2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Problems & Recalls

Premature/unsafe frame rot

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ind...

Mileage: 205,000

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ind...

Mileage: 205,000

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ind...

Mileage: 205,000

- The undercarriage and frame have had premature rusting for years. The car is otherwise in excellent condition due to my care of it over the last 20 years. 5 years ago, a service person at my local Toyota dealership said, "I'm really disappointed in Toyota, I've never seen rust like this." I hav...

- The undercarriage and frame have had premature rusting for years. The car is otherwise in excellent condition due to my care of it over the last 20 years. 5 years ago, a service person at my local Toyota dealership said, "I'm really disappointed in Toyota, I've never seen rust like this." I hav...

When I first saw the pictures on the internet, I noticed that the front underside appeared to have rust issues. (Frontal shot) I contacted that sales person and he blew me off when I requested photos of the underbody. After several attempts, he finally sent a couple of pictures. The pictures obvious...

When I first saw the pictures on the internet, I noticed that the front underside appeared to have rust issues. (Frontal shot) I contacted that sales person and he blew me off when I requested photos of the underbody. After several attempts, he finally sent a couple of pictures. The pictures obvious...

When I first saw the pictures on the internet, I noticed that the front underside appeared to have rust issues. (Frontal shot) I contacted that sales person and he blew me off when I requested photos of the underbody. After several attempts, he finally sent a couple of pictures. The pictures obvious...

ENTIRE body frame has excessive rust, holes, and cracks. It is available for inspection. Toyota dealership says it is safe to drive for now but it is failing. I feel any cracks, rust, holes, separation of frame components places all occupants and anyone near the vehicle at risk for when anything fai...

ENTIRE body frame has excessive rust, holes, and cracks. It is available for inspection. Toyota dealership says it is safe to drive for now but it is failing. I feel any cracks, rust, holes, separation of frame components places all occupants and anyone near the vehicle at risk for when anything fai...

Frame rot. The frame on the 4Runner is a known problem for excessive rot. My frame is shot. There is no reason a frame on a 2005 should be rotted. I was advised by my mechanic that my frame is dangerously close to snapping in half. This needs fixed by Toyota!

Frame rot. The frame on the 4Runner is a known problem for excessive rot. My frame is shot. There is no reason a frame on a 2005 should be rotted. I was advised by my mechanic that my frame is dangerously close to snapping in half. This needs fixed by Toyota!

Under frame is rusted. The area between the doors in the passenger side is gone. only the top face of the member is present.

Frame has very severe rust and has started to come part in places. Soon vehicle will no longer be road worthy.

Rear hatch glass broke during defroster operation. Started to smell a burning smell and then moments later the entire rear hatch glass shattered. Known issue by Toyota. They issued a brief Warranty Enhancement Program (ZG7) in March 2017 thru April 2018 but are refusing to honor current issues.

Excessive frame rusting. There are holes in the frame from rusting. At this point in time there isn’t anything I can do about the issues. Frame is unrepairable.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the TPMS, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that ...

Mileage: 200,948

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the TPMS, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that ...

Mileage: 200,948

Frame of the vehicle is showing rust corrosion. The frame are the same as the tacomas that were released the same year. The tacomas were granted frame replacement by Toyota but 4Runners weren’t. Noticed a lot of other 4th generation 4Runners are having the same issues.

Frame of the vehicle is showing rust corrosion. The frame are the same as the tacomas that were released the same year. The tacomas were granted frame replacement by Toyota but 4Runners weren’t. Noticed a lot of other 4th generation 4Runners are having the same issues.

Frame of the vehicle is showing rust corrosion. The frame are the same as the tacomas that were released the same year. The tacomas were granted frame replacement by Toyota but 4Runners weren’t. Noticed a lot of other 4th generation 4Runners are having the same issues.

The rear window shattered while using the rear window defrost.

Frame has rusted through and the boot of the frame that holds the front driver side suspension is 3/4 of the way cracked. Independent Body shop rendered car unsafe to drive.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for servicing, and he was informed that the sub frame was severely corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified...

Mileage: 166,000

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for servicing, and he was informed that the sub frame was severely corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified...

Mileage: 166,000

The rear windshield shattered suddenly without any apparent reason. At first I thought something had smashed onto our car because there was a loud smashing sound as it a sheet of ice fell on the roof of the car, but it was not a snowy or icy day and there was no rock or branch by the car. It was rai...

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while her brother-in-law was inspecting the vehicle battery, he activated the rear windshield defroster and the rear windshield exploded. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to an auto glass repair mechanic, where it...

Mileage: 170,000

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while her brother-in-law was inspecting the vehicle battery, he activated the rear windshield defroster and the rear windshield exploded. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to an auto glass repair mechanic, where it...

Mileage: 170,000

Frame on 2005 Toyota 4Runner has excessive rust due to Toyota’s negligence on frame production. I can make it available if needed. My safety is 100% compromised, had my mechanic not have told me of the issue, I would have kept driving the vehicle and the suspension could have detached from the fra...

The frame and complete undercarriage is completely prematurely rusted.

The frame on both sides of the vehicle in the front, where it connects under the radiator crossbar has rusted through.Not feeling to safe about this. also the transmission cooling lines are also looking thin. The dealership I have maint. done at informed me of this condition. Can send pictures if ne...

My frame has rotted through, causing the rear bump stops to fall off, putting excessive wear on both frame and suspension components. In parts of the frame, it has rotted all the way around and caused a loss in structural integrity. Worst of all, there is a hole near the rear most strap holding the ...

My frame has rotted through, causing the rear bump stops to fall off, putting excessive wear on both frame and suspension components. In parts of the frame, it has rotted all the way around and caused a loss in structural integrity. Worst of all, there is a hole near the rear most strap holding the ...

I was driving my 4Runner and the rear glass exploded and shattered. This is a known issue with Toyota and documented in T-SB-0189-17 and warranty enhancement ZG7. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the glass shattering. Toyota refuses to cover the repa...

I was driving my 4Runner and the rear glass exploded and shattered. This is a known issue with Toyota and documented in T-SB-0189-17 and warranty enhancement ZG7. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the glass shattering. Toyota refuses to cover the repa...

I was driving my 4Runner and the rear glass exploded and shattered. This is a known issue with Toyota and documented in T-SB-0189-17 and warranty enhancement ZG7. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the glass shattering. Toyota refuses to cover the repa...

Upon moving with the flow of traffic at about 30 to 35 mph a car shot from a driveway straight in front of me causing me to hit that driver in the rear quarter panel of the passenger side putting him into a 360 spin not causing my airbags to deploy at that rate of speed in my opinion that is a huge ...

Upon moving with the flow of traffic at about 30 to 35 mph a car shot from a driveway straight in front of me causing me to hit that driver in the rear quarter panel of the passenger side putting him into a 360 spin not causing my airbags to deploy at that rate of speed in my opinion that is a huge ...

Frame of the vehicle is rusting from the inside out. Upon inspection, holes in the frame are found, with many more hidden from sight. This is a disaster waiting to happen. This puts the driver and anyone else on the road at extreme risk if the frame breaks while driving. This problem is well documen...

I took my vehicle into the Toyota Dealer after mechanic told my frame was rusting. The dealership confirm the frame is rusted. The frame of the vehicle should not be rusting out.

The entire frame is rusted to the point the vehicle is unsafe to operate on the road. Parts of the vehicle could potentially break off because they have rusted through causing the vehicle to be involved in an accident. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent service center and a authorize...

I own a 2005 Toyota four runner. The frame under the truck is completely rusted out everywhere. The car started swaying and I felt as though my vehicle was going to go out from under me. It felt like it was collapsing or melting underneath. This is my family vehicle. It was a dangerous situation and...

The rear control arm broke while I was driving causing me to swerve uncontrollably and almost causing a collision

The rear control arm broke while I was driving causing me to swerve uncontrollably and almost causing a collision

The rear control arm broke while I was driving causing me to swerve uncontrollably and almost causing a collision

The back brake lines rusted out completely crumbling causing me to almost collide head on with oncoming traffic while my kids where in the car. This was a terrifying experience. Upon further inspection the back brakes were so rusted out that they crumbled to dirt.

I have a 2005 4Runner with significantly rusted out frame that makes me worried about safety of driving it. I feel the amount of corrosion present is way beyond what I would expect for that year of vehicle

When accelerating it feels like the frame shifts on the body lots of rust,, as well as the power steering was a little low I added power steering fluid next thing you know it stopped working and driver seats is falling apart and collapse in Woodson within itself as well as the airbags didn't go off ...

When accelerating it feels like the frame shifts on the body lots of rust,, as well as the power steering was a little low I added power steering fluid next thing you know it stopped working and driver seats is falling apart and collapse in Woodson within itself as well as the airbags didn't go off ...

Rear window shattered moments after using the defroster at a stop light

The frame broke loose from the rear sway bar due to excessive rust while I was driving it. My 4Runner is an 05 and has the same frame as the Tacomas of the same year, except with no recall. I believe it is wrong to recall the Tacoma frame and not the same 4Runner frame. It is available for inspectio...

The frame broke loose from the rear sway bar due to excessive rust while I was driving it. My 4Runner is an 05 and has the same frame as the Tacomas of the same year, except with no recall. I believe it is wrong to recall the Tacoma frame and not the same 4Runner frame. It is available for inspectio...

The frame broke loose from the rear sway bar due to excessive rust while I was driving it. My 4Runner is an 05 and has the same frame as the Tacomas of the same year, except with no recall. I believe it is wrong to recall the Tacoma frame and not the same 4Runner frame. It is available for inspectio...

My 2005 4Runner frame is completed covered in rust and is corroding. Several places on the frame is rotting away.

Extreme rusting on frame and all parts under the carriage. Vehicle suspension and all moving parts underneath could fail or fall apart causing major accident or death to me or other vehicle.

Extreme rusting on frame and all parts under the carriage. Vehicle suspension and all moving parts underneath could fail or fall apart causing major accident or death to me or other vehicle.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2...

Mileage: 212,000

Vehicle’s frame and suspension is showing major rust prematurely forming from the inside-out of the frame causing visible weakness in the structure of the frame that could cause engine or other suspension parts to fall off the frame of the car due to improper treatment of the frame. If I were to g...

Brought the car in for an alignment and I was told they couldn’t do it because of all the damage to the frame from rust, parts of the frame are not even there anymore, the front row hooks are gone, they said that all this damage ca impact the handle of the car and that it can’t be properly align...

Brought the car in for an alignment and I was told they couldn’t do it because of all the damage to the frame from rust, parts of the frame are not even there anymore, the front row hooks are gone, they said that all this damage ca impact the handle of the car and that it can’t be properly align...

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radiator boiled over without warning. The contact stated that the failure was due to the head gasket. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manu...

Mileage: 170,000

Upon recent inspection of my vehicle, it was noted that the frame is severely corroded and rusted to the point where collapse or breaking of the frame is possible while driving. Apprently the frame was not properly treated for rust protection and can now be unsafe for driving. Enclosed are pictures ...

Upon recent inspection of my vehicle, it was noted that the frame is severely corroded and rusted to the point where collapse or breaking of the frame is possible while driving. Apprently the frame was not properly treated for rust protection and can now be unsafe for driving. Enclosed are pictures ...

Upon recent inspection of my vehicle, it was noted that the frame is severely corroded and rusted to the point where collapse or breaking of the frame is possible while driving. Apprently the frame was not properly treated for rust protection and can now be unsafe for driving. Enclosed are pictures ...

Frame and rear differential rust- extreme

Frame and rear differential rust- extreme

Extreme frame rusting completely thru at the point of being unsafe and unable to put the truck on a lift for any repairs. A number of SAE mechanics warned me about driving this truck due to the extreme frame rusting. Sections almost completely separating apart. I have rust proofed and undercoated th...

Extreme frame rusting completely thru at the point of being unsafe and unable to put the truck on a lift for any repairs. A number of SAE mechanics warned me about driving this truck due to the extreme frame rusting. Sections almost completely separating apart. I have rust proofed and undercoated th...

Really bad rame rust with holes through frame and frame components. I have pictures showing it’s the entire frame, not just the few spots. I had a shop replace the gas tank straps and when I picked it up they told me/warned me the frame had really bad rust. Have read about others having same or wo...

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving maintenance work from an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the sub frame was very rusted. The mechanic was unable to complete the maintenance work. The vehicle was taken to a de...

Mileage: 142,500

Frame is suffering From excessive rust inside of frame. The body and other components of vehicle have minimal/average surface rust. Interior of frame near front control arms, rear bumper crossmember, and rear-mid crossmember are rusting from the inside out.

When turning to park get message driving assist disabled drive with care and the dash loser power can’t turn steering. Power steering shuts off this has happens multiple times had battery check out alternator every show good. Have research online other people having same issue.

I would like to complain regarding my 2005 4Runner. Went to have the fluid changed at a dealership in the early part of July 2021 and they could not perform the service due to excessive underbody rust and corrosion . Therefore the I will have to find a service that can remove the corrosion to be ...

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, she was informed that significant corrosion had developed on the front end of the undercarriage. The contact was then referred by the independent mechanic to the dealer where she was i...

Mileage: 93,000

My frame is starting to rust very terribly no matter what i do to maintain it. The radiator support is completely rotted out and the rear part of the frame is getting worse by the month. This will cause a major injury in the case of an accident or the frame will break off while driving

Excessive frame corrosion. Mounting bracket that connects the lateral arm to the frame failed due to the deterioration of the frame. The rear axle is no longer perpendicular to the length of the car. I am experiencing a symmetric acceleration and braking performance and unpredictable steering.

Extensive, rapidly spreading rust throughout the vehicle's frame and fuel tank supports leaving little or nothing holding the fuel tank or areas of the suspension together. Vehicle cannot be safely placed on a lift for service because of thin metal in the bottom of the frame. .

Extensive, rapidly spreading rust throughout the vehicle's frame and fuel tank supports leaving little or nothing holding the fuel tank or areas of the suspension together. Vehicle cannot be safely placed on a lift for service because of thin metal in the bottom of the frame. .

I had my 2005 Toyota 4runner Limited serviced today. The mechanic will not work on the vehicle due to excessive rust and holes in the frame. The vehicle looks immaculate on the inside and out, but due to the corrosion underneath I am being advised to junk the vehicle as it is unsafe to drive.

PREMATURE FRAME RUST

EXCESSIVE RUST/CORROSION ON FRAME. HAVE SEEN STORIES WHERE FRAME SEPARATES FROM THE TRUCK BODY. UPON GETTING MY OIL CHANGE AT MY REPUTABLE ASE SHOP, OWNER POINTED OUT TO ME THAT VEHICLE IS RUSTING QUICKLY, HOLE IN FRAME, AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOONER THAN LATER ... WHEN I HAD IT UNDERCOATED,...

Mileage: 155,000

EXCESSIVE RUST/CORROSION ON FRAME. HAVE SEEN STORIES WHERE FRAME SEPARATES FROM THE TRUCK BODY. UPON GETTING MY OIL CHANGE AT MY REPUTABLE ASE SHOP, OWNER POINTED OUT TO ME THAT VEHICLE IS RUSTING QUICKLY, HOLE IN FRAME, AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOONER THAN LATER ... WHEN I HAD IT UNDERCOATED,...

Mileage: 155,000

RUSTY FRAME

Mileage: 126,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A-1 TOYOTA (50 AMITY RD, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515) SIGNIFICANT RUST WAS DISCOVERED ON THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC FOUND A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR SUPPORT AND ANOTHER HOLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A-1 TOYOTA (50 AMITY RD, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515) SIGNIFICANT RUST WAS DISCOVERED ON THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC FOUND A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR SUPPORT AND ANOTHER HOLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAI...

I PURCHASED MY 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN AUGUST. 2018 WITH 74,000 MILES ON IT. GARAGE KEPT AND OLDER COUPLE OWNED IT. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ARE NEAR MINT CONDITION. NOW HAS 91,000 MILES. THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND BARELY BEING HELD TOGETHER. I CAN WIGGLE THE W...

