXED DUE TO IT BEING A DANGEROUS SITUATION & WOULDN'T YOU KNOW I'M DRIVING HOME & I LOOSE ALL CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE ON HELLACIOUS MOUNTAIN ROADS, BRAKES COMPLETELY GONE! EVERYTHING ROTTEN! WHY WEREN'T WE NOTIFIED HOW DANGEROUS THESE TRUCKS TRULY HAVE BECOME?

Mileage: 194,000

FRAME RUST. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION.

Mileage: 126,465

THERE IS A CRACK IN FRAME ON PASSENGER SIDE NEVER IN ACCIDENT . THE RUST CORROSION IS HORRIBLE ALMOST CRACKED ALL THE WAY ON DRIVERS SIDE ,FRONT HOOKS GONE FROM RUST.

Mileage: 155,789

A THIN METAL SUPPORT PLATE WELDED TO REAR AXLE CONNECTS UPPER CONTROL ARMS TO REAR AXLE. BOTH SUPPORT PLATES TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED FROM RUST. THESE PLATES ARE A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. WHEN THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED FROM FAILED SUPPORT PLATES, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE BRAKE LINE HAD BEEN DAMAGED MOST LIGHTLY FROM BRAKE LINE BEING HIT BY CONTROL ARM. THE MOTION/LOUD NOISE OF DETACHED CONTROL ARMS CONTACTING METAL AXLE WAS FOLLOWED BY BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON. WITHIN 2 YEARS OF PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE CHASSIS RUST WAS NOTICEABLE AND COMMENTED BY MECHANICS. WHEN CONFRONTING TOYOTA, THEIR SAME COMMENT OF NOT BEING UNDER WAURANTY PREVAILED. THE LAST TIME I CONTACTED THEM I ASKED TO SPEAK TO THEIR ENGINEERS BECAUSE I FELT THE SUPPORT PLATE DESIGN IS UNSAFE AND TO THICKEN THE PLATE WOULD BE A SMALL EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE SUPPORT PLATES FRACTURED. THEY TOLD ME I COULD TALK TO ANYONE ELSE OTHER THAN THEIR SUPPORT LINE AND THAT THE PLATE WOULD NOT BE CHANGED. I AM A DEGREED ENGINEER WITH A BACHELORS AND TWO MASTERS IN ENGINEERING AND AM DISAPPOINTED IN HOW THEY VALUE PENNIES OVER AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. BEST REGARDS MY NAME AND PHONE ARE (XXXX) PHONE (XXXX) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mileage: 140,000

TOOK MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN FOR A BRAKE JOB AND THE MECHANIC ASKED IF THEIR WAS ANY RECALLS ON OUR VEHICLE FOR RUSTED FRAME .HE SAID THAT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH IT SOON DO TO FRAME RUSTING SO BAD

Mileage: 55,000

UPON PRE-INSPECTION OF MY PERSONAL VEHICLE FOR PURCHASE I FOUND THAT BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE FRAME WERE TOTALLY ROTTED OUT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, AFTER REMOVAL OF THE REAR BUMPER, IT TURNED OUT THAT THE RUST EXTENDED ALMOST ENTIRELY THROUGH THE CORNERS OF THE FRAME. THERE WAS ALSO A MAJOR HOLE IN THE FRAME WHERE THE FACTORY WELDS WERE CONJOINING PIECES OF THE FRAME RIGHT WHERE THE EXHAUST BRACKET MOUNTS TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE INTERIOR FACING OF THE FRAME. ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A MASSIVE RUST HOLE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT FRONT FACTORY WELDS CONNECTING THE RIGHT FRONT BODY MOUNT TO THE FRAME. THE REAR ROTTED CORNERS OF THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE BUMPER AND RIGHT FRONT BODY MOUNT WERE REPAIRED AT MY FATHER'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION BY MY DAD WHO HAS MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. WITH A VERMONT STATE INSPECTION LICENSE IT WAS CONCERNING TO HIM TO SEE THE ROTTING AND RUSTING CENTRALIZED AROUND THE FACTORY WELDS, AND OCCURRING WHERE THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME AND THE REAR BUMPER IS PREVENTING SERIOUS INJURY FROM IMPACT DUE TO A POTENTIAL COLLISION.

Mileage: 160,000

WAS THERE A RECALL OR WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON 4RUNNERS WITH CRACKED DASHBOARDS??? MY MOTHER OWNS A 2004 4RUNNER (VIN #[XXX]) AND WE JUST LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT/RECALL THAT COVERED THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS ITEM HOWEVER, SHE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL ADVISING OF SUCH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

RUST CRACK IN FRAME RIGHT FRONT AT CORE SUPPORT. CRACKS IN DASHBOARD.

Mileage: 165,000

FRAME RUST ISSUE..... VERY BAD FRAME RUST BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER, BELOW THE RADIATOR SUPPORT. RUSTING SO BAD THAT RADIATOR SUPPORT WILL NEED TO BE REINFORCED.

Mileage: 160,000

AFTER WASHING THE CAR ONE DAY, AND SPRAYING OFF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED A QUARTER SIZED HOLE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME. IT LOOKS TO BE RUSTED. I FURTHER EXAMINED THE CAR AND FOUND FURTHER PREMATURE RUST THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO RUSTED TRANSMISSION LINES. LEADS UP TO FINDING OUT THAT FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. UNABLE TO FIX IT DUE TO FRAME RUST. SUSPENSION ARE OF FRAME RUSTED AS WELL...BARELY HOLDING ON. TRAVELING FROM TN TO PA WHEN ALL THIS HAPPENED.

Mileage: 120,000

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS DEVELOPING A HOLE ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE FRAME RAIL AROUND WHERE THE TRANS MISSION CROSS-MEMBER MOUNTS TO THE FRAME

Mileage: 201,401

I JUST TOOK THE CAR FOR ANNUAL STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. IT FAILED AND THE INSPECTOR SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT CONNECTS THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION IS SO RUSTED THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS HAZARD.

Mileage: 100,000

EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME CREATING ABNORMAL HANDLING CONDITION WHEN IN MOTION, SAFETY IS BECOMING A CONCERN.

Mileage: 180,000

FRAME RUSTING BADLY, ESPECIALLY THE LOWER FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORTS. PAINT CLEAR COAT HAS FAILED. RUST AROUND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AREA. THE COATING ON THE ALLOY WHEELS STARTED FALLING OFF WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS 125000 MILES I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND LIVED IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA FOR 15 YEARS, 3 YEARS IN FLORIDA.

PARTS OF THE VEHICLES EXTERIOR AND INCLUDING FRAME AND SUBFRAME COMPONENTS ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. PARTS ARE OF THE SUSPENSION AND OTHER HARD PARTS ARE HAVING TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.

Mileage: 120,000

UNDER CARRIAGE , FRAME RUST THROUGH VERY SIMILAR TO THE TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST THROUGH.

Mileage: 156,900

WHILE DRIVING MY LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED OFF ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. I ALMOST CRASHED MY VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEN THIS SNAPPED OFF. MY MECHANIC SAID IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE FRAME IS HOLLOW IN THAT AREA AN THE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. PICTURES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. THIS ISSUE ABOUT THE FRAME CAME UP AT FREEDOM TOYOTA IN HAMBURG, PA WHEN SPEAKING TO SERVICEMAN NICKY. HE TOOK PICTURES THEN ON 9/15/2016 AND SAID HE WAS GOING TO SEND THEM INTO TOYOTA, BUT FOUND OUT HE NEVER DID THIS. I STILL HAVE TEXT MESSAGE ON MY SHOWING THIS AND THE PICTURES HE TOOK THAT DAY. NOW TWO YEARS LATER MY VEHICLE IS SO BAD, IT'S NOT REPAIRABLE.

Mileage: 198,000

KINGS TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTED SO SEVERELY THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAYS RUST IS SO BAD THEY CANNOT PUT IT ON A LIFT..

Mileage: 138,000

THE VEHICLE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA FRAMES OF THIS VINTAGE. TOYOTA HAS RECALLED AND TAKEN CORRECTIVE ACTION INCLUDING FRAME REPLACEMENT FOR US BUILT TRUCKS - TACOMAS AND TUNDRAS, BUT HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION WITH 4RUNNERS, WHICH ARE BUILT IN JAPAN. THE FRAME DESIGN, HOWEVER, UTILIZING A CLOSED BOX, IS THE SAME, AND THE SYMPTOM OF RUSTING THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE IS ALSO THE SAME. THE 4RUNNER IDENTIFIED BY THE VIN ABOVE, AT 160,000 MILES, IS IN SOLID SHAPE, MECHANICALLY AND COSMETICALLY, BUT I'M NOW FACED WITH EXPENSIVE REPAIRS TO THE FRAME TO KEEP AN OTHERWISE SERVICABLE VEHICLE IN SERVICE. OTHER 4RUNNER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD EXTEND FRAME RECALLS AND POTENTIAL REPLACEMENTS TO 4RUNNERS OF THE SAME VINTAGE AS THEIR TUNDRA AND TACOMA RECALLS.