Mileage: 91,000

SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST THAT HAS CREATED FROM ROT WITH ROTTED OUT HOLES. VEHICLE IS NOW FAILING SAFETY INSPECTIONS. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO THE TACOMA/TUNDRA/SEQUOIA RECALL BUT THE 4RUNNERS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. THE 4RUNNERS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL OR A NEW RECALL ESTABLISHED SI...

Mileage: 110,000

THE CHASSIS IS SEVERELY AND PREMATURELY RUSTED AND IS IN NEED OF REPAIR.

Mileage: 185,000

THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED ON IT'S OWN WITH GLASS SHATTERING EVERYWHERE WHILE THE DEFROST FUNCTION WAS ON. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND DESIGN FLAW THAT SHOULD BE REMEDIED BEFORE IT HAPPENS. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THE DESIGN FLAW YET ALLOWS THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE TO HAPPEN WITH CONSUMERS BE...

Mileage: 180,000

THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED ON IT'S OWN WITH GLASS SHATTERING EVERYWHERE WHILE THE DEFROST FUNCTION WAS ON. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND DESIGN FLAW THAT SHOULD BE REMEDIED BEFORE IT HAPPENS. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THE DESIGN FLAW YET ALLOWS THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE TO HAPPEN WITH CONSUMERS BE...

Mileage: 180,000

THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED ON IT'S OWN WITH GLASS SHATTERING EVERYWHERE WHILE THE DEFROST FUNCTION WAS ON. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND DESIGN FLAW THAT SHOULD BE REMEDIED BEFORE IT HAPPENS. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THE DESIGN FLAW YET ALLOWS THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE TO HAPPEN WITH CONSUMERS BE...

Mileage: 180,000

REAR HATCH GLASS EXPLODED WHILE THE ELECTRIC HEATED DEFROST SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED. THE ELECTRIC DEFROST HAD BEEN OPERATING FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE WINDOW WAS IN ITS FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILER PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. AMBIENT TEMPERATUR...

Mileage: 151,360

MY 2005 4 RUNNER CHASSIS IS RUSTING AWAY AND MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AND MECHANICS TOLD ME THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I WENT TO GET NEW TIRES AND NO LOCATIONS WILL EVEN RAISE THE CAR IN THE AIR. I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE AND EVEN THOUGH THE SAME CHASSIS ON THE SAME VEHICLES OF TACOMA, TUNDRA, AND S...

Mileage: 180,000

MAJOR RUST/CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE FRAME MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT MAJOR WORK TO REPAIR

Mileage: 200,000

I JUST BOUGHT THIS 4 RUNNER USED AND I'VE ALL OF A SUDDEN HAD SUPER BAD RUSTING AROUND THE FRAME AND ALSO AROUND THE RADIATOR AND WHERE THE SKID PLATE IS ATTACHED WHERE MY MECHANIC SAYS HE'S WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD, I PERSONALLY FEEL LIKE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAMING SY...

Mileage: 159,900

BROUGHT TO MECHANIC BECAUSE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME A MAJOR PROBLEM. FRAME HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT TRUCK IS UN DRIVEABLE PER MECHANIC. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE COMING DETACHED, MAIN FRAME HAS HOLES AND FRONT FRAME IS COMPLETELY MISSING. MECHANIC SAYS HE HAS NEVER SEEN A FRAME RUSTED OUT...

Mileage: 160,000

THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION. I HAD SOME SUSPENSION REPLACED LAST YEAR AND IT WAS FINE TODAY MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE IS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RECOMMENDS NOT TO PUT ANY MONEY INTO IT. ALSO TOLD ME THIS HAPPENED QUICKLY BECAUSE IF IT WAS THERE LAST YEAR HE WOULD HAVE INFORMED ME THEN NOT TO DO ...

Mileage: 183,000

UPON RECENTLY DRIVING A FAMILY MEMBER'S 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED V8, I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, I DISCOVERED EXTENSIVE RUST ON NEARLY EVERY SINGLE PART OF THE STRUCTURAL FRAME, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND EVEN EXHAUST SYSTE...

Mileage: 196,000

UPON RECENTLY DRIVING A FAMILY MEMBER'S 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED V8, I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, I DISCOVERED EXTENSIVE RUST ON NEARLY EVERY SINGLE PART OF THE STRUCTURAL FRAME, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND EVEN EXHAUST SYSTE...

Mileage: 196,000

UPON RECENTLY DRIVING A FAMILY MEMBER'S 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED V8, I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, I DISCOVERED EXTENSIVE RUST ON NEARLY EVERY SINGLE PART OF THE STRUCTURAL FRAME, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND EVEN EXHAUST SYSTE...

Mileage: 196,000

SWIPE TOYOTA FOUND SIGNIFICANT RUST OF MY FRAME. CAR HAS 142,000 MILES, LOCATED IN KENTUCKY.

THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BUMPER IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND CRUMBLING. MY MECHANIC SHOWED ME YESTERDAY AND SAID THE RADIATOR WOULD FALL OUT. ALSO THE CONTROL ARRMS TO THE FRONT TWO WHEELS ARE VERY BADLY RUSTED.

Mileage: 172,934

THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BUMPER IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND CRUMBLING. MY MECHANIC SHOWED ME YESTERDAY AND SAID THE RADIATOR WOULD FALL OUT. ALSO THE CONTROL ARRMS TO THE FRONT TWO WHEELS ARE VERY BADLY RUSTED.

Mileage: 172,934

NOTHING HAPPENED YET BUT FOUND UPON CHECKING THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UPPER CONTROL ARM THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. I AM AFRAID IT WILL DETACH WHILE DRIVING AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REMOVED THE FLAKY METAL MYSELF IN THE SUMMER OF 2020 AND PAINTED IT TO AVOID FURTHER R...

Mileage: 150,000

NOTHING HAPPENED YET BUT FOUND UPON CHECKING THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UPPER CONTROL ARM THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. I AM AFRAID IT WILL DETACH WHILE DRIVING AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REMOVED THE FLAKY METAL MYSELF IN THE SUMMER OF 2020 AND PAINTED IT TO AVOID FURTHER R...

Mileage: 150,000

I HAVE LARGE HOLES IN THE FRAME OF OUR TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRAME COULD SPLIT OR BREAK TO POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT SEEMS THAT SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS OR COATING WERE USED TO CAUSE THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 125,000

MORE THAN ONCE A MECHANIC WORKING ON MY TRUCK SAID THERE IS EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF MY FRAME. I TREATED THE FRAME TWO YEARS AGO WITH RUST INHIBITOR AND 3M UNDERCOATING. THAT WAS THE SECOND TIME I UNDERCOATED MY TRUCK. I KNOW TOYOTA HAD A RECALL FOR THE FOR RUSTED FRAMES, THE SETTLEMENT COVERED TACOMA ...

WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR ITS 103,000 MILE MAINTENANCE I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME WAS SO RUSTED THAT IF I SHOULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT IT COULD BREAK INTO. WAS TOLD I SHOULD JUST GET RID OF IT AND NOT SAY ANYTHING. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN EVERY SIX THOUSAND MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT ...

FRAME IS RUSTED THRU ON BOTH FRONT SIDES WHERE THE CONTROL ARMS ATTACH

Mileage: 230,000

FRAME IS RUSTED THRU ON BOTH FRONT SIDES WHERE THE CONTROL ARMS ATTACH

Mileage: 230,000

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST AND UNDERBODY RUST. MOST WELD POINTS AND FRAME ASSEMBLY IS DEGRADING FROM RUST. TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES HAVE CRACKED AND LEAKED.

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST AND UNDERBODY RUST. MOST WELD POINTS AND FRAME ASSEMBLY IS DEGRADING FROM RUST. TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES HAVE CRACKED AND LEAKED.

EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY RUST, RUSTING FRAME JOINTS, AND ROTTING FRAME MEMBERS FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

Mileage: 198,500

EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY RUST, RUSTING FRAME JOINTS, AND ROTTING FRAME MEMBERS FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

Mileage: 198,500

EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY RUST, RUSTING FRAME JOINTS, AND ROTTING FRAME MEMBERS FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

Mileage: 198,500

I I WAS INFORMED BY THE TECH AT CHECKERED FLAG TOYOTA IN VIRGINIA BEACH , VIRGINIA THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT HAS A FRAME THAT IS FAILING AND MAY PRESENT A DRIVING HAZARD IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT . THEIR # IS (757) 716-5502.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT YEARS AGO, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY HAD A FUEL LEAK FAILURE WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE CORROSION ON THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTUR...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT YEARS AGO, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY HAD A FUEL LEAK FAILURE WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE CORROSION ON THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTUR...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT YEARS AGO, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY HAD A FUEL LEAK FAILURE WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE CORROSION ON THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTUR...

FRONT FRAME RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR.

Mileage: 104,500

THE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE SALE AND WHEN THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT THERE IS A SEVERE AMOUNT OF RUST MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS NOT "NORMAL" RUST AND WE DO NOT WANT OUR 16 YR OLD DRIVING SOMETHING THAT COULD BREAK AT ANYTIME. I BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE FALLS INTO THE...

2005 4RUNNER IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE EXCEPT FOR FRAME RUST. THIS CAR WOULD EASILY HAVE GONE ANOTHER 100K WITH A STRONG DRIVETRAIN AND INTERIOR IN GREAT SHAPE. WAS BROUGHT IN TO DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE AND WHEN THE TECH PUT IT ON THE LIFT HE SAW THE RUST DAMAGE. CALLED AND EXPLAINED THE ISSUE AND SUGG...

Mileage: 222,000

THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THERE HAS BEEN PIECES OF IT FALLING OFF. THE WHOLE FRAME IS RUSTY AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. I SENT TOYOTA A MESSAGE AND NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY. ANY HELP WOULD ? THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE REPAIRED AS THEY ARE VERY DANGEROUS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APP...

Mileage: 80,000

IN NOVEMBER 2011, NISSAN RECALLED MY PATHFINDER DUE TO RUST CORROSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. NISSAN BOUGHT BACK MY PATHFINDER, AND I USED THE MONEY TO PURCHASE MY 2005 4RUNNER. I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT MY 4RUNNER HAS A CORROSION ISSUE AS WELL. I HAVE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT TO...

Mileage: 166,000

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER PURCHASED NEW GARAGED KEPT WITH 66200 MILES WITH EXCESSIVE FRAME AND UNDERBODY RUST. I AM CONCERNED WITHOUT A FRAME REPLACEMENT FROM TOYOTA I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT AS THE SAFETY CRASH STANDARDS NOT TO BE ACCEPTABLE AS NEW OR FRAME TO BRAKE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

CALIFORNIA OWNED VEHICLE WITH RUST ON THE FRAME.

Mileage: 140,000

1 RECALL PROBLEM NOT FIXED. *TR

THE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME IS GETTING QUITE WORRISOME. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND RECALL WITH THE TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA, SO WHY NOT THE 4-RUNNER? THERE ARE HOLES STARTING TO FORM AND METAL FLAKES OFF ALL THE TIME. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS A LEGITIMATE SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Mileage: 180,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER BEEN PLAGUED WITH FRAME RUST ISSUES AND RECENTLY A STABILIZER BRACKET BROKE WHEN GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE FRAME IS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH IN THAT AREA AND NUMEROUS OTHER AREAS. THANKFULLY MY SON WAS NOT TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED BECAUSE IT WAS...

Mileage: 180,000

WE JUST HAD OUR 2005 TOYOYA 4RUNNER IN FOR THE YEARLY INSPECTION AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR AS THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND CORRODED OUT. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2017 FROM A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WHEN COMPLAINED ABOUT IT AT A ROUTINE INSPECTION WAS TOLD IT IS NORMAL ...

Mileage: 141,809

HI, I OWN A 2005 4RUNNER AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEAVY AMOUNT OF RUSTING ON THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS RUSTY WHICH IS CAUSING HEAVY FLAKING OF THE AFFECTED MATERIAL. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS PRISTINE BUT I FEAR THAT THE PREMATURE RUSTING OF THE FRAME WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY DRIVE MY 4R...

Mileage: 140,000

HI, I OWN A 2005 4RUNNER AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEAVY AMOUNT OF RUSTING ON THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS RUSTY WHICH IS CAUSING HEAVY FLAKING OF THE AFFECTED MATERIAL. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS PRISTINE BUT I FEAR THAT THE PREMATURE RUSTING OF THE FRAME WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY DRIVE MY 4R...

Mileage: 140,000

HI, I OWN A 2005 4RUNNER AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEAVY AMOUNT OF RUSTING ON THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS RUSTY WHICH IS CAUSING HEAVY FLAKING OF THE AFFECTED MATERIAL. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS PRISTINE BUT I FEAR THAT THE PREMATURE RUSTING OF THE FRAME WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY DRIVE MY 4R...

Mileage: 140,000

VEHICLE HAS VERY EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. HOLES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRAME MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT DUE TO NEGLIGENCE ON TOYOTAS PART. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME EXACT FRAME THAT WAS RECALLED ON THE TACOMAS, TUNDRAS AND SEQUOIAS. PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE 4RUNNER WAS LEF...

Mileage: 130,000

VEHICLE HAS VERY EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. HOLES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRAME MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT DUE TO NEGLIGENCE ON TOYOTAS PART. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME EXACT FRAME THAT WAS RECALLED ON THE TACOMAS, TUNDRAS AND SEQUOIAS. PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE 4RUNNER WAS LEF...

Mileage: 130,000

VEHICLE HAS VERY EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. HOLES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRAME MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT DUE TO NEGLIGENCE ON TOYOTAS PART. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME EXACT FRAME THAT WAS RECALLED ON THE TACOMAS, TUNDRAS AND SEQUOIAS. PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE 4RUNNER WAS LEF...

Mileage: 130,000

EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME.

I HAVE RUST THROUGH AREAS ON THE FRAME OF MY 2005 4RUNNER NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE FRAME IS FLAKING AND PEALING AT THIS LEVEL. THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME IS COMPROMISED TOYOTA RECALLED TACOMA AND SEQUOIA FOR SIMILAR ISSUES BUT NOT 4RUNNER I LIKE THIS TRUCK BUT I DOESN'T SEEM SAFE DRIV...

Mileage: 177

VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO FRAME CORROSION,ALSO STEERING GOING OUT

Mileage: 200

VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO FRAME CORROSION,ALSO STEERING GOING OUT

Mileage: 200

THIS VECH. HAS EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE TO DRIVE

FRAME RUSTING AND I HAVE RUST HOLES IN FRAME

EXCESS FRAME RUST. MECHANIC STATES FRAME HAS SEVERE RUST ALL OVER THE ENTIRE FRAME AND IS IN EMINENT DANGER OF COMPLETELY RUSTING THROUGH. MAJOR FRAME REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED.

Mileage: 154,000

EXCESS FRAME RUST. MECHANIC STATES FRAME HAS SEVERE RUST ALL OVER THE ENTIRE FRAME AND IS IN EMINENT DANGER OF COMPLETELY RUSTING THROUGH. MAJOR FRAME REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED.

Mileage: 154,000

I HEARD A BANGING FROM THE REAR END SO I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME IS TOTALLY CORRODED AND IS NOW A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT OFF THE ROAD AND NOW I AM WAITING TO SEE IF THE RECALL WILL INCLUDE MY VEHICLE LIKE IT DID WITH THE TACOMA, TUNDRA, AN...

Mileage: 155,000

MY 4 RUNNER HAS EXTREME FRAME CORROSION DUE TO POOR QUALITY. THE VEHICLE IS NOW SUFFERING NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES AS A RESULT. THE FRAME IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.

Mileage: 65,000

MY 4 RUNNER HAS EXTREME FRAME CORROSION DUE TO POOR QUALITY. THE VEHICLE IS NOW SUFFERING NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES AS A RESULT. THE FRAME IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.

Mileage: 65,000

MY 4 RUNNER HAS EXTREME FRAME CORROSION DUE TO POOR QUALITY. THE VEHICLE IS NOW SUFFERING NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES AS A RESULT. THE FRAME IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.

Mileage: 65,000

THE FRAME IS VERY RUSTY AND LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO BREAK SOON. THIS IS THE SAME FRAME AS A TACOMA PICKUP

Mileage: 173,000

THIS MORNING DEC-23-2019,RAINING 60 DEGREE, I WAS DRIVING ON 91 FWY WITH REAR DEFROST ON FOR RAIN FOG INSIDE. ABOUT 15 MIN AFTER LEFT MY HOME,I HEAR BIG POP NOISE AND MY REAR LIFT GATE GLASS SHATTERED. I THOUGH I HAD A DRIVE BY GUN SHOT,I START SEARCHING INTERNET AND FOUND THERE IS ISSUE ON REAR D...

Mileage: 170,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND TPMS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND TPMS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CRACKLING SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF COOL SPRING (1875 W MCEWEN DR, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, (615) 656-3240)...

Mileage: 213,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CRACKLING SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF COOL SPRING (1875 W MCEWEN DR, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, (615) 656-3240)...

Mileage: 213,000

I HAVE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ONLY TO HAVE MY MECHANIC SHOW ME THAT MY FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. MY MECHANIC AND MY AUTO BODY GUY SAYS MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME AND AT ANY SPEED. THIS SEEMS LIKE A DESIGN DEFECT AND I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THIN...

Mileage: 228,000

MY VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME FRAME AS THE TACOMA TRUCKS THAT HAVE FRAME ROT AND HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED.

Mileage: 132,000

MY VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FRAME. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME FRAME AS THE TACOMA TRUCKS THAT HAVE FRAME ROT AND HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED.

Mileage: 132,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOWLING TOYOTA OF LITCHFIELD (451 BANTAM RD, LITCHFIELD, CT 06759, (860) 567-0815) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Mileage: 122,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF BROOKFIELD (20655 W CAPITOL DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 53045, (262) 236-7992) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRI...

Mileage: 94,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE REAR DEFROSTER ACTIVATED, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE BEHIND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS SHOWERED WITH GLASS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A ...

Mileage: 260,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED AND THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OR WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED RICK HENDRICK TOYOTA OF FAYETTEVILLE AT 910-498-0110 (LOCATED AT 1969 SKIBO ROAD, ...

Mileage: 154,391

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING METAL NOISE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BUMPER FRAME RUSTED OUT AND THE REAR...

Mileage: 183,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING METAL NOISE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BUMPER FRAME RUSTED OUT AND THE REAR...

Mileage: 183,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND PIECES WERE FALLING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ROUTE 22 TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 109 US-22, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205, (855) 691-0898) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FA...

Mileage: 200,000

CORRODED AND RUSTY FRAMES ON MOST OF THESE YEAR TOYOTA 4RUNNERS, INCLUDING MINE.

I LOVE MY 4RUNNER AND WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE IT FOR MANY MORE MILES AS IT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. BUT THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT, JUST LIKE THE TACOMA AND TUNDRA FRAMES THAT WERE RECALLED BY TOYOTA. 4RUNNER FRAMES SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED FOR PREMATURELY RUSTING OUT AND CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OURISMAN CHANTILLY TOYOTA (4135 AUTO PARK CIR, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, 703-832-4827) TO BE SERVICED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXTENSIVE RUST DAMAGE. DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE RUST, A HOLE FORMED IN THE FRAME. THE ...

Mileage: 160,000

FRAME BROKE LOWER CONTROL ARM CROSS MEMBER LEFT SIDE NO STEERING HALF PULLED OUT OF TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACKERMAN TOYOTA (314-351-3000, LOCATED AT 2020 HAMPTON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR SWITCHING VALVES NEEDED TO ...

Mileage: 172,000

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE LANES AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO CORRECT. ONCE I PULLED OVER I LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND THE FRAME IS EXTREMELY CORRODED AND THE LOWER CONTROL LINK SUPPORT ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD COMPLETELY CO...

Mileage: 176,043

FRAME RUST AND FAILURE. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE PATCHES PUT IN.

SEVERE CORROSION OF FRAME AT THE REAR BODY MOUNT LOCATION. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SECURED TO THE FRAME AT THIS LOCATION DUE TO THE SEVERE RUST. SIGNIFICANT RUST ALSO ON THE FRONT CROSS FRAME MEMBER WHICH HAS THE TOW MOUNTS RENDERING THEM USELESS AND UNSAFE. CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD C...

Mileage: 192,000

SEVERE CORROSION OF FRAME AT THE REAR BODY MOUNT LOCATION. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SECURED TO THE FRAME AT THIS LOCATION DUE TO THE SEVERE RUST. SIGNIFICANT RUST ALSO ON THE FRONT CROSS FRAME MEMBER WHICH HAS THE TOW MOUNTS RENDERING THEM USELESS AND UNSAFE. CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD C...

Mileage: 192,000

EXTENSIVE BODY FRAME RUST.LARGE RUSTED OUT HOLES IN FRAME. UNABLE TO GET MA. VEHICLE YEARLY INSPECTION STICKER. EMISSIONS TEST FAILED (MA. INSPECTION STATION #PB004755). VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW 6/2005 RECOMMENDED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO EXTENSIVE HOLES IN FRAME.

Mileage: 156,000

EXTENSIVE BODY FRAME RUST.LARGE RUSTED OUT HOLES IN FRAME. UNABLE TO GET MA. VEHICLE YEARLY INSPECTION STICKER. EMISSIONS TEST FAILED (MA. INSPECTION STATION #PB004755). VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW 6/2005 RECOMMENDED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO EXTENSIVE HOLES IN FRAME.

Mileage: 156,000

EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON FRAME. FRAME HAS SEVER RUST AND HOLES. FRONT LOWER FRAME SUPPORT HAVE RUSTED OUT AND NO LONGER STRUCTURALLY STABLE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALONE ENTIRE FRAME RAIL FRONT TO BACK. GAS TANK RETAINING BELTS/STRAPS RUSTED OUT COMPLACENTLY, NO LONGER SECURING GAS TANK TO ...

Mileage: 84,000

RUSTED FRAME OF VEHICLE INCLUDING CROSS BAR UNDER RADIATOR AND ON STRUTS ATTACHED TO WHEELS. FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AUTO MECHANIC.

Mileage: 97,000

RUSTED FRAME OF VEHICLE INCLUDING CROSS BAR UNDER RADIATOR AND ON STRUTS ATTACHED TO WHEELS. FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AUTO MECHANIC.

Mileage: 97,000

THERE IS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST AND I AM CONCERNED IT WILL RESULT IN FRAME FAILURE AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AS IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND GARAGE KEPT. IT ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE VIEWED THE SIGNIFICANT CONCERNS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON THE WEB ...

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. HAS HAD EXCESSIVE DECOMPOSITION AND ROTTING IN THE VERY FRONT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. NOW NOTICING ROT WITH LARGE HOLES NEAR CRITICAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORT NEAR REAR AXLE, SPRING AND SHOCK ATTACHMENT POINTS. TOOK TO LOCAL WELDING SHOP TO SEE ABOUT PATCHING THE AREA NEAR THE REAR AXL...

Mileage: 181,000

THE FRAM IS RUSTED AND NO TIME KNOWN WILL IT GIVE OUT N CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

THE FRAM IS RUSTED AND NO TIME KNOWN WILL IT GIVE OUT N CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

HI, I OWN A 2005 4RUNNER AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEAVY AMOUNT OF RUSTING ON THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS RUSTY WHICH IS CAUSING HEAVY FLAKING OF THE AFFECTED MATERIAL. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS PRISTINE BUT I FEAR THAT THE PREMATURE RUSTING OF THE FRAME WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY DRIVE MY ...

Mileage: 125,000

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IS SEVERELY RUSTED. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PIECES FALL OFF MY SUV, SOME WHILE DRIVING. THIS INCLUDES THE FRONT SKID PLATE, TRANSMISSION LINES, AND OTHER SMALL COMPONENTS. THE FRAME ON MY SUV IS COMING APART. RATHER LARGE PIECES ARE 'FLAKING' OFF. IT IS PLAIN TO SEE W...

Mileage: 175,000

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IS SEVERELY RUSTED. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PIECES FALL OFF MY SUV, SOME WHILE DRIVING. THIS INCLUDES THE FRONT SKID PLATE, TRANSMISSION LINES, AND OTHER SMALL COMPONENTS. THE FRAME ON MY SUV IS COMING APART. RATHER LARGE PIECES ARE 'FLAKING' OFF. IT IS PLAIN TO SEE W...

Mileage: 175,000

THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IS SEVERELY RUSTED. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PIECES FALL OFF MY SUV, SOME WHILE DRIVING. THIS INCLUDES THE FRONT SKID PLATE, TRANSMISSION LINES, AND OTHER SMALL COMPONENTS. THE FRAME ON MY SUV IS COMING APART. RATHER LARGE PIECES ARE 'FLAKING' OFF. IT IS PLAIN TO SEE W...

Mileage: 175,000

EXHAUST SMELL ENTERING CABIN, GETS WORSE WHEN ACCELERATING ON RAMP. EVEN WITH RECIRCULATION OF AIRFLOW HEAT AND OR AIR CONDITIONER STILL SMELLS BAD. I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS OPEN EVEN IN WINTER. ALSO RUST ALL OVER SUSPENSION, UNDERCARRIAGE. PLEASE TELL IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SAFETY RECA...

Mileage: 106,000

EXHAUST SMELL ENTERING CABIN, GETS WORSE WHEN ACCELERATING ON RAMP. EVEN WITH RECIRCULATION OF AIRFLOW HEAT AND OR AIR CONDITIONER STILL SMELLS BAD. I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS OPEN EVEN IN WINTER. ALSO RUST ALL OVER SUSPENSION, UNDERCARRIAGE. PLEASE TELL IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SAFETY RECA...

Mileage: 106,000

THE FRAME OF THE CAR IS COMPLETELY RUSTED WITH HOLES IN IT PER MY MECHANIC. OTHER TOYOTA TRUCKS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE BUT NOT THE 4RUNNER.

Mileage: 180,000

TAKATA RECALL, I TOOK MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TODAY TO GET A TIRE ROTATION. THEY TOLD ME MY FRAME WAS TOO RUSTED OUT TO LIFT UP FOR FEAR OF HARMING MY CAR. I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP IN OCTOBER AND THEN NEW TRD WHEELS INSTALLED AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE...

Mileage: 195,000

I TOOK MY 4-RUNNER TO MY MECHANIC ON APRIL 1, 2019 TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AND A CV BOOT REPAIRED. MY MECHANIC CALLED ME THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED ME THAT THE MAIN SUPPORT BEAM OF THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS RUSTED OUT AND VIRTUALLY MISSING ON 3 OF THE 4 SIDES OF THE BEAM. HE TOLD ME TH...

Mileage: 158,000

I TOOK MY 4-RUNNER TO MY MECHANIC ON APRIL 1, 2019 TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AND A CV BOOT REPAIRED. MY MECHANIC CALLED ME THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED ME THAT THE MAIN SUPPORT BEAM OF THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS RUSTED OUT AND VIRTUALLY MISSING ON 3 OF THE 4 SIDES OF THE BEAM. HE TOLD ME TH...

Mileage: 158,000

FRAME RUST

Mileage: 125,000

FRAME RUST: THE AMOUNT OF RUST IS SUBSTANTIAL. I HAVE OLDER TOYOTA VEHICLES WITH THE FRAMES IS MUCH BETTER CONDITION. I AM METICULOUS WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING AND DETAILING MY VEHICLES. I THOROUGHLY HOSE DOWN THE UNDERSIDE OF MY 4RUNNER AFTER LONG DRIVES TO DRIVE TO PRESERVE THE FRAME, THOUG...

OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF RUST ON FRAME

Mileage: 200,000

INFERIOR, STEEL, RUSTED FRAME AND SUSPENSION, TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. CONSUMER STATED MY TRUCK IS BACK ON SHOP WITH STETLER DODGE THEY ARE RIPPING IT APART.*JB

THE FRAME ON MY 4RUNNER IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND PIECES OF IT IS FALLING OFF. THE FRAME RIGHT BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS HAS SEVERAL HOLES WHICH ARE ABOUT 3" BY 5" ON THE BOTTOM AND SMALLER ON THE SIDES. THERE ARE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT PART OF THE FRAME AND ONE HAS RUSTED OFF AND THE OTHER ONE IS ABOUT ...

Mileage: 90,000

DURING A STATE INSPECTION THE SHOP TOLD ME THAT OUR 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAD SOME FRAME RUST ISSUES. SINCE THE FRAME OF THE 4RUNNER IS THE SAME BASIC UNIT AS THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THAT HAVE OPEN RECALLS FOR FRAME RUST, THE 4RUNNER SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE SAME RECALL. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURE O...

Mileage: 140,000

FRAME RUSTING THROUGH ON FRONT CROSSMEMBER, UNDER RADIATOR. TOW HOOK COMPLETELY GONE.

Mileage: 200,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR REAR HATCH GLASS REPLACEMENT. *AS *TR

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR REAR HATCH GLASS REPLACEMENT. *AS *TR

THERE'S EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF THE CHASSIS, AXLE, DIFFERENTIAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER THE VEHICLE. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND OBSERVED RUST FORMATION WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE SUV HAS ONLY 84K MILES AND IS GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN USING RUST INHIBITORS TO SLOW THE PROCES...

THERE'S EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF THE CHASSIS, AXLE, DIFFERENTIAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER THE VEHICLE. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND OBSERVED RUST FORMATION WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE SUV HAS ONLY 84K MILES AND IS GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN USING RUST INHIBITORS TO SLOW THE PROCES...

THERE'S EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF THE CHASSIS, AXLE, DIFFERENTIAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER THE VEHICLE. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND OBSERVED RUST FORMATION WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE SUV HAS ONLY 84K MILES AND IS GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN USING RUST INHIBITORS TO SLOW THE PROCES...

THERE'S EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF THE CHASSIS, AXLE, DIFFERENTIAL AND OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER THE VEHICLE. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND OBSERVED RUST FORMATION WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. THE SUV HAS ONLY 84K MILES AND IS GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN USING RUST INHIBITORS TO SLOW THE PROCES...

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 WAS TAKEN INTO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, NAMELY THE FRAME AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. HE WARNED THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE IF THE FRAME IS ROTTED THROUGH. THE V...

Mileage: 228,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 WAS TAKEN INTO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, NAMELY THE FRAME AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. HE WARNED THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE IF THE FRAME IS ROTTED THROUGH. THE V...

Mileage: 228,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 WAS TAKEN INTO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, NAMELY THE FRAME AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. HE WARNED THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE IF THE FRAME IS ROTTED THROUGH. THE V...

Mileage: 228,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 WAS TAKEN INTO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, NAMELY THE FRAME AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. HE WARNED THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE IF THE FRAME IS ROTTED THROUGH. THE V...

Mileage: 228,000

TAKE TO SHOP FOR LEAK TRAMISSION LINE THE SHOP OWNER SAID MY 4RUNNER HAS CANCER AND IT GROWING EXCESSIVE ROTTING PLEASE HELP I CAN'T STOP THE CANCER

TAKE TO SHOP FOR LEAK TRAMISSION LINE THE SHOP OWNER SAID MY 4RUNNER HAS CANCER AND IT GROWING EXCESSIVE ROTTING PLEASE HELP I CAN'T STOP THE CANCER

WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE. UPON REMOVING THE FRONT SKID PLATE TO ACCESS THE OIL FILTER, WE FOUND MAJOR FRAME RUST / ROT / HOLES IN FRAME ON PASSENGER SIDE UNDER FRONT SKID PLATE. THE CROSS MEMEBER WHICH HOLDS THE FRONT AXEL AND SUSPENSION IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. THE VEH...