Mileage: 160,000

EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON FRAME AND SUSPENSION PARTS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE VEHICLE HAS 134,000 MILE. ADVISED BY TECHNICIAN THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR.

Mileage: 134,000

MADE A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, HEARD LOUD THUNK, STOPPED VEHICLE, INSPECT ED UNDERSIDE LEFT FRONT, WHEEL "ARM" TOTALLY DETACHED FROM FRAME. INSPECTED AT GARAGE, FRAME RUSTED CAUSING SEPARATION. GRATEFUL THIS HAPPENED AFTER TURNING OFF OF 55 MPH ROAD. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH OTHER TOYOTA MAKES/MODELS RESULTING IN A RECALL AND SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENT OF FRAMES OR BUY OUTS. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT IT LOOKS JUST LIKE TACOMA'S HE REPAIRED DUE TO THE RECALL.

Mileage: 198,000

HI, I RECENTLY PURCHASED A TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2004 FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER. I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS AND HOW THE PROCESS WORKS. BUT WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO GO TAKE IT TO GET IT FIXED AS WELL AS PREPARING THE CAR FOR THE SMOG TEST. WHICH IT FAILED, TOYOTA THE COMPANY WAS UNABLE TO FIX DUE TO HAVING CONCERNS OF BEING LIABLE AND SUED INCASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BE CAREFUL DRIVING THE VEICHLE BECAUSE A TIRE CAN BREAK OFF. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT AND THIS WAS THE ONLY CAR THAT WAS IN MY BUDGET. I REALLY HOPE A RECALL GOES OUT. I AM AFRAID OF MY SAFETY AS WELL AS OTHERS. THANK YOU. I HOPE TO HEAR A RECALL SOON.

Mileage: 128,000

TOYOTA TRUCK FRAME CORROSION UPON INSTALLATION OF FAILED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ON MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED ME OF SUBSTANTIAL FRAME CORROSION. I CONTACTED LYNCH TOYOTA WITH MY CONCERNS, LYNCH TOYOTA INSPECTED MY 4RUNNER AND FOUND SUBSTANTIAL FRAME CORROSION, VEHICLE DEEMED UNSAFE, AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN IN ANY CAPACITY, FRAME REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED BY LYNCH TOYOTA IN MANCHESTER CONNECTICUT. THE STEERING SHAFT IS FROZEN AND BINDING DUE TO CORROSION. THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE IN JEOPARDY OF BREAKING AWAY FROM CORRODING FRAME. TOYOTA REFUSES TO INCLUDE VEHICLE IN FRAME REPLACEMENT PROGRAM OFFERED TO ALL OTHER BODY ON FRAME CONSTRUCTED TRUCKS. 4RUNNER FRAMES ARE FAILING IN THE SAME WAY AS TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA, YET TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT NO PROGRAM IS IN PLACE TO ASSIST YOU, SORRY FOR YOUR TROUBLES WAS TOYOTA'S RESPONSE WHEN CONTACTED BY PHONE ON TWO OCCASIONS POST INSPECTION OF MY 4RUNNER BY LYNCH TOYOTA.

Mileage: 128,672

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WENT OUT OF ALIGNMENT DUE TO A ROTTEN TORSION BAR MOUNT. THE ENTIRE FRAME ALSO HAS LOTS OF ROT

Mileage: 151,000

THE FRAM IS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED FROM YEARS IN 'COLD WEATHER STATES.

Mileage: 165,000

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST, INCLUDING HOLES, AND GENERAL RUST ALL AROUND THE FRAME. SPECIFICALLY IN THE FRONT AND REAR.

Mileage: 160,000

RUST ON THE FRAME INCLUDING THE REAR BUMPER, CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD FROM DRIVERS SIDE OVER TO THE CENTER OF CAR. DRIVERS SEAT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT ATTACHMENT BETWEEN SEAT BACK AND BASE ON EXTERNAL PORTION OF SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT VARIOUS TIMES WHEN INSPECTED. REPAINTED RIMS THAT PAINT HAD FLAKED AND PEELED.