Mileage: 246,000

THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AT THE REAR AND AT THE RADIATOR SUPPORT AND AT THE REAR STABILIZER ON BOTH SIDES AND THE REAR BUMPER IS RUSTED INTO ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME IN MY OPINION IT IS UNSAFE TO USE. MY WIFE HAD A CLOSE CALL WHEN THE REAR STABILIZER BROKE THE FROM THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES

Mileage: 198,000

FRAME RUST IS GETTING TO BE AN ISSUE. I HAVE ONE SMALL HOLE WHERE THE METAL HAS GIVEN AWAY BUT THE FRONT BUMPER MOUNT. THE VEHICLE IS A 2005 AND THE FRAME DOES NOT MATCH THE REST OF THE VEHICLE. I KNOW I AM NOT THE FIRST ONE TO TALK ABOUT THIS NOR THE LAST. OTHER MODELS OF TOYOTA VEHICLES AROUND THI...

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE USING REAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER, REAR WINDOW SHATTERED/EXPLODED. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THIS PROBLEM IN T-SB-0189-17. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE ENDED THEIR COVERAGE. WHILE THEY ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECTIVE WINDOW/DEFROSTER; THEY WILL NO LONGER FIX THE ISSUE. I BELIEVE IT IS FAIR TO CONSIDER EXPLODING WINDSHI...

Mileage: 175,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AS WELL AS THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. LANGWAY TOYOTA OF NEWPORT (285 E MAIN RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842, (401) 619-5400) DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME AND REAR AXLE MOUN...

Mileage: 143,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED, EXCESSIVE FRAME CORROSION/ROTTING

Mileage: 200,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 156K MILES WITH SUBSTANTIAL RUST AND CORROSION TO FRAME TO THE POINT WHERE MECHANIC CAN NO LONGER SERVICE THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 156,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 156K MILES WITH SUBSTANTIAL RUST AND CORROSION TO FRAME TO THE POINT WHERE MECHANIC CAN NO LONGER SERVICE THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 156,000

SEVERE FRAME AND FRONT END RUST, VEHICLE WELL TAKEN CARE OF> SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF TACOMA RECALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEVERE FRAME AND FRONT END RUST, VEHICLE WELL TAKEN CARE OF> SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF TACOMA RECALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOST END OF MUFFLER ("EXHAUST TIP") WHILE DRIVING DUE TO UNDER BODY RUST. THE INSPECTOR ALSO NOTED TO ME THE HIGH LEVEL OF RUST BUILDING UP ON THE UNDER BODY AT THE LAST SAFETY INSPECTION. YOU CAN SEE THE MUFFLER BREAKAGE ON IMG_1722. THERE ALSO APPEARS TO BE RUST ON ALL WELDING JOINTS AND FRAME SUR...

Mileage: 99,500

EXTENSIVE RUST HAS DESTROYED BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERS. MECHANIC SHOP HAS ADVISED THAT IT WILL NO LONGER PASS VIRGINIA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AND MUST BE CONDEMNED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS CONDITION FURTHER, I AM FINDING THIS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE FOUND IN 3RD GENERATION 4RUNN...

Mileage: 204,400

SUSPENSION. VEHICLE USED IN THE NE US--MA. VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WANDERS. IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP STEADY. HEAVY RATTLE IN SUSPENSION AT ALL TIMES (FIRST NOTED IN 2015), EXCEPT ON VERY SMOOTH PAVEMENT. SIGNIFICANT RUSTING NOTED ON REPAIRS. MAY NOT PASS SAFETY INSPECTION. NO BODY RU...

REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRACTION ARM BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME FROM THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO THE TOP OF THE REAR WHEEL IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. IF THIS OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED INSTEAD OF 15 MPH DEATH WOULD BE A HIGH POSSI...

Mileage: 128,654

I AM HAVING DEEP RUST ISSUES ON MY 4RUNNER V8 LIMITED FRAME MOSTLY NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE RUST IS SO BAD THERE IS A BIG HOLE ON BOTH SIZE OF THE FRAME 3INCH TALL 7 INCH WIDE. I HAVE FOUND SOME LOOSE NUTS INSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS, NOT SURE WHERE THEY ARE FROM AND THERE ARE A LOT OF BROK...

Mileage: 150,000

FRAME AND SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS RUSTED OUT CAUSING A SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE.VEHICLE WAS PULLING AWAY FROM STOP.

Mileage: 124,271

LOOKED UNDER TRUCK TO CHECK FOR RUST, FOUND MULTIPLE SPOTS WITH UNDER-BODY FRAME ROT (RUST, COULD POTENTIALLY RUST THROUGH). THE RUST COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. UNSURE IF PREVIOUS OWNER USED "FLUID FILM" OR SIMILAR PRODUCT TO PROTECT THE UNDER-BODY - I RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT PERVASI...

Mileage: 175,000

TOYOTA DEALER FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTED OFF AND A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH FRAME. ONLY HAS 124,000 MILES. TOYOTA SAID THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND REAR END MAY LIFT DURING A HARD STOP. REAR BRAKE LINES ARE ALSO RUSTED OUT.

Mileage: 124,600

TOYOTA DEALER FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTED OFF AND A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH FRAME. ONLY HAS 124,000 MILES. TOYOTA SAID THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND REAR END MAY LIFT DURING A HARD STOP. REAR BRAKE LINES ARE ALSO RUSTED OUT.

Mileage: 124,600

TOYOTA DEALER FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTED OFF AND A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH FRAME. ONLY HAS 124,000 MILES. TOYOTA SAID THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND REAR END MAY LIFT DURING A HARD STOP. REAR BRAKE LINES ARE ALSO RUSTED OUT.

Mileage: 124,600

MY REAR FRAME ROTTED OUT CAUSING MY CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL CAUSING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT.

MY REAR FRAME ROTTED OUT CAUSING MY CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL CAUSING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT.

MY 2005 4RUNNER HAS CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME THAT HAS BEEN NOTICED BOTH BY MYSELF AND MY MECHANIC MY CAR SITS ON THE SAME FRAME AS A TACOMA WHICH HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR DEFECTIVE FRAMES HOWEVER THE 4RUNNER HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED AND HAS NUMEROUS FRAME PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINTS ON FILE

BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN THE FRAME AND THAT IT'S PREMATURELY RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE NOW I'M SCARED TO HAVE MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE

Mileage: 140,000

FRAME CORROSION IS CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FRAME SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE TACOMA AND TUNDRAS.

Mileage: 230,000

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. RUST PERFORATION ON FRAME ADJACENT TO FRONT SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS. AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FRAME, AS WELL AS POOR COATING QUALITY HAVE LED TO PREMATURE RUSTING AND RUST THROUGH.

Mileage: 147,000

UNDERCARRIAGE (BODY) RUST IS CONTINUING TO WORSEN. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. IN FACT WHEN OUR 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS RECALLED FOR THIS VERY SAME ISSUE, I QUESTIONED WHY THE 4RUNNERS WERE NOT PART OF THE RECALL TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND ALSO HEADQUARTERS. I DID NOT RECEIVE FAVORA...

PLEASE ADD THE BELOW TO: FRAME CORROSION NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: DP18002 COMPONENTS STRUCTURE TONIGHT I WAS SURPRISED TO HAVE MY TOYOTA DEALER TELL ME THAT MY 2005 4RUNNER FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. HE RECOMMENDED THAT I NOT HAVE THEM DO THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE I HAD SCHEDULED AND HE ZEROED OUT THE ...

Mileage: 196,660

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE IRA TOYOTA OF MANCHESTER DEALER (603-624-1800, 33 AUTO CENTER RD, MANCHESTER, NH 03103) AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED TH...

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE IRA TOYOTA OF MANCHESTER DEALER (603-624-1800, 33 AUTO CENTER RD, MANCHESTER, NH 03103) AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED TH...

Mileage: 129,000

TOYOTA DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY FRAME IS SOFT ITS DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 64,000

THE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AT THE CONNECTING POINT OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM. MUCH OF THE FRAME IN THIS AREA IS SEVERELY ROTTED BY RUST. I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TRACKING DOWN THE ROAD VERY WELL, WHICH WAS ABNORMAL. UPON RETURNING HOME I FOUND THE PROBLEM OF THE RUSTED ...

Mileage: 219,000

THE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AT THE CONNECTING POINT OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM. MUCH OF THE FRAME IN THIS AREA IS SEVERELY ROTTED BY RUST. I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TRACKING DOWN THE ROAD VERY WELL, WHICH WAS ABNORMAL. UPON RETURNING HOME I FOUND THE PROBLEM OF THE RUSTED ...

Mileage: 219,000

FRAME RUST, DRIVERS SIDE TO THE FRONT BY THE EXHAUST AS THE FRAME STARTS TO TURN UP. WILL NEED TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE NEXT VEHICLE INSPECTION ... JUST PASSED THIS YEARS INSPECTION. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOYOTA RECALL FOR OTHER TRUCK FRAME VEHICLES.

Mileage: 202,961

DRIVING IN UPSTATE NEW YORK FOR MY HONEYMOON, THE BELT BROKE AND CUT INTO A HOSE. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THAT MY FRAME WAS DETERIORATING WITH LOTS OF RUST. THIS 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ONLY HAD APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES ON IT. THE TECHNICIAN...

Mileage: 85,000

FRAME IS ROTTING

Mileage: 85,000

THE REAR AXLE RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT STARTED FLAKING APART. THE FRAME IS RUSTED SEVERELY IN THE AREAS WHERE THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTACH. THE GAS TANK SKID PLATE RUSTED UNTIL IT BEGAN TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE AREAS WHERE IT WAS BOLTED TO THE FRAME COMPLETELY R...

Mileage: 100,000

THE REAR AXLE RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT STARTED FLAKING APART. THE FRAME IS RUSTED SEVERELY IN THE AREAS WHERE THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTACH. THE GAS TANK SKID PLATE RUSTED UNTIL IT BEGAN TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE AREAS WHERE IT WAS BOLTED TO THE FRAME COMPLETELY R...

Mileage: 100,000

THE REAR AXLE RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT STARTED FLAKING APART. THE FRAME IS RUSTED SEVERELY IN THE AREAS WHERE THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTACH. THE GAS TANK SKID PLATE RUSTED UNTIL IT BEGAN TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE AREAS WHERE IT WAS BOLTED TO THE FRAME COMPLETELY R...

Mileage: 100,000

I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF RUST UNDERNEATH MY VEHICLE. THE FRAME IS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST. I HAVE HAD BOLTS RUST INTO CAUSING HEATSHIELDS TO COME LOOSE FOR EXAMPLE. RECENTLY HAD NEW STRUTS AND SHOCKS INSTALLED. MY MECHANIC POINTED OUT THE RUST TO ME.

THE TOYOTA SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM HAS FAILED RENDERING MY CAR WITHOUT TRACTION CONTROL... AND OTHER LIGHTS. THERE IS NO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOR THIS PART AND TOYOTA USED THE EXACT SAME SYSTEM ON THE TUNDRA'S AND SEQUOIA'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I'M HAVING. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS THE REPAIR F...

Mileage: 136,000

THE TOYOTA SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM HAS FAILED RENDERING MY CAR WITHOUT TRACTION CONTROL... AND OTHER LIGHTS. THERE IS NO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOR THIS PART AND TOYOTA USED THE EXACT SAME SYSTEM ON THE TUNDRA'S AND SEQUOIA'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I'M HAVING. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS THE REPAIR F...

Mileage: 136,000

THE TOYOTA SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM HAS FAILED RENDERING MY CAR WITHOUT TRACTION CONTROL... AND OTHER LIGHTS. THERE IS NO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOR THIS PART AND TOYOTA USED THE EXACT SAME SYSTEM ON THE TUNDRA'S AND SEQUOIA'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I'M HAVING. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS THE REPAIR F...

Mileage: 136,000

FRAME RUST. THE FRAME HAS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT RUST IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE FRAME. -THE RADIATOR SUPPORT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPAIRED. AS THIS IS PART OF THE FRAME, I AM CONSIDERED ABOUT FUTURE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. AT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE THERE IS ALSO A LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST, CAUS...

Mileage: 90,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY RUSTY FRAME. IT DOES NOT PASS STATE OF MAINE INSPECTION. LIKE MANY OTHER 4RUNNERS IT SUFFERS FROM TOYOTA'S FAULTY FRAMES. THIS TRUCK HAS NOT FALLEN APART AND CRASHED LIKE MANY SIMILAR UNITS. THIS ONE HAS A PERFORATED FRAME, AND DOESN'T PASS INSPECTION. WITH 80,000 MILES T...

Mileage: 75,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY RUSTY FRAME. IT DOES NOT PASS STATE OF MAINE INSPECTION. LIKE MANY OTHER 4RUNNERS IT SUFFERS FROM TOYOTA'S FAULTY FRAMES. THIS TRUCK HAS NOT FALLEN APART AND CRASHED LIKE MANY SIMILAR UNITS. THIS ONE HAS A PERFORATED FRAME, AND DOESN'T PASS INSPECTION. WITH 80,000 MILES T...

Mileage: 75,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY RUSTY FRAME. IT DOES NOT PASS STATE OF MAINE INSPECTION. LIKE MANY OTHER 4RUNNERS IT SUFFERS FROM TOYOTA'S FAULTY FRAMES. THIS TRUCK HAS NOT FALLEN APART AND CRASHED LIKE MANY SIMILAR UNITS. THIS ONE HAS A PERFORATED FRAME, AND DOESN'T PASS INSPECTION. WITH 80,000 MILES T...

Mileage: 75,000

I BOUGHT THE TRUCK A LITTLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, IN NOVEMBER OF 2017, FROM A FRIEND. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THE TRUCK AND KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED. WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, NO PRES...

Mileage: 127,000

I BOUGHT THE TRUCK A LITTLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, IN NOVEMBER OF 2017, FROM A FRIEND. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THE TRUCK AND KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED. WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, NO PRES...

Mileage: 127,000

FRAME ROT THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE TACOMA, TUNDRA, SEQUOIA!

RUST ON FRAME IS EXCESSIVE. JUST OVER 100,000. GETTING UNSAFE.

Mileage: 100,000

MY TOYOTA 2005 4RUNNER UNDERCARRIAGE AND FRAME IS REALLY BADLY RUSTED.THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OUT AND FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ONCE (8/2017) ON A 4 LANE I HAD TO CROSS TO SAFETY, AND LAST ON A STEEP HILL WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE BOTTOM OF HILL, THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYO...

Mileage: 150,680

MY TOYOTA 2005 4RUNNER UNDERCARRIAGE AND FRAME IS REALLY BADLY RUSTED.THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OUT AND FAILED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ONCE (8/2017) ON A 4 LANE I HAD TO CROSS TO SAFETY, AND LAST ON A STEEP HILL WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE BOTTOM OF HILL, THANK GOD I DIDN'T HIT ANYO...

Mileage: 150,680

I'M A RETIRED MASTER MECHANIC TURNED AEROSPACE ENGINEER. ON AUG 24, WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE REVVED TO FULL THROTTLE, SQUEALING THE REAR TIRES. THIS EVENT WAS CLEARLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL CIRCUIT. I SHUT OFF THE TRUCK. WHEN I STARTED IT AGAIN, THE SITUATIO...

Mileage: 110,000

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED, THE RUST INTEGRITY MAY RESULT IN A STEERING FAILURE.

Mileage: 165,000

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED, THE RUST INTEGRITY MAY RESULT IN A STEERING FAILURE.

Mileage: 165,000

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED, THE RUST INTEGRITY MAY RESULT IN A STEERING FAILURE.

Mileage: 165,000

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND THE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. THE FRONT TOW HOOK ALREADY FELL OFF THE FRONT FRAME.

TOO MUCH RUST ON THE FRAME OF MY CAR ONLY HAVE 63000 MILES AND ALWAYS GARAGED

Mileage: 63,000

THE FRAME IS RUSTING EXCESSIVELY.

Mileage: 72,000

SEVERE FRAME RUST TO THE POINT OF HOLES. THE FRAME INTEGRITY WILL SOON BE COMPROMISED; IF NOT ALREADY. TWO REAR BODY MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AWAY, THE BOTTOM OF BOTH MOUNTS IS NON EXISTENT. ONE MID MOUNT, THE SHEET METAL SIDE IS NEARLY RUSTED THROUGH. ONE FRONT MOUNT AREA IS RUSTED AWAY ON THE SHEET META...

Mileage: 78,000

SEVERE FRAME RUST TO THE POINT OF HOLES. THE FRAME INTEGRITY WILL SOON BE COMPROMISED; IF NOT ALREADY. TWO REAR BODY MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AWAY, THE BOTTOM OF BOTH MOUNTS IS NON EXISTENT. ONE MID MOUNT, THE SHEET METAL SIDE IS NEARLY RUSTED THROUGH. ONE FRONT MOUNT AREA IS RUSTED AWAY ON THE SHEET META...

Mileage: 78,000

SEVERE FRAME RUST TO THE POINT OF HOLES. THE FRAME INTEGRITY WILL SOON BE COMPROMISED; IF NOT ALREADY. TWO REAR BODY MOUNTS ARE RUSTING AWAY, THE BOTTOM OF BOTH MOUNTS IS NON EXISTENT. ONE MID MOUNT, THE SHEET METAL SIDE IS NEARLY RUSTED THROUGH. ONE FRONT MOUNT AREA IS RUSTED AWAY ON THE SHEET META...

Mileage: 78,000

PURCHASED VEHICLE USED. FOUND HOLES ROTTED THROUGH THE FRAME OF VEHICLE NEAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL AND WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. HEAVY RUST ON ENTIRE FRAME OF VEHICLE.

Mileage: 142,000

FRAME IS SO BADLY RUSTED IT IS UNDRIVEABLE. YOU CAN PUSH A SCREWDRIVER THROUGH THE FRAME IN MOST PLACES. TOYOTA RECALLED THE FRAMES OF THEIR OTHER VEHICLES IN THE SAME YEAR, BUT LEFT OUT THE 4RUNNER. THESE 4RUNNERS ARE DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 90,000

THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP IS SENDING ERROR MESSAGES AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW IN LIMP MODE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 30MPH.

Mileage: 100,000

THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP IS SENDING ERROR MESSAGES AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW IN LIMP MODE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 30MPH.

Mileage: 100,000

THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP IS SENDING ERROR MESSAGES AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW IN LIMP MODE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 30MPH.

Mileage: 100,000

UNDER BODY RUST TOOK TO COSTCO TO REPLACE TIRES - THEY SAY SIGNIFICANT RUST ON LEFT SIDE. TOOL TO JIFFY LUBE FOR OIL CHANGE ONE WEEK LATER - THEY SAY SIGNIFICANT RUST AND CANNOT REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO REPLACE FLUID DUE TO RUSTED BOLT.

Mileage: 77,243

UNDER BODY RUST TOOK TO COSTCO TO REPLACE TIRES - THEY SAY SIGNIFICANT RUST ON LEFT SIDE. TOOL TO JIFFY LUBE FOR OIL CHANGE ONE WEEK LATER - THEY SAY SIGNIFICANT RUST AND CANNOT REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO REPLACE FLUID DUE TO RUSTED BOLT.

Mileage: 77,243

PURCHASED 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN 2012 WITH 58K MILES. ALWAYS WASHED UNDERCARRIAGE. MECHANIC BEGAN PATCHING RUST ON FRAME 2011. ITS BEYOND REPAIR NOW WITH 128K MILES. FRAME IS COMPLETELY DANGEROUS

Mileage: 58,000

PURCHASED 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN 2012 WITH 58K MILES. ALWAYS WASHED UNDERCARRIAGE. MECHANIC BEGAN PATCHING RUST ON FRAME 2011. ITS BEYOND REPAIR NOW WITH 128K MILES. FRAME IS COMPLETELY DANGEROUS

Mileage: 58,000

STEERING COLUMN RUSTED THROUGH. HARD TO TURN, WHEN TURNING WHEEL IT GOES FROM SMOOTH(NORMAL) THEN GRABBY. I ALMOST FLIPPED MY VEHICLE WHEN TURNING OFF OF MASS AVENUE IN SOMERVILLE. IF I WAS DRIVING ANY FAST I WOULD HAVE ROLLED. I DON'T KNOW IF ANY WHEELS CAME OFF THE GROUND, BUT IT WAS CLOSE.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA (2403 WASHINGTON ROAD, CANONSBURG, PA 15317, (724) 743-1144) IN APRIL OF 2018 FOR STATE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE VEHIC...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (RALPH HAYES TOYOTA, 3525 CLEMSON BLVD, ANDERSON, SC 29621, (864) 368-9242), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Mileage: 161,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT DAYTON TOYOTA (2291 US-130, DAYTON, NJ 08810, (732) 329-9191), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE RUST TO THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO ...

Mileage: 217,000

OIL LEAK IN #6 CYLINDER AFTER 182,505 MILES REQUIRING AN VALVE JOB.

Mileage: 182,505

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING AND ROTTING. TOYOTA HAS DONE DECAL ON OTHER VEHICLES SUCH AS THE TACOMA AND OTHERS BUT FREQUENTLY NEGLECTS THE 4RUNNER MODELS. FOR EXAMPLE THE RECALL FOR THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP FOR THE V8'S INCLUDED THE TUNDRA AND SEQUOIA BUT NEGLECTED THE 4RUNNER WHICH ALL THREE VEHICLES SHA...

FRAME RUSTED LEADING TO FAILURE OF SWAY BAR BRACKETS CAUSING STEERING TO BECOME UNSTABLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A HIGHWAY. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS TOTAL FRAME REPLACEMENT.

Mileage: 142,000

FRAME RUSTED LEADING TO FAILURE OF SWAY BAR BRACKETS CAUSING STEERING TO BECOME UNSTABLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A HIGHWAY. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS TOTAL FRAME REPLACEMENT.

Mileage: 142,000

BROUGHT VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP FOR MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE INSPECTION. REPAIR SHOP FOUND FRAME CRACKED AND RUSTED ALONG WITH STEERING SHAFT BROKEN. REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON 4RUNNERS YET THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 4RUNNER. REPAIR SHOP STATED IT WOULD COST $6000.00 FO...

Mileage: 162,624

BROUGHT VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP FOR MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE INSPECTION. REPAIR SHOP FOUND FRAME CRACKED AND RUSTED ALONG WITH STEERING SHAFT BROKEN. REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON 4RUNNERS YET THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 4RUNNER. REPAIR SHOP STATED IT WOULD COST $6000.00 FO...

Mileage: 162,624

I HAVE TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2005 AND WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER TO CHANGE MY OIL I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR HAS FRAME DAMAGE AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION,BUT THIS PROBLEM WAS UNEXPECTED. I NEVER BEEN TOLD BY MY DEALER OR TOYOTA COMPANY THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR THIS MA...

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON, ALWAYS ON, IN MOTION, PARK. IT WON'T GO OFF.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON, ALWAYS ON, IN MOTION, PARK. IT WON'T GO OFF.

RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUST THAT HAS STEADILY GOTTEN WORSE DESPITE A 2ND ATTEMPT TO GRIND RUST OFF REPAINT AND UNDERCOAT. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED TOP TO BOTTOM INCLUDING SALT AND GRIME REMOVAL CONSISTENTLY SINCE PURCHASED BRAND NEW . THIS US SO...

Mileage: 60,000

LAST SEPTEMBER, I SENT A WRITTEN PLEA ASKING TOYOTA TO EVALUATE AND CORRECT THE EXCESSIVE FRAME CORROSION ON MY 2005 4RUNNER. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN REGISTERED OUTSIDE SOUTH CAROLINA OR EVER BEEN EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE DISCLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY WAS UNSATISFACTORY. TOYOTA IS W...

Mileage: 76,112

LAST SEPTEMBER, I SENT A WRITTEN PLEA ASKING TOYOTA TO EVALUATE AND CORRECT THE EXCESSIVE FRAME CORROSION ON MY 2005 4RUNNER. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN REGISTERED OUTSIDE SOUTH CAROLINA OR EVER BEEN EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE DISCLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY WAS UNSATISFACTORY. TOYOTA IS W...

Mileage: 76,112

LAST SEPTEMBER, I SENT A WRITTEN PLEA ASKING TOYOTA TO EVALUATE AND CORRECT THE EXCESSIVE FRAME CORROSION ON MY 2005 4RUNNER. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN REGISTERED OUTSIDE SOUTH CAROLINA OR EVER BEEN EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT. TOYOTA'S RESPONSE DISCLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY WAS UNSATISFACTORY. TOYOTA IS W...

Mileage: 76,112

I LOVE MY 2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SR5, IT HAS BEEN AN EXCELLENT VEHICLE AND I WOULD PLAN TO KEEP IT FOR ANOTHER 5 YEARS OR SO. THE BODY, PAINT AND DRIVE TRAIN ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AND THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MAKING IT UNSAFE TO D...

Mileage: 159,000

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2005 IN VIRGINIA. IT HAS SPENT THE LAST 13 YEARS IN NORTH CAROLINA WHERE SALT IS RARELY USED ON THE ROADS. I OCCASIONALLY TAKE IT ON THE BEACH BUT ALWAYS FULLY SPRAY THE UNDERBODY WITH FRESH WATER AFTERWARDS. ABOUT 2 YRS AGO I STARTED NOTICING SEVERE RUST NEAR CRITIC...

Mileage: 100,000

AFTER MY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR A FEW MINUTES, I HAD IT REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WERE BURNED. THIS CAUSED GREAT HEAT TO BUILD UP, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO SHATTER.

Mileage: 170,000

AFTER MY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR A FEW MINUTES, I HAD IT REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WERE BURNED. THIS CAUSED GREAT HEAT TO BUILD UP, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO SHATTER.

Mileage: 170,000

3/4 OF THE UNDERNEATH OF MY 2005 TOYOTA RUSTED OUT AND RELEASED THE BAR THAT HELD MY TIRE IN PLACE. I DROVE 80 HIGHWAY MILES NOT KNOWING THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT SUPPORTED.

MY PROBLEMS IS THE FRAME IS VERY RUSTY BODY STILL IN GOOD CONDITION I SAY 90 % BUT THE FRAME IS MORE AT 60 % RUSTY WHAT I CAN DO , I CARE FOR SAFETY TOYOTA COMPANY , THEY CAN TAKE CARE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ARE NOT COST ME ANYTHING.

FRAME ON 4RUNNER RUSTED IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS AND THE A ARM RUSTED OFF WHILE MY WIFE AND 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING IN IT. LUCKILY THEY WERE UNINJURED.

Mileage: 135,000

FAULTY DENSO ALTERNATORS (RE-MANUFACTURED): 1/6/17 THE ORIGINAL ALTERNATOR FAILED IN MY VEHICLE (AFTER 11+ YRS) AND WAS REPLACED (UNBEKNOWNST TO ME) WITH A RE-MANUFACTURED DENSO ALTERNATOR. ON 1/19/18, THAT ALTERNATOR FAILED, AFTER ONLY 1 YEAR AND 2 WEEKS. ON 1/20/18 THE SERVICE DEPT AT THE DEALER...

Mileage: 134,756

MY MECHANIC FOUND SIGNIFICANT ROTTING DAMAGE ON THE CHASSIS OF MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. HE ADVISED ME NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS THE WHEEL COULD BREAK OFF. I CONTACTED TOYOTA, BUT THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH CHASSIS ROTTING HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THEIR OLDER...

Mileage: 166,000

THESE TIRES ARE NOT SAFE. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE TRACTION ON DRY OR WET SURFACES. THEY ARE EXTREMELY SLIPPERY AND DANGEROUS. THEY SPIN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON BOTH DRY AND WET ROADS. I'VE HAD NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE THEY'VE SPUN MY WHEELS OR CAUSED MY CAR TO FISHTA...

Mileage: 204,179

I PURCHASED THIS BEAUTIFUL USED BLACK 2005 4RUNNER IN OCTOBER OF 2016 AND THE BODY STILL LOOKS BEAUTIFUL - NO VISIBLE RUST ANYWHERE ON DOORS ETC - BUT I TOOK IT IN TO AUTO CRAFTSMEN IN MONTPELIER, VT TO CHECK MY BRAKES AND REPLACE A COUPLE OF BULBS TO GET THE VEHICLE READY FOR VERMONT STATE INSPECTI...

Mileage: 160,000

I PURCHASED THIS BEAUTIFUL USED BLACK 2005 4RUNNER IN OCTOBER OF 2016 AND THE BODY STILL LOOKS BEAUTIFUL - NO VISIBLE RUST ANYWHERE ON DOORS ETC - BUT I TOOK IT IN TO AUTO CRAFTSMEN IN MONTPELIER, VT TO CHECK MY BRAKES AND REPLACE A COUPLE OF BULBS TO GET THE VEHICLE READY FOR VERMONT STATE INSPECTI...

Mileage: 160,000

I JUST WANTED TO ADD MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER TO THE COMPLAINT LIST WITH HIGHLY COMPROMISED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY DUE TO EXTREME RUST. THE VEHICLE HAS 118,000 MILES WITH ONLY ONE OWNER AND THE VEHICLE WAS GARAGED THE ENTIRE TIME. THERE ARE CRACKS AND HOLES IN MY REAR FRAME THAT HAS LED OUR MECHANIC TO ...

Mileage: 118,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURAL FRAME RAPID OXIDATION TO STRUCTURE CAUSING LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM TO FRAME (AS WELL AS FRAME ITSELF) TO BREAK WHILE IN MOTION AT SLOW SPEED LEAVING DRIVEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA CASE# 1712112893 TO ASK WHY THERE IS NO BUYBACK PROGRAM ON FRAMES THAT THEY PRODUCED IN...

Mileage: 102,516

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURAL FRAME RAPID OXIDATION TO STRUCTURE CAUSING LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM TO FRAME (AS WELL AS FRAME ITSELF) TO BREAK WHILE IN MOTION AT SLOW SPEED LEAVING DRIVEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA CASE# 1712112893 TO ASK WHY THERE IS NO BUYBACK PROGRAM ON FRAMES THAT THEY PRODUCED IN...

Mileage: 102,516

HEAD GASKETS LEAKING ANTI -FREEZE INTO PISTON CYLINDER. DASHBOARD LIT UP , ALL LIGHTS ON.

Mileage: 112,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH HAD COMPLETELY ROTTED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE FRAME WAS COATED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. BOTH DEALERS (SANSONE TOYOTA, 90-100 US-1, AVENEL, NJ 07001, (732) 815-0500 AND B...

Mileage: 40,000

THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A HOLE IN THE VEHICLE FRAME OF THE SAME NATURE AS THE SAME YEAR TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS WHICH HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL.

MY SUV ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT AND RECENTLY (PAST MONTH) THE STEERING IS VERY LABORIOUS. TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN. THE STEERING IS HARD TO START A TURN (NO MATTER WHAT SPEED) AND AS I CONTINUE TO TURN THE WHEEL IT WILL EASE UP A BIT AND THEN BE HARD TO TURN IT BACK AGAIN T...

Mileage: 66,000

SECONDARY AIR PUMP FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS AS A DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION ON THE SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA MODELS WITH AN IDENTICAL ENGINE INSTALLATION AS THE 4RUNNER; BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR/RETROFIT THE 4RUNNER DEVICE. RESULT IS LOSS OF POWER WHICH COULD RESULT ON VEHICLE...

Mileage: 150,000

MY 2005 IS SEVERELY RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS PROBABLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS ONLY 106K MILES. I'VE TAKEN IT TO TWO FRAME REPAIR/SWAP SHOPS. BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE RUST HAS EATEN HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME AND THAT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE IS LIKELY VERY COMPROMISED. THEY'D SAID T...

Mileage: 106,000

THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND ROTTED SO BAD THAT IT DOESN'T PASS INSPECTION

Mileage: 184,000

FRAME HAS RUSTED SIMILAR TO TACOMA AND SEQOUIYA RECALLS AND DO NOT SEE WHY THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED.

Mileage: 150,000

FRAME HAS RUSTED SIMILAR TO TACOMA AND SEQOUIYA RECALLS AND DO NOT SEE WHY THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED.

Mileage: 150,000

FRAME RUST

Mileage: 20

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4.7L V8. "CHECK ENGINE" AND VSC TRAC. CODES 1441, 1444 AND 2440.TOYOTA KNOWS THEY PUT A FAULTY SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM IN THE V8 ENGINES FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, AND NOW THEY WANT $2200 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THE FAULTY VALVE STICKS OPEN, THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO IN...