Mileage: 145,000

2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME RUST RECALL

THE FRAME AND STRUCTURE HAVE RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO AN ALARMING DEGREE. SPECIFICALLY AT THE FRAME WELD POINTS IN MIDSECTION AND THE REAR ATTACHMENTS TO AXLE. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IT HAS RUSTED FAR MORE QUICKLY AND DRAMATICALLY THAN ANY OF THE OTHER COMPONENTS. NONE OF MY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE DETERIORATED IN THIS WAY.

Mileage: 140,000

MY 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE FRAME RUSTING. I HAVE ROUTINELY MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ROUTINE WASHING UNDERNEATH ON THE FRAME. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR SERVICE AND THEY DECLARED THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO RUST ON THE FRAME. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, NO RUST. THE ENGINE WORKS PERFECTLY. THE TOYOTA DEALER KEPT PICTURES OF THE FRAME. THEY STATED THAT TOYOTA HAD RECALLED TACOMA, TUNDRA, SEQUOIA FRAMES FOR THE SAME REASON.

Mileage: 242,000

DASHBOARD CRACKING NEXT STAGE IS MELTING WHICH WILL CAUSE GLARE ON WINDSHIELD REDUCING VISIBILITY.

Mileage: 130,000

TOYOTA DASHBOARD CRACKING / MELTING AFTER TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY ZE6 CLOSED OUT. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL I HAVE SEEN DASHBOARDS THAT HAVE MELTED AND CAUSE WINDOW GLARE. WHICH AFFECTS DRIVES ABILITY TO SEE.

Mileage: 130,000

MICHELIN GREEN X TIRES, SIZE 265/65/17. WITH LESS THAN 35,000 MILES, THE TIRES ARE SPLITTING ON THE SIDE WALLS AS WELL AS BETWEEN THE TREADS. I'VE BEEN USING MICHELIN TIRES SINCE THE EARLY 90'S AND THESE ARE THE WORST TIRES I HAVE EVER USED. MAKES ME THINK TWICE BEFORE I BUY ANOTHER SET. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN MARCH 2012 AND USED SEASONALLY DUE TO THE LOCATION AND SNOW TIRE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED WHILE SERVING OVERSEAS. I WAS ADVISED MY MECHANIC THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR THEY WOULD NOT PASS PA SAFETY INSPECTION.

Mileage: 164,000

VEHICLE FRAME HAS HOLES AROUND HIGH STRESS AREAS FROM SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION.

MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS EXTREME AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE FRAME TO THE POINT WHERE THERE ARE ACTUAL HOLES FORMING. THIS IS A MAJOR STRUCTURAL ISSUE FOR THE VEHICLE AND INCREDIBLY UNSAFE. I WORRY THAT THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR RENDER MY VEHICLE INOPERABLE IN THE FUTURE.

Mileage: 156,000

THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IS EXTREMELY RUSTED, INCLUDING FRAME, FRAME BRACES UNDER RADIATOR AND SEVERAL OTHER AREAS. I DO NEED HELP FROM TOYOTA TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

EXTREME FRAME RUST ON MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. HAS ONLY 82,000 MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED. BODY IN GOOD CONDITION, NO RUST AT ALL. HAS A LOT OF RUST IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ALSO, TABS, LINES ETC. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TACOMA FOR FRAME RUST AND I AM AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ON A TACOMA FRAME. IT IS BECOMING UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW BECAUSE I THOUGH THE TOYOTA BRAND WAS A WELL BUILT VEHICLE, BUT ALL THIS RUST MAKES ME THINK DIFFERENT. I HAVE A 1999 FORD TAURUS WITH WELL OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NO WHERE NEAR THE RUST THAT THIS TOYOTA HAS, AS A MATTER OF FACT THERE IS NO RUST ON THE FORD FRAME. I AM HOPING THAT I CAN GET SOME HELP FROM TOYOTA IN CORRECTING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE. WHEN I MENTIONED IT TO A TOYOTA SERVICE MGR. WHEN IT HAD MUCH LESS MILES ON IT HIS RESPONSE WAS "WELL THE VEHICLE IS 7 YEARS OLD, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT" AND WOULD DO NOTHING.

Mileage: 50,000

FRAME AND REAR AXLE HOUSING RUST - CAUSED THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH PREVENT ROTATION OF THE REAR AXEL, TO DISCONNECT FROM THE HOUSING/FRAME. ALSO, STEERING HAS BECOME STIFF AND BUMPY AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL. THIS MAY BE DUE TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER RUST OR RUST ON THE STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT.

THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING AND CRACKING. ITS GETS STICKY, EXTREMELY SHINY AND GOOY DURING HOT WEATHER AND CAUSED A REFLECTION OF THE SHINY DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING, IN ATLANTA GEORGIA

Mileage: 150,000

MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IS EXPERIENCING MORE-THAN-NORMAL FRAME RUST. IT APPEARS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE TACOMA, SEQUOIA, TUNDRA RECALL. PARTS ARE RUSTING THROUGH AND THE ENTIRE FRAME IS COVERED IN RUST.

Mileage: 124,000

UNBELIEVABLE FRAME RUST TO THE POINT IT IS NOT SAFE. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT ADDRESS AND CORRECT..

THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE SAFETY RECALL THEY DID ON 2004 4RUNNERS TOYOTA. I CALLED OVER A YEAR AGO AND NO ACTION HAS TAKEN PLACE. THE RECALL WAS OVER THE GAS PEDAL AND DASHBOARD, I ALSO HAVE A CASE NUMBER AND HAVE CALLED MANY TIMES AND THEY ONLY TELL ME TO WAIT. THEY DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER TO CHECK THE CAR AND I ALSO WENT IN PERSONALLY SO THEY COULD ORDER THE PARTS AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN, THE GUY TOLD ME TO GIVE IT SIX MONTHS AND NOW IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY CALL. I KNOW THIS RECALL WARRANTY ENDS THIS YEAR 2017 AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE TOYOTA DON MCGILL IN HOUSTON DEALERSHIP IS WAITING FOR THE YEAR TO END SO ONE CAN PAY FOR THE CHANGES TO BE MADE, WHICH IS UNFAIR BECAUSE THIS IS A TOYOTA RECALL. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP BECAUSE THIS HAS TAKEN OVER A YEAR TO FIX NOW AND THE TOYOTA DON MC GILL IN HOUSTON HAS BEEN NO HELP WHAT SO EVER. THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL AND THEY NEED TO FIX IT I ALREADY DID MY PART I HAVE CALLED, I HAVE A CASE NUMBER AND I HAVE GONE PERSONALLY TO TALK TO THEM AND ORDER THE PARTS.

THERE IS LOT OF RUST ON FRAME, UNDER CARRIAGE AND ITS ALSO IN THE SUSPENSION. ITS ALSO CAUSING FLUIDS TO LEAK AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY DUE TO RUST. I PURCHASED THIS CAR AS CERTIFIED USED FROM PRESTIGE TOYOTA OF NJ WITH ONLY 5000 MILES IN AUGUST OF 2005, I PURCHASED THIS TOYOTA BECAUSE OF THEIR STELLAR REPUTATION IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY BUT I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE LESS THAN 109,000 MILES AND AT THE WAY THIS RUST IS PROGRESSING, I WILL HAVE TO JUNK THE CAR VERY SOON. I CANT RISK BEING ON THE ROAD WITH MY FAMILY AND HAVE THIS RUST BUCKET FALL APART ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL BUT HAVEN'T SEEN ANYTHING COME THROUGH YET. PLEASE INCLUDE MY CAR IN ANY VEHICLE SAFETY RECALLS, OR CLASS ACTION SUITS AGAINST TOYOTA. THANK YOU

Mileage: 95,000

THE FRAME OF MY 2004 4RUNNER HAS HOLES PERFORATED THROUGH THE FRAME. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE ALWAYS SERVICED IT THROUGH THE TOYOTA DEALER. IT ONLY HAS 86,000 MILES ON IT, HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT, AND SHOULDN'T BE AT THE END OF IT'S LIFE AS SUGGESTED BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE ADVISOR. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN MY TOYOTA VEHICLE.

Mileage: 85,735

THE ENTIRE FRAME AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED FROM FRONT TO BACK.