Mileage: 102,000

THE FRAME IS RUSTING TO THE POINT WHERE THERE ARE HOLES IN MANY PLACES ALSO THE TOW HOOK RUSTED OFF, I AM CONCERNED THE STEERING WILL BE AFFECTED SOON.

Mileage: 45,000

MY WIFE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET A STATE INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FRAME. WE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY, TO SEE WHAT COULD BE DONE. WE WERE TOLD TOYOTA WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FRAME AND THEY COULD NOT RECOMMEND A REPAIR. ESSENTIALLY...

Mileage: 148,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4.7L V8. "CHECK ENGINE" AND VSC TRAC. CODES 1441, 1444 AND 2440 VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOUT 20 MPH ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA V8 BUT TOYOTA IS NOT COVERING THE 4RUNNER BUT IS...

Mileage: 125

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FRACTURE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE SUBFRAME FAILURE WAS DUE...

Mileage: 130,000

FRAME RUST ISSUE IDENTICAL TO THE FRAME RUST RECALL ISSUES OF TACOMA, TUNDRA AN SEQUOIA. LEARNED OF IT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR TRADE-IN, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING THE VALUE OF WHAT THE TRADE-IN SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE SAME TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER FOR 12 YEARS -- THEY N...

Mileage: 100,000

FRAME IS RUSTED ON THE FRONT OF MY TOYOTA THAT IS FAILED TO PASS INSPECTION. IF REQUIRED I CAN SEND MY FAILED INSPECTION REPORT AND PICTURES OF THE RUSTED FRAME.

Mileage: 131,613

RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING TACOMA AND TUNDRA WAS ISSUED A RECALL. I WONDER WHY 4RUNNER WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL? UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF BODY FRAME AND COMPARING TO OTHER 4RUNNER, IT DOES HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST ON BODY FRAME. WE TRIED TO BRING IT UP WITH THE DEALER, BUT NO AVAIL. TRADE IN W...

RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING TACOMA AND TUNDRA WAS ISSUED A RECALL. I WONDER WHY 4RUNNER WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL? UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF BODY FRAME AND COMPARING TO OTHER 4RUNNER, IT DOES HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST ON BODY FRAME. WE TRIED TO BRING IT UP WITH THE DEALER, BUT NO AVAIL. TRADE IN W...

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE RUST. THE METAL FRAME AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE TOW HOOKS ARE HANGING BY THE REMAINING METAL AND CAN BE TWISTED OFF BY HAND STRENGTH ALONE. THE CROSS MEMBERS HAVE HOLES RUSTED THRU AS WELL. THE MAIN FRAME BEAMS ARE CORRODIN...

Mileage: 95,000

THIS TOYOTA DEALER AT PLAZA TOYOTA 2699 NOSTRAND AVEUE BROOKLYN NEW YORK 11210 TOLD ME THERE IS A RECALL ON MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 4.0L V6 . I SAID TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHAT RECALL I NEVER GET A LETTER FROM NHTSA STATING THAT. CAN YOU VERIFY IF THIS TOYOTA HAS A RECALL THANK YOU FOR YOUR C...

FRAME IS ROTTING

SEVERE FRAME RUST HAS MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES ON IT

Mileage: 54,000

I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2016 FROM TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT. I HAD A MUFFLER REPLACED ON 3/29/2017 DUE TO A HOLE. THE TECHNICIAN CALLED ME BACK TO ASK IF I WAS AWARE OF STRUCTURE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME. I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUES. HE POINTED OUT WHERE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME WAS RUSTE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

Mileage: 48,856

MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS ONLY 61,500 MILES REGISTERED ON THE ODOMETER. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. THE CHASSIS/FRAME EXHIBITS SEVERE CORROSION. IT IS MY BELIEF THE INTEGRITY AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE, ITS PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORS ARE AT RISK AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE ...

THE FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK SINCE NEW AND IT ONLY HAS 108000 MILES ON IT. TOYOTA RECALLED THE TACOMA MODEL (WHICH SHARES THE SAME FRAME), BUT FOR SOME REASON THEY HAVE NOT RECALLED THE 4RUNNER. IF I DIDN'T CATCH THIS NOW IT COULD HAVE COLLAPSED AND CAU...

Mileage: 108,000

THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR SUSPENSION SERVICE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTING THE SHOCK SYSTEM, IDENTIFIED TWO AREAS OF RUST ON THE FRAME THAT A SCREWDRIVER EASILY WENT THROUGH. ONE ON THE CROSSOVER BAR AND THE OTHER ON THE REAR FRAME ARCH.

Mileage: 150,000

DEFROST CABLES CONNECTED TO THE REAR WINDOW MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE REAR WINDOW TO EXPLODE. INITIAL SIGN IS THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC A SHORT WHILE BEFORE THE WINDOW EXPLODED. THIS OCCURRED WITH THE DEFROST BEING OFF IN 74 DEGREE WEATHER. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR 2 MINU...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW SUDDENLY SHATTERED. WHILE REPLACING THE WINDOW, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED MELTED AND CHARRED HEATER WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE RE...

Mileage: 216,000

THE STEERING SYSTEM OF THE CAR IS NOT BEHAVING PROPERLY. IT IS MUCH HARDER TO TURN THAN NORMAL. FURTHERMORE, WHEN DRIVEN THROUGH CURVE, THE STEERING DOES NOT ALIGN BACK TO A STRAIGHT LINE AS IT HAS DONE IN THE PAST. SO, IN OTHER WORDS IF YOU DRIVE THROUGH A CURVE AND LET THE STEERING WHEEL GO FREE, ...

Mileage: 102,000

WE WERE ADVISED THAT OUR 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER'S FRAME HAD DETERIORATED FROM RUST TO A POINT WHERE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW, DONE ALL THE ADVISED SERVICE, AND TAKEN EVERY PRECAUTION TO ASSURE LONGEVITY. IT'S UNFORTUNATE AND DISTURBING THAT TOYOTA HAS 'F...

Mileage: 115,000

2005 4RUNNER SPORT 4.7. I'VE GOT 82K MILES ON IT. CLEAN TITLE AND RECORD, NO FLOOD DAMAGE, ACCIDENTS, ECT... THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER STRUT MOUNT BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE QUALITY OF THE METAL IN THE AREA ON THE FRA...

Mileage: 82,000

TAKATA RECALL, WENT TO FIX A TIRE WHEN THE TIRE WAS REMOVED THERE WAS A CHUNK OF METAL THAT WAS RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF. THE RUST IS BAD ALL OVER THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. THE BOLT DOESNT LOOK LIKE IT IS GOING TO HOLD ON MUCH LONGER.

Mileage: 135,994

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF.

Mileage: 165,000

STSTIONARY REAR AXEL HOUSING RUSTED -LEAKING OIL-INFERIOR STEAL JUST LIKE THE FRAME THAT WAS REPLACED

Mileage: 127,000

FRAME RUST - PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO SAME YEAR TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUPS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED AND HAVE THE SAME FIX APPLIED TO THEM AS WAS APPLIED TO THE TACOMA PICKUP. PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN OCTOBER AND HAD SHOP PUT IT UP ON A LIFT 2 MONTHS LATER FOR ROUTIN...

Mileage: 87,000

FRAME RUST - PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO SAME YEAR TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUPS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED AND HAVE THE SAME FIX APPLIED TO THEM AS WAS APPLIED TO THE TACOMA PICKUP. PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN OCTOBER AND HAD SHOP PUT IT UP ON A LIFT 2 MONTHS LATER FOR ROUTIN...

Mileage: 87,000

PURCHSED THE VEHICLE USED AND THE UNDERSIDE/FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED.

Mileage: 103,000

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V065 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2016 - IT HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS SINCE THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED WITH NO RESOLUTION BY TOYOTA. MY COMPLAINT IS THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKING TO FIX THIS RECALL AND/OR TRYING TO IGNORE IT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS AN OLDER MODEL.

Mileage: 74,000

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM THE LENGTH OF THE DRIVERS SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN 2015 ABOUT THIS CONDITION AND THEY WERE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY UNTIL MAY 2017. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT ORDER THE NEW DASHBOARD UNTIL JANUARY 2016. MINE WAS ORDERED, BUT ...

Mileage: 110,000

ROTTEN FRAME DUE TO CORROSION LIKE THE TACOMA MODEL.

EXCESIVE RUST UNDER BODY. EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FRAME.

EXCESIVE RUST UNDER BODY. EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FRAME.

EXCESIVE RUST UNDER BODY. EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FRAME.

LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLDS DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN THIS IS ON THE V8 4RUNNER. EXHAUST WILL GO INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. TOYOTA WILL NOT HELP IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE MANIFOLDS. THE CHARGE IS 2500 TO REPLACE. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE. IT IS...

Mileage: 75,000

I HAVE A TOYOTA 4 RUNNER THAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE JUMPED OVER THE 6" CURB AND STRAIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS OF A BUSINESS. I KNOW MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AS I WAS ALMOST STOPPED AND READY TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK.

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Mileage: 189,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Mileage: 189,000

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Mileage: 145,000

INQUIRING ABOUT A RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED BACK IN FEB. 2016 AND STILL NO INFO. ON FIXING AIRBAG PROBLEM. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA IS TAKING SO LONG TO GET PARTS OUT TO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS TO FIX A DANGEROUS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 175,000

VIBRATION ISSUES.STERRING WHELL VIBRATES EVEN AFTER WITH A SET OF 4 KNEW TIRES.AT SPEED OF ABOUT 5O MILLES / HOUR VIBRATION STARTS.

Mileage: 72,000

THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY TOYOTA 4RUNNER IS RUSTED AND FALLING APART. THE CALIBERS HAVE FROZEN FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THE LAST YEAR DUE TO RUST AND THE FRONT AXLE HAS BROKEN. THE 2005 4RUNNER HAS 69,000 MILES ON IT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT RUST HAS TAKEN OVER THE ...

Mileage: 69,000

THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL SPOTS TO INCLUDE SEVERAL BRACKETS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 160,000

WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHILE TURNING AND FRONT-PASSENGER WHEEL SWING ARM COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO SEVERE RUST. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL ONTO FLATBED TOW TRUCK, BOTH FRONT TOW-HOOKS COMPLETELY PULLED OUT OF FRAME ALSO DUE TO RUST. SEEMS THAT THE FRAME OS COMPLETELY RUSTED ...

Mileage: 89,000

SEVERE FRAME RUST: 2005 4RUNNER SR5 V8 IN STRATOSPHERE MICA BLUE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN MICHIGAN AND OHIO FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE OF 104,850 MILES AS OF TODAY. VEHICLE RECEIVED COMPLETE RUSTPROOFING OF UNDERBODY, UNDERHOOD AND BODY PANELS WHEN NEW. DESPITE UNDERCOATING AND CONSTANT WASHING IN T...

Mileage: 104,850

THE VEHICLE IS JUST 11 YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT 150K MILES. FRAME IS RUSTED TO THE POINT THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO DO REPAIRS FOR FEAR OF BREAKING THE FRAME AND HAS INDICATED I NEED A NEW VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE SINCE THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. THIS INCLUDES WORK AND HOME....

Mileage: 155,000

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CRACKED AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE THE CRACK EXTENDING TO THE WHEEL. NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN VISIBLE TO A MECHANIC ACCEPT THAT THE SKID PLATE HAD BEEN REMOVED WHEN A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED.

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, HIT A POT HOLE. LITTLE BIT AFTER THAT, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWIRVE ALL OVER THE ROAD AND BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR COMPONENT BROKE OFF FR...

Mileage: 186,000

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, HIT A POT HOLE. LITTLE BIT AFTER THAT, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWIRVE ALL OVER THE ROAD AND BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR COMPONENT BROKE OFF FR...

Mileage: 186,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING AND COMING APART. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE POTENTIAL DEFECT ACCORDING TO A MANUFACTURER'S SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN, BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND VSC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO STORE WHERE A TECHNICIAN PULLED UP D...

Mileage: 103,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND VSC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO STORE WHERE A TECHNICIAN PULLED UP D...

Mileage: 103,000

STATIONARY ON STARTUP - MY 2005 TOYOTA HAS BEEN RENDERED WORTHLESS BECAUSE OF A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BLOWER FAN THAT ONLY RUNS WHEN COLD STARTING THE ENGINE. IT TRIGGERS THE "LIMP HOME" MODE IN THE VEHICLE WHICH OVERRIDES TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE ERROR CODE F...

Mileage: 146,000

THERE IS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. I WAS AT A TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THEY WERE REPLACING TACOMA FRAMES. THE PILE OF FRAMES THEY HAVE BEEN TAKING OUT LOOK SO MUCH BETTER THAN MINE THAT I AM AMAZED THAT 4RUNNER ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Mileage: 167,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT TRAVELING AROUND CURVES. THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN U JOINT...

Mileage: 169,066

MAJOR FRAME RUST COULD LEAD TO SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 1,290,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ABS, AUTO LSD, AND VSC TRAC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE STOPP...

Mileage: 100,000

FOR 3 DAYS THE CAR WOULD START WITH ENGINE ROUGHNESS, LASTING 15 SECONDS OR SO (SOMETIMES WITH A CLOUD OF SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST). ON THE 3RD DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC, AND TRAC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AN ANALYSIS AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOUND A COMPUTER CODE OF P0306 (ENGINE MIS-FIRE ON CYL...

Mileage: 121,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THERE WAS A TWO SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE JOLTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT FELT AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND BECAME PROGRESSI...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SUN ROOF COVER BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FELL OFF ONTO THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE STABILITIZER BAR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Mileage: 112,000

ON JULY 31, 2015 WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON I-78 NEAR EASTON PENNSYLVANIA AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL IN MY VEHICLE ABRUPTLY BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I WAS FEARFUL OF LOOSING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. A SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION BY TRI-COUNTY TOYOTA IN ROYERSFORD, PA TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE ...

Mileage: 167,300

ON JULY 31, 2015 WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON I-78 NEAR EASTON PENNSYLVANIA AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL IN MY VEHICLE ABRUPTLY BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I WAS FEARFUL OF LOOSING CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. A SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION BY TRI-COUNTY TOYOTA IN ROYERSFORD, PA TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE ...

Mileage: 167,300

BOUGHT VEHICLE AND 1ST SERVICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT I HAVE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF FRAME RUST. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHERE IT RARELY SNOWS.

Mileage: 155,026

THERE WAS NO "FRAME ROTTING" SELECTION SO I JUST CHOSE WHAT I THINK IS AFFECTED. MAJOR SCALING ON THE INSIDE. OUTSIDE LOOKS PERFECT. WELL, IT SEEMS THAT THE INSIDE ROTTED SO BAD THAT MY INNER FRAME RAIL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TRACK ARM HAD ALMOST ROTTED THROUGH. IT IS SOFT LIKE A SPONGE...

THERE WAS NO "FRAME ROTTING" SELECTION SO I JUST CHOSE WHAT I THINK IS AFFECTED. MAJOR SCALING ON THE INSIDE. OUTSIDE LOOKS PERFECT. WELL, IT SEEMS THAT THE INSIDE ROTTED SO BAD THAT MY INNER FRAME RAIL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TRACK ARM HAD ALMOST ROTTED THROUGH. IT IS SOFT LIKE A SPONGE...

THERE WAS NO "FRAME ROTTING" SELECTION SO I JUST CHOSE WHAT I THINK IS AFFECTED. MAJOR SCALING ON THE INSIDE. OUTSIDE LOOKS PERFECT. WELL, IT SEEMS THAT THE INSIDE ROTTED SO BAD THAT MY INNER FRAME RAIL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TRACK ARM HAD ALMOST ROTTED THROUGH. IT IS SOFT LIKE A SPONGE...