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO FREEDOM TOYOTA IN HAMBURG, PA TO GET SERVICED AND THEY TOLD ME MY FRAME WAS RUSTED THAT BAD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION, AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THIS IS VERY UPSETTING, BECAUSE IT'S ONLY 12 YEARS OLD. I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER PREVIOUSLY AND THAT WAS 14 YEARS OLD BEFORE I GOT RID OF IT WITH 324,000 MILES. THE BUMPERS WERE KNOWN TO RUST OUT ON THOSE, AND THE FRAME WAS RUSTED ON THAT ONE ALSO, BUT NOT AWARE OF THE EXTENT. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT TOYOTA WILL REPLACE MY FRAME, OTHERWISE I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA AGAIN. THE SERVICE GUY, NICKY AT FREEDOM TOYOTA SAID THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW IF THERE WOULD BE A RECALL ON THE 04 TOYOTA 4RUNNERS OR NOT. I HAVE TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AND I ONLY HOPE THAT NOTHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY CHILDREN DUE TO DRIVING IT WITH A RUSTED FRAME UNTIL I CAN GET A NEW VEHICLE OR GET MY FRAME REPLACED BY TOYOTA.

Mileage: 199,000

RUST ROT ON FRAME OF BODY, WILL PROBABLY NOT PASS NEXT IN INSPECTION NOTED BY THOMPSON DEALERSHIP. TOYOTA FIXED OTHER MODELS, BUT AM IGNORING MY MODEL.

Mileage: 119,000

DRIVING DOWN ROAD @40 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN FELT LIKE DRIVING ICE. IMMEDIATELY LET OFF GAS PEDAL TO REMAIN IN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ABOVE 35 MPH, CAN BARELY STAY IN CONTROL. THANKFULLY CLOSE TO HOME, CRAWLED HOME UNDER 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY @ 70MPH. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I CERTAINLY DON'T THINK I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STAY IN CONTROL, & WOULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF A MAJOR POSSIBLY DEADLY ACCIDENT. I BROUGHT IT TO A REPUTABLE REPAIR SHOP, & WAS TOLD THE REAR LEFT CONTROL ARM & BRACKET ROTTED OFF THE FRAME. TOLD ME IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE & UNREPAIRABLE, BECAUSE THE FRAME IS TOO ROTTED FROM RUST. HE ALSO TOLD ME IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I OWN, I NEED TO DRIVE TO WORK TO PROVIDE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM LEFT WITH VEHICLE THAT I CAN'T DRIVE OR REPAIR. YESTERDAY KELLY'S BOOK VALUE WAS $12, 000. TODAY ITS VALUE IS 0. TOYOTA TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL SO ITS MY PROBLEM. I FEEL BETRAYED! I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT ROTTED TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAMES. THERE'S A RECALL ON 04 TUNDRA'S FOR ROTTED FRAMES, WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE SAME METAL & TECHNIQUE'S AS THE 4RUNNER. SO WHY NO RECALL FOR 4RUNNER'S? NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS! TOYOTA SELLS MANY MORE TRUCKS THAN SUV'S IN USA. I CAN'T BELIEVE TOYOTA & THE NHTSA CAN & WILL ALLOW THESE UNSAFE VEHICLE'S TO DRIVE THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOODS KNOWING THE RISK THEY POSE TO INNOCENT PEOPLE. I GAVE TOYOTA ALOT OF MY HARD EARNED MONEY ON WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A QUALITY VEHICLE. I CHECKED OUT MY FRAME TODAY, & CAN EASILY PUT MY FINGER THRU FRAME IN MANY PLACES. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ALLOW TOYOTA TO LEAVE ITS CUSTOMERS LEFT WITH A WORTHLESS VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIER INFERIOR PRODUCT. I URGED THE NHTSA TO OPEN A LARGE SCALE INVESTIGATION INTO THE QUALITY OR LACK THERE OFF IN 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAMES. I AM A HARD WORKING HONEST AMERICAN, I FEEL WRONGED BY TOYOTA! ITS NOT RIGHT!!