I HAD MY ELECTRONIC SUN/MOON ROOF REPLACED A YEAR OR SO AFTER THE WARRANTY, BECAUSE IT JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. TOYOTA REPLACEMENT CHARGE WAS $2000 +. IT JAMMED AGAIN THIS SPRING AND THE "BASIC REPAIR" HAS NOT WORKED AND TOYOTA WANTS TO AGAIN CHARGE $2000 +. THIS IS A CHRONIC COMPLAINT ABOUT THI...

LOW MILEAGE CAR AND PARTS OF THE FRAME ARE FALLING A PART. DEALER REFUSES TO SERVICE CAR AS IT IS UNSAFE. TOYOTA SAYS THEY HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE 4RUNNERS RUSTING JUST THERE TRUCKS AT THIS TIME...?

LOW MILEAGE CAR AND PARTS OF THE FRAME ARE FALLING A PART. DEALER REFUSES TO SERVICE CAR AS IT IS UNSAFE. TOYOTA SAYS THEY HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE 4RUNNERS RUSTING JUST THERE TRUCKS AT THIS TIME...?

LOW MILEAGE CAR AND PARTS OF THE FRAME ARE FALLING A PART. DEALER REFUSES TO SERVICE CAR AS IT IS UNSAFE. TOYOTA SAYS THEY HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE 4RUNNERS RUSTING JUST THERE TRUCKS AT THIS TIME...?

TWO SERVICE CENTER REFUSED TO WORKED ON 4-RUNNER BECAUSE OF MAJOR RUST ISSUE. THIS IS A GARAGED 58,000 4-RUNNER WITH PARTS THAT ARE FALLING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE. TOYOTA CLAIMS THEY DO NOT HAVE RUST PROBLEMS WITH THERE 4RUNNER.

Mileage: 55,000

SUV UNDER CARRIAGE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED

Mileage: 155,000

RUST! FRAME IS RUSTING SEVERELY. ITS LOOKS TO BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR FAILS ON THE FRAME. MOST RECENTLY, THE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR RUSTED OFF AND FELL FROM THE MOVING VEHICLE. THE MOUNTING BOLTS HAD RUSTED TO NOTHING ALLOWING THE HEAT SHIELD TO BECOME LOOSE A...

Mileage: 109,345

UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRAME I HAVE FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST. THIS CONCERNS ME IN TWO WAYS, POSSIBLE FRAME FAILURE AND LOSS OF ANY VALUE THE TRUCK MAY HAVE. *TR

Mileage: 99,005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THREE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIL...

Mileage: 49,000

IN MIAMI, FL. AT INTERSECTION OF WATERWAY DRIVE AND SW. 72 AVE. MADE LEFT TURN UNDER RAIN, (ALL DAY RAINING) I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER TURN. CAME TO A STAND STILL AND MOMENTARILY, I ACCELERATED TOWARDS A TREE APROX. 15 FEET AWAY, VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST TREE SO SEVERELY THAT PASSENGER SIDE...

Mileage: 76,000

IN MIAMI, FL. AT INTERSECTION OF WATERWAY DRIVE AND SW. 72 AVE. MADE LEFT TURN UNDER RAIN, (ALL DAY RAINING) I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER TURN. CAME TO A STAND STILL AND MOMENTARILY, I ACCELERATED TOWARDS A TREE APROX. 15 FEET AWAY, VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST TREE SO SEVERELY THAT PASSENGER SIDE...

Mileage: 76,000

IN MIAMI, FL. AT INTERSECTION OF WATERWAY DRIVE AND SW. 72 AVE. MADE LEFT TURN UNDER RAIN, (ALL DAY RAINING) I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER TURN. CAME TO A STAND STILL AND MOMENTARILY, I ACCELERATED TOWARDS A TREE APROX. 15 FEET AWAY, VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST TREE SO SEVERELY THAT PASSENGER SIDE...

Mileage: 76,000

WHEN MY TOYOTA HAD REACHED APPROX. 31,000 MILES, THE SUNROOF JAMMED WHILE AWAY FROM HOME DURING A RAIN STORM. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS STILL IN WARRANTY, SO THE REPAIR WAS COVERED. NOTE: I RARELY USED THE SUNROOF EXCEPT FOR VISIBILITY OR FOR VENTILATION IF PARKED OUTSIDE WITHOUT SHELTER FROM THE SUN...

Mileage: 31,131

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH VSC TRAC. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $2,048.73 DUE TO THE AIR PUMP BEING STUCK IN OFF POSITION. WHILE TOYOTA IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF AIR INDUCTION PUMP ASSEMBLIES AND/OR AIR INJECTION SWITCHING VALVES ISSUES ON ...

Mileage: 108,953

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH VSC TRAC. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $2,048.73 DUE TO THE AIR PUMP BEING STUCK IN OFF POSITION. WHILE TOYOTA IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF AIR INDUCTION PUMP ASSEMBLIES AND/OR AIR INJECTION SWITCHING VALVES ISSUES ON ...

Mileage: 108,953

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH VSC TRAC. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $2,048.73 DUE TO THE AIR PUMP BEING STUCK IN OFF POSITION. WHILE TOYOTA IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF AIR INDUCTION PUMP ASSEMBLIES AND/OR AIR INJECTION SWITCHING VALVES ISSUES ON ...

Mileage: 108,953

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE FRAME IS RUSTING SO SEVERELY THAT IT MAY NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR AT THIS TIME. I LIVE IN PA. I HAVE HEARD THAT TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY HAVE HAD FRAME ISSUES WITH THE TACOMA (SAME CHASIS), THE EARLY TUNDRAS (I OWN A RECALLED 2000 WITH SAME ISSUE), S...

Mileage: 113,000

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE FRAME IS RUSTING SO SEVERELY THAT IT MAY NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR AT THIS TIME. I LIVE IN PA. I HAVE HEARD THAT TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY HAVE HAD FRAME ISSUES WITH THE TACOMA (SAME CHASIS), THE EARLY TUNDRAS (I OWN A RECALLED 2000 WITH SAME ISSUE), S...

Mileage: 113,000

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE FRAME IS RUSTING SO SEVERELY THAT IT MAY NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR AT THIS TIME. I LIVE IN PA. I HAVE HEARD THAT TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY HAVE HAD FRAME ISSUES WITH THE TACOMA (SAME CHASIS), THE EARLY TUNDRAS (I OWN A RECALLED 2000 WITH SAME ISSUE), S...

Mileage: 113,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN MANE...

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN MANE...

Mileage: 120,000

UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL WITHOUT GREAT EFFORT, WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT AFTER TURN WITHOUT DRIVER PULLING WHEEL BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

HELLO, I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH 57,000 AND THE FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED WITH A HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME AND TOYOTA SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE 4RUNNER FRAMES BUT DOES ADMIT THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TACOMA FRAMES AND THE TRUCKS SHARE THE SAME PLATFORMS. WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR AN OWNER OF ...

Mileage: 57,100

HELLO, I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH 57,000 AND THE FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED WITH A HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME AND TOYOTA SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE 4RUNNER FRAMES BUT DOES ADMIT THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TACOMA FRAMES AND THE TRUCKS SHARE THE SAME PLATFORMS. WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR AN OWNER OF ...

Mileage: 57,100

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WHICH IS RUSTING ON THE CHASSIS AND REAR END HOUSING TOYOTA TELL ME THAT THERE NO RECALL ON THE 4 RUNNER OR TUNDRA BUT SEQUOIA IS RECALLED THERE MUST BE A COMPLAINT FILED SOME WHERE WE CANNOT WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO DIE AS A RESULT THE REAR END FALLING OUT OR FRONT END BREA...

Mileage: 65,000

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WHICH IS RUSTING ON THE CHASSIS AND REAR END HOUSING TOYOTA TELL ME THAT THERE NO RECALL ON THE 4 RUNNER OR TUNDRA BUT SEQUOIA IS RECALLED THERE MUST BE A COMPLAINT FILED SOME WHERE WE CANNOT WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO DIE AS A RESULT THE REAR END FALLING OUT OR FRONT END BREA...

Mileage: 65,000

I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WHICH IS RUSTING ON THE CHASSIS AND REAR END HOUSING TOYOTA TELL ME THAT THERE NO RECALL ON THE 4 RUNNER OR TUNDRA BUT SEQUOIA IS RECALLED THERE MUST BE A COMPLAINT FILED SOME WHERE WE CANNOT WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO DIE AS A RESULT THE REAR END FALLING OUT OR FRONT END BREA...

Mileage: 65,000

I OWN A 2005 4RUNNER SPORT 4.7L. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM GENE REED TOYOTA IN CHARLESTON, SC. THIS IS NOT MY DAILY DRIVER AND STAYS IN THE GARAGE MOST OF THE TIMES. IT ONLY HAS 59K ON IT. THIS PAST WEEKEND I WAS DUSTING IT OFF GETTING READY FOR A SUNDAY DRIVE AND NOTICED A CRACK STARTING AT THE GA...

Mileage: 59,490

ON A COLD DAY, ACTIVATING THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSES THE GLASS TO SHATTER FROM TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE. THE EFFECTS OF THIS CAN BE STARTLING AND POTENTIAL CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO LOOSE CONTROL, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE AND MY BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED! FOOT TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR BACK UP TO HELP ME STOP. LUCKILY I WAS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND ONLY RAN INTO A NEIGHBORS YARD (AND DID NOT HIT ANY CHILDREN). I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THE M...

Mileage: 120,000

DRIVING APPROX 30-40MPH ON STANDARD HIGHWAY. FLORIDA, 0700, 70 DEGREES, CLEAR WEATHER. HEARD A LOUD ALMOST EXPLOSION... BY THE TIME I GOT MY WITS ABOUT ME I REALIZED MY REAR WINDOW WAS BROKEN. I HAD NOT BEEN HIT, THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PROJECTILE, AND NOT NEAR OPPOSING TRAFFIC FOR SOMETHING TO ...

Mileage: 162,000

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO APPEAR OF WHICH I FIRST NOTICED AFTER 90K MILES IN THE AREA OF THE FR PASSENGER AIR BAG. I FIRST THOUGHT THE AIR BAG MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND READY TO EXPLODE. AS THE CRACKS INCREASED IN NUMBER AND SIZE, THEY BEGAN TO APPEAR ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD. I NOTIFIED BOTH THE...

CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO APPEAR OF WHICH I FIRST NOTICED AFTER 90K MILES IN THE AREA OF THE FR PASSENGER AIR BAG. I FIRST THOUGHT THE AIR BAG MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND READY TO EXPLODE. AS THE CRACKS INCREASED IN NUMBER AND SIZE, THEY BEGAN TO APPEAR ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD. I NOTIFIED BOTH THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO WAY OF KNOWING THE CAUSE OF THE SHATTERED WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED...

Mileage: 50,000

PASSENGER SIDE A ARM BRACKET BROKE. *TR

Mileage: 268,000

TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT AND WAS REARENDED BY A CHEVROLET S10 AND CAUSED THE 4RUNNER TO SLAM INTO THE CHRYSLER SUV IN FRONT AT LIGHT. THE 4RUNNER AND S10 WERE BOTH TOTALED. THE 4RUNNER FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BOTH OCCUPANTS SUFFERED CUTS AND BRUISES ALONG WITH WHIPLASH AND MI...

Mileage: 78,000

2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS SPORADIC. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME, THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM.

NOTICED AFTER JUST PURCHACING A USED 4RUNNER FRO A TOYOTA DEALER SHIP THAT MY BRAKES SEEM TO BE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. WENT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT CALIPERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR WERE FROZEN DUE TO RUST AND THAT HE HAS NOTICED THIS ISSUE WITH MULTIBLE SEQUOIAS AND 4RUNNERS. ...

Mileage: 59,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BECAME CRACKED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND ...

Mileage: 78,000

A SMALL CRACK STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACK ON MAY OF 2011. AS TIME PASSES BY THE CRACK HAS BEEN GROWING PAST THE TOP PART OF THE GAUGES TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE. NEW CRACKS HAVE ALSO APPEARED AROUND THE AIR VENTS, ABOVE THE RADIO AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ARE...

Mileage: 46,000

A SMALL CRACK STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACK ON MAY OF 2011. AS TIME PASSES BY THE CRACK HAS BEEN GROWING PAST THE TOP PART OF THE GAUGES TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE. NEW CRACKS HAVE ALSO APPEARED AROUND THE AIR VENTS, ABOVE THE RADIO AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ARE...

Mileage: 46,000

ON OCTOBER 30, 2011, I WAS DRIVING OFF THE NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT HIGHWAY EXIT AND AS I WAS APPLYING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, IT FELT THAT IT WAS PICKING UP SPEED INSTEAD. I PUMPED THE BRAKES COUPLE TIMES AND PRESSED ON THE PEDAL AS FAR AS IT COULD GO TO THE FLOO...

Mileage: 42,000

DASHBOARD CRACKED MOSTLY IN THE AREA ABOVE DE PASSANGER AIR BAG. *TR

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE VERY SLOWLY AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY LIKE IT WAS SHOT OUT OF A CANNON. I WENT THROUGH THE BACK OF THE GARAGE (SHEET ROCK, 2X4, FREEZER AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WERE STORED IN THE GARAGE). I WAS AIR BORN AND LANDED ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE...

Mileage: 154,000

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE VERY SLOWLY AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY LIKE IT WAS SHOT OUT OF A CANNON. I WENT THROUGH THE BACK OF THE GARAGE (SHEET ROCK, 2X4, FREEZER AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WERE STORED IN THE GARAGE). I WAS AIR BORN AND LANDED ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE...

Mileage: 154,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A FLOOR MAT WOULD COULDN'T CAUSE THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB

SEAT BELT (MALE) FAILED TO LATCH INTO REAR DRIVER SIDE (FEMALE) ASSEMBLY. WE USE ALL THREE REAR SEATS FOR OUR THREE CHILDREN AGES 6, 5 & 4. THIS IS OUR 5 YEAR OLD SONS, WHO IS AUTISTIC, SPOT IN THE CAR. ANY CHANGE IS DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO COPE WITH. *TR

Mileage: 59,114

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS HE NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT CALIPERS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO REPLACE THE CALIPERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED NUMEROUS CRACKS WERE FOUND ALONG THE DASH BOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS EXPOSE WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO DEPLOY WITHOUT ANY IMPACTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,221...

Mileage: 90,221

THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER COMPLETELY FAILED THUS RENDERING THE BRAKES COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CAR WAS PLACED IN P AND SHUT DOWN. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THIS CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED PER THE MANUFACTURES SCHEDULE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED IN 2005. FOR ALMO...

Mileage: 65,000

MY WIFE REPORTED A THIN CRACK IN THE DASH ASSEMBLY ON OUR 4RUNNER. THE CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND SHE USES A SUN VISOR WHEN PARKED AT WORK. ALTHOUGH IT IS A 2005 LIMITED 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODEL, IT ONLY HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT. THERE ARE CRACKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DASH CORNER AND THREE IN DIFFERENT ARE...

Mileage: 39,000

ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, I DISCOVERED TWO CRACKS ON MY DASH, ONE BY THE DRIVER SIDE CLOSE TO THE WIND SHIELD AND ONE BY THE PASSENGER ( IN BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENT AND RADIO) I DECIDED TO SEARCH THE CAUSE AND TO MY SURPRISE THIS IS APPARENTLY COMMON ON MANY TOYOTA 4RUNNERS, SIENNA'S, HIGHLANDERS AND OTH...

ENGINE LOOSING COOLANT. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HEAD GASKET FAILURE. 3.0 V6 ENGINE. COOLANT BEING LOST THROUGH EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH USUAL SYMPTOMS OF THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 100K MILES. APPEARS THIS IS AROUND THE MILEAGE TH...

Mileage: 100,150

MY 2005 4RUNNER IS IN GREAT SHAPE BESIDES THE DASHBOARD. MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT AND HAS TINTED WINDOWS. AFTER DOING A GOOGLE SEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. WHEN THE VEHIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, SIZE: 265/65/17. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN A VIBRATING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER C...

Mileage: 52,000

WHEN I TRIED REPLACING MY BRAKE PAD, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT CALIPER PISTON IS FROZEN AND I COULD NOT RETRACT IT. I ENDED UP REPLACING MY FRONT CALIPER ON BOTH SIDES DUE TO THIS. BOTH FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER IS FROZEN. 1 PISTON ON EACH CALIPER. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAF...