Mileage: 104,000

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN MAY OF 2015 IN REFERENCE OF A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION. WE HAVE GONE TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO ASK WHEN OUR REPAIR WOULD PROCESS THOUGH AND COMMENCE. THEY KEEP ON SAYING THAT WE WERE FOURTH IN LINE. IT HAS BEEN MORA THAT ONE YEAR AND WE STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATIONS

2004 4 RUNNER SPORT, FRAME RUSTING OUT EVERYWHERE, N OW FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER THE RADIATOR IS COMPLETLY RUSTED THRU. THIS CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED, TOYOTA SHOULD BE STANDING BEHIND THIS PROBLEM. I HAD HOPED THIS WOULD BE MY LAST CAR TO BUY, NOW AT 75 I MUST LOOK FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS CAR IS IN MASSACHUSETT

Mileage: 124,600

DASH BOARD CRACK RECALL 2 YEARS ALL DEALER SAYS IS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS

Mileage: 12,000

THESE VEHICLES ARE PLAGUED BY RUST ON THE FRAME AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAMES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THIS CAN CAUSE A HAZARD DUE TO FAILURE OF CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS ISSUE EFFECTS MULTIPLE VEHICLES AND IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. FRAMES DEGRADE JUST LIKE THE ONES ON THE TACOMA YET NO ACTION IS BEING TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF 4RUNNER OWNERS.

Mileage: 173,000

CALIPER.

EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY SKID PLATE CAME OFF AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES BROKE APART, LEADING TO MAJOR LEAK AND FIX - LUCKILY IT CAME OFF IN DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON HIGHWAY WHERE SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY INJURED. SHOCKS HAVE HOLES IN THEM FROM RUST AND CORROSION, AS DO SUPPORT BARS AND FRAME. CAN BREAK OFF PIECES OF THE FRAME IN MY HAND WITHOUT EFFORT. CONCERNED THAT FRAME COULD CRACK, SUPPORT COMPONENTS COULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF CORROSION. OTHER TOYOTA MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR RUST, USING THE SAME COMPONENTS BUT ASSEMBLED IN DIFFERENT FACTORIES THAN THE 4RUNNER AND LAND CRUISER MODELS, TO MY UNDERSTANDING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA MUST ADDRESS BEFORE ANYONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED.

SUV IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF FRAME AND ALL OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE METAL PARTS. FRAME INTEGRITY IS SERIOUSLY COMPROMISED. RUST IS EXPONENTIATING OVER TIME. RUST LEACHING TO OTHER MAJORS PARTS LIKE THE EXHAUST. TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, AC, WHEELS, BRAKES, EXHAUST, STEERING, ETC ALL ARE COMPROMISED AND FAILING DUE TO RUST. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. RADIATOR REPLACED. AC LEAKING. OCT 2011 HEAT SHIELD RUST NOTED BY TOYOTA. FEB. 2014 HEAT SHIELDS WERE REMOVED BY TOYOTA. THEY CLAIMED THAT THE TRUCK DOESN'T NEED THE HEAT SHIELDS. THEY DID NOT MENTION THE FRAME RUSTING OR THE LIFETIME EXHAUST RUSTING. THEY DID NOT MENTION THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH 4RUNNERS. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ISSUES WITH THAT SERVICE DEPT. BUT THE ONLY OTHER TOYOTA IS WORSE. THIS ISSUE NEEDS SERIOUS RECALL ASAP. I THINK THESE TRUCKS WILL START FAILING AND CAUSING DEATHS SOON. NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK OVER THE YEARS ALL MAY BE DUE TO RUST. BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO LAST AND THE TRUCK IS HARDLY USED. I BELIEVE RUST IS INTERFERING WITH THE BRAKES.

Mileage: 98,007

MY 2004 4RUNNER WITH $144K MILES WAS RECENTLY DISCOVERED TO HAVE A SIX INCH HOLE IN THE FRAME DUE TO RUST, AND BASED ON MD SAFETY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, THIS VEHICLE PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD AND CAN NOT BE REGISTERED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THE REPAIR WOULD BE A COMPLETE FRAME REPLACED AT A COST OF $18-20K. I HAVE MAINTAINED MY VEHICLE METICULOUSLY THROUGHOUT IT'S LIFE WITH MOSTLY DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE AND AT NO TIME DID ANY MECHANIC OR SERVICE DEPARTMENT MENTION EXCESSIVE RUST OR HOLES IN THE FRAME. I SPOKE TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE RECALL PROGRAMS FOR TACOMA AND SEQUOIA VEHICLES DUE TO SIMILAR FRAME RUSTING PROBLEMS, THEY ARE UNWILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY FLAW EXISTS WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE 4RUNNER MODELS. IT APPEARS TO ME THAT TOYOTA HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM RELATED TO THIS GENERATION OF 4RUNNERS, AND SINCE THEY ARE UNWILLING TO EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM EXISTS, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT REQUIRES GOVERNMENTAL/NHTSA INTERVENTION. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW MANY OTHER 4RUNNERS ARE ON THE ROAD WITH SIMILAR COMPROMISED FRAMES, AND I WOULD HATE TO SEE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO FRAME FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED OR DURING TIGHT CORNERING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE TO PREVENT ANY INADVERTENT INJURY OR DEATH.

Mileage: 144,000

TOOK MY 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR INPSECTION AND MAINTENANCE. LEFT DEALER THINKING TRUCK WAS IN GREAT SHAPE. WHEN CHANGING BRAKES, NOTICED AN CV JOINT BOOT WAS TORN SO TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE AXLE REPLACED (SINCE THEY DON'T JUST REPLACE THE BOOT ANYMORE). THE MECHANIC CALLED ME AS SOON AS HE PUT THE TRUCK UP ON A LIFT AND INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS SERIOUS RUST ISSUES DOWN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME THAT COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE WELD ALONG THE WHOLE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME SEEMS TO HAVE RUSTED OUT AND THERE IS A HOLE THE WHOLE LENGTH OF THE FRAME. THERE ARE ALSO ADDITIONAL HOLES TOWARD THE FRONT THAT ARE RATHER LARGE IN SIZE. CALLED TOYOTA, NOT THE TOYOTA DEALER, AND THEY GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER AND SUGGESTED I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS. WHEN I ASKED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN UPON A BAD DIAGNOSIS, THEY STATED NOTHING BECAUSE THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS OR CAMPAIGNS FOR THE TOYOTA 4RUNNERS ONLY THE TACOMAS, TUNDRAS AND SEQUOIA'S. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS ISSSUE BEFORE CAUSING PEOPLE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. I AM TERRIFIED WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD THINK TOYOTA SHOULD STEP UP TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS.

Mileage: 148,000

I WAS GOING 5 MPH AND HIT MY BRAKES. THE CONTROL ARM WAS RIPPED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO ROT/RUST. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR 4RUNNERS, BUT HAS ONLY OFFERED ASSISTANCE ON THE TACOMA AND TUNDRAS. THE BODY OF MY VEHICLE HAS NO RUST ANYWHERE, AND THE MILEAGE IS EXTREMELY LOW. I CANNOT EVEN FIND A MECHANIC TO FIX IT, BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO BAD. I WAS TOLD, IF IT GETS FIXED, ANOTHER PART OF THE FRAME MAY FAIL WHEN I'M CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY AND PEOPLE COULD GET HURT OR KILLED. NO MECHANIC WANTS THIS LIABILITY IN DOING A REPAIR.

Mileage: 72,000

CRACK IN THE VINYL DASH STARTING AT THE DRIVERS SIDE A-PILLAR AND CONTINUING OVER THE GAUGE CLUSTER ON THE LEADING EDGE AND ENDING ABOUT THE MID POINT OVER THE RADIO. TOYOTA NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSABLITY AND RECALL THIS ITEM FOR SAFETY REASONS.

Mileage: 121,000

THE EVENING OF 8/10/11 AS I WAS LEAVING WORK, I TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND A HIGH PITCHED ALARM-TYPE SOUND STARTED; VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. AT THIS POINT, I ASKED A NEAR BY SUPERVISOR TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE; UPON INSPECTION HE DID NOT FIND ANYTHING OUT OF PLACE. HE TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AROUND A COUPLE OF PARKING SPACES AS I WATCHED. HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ASKED IF I HAD BEEN HAVING BRAKE ISSUES. HE THEN ASKED ME TO TEST IT TO SEE IF MY BRAKES NORMALLY RESPONDED AS THEY DID WITH HIM. WHEN I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE TO TEST DRIVE, I ALSO WENT ACROSS A FEW PARKING SPACES BUT WHEN I GOT READY TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED. THE CURB OF THE END PARKING SPACE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, IT CAME TO REST AND THE TRUCK WAS LATER TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. ON 8/11/11, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP CALLED ME AND STATED THAT THE SKID CONTROL ACTUATOR/ECU ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST $3,000.

Mileage: 165,931

DRIVING INTO A PARKING GARAGE IN MY TOYOTA 4RUNNER I WAS PRESSING ON THE THE BRAKE AS I WAS PULLING INTO A SPACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO THE WALL. I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND, BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. WITHIN THE WEEK I WAS PULLING INTO MY SISTER'S DRIVEWAY, PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, AND I FELT A LITTLE JUMP FROM MY CAR.