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE FROZEN. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73.000. UPDATED 02/13/12 ...

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR INDUCTION PUMP FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SWITCH WAS ALSO DAMAGED AS...

Mileage: 90,000

VEHICLE IS VIBRATING WHEN BRAKING,UNSTABLE AT SPEED OF 50MPH ,TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD LEFT & RIGHT BALL JOINT/LOWER CONTROL ARM ,AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2300 VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 55000 MILES NO ACCIDENTS..I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST EVERY 4RUNNER OWNERS...

Mileage: 45,000

VEHICLE IS VIBRATING WHEN BRAKING,UNSTABLE AT SPEED OF 50MPH ,TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD LEFT & RIGHT BALL JOINT/LOWER CONTROL ARM ,AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2300 VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 55000 MILES NO ACCIDENTS..I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST EVERY 4RUNNER OWNERS...

Mileage: 45,000

THE CABLE ON THE SPARE TIRE LIFT MECHANISM FREYED AND BECAME STUCK. THE SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT COME DOWN ALL THE WAY. WHEN I DID GET IT DOWN, I INSPECTED THE CABLE AND IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY THE RETRACTION MECHANISM. CABLE COULD HAVE EASILY FAILED AND DROPPED THE SPARE TIRE ONTO THE ROAD WHILE DRI...

Mileage: 119,230

THE CABLE ON THE SPARE TIRE LIFT MECHANISM FREYED AND BECAME STUCK. THE SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT COME DOWN ALL THE WAY. WHEN I DID GET IT DOWN, I INSPECTED THE CABLE AND IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY THE RETRACTION MECHANISM. CABLE COULD HAVE EASILY FAILED AND DROPPED THE SPARE TIRE ONTO THE ROAD WHILE DRI...

Mileage: 119,230

MY ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN AN EMERGENCY. OVER TIME, BRAKING DISTANCES HAVE BECOME SIGNIFICANTLY LONGER. RECENTLY, I ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKES AND BOTH SIDES' LOWER BRAKE PISTONS WERE FROZEN/SEIZED. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED WITH MANY OTHER 2003-2009 TOYOTA 4RUN...

Mileage: 86,000

HEAVY VIBRATION NOTICED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH. A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FEEL AND POWER WAS ALSO NOTICED. WHEN I WENT TO EXAMINE THE BRAKES, I FOUND THAT BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS HAD FROZEN LOWER PISTONS. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT CALIPERS AND ROTORS AS WELL AS BRAKE...

Mileage: 110,000

VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. NO WARNING PRIOR TO EVENT. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. WE HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND THEN APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. MULTIPLE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON BUT NONE PRIOR TO THE BRAKE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS WHATSOEVER OF THE IMPENDING FA...

Mileage: 53,000

HAIR LINE CRACK OVER INSTRUMENT PANEL ON 2005 4-RUNNER SPORT ADDITION. JUST APPEARED NOTHING OCCURED TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. THE CONTACT NOTICED A METAL CAP ATTACHED TO THE VALVE STEMS WAS FROZEN, PREVENTING HIM FROM REMOVING THEM. AS A RESULT, HE WAS UNABLE TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRES. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER POSSIBLY LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHING DUE TO TH...

Mileage: 47,241

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN PREFORMING PERFECTLY WITH NO ACCIDENTS OR OTHER COLLISIONS UNTIL THE OTHER DAY, WHEN I TURNED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY WIRE AND THAT THE AIRBAG WAS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO ...

Mileage: 57,525

MY TOYOTA 4RUNNER , 2005 WAS SPEEDING AND I COULDN'T CONTROL TO STOP IT. FINALLY I MANAGED TO STEER AND HIT THE MEDIAN OF THE HIGHWAY AND IT STOPPED. THERE WAS A DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND INJURY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT BUT THEY ARE NOT FULLY COOPERATING TO INSPECT AND FIX MY CAR. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TAKE MY CAR INTO MY TIRE DEALER, BECAUSE THEY ARE LOSING TIRE PRESSURE, AND THE TPMS TIRE SENSOR INDICATOR IS SHOWING THE TIRES ARE LOW. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS DANGEROUS SITUATION. I FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD REPLACE THESES DEFECTIVE SENSORS AT NO CHARGE. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS BEING PARKED IN A GARAGE AND HAD COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO THE WALL. THE BRAKE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 36,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CHEMICAL ODOR. IF THE WINDOWS WERE OPEN, THE SMELL SEEMED STRONGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE SMELL, HE HAD TO TAKE MEDICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SIX TIMES...

Mileage: 6

ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER AND IT HAS A LOUD CLUNK IN THE DRIVETRAIN EVERY TIME I STOP.WHEN IT CLUNKS IT ALSO LUNGES FORWARD CAUSING A FEW CLOSE CALLS I HAVE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY SAY IT IS A NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC. THE PROBLEM OCCURS IN THE 03-06 4RUNNERS,TACOMAS AND ...

Mileage: 125,000

2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKS. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

WE HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT DID $12,000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. I BASICALLY FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL DRIFTED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK OUT 7 METAL GUARD RAIL POLES WITH WIRES IN BETWEEN AND THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 32,000

2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SPORT EDITION. HAD CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. CAR WAS IN PARK WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. 4-YEAR OLD CHILD CLIMBED INTO CAR AND PUT CAR GEAR-SHFT INTO NEUTRAL (NO KEY IN IGNITION AND FOOT WAS NOT ON BRAKE PEDAL). CAR ROLLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO A BUSY ROAD. ANOTHER CAR NEARLY...

Mileage: 62,800

ON SAT. AUG. 14, 2010 MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY SISTER'S DRIVEWAY. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT THE TIME AND TRIED TO STOP THE CAR BUT COULD NOT. I PUT IT IN PARK, NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I TURNED IT OFF AND WE STOPPE...

Mileage: 80,000

FRONT BRAKES PISTONS SEIZED TO ROTORS AND WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE WOULD BARELY SLOW DOWN. CALLED TOYOTA HOTLINE AND THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY WILL DO TO HELP FIX THE PROBLEM. CALLED DEALER AND THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED MANY FRONT CALIPERS AND THIS IS...

Mileage: 85,000

MY 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS BECOME SO RUSTED ALONG THE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE USED THE VEHICLE FOR HIGHWAY AND NORMAL ROAD USE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. MY TUNDRA WAS PURCHASED AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME AND HAS BEEN DRI...

Mileage: 60,000

MY 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAS BECOME SO RUSTED ALONG THE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE USED THE VEHICLE FOR HIGHWAY AND NORMAL ROAD USE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. MY TUNDRA WAS PURCHASED AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME AND HAS BEEN DRI...

Mileage: 60,000

THE VEHICLE RPMS WOULD GO UP BUT THE CAR WOULD BARLEY MOVE, OR WHILE DRIVING GOING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FASTER TO ENGAGE IN TRAFFIC, CORROSION OF PINS IN THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THIS HARNESS IS ALSO TIED TO THE ABS, TRACTION CO...

Mileage: 90,000

THE VEHICLE RPMS WOULD GO UP BUT THE CAR WOULD BARLEY MOVE, OR WHILE DRIVING GOING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FASTER TO ENGAGE IN TRAFFIC, CORROSION OF PINS IN THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THIS HARNESS IS ALSO TIED TO THE ABS, TRACTION CO...

Mileage: 90,000

THE VEHICLE RPMS WOULD GO UP BUT THE CAR WOULD BARLEY MOVE, OR WHILE DRIVING GOING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FASTER TO ENGAGE IN TRAFFIC, CORROSION OF PINS IN THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THIS HARNESS IS ALSO TIED TO THE ABS, TRACTION CO...

Mileage: 90,000

SUN VISOR ON DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT HOLD IT'S UPRIGHT POSITION, IMPAIR VISION OF DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 90,125

DEFECT OCCURS DURING WINTER CONDITIONS ONLY. WHILE STOPPED & ICY CONDITIONS EXIST, THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE HESITATION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE COMPUTER CONTROL ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD VERY SLOWLY FOR AT LEAST 5 TO 10 SECONDS AFTER THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. WHEN AT A STOP SI...

Mileage: 39,000

DEFECT OCCURS DURING WINTER CONDITIONS ONLY. WHILE STOPPED & ICY CONDITIONS EXIST, THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE HESITATION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE COMPUTER CONTROL ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD VERY SLOWLY FOR AT LEAST 5 TO 10 SECONDS AFTER THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. WHEN AT A STOP SI...

Mileage: 39,000

2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR 5 SPARE TIRE BRACKET/ HOLDER SEVERELY PREMATURELY RUSTED. DEALER UNABLE TO REMOVE SPARE TIRE. LUBRICANT APPLIED BY DEALER TO NO AVAIL. BRACKET/HOLDER DEFECT MAKES SPARE TIRE UNAVAILABLE FOR USE AND CAN LEAD TO BRACKET/HOLDER FAILURE. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY LEAVING VEHICLE O...

Mileage: 38,000

2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER SR 5 SPARE TIRE BRACKET/ HOLDER SEVERELY PREMATURELY RUSTED. DEALER UNABLE TO REMOVE SPARE TIRE. LUBRICANT APPLIED BY DEALER TO NO AVAIL. BRACKET/HOLDER DEFECT MAKES SPARE TIRE UNAVAILABLE FOR USE AND CAN LEAD TO BRACKET/HOLDER FAILURE. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY LEAVING VEHICLE O...

Mileage: 38,000

MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS HAD ISSUES WITH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZING UP. WITH ROUGHLY 60K MILES ON IT, I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT CALIPERS BECAUSE THE LOWER INNER PISTONS WERE SEIZED. I REPLACED THE CALIPERS WITH RE-MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. AT 100K MILES, I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT CALIPERS AGA...

Mileage: 60,000

THE TPMS SENSORS ON MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER FAILED WHEN THE METAL VALVE STEM CAPS PROVIDED WITH THE CAR CORRODED TO THE VALVE STEM THREADS. THE VEHICLE HAD ROUGHLY 60K MILES ON IT WHEN THIS BEGAN TO OCCUR. I INQUIRED ABOUT THIS AT THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT AND T...

Mileage: 60,000

2005 4RUNNER. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN HE FINALLY WAS ABLE TO STOP IT, THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING. HE NOTICED THE FLOOR MAT HAD SLIPPED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR. HE DISMISSED IT AS HIS E...

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT PISTONS WERE FROZEN DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FRONT BRAKE...

Mileage: 50,000

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-66 JUST A FEW MILES FROM I-495 IN FAIRLY HEAVY TRAFFIC AROUND 8:55AM ON MARCH 11, 2010. I WASTRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN MY 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AS IF SOMEONE HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED BOTH F...

Mileage: 79,000

WHEN BRINGING VEHICLE TO A STOP, THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNK THAT CAN BE PHYSICALLY FELT SHUDDERING THROUGH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. MANY MANY TRIPS TO THE DEALER RESULTED IN NOTHING. THERE IS A TSB FOR THE LEXUS EQUIVALENT OF THE 4RUNNER WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS MEANS THEY ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT...

Mileage: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, THE LIGHT DISABLED THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOCAL DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR...

Mileage: 9,310

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, THE LIGHT DISABLED THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOCAL DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AFTER ONE YEAR...

Mileage: 9,310

WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE TENDS TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR LATE, RIGHT AT STOPPING AND IT FEELS LIKE A BUMP OR SOMEONE HITTING YOU FROM BEHIND. THIS DEPENDS ON HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. IF STOPPED FASTER, THE VEHICLE NEVER SHIFTS INTO FIRST GEAR AT STOPPING. AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED ...

Mileage: 100,000

PARKING CAR IN SHOPPING MALL LOT. SPOT IS PERPENDICULAR TO TRAFFIC LANE. DIVIDER BETWEEN MY SPOT AND OPPOSITE SPOT. DIVIDER CONSISTS OF ELEVATED PLANTING WITH MATURE BUSHES, AND STEEL POST WITH HANDICAP PARKING SIGN. I HAD MY FOOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAD ALMOST STOPPED WHEN SUDDENLY I...

Mileage: 48,000

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNERS HAVE A VERY FREQUENTLY REPORTED VIBRATION ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS REPORTED ALL OVER THE WEB AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY DEALERS NATIONWIDE. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, 2004 TO 2007 4RUNNERS ARE ALL IMPACTED. CUSTOMER SPEND 1000S OF DOLLARS REPLACING TIRES, BALANCING WHEELS, REPLACING STEERIN...

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNERS HAVE A VERY FREQUENTLY REPORTED VIBRATION ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS REPORTED ALL OVER THE WEB AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY DEALERS NATIONWIDE. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, 2004 TO 2007 4RUNNERS ARE ALL IMPACTED. CUSTOMER SPEND 1000S OF DOLLARS REPLACING TIRES, BALANCING WHEELS, REPLACING STEERIN...

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNERS HAVE A VERY FREQUENTLY REPORTED VIBRATION ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS REPORTED ALL OVER THE WEB AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY DEALERS NATIONWIDE. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, 2004 TO 2007 4RUNNERS ARE ALL IMPACTED. CUSTOMER SPEND 1000S OF DOLLARS REPLACING TIRES, BALANCING WHEELS, REPLACING STEERIN...

EVERY SO OFTEN MY 2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WILL LURCH FORWARD AT A STOP. ITS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS BEING REARENDED. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES DURING A TYPICAL DAY. THE TRANSMISSION WILL ALSO LOCK IN 4TH GEAR IF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SLOW SUDDENLY - THIS IS CORRE...

EVERY SO OFTEN MY 2005 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER WILL LURCH FORWARD AT A STOP. ITS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS BEING REARENDED. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES DURING A TYPICAL DAY. THE TRANSMISSION WILL ALSO LOCK IN 4TH GEAR IF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SLOW SUDDENLY - THIS IS CORRE...

TL*THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD, INTO THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE POLICE WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE OPPOSING VEHICLE SU...

Mileage: 5,000

FREQUENTLY WHEN I DRIVE ON A BUMPY SURFACE OR SLOPED BUMPY SURFACE AND PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT SEEMS TO FAIL MOMENTARILY. I FEEL THAT THE BRAKE IS UNRESPONSIVE AND NEED TO RELEASE AND PUSH THE PEDAL AGAIN. IT CREATE AN UNSAFE SITUATION AND NEED TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE SIDE TO OF THE ROAD AS SAFETY...

MY 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER HAD 6 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN NOVEMBER 2005. I HAVE MAINTAINED A LOG. THE INTENSITY OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION VARIED, THE TACHOMETER REACHING 4000 AND ABOVE. DURATION WAS ESTIMATED FROM 3 SECONDS TO OVER 5 SECONDS. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VARIE...

THE EMERGENCY BAKE ON MY TOYOTA 4RUNNER-2005 DO NOT HOLD .THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOWARD OR IN REVERSE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON.MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS 33,000. MILES. THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WAS REQUESTED TO FIX THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. I WAS TOLD THAT THAT THE WAY THEY ARE & LIVE WIT...

Mileage: 30,000

I AM WRITING TODAY TO ALERT YOU TO A POTENTIAL ACCELERATOR PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV. IN MID-DECEMBER, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED, GOING FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH TO ABOUT 60 MPH WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS. MY HUSBAND, WHO HAS HA...

Mileage: 83,000

I AM WRITING TODAY TO ALERT YOU TO A POTENTIAL ACCELERATOR PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV. IN MID-DECEMBER, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED, GOING FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH TO ABOUT 60 MPH WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS. MY HUSBAND, WHO HAS HA...

Mileage: 83,000

I AM WRITING TODAY TO ALERT YOU TO A POTENTIAL ACCELERATOR PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUV. IN MID-DECEMBER, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED, GOING FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH TO ABOUT 60 MPH WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS. MY HUSBAND, WHO HAS HA...

Mileage: 83,000

THIS IS REGARDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. EVERY TIME I HIT A POT HOLE AS IM PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE STOPS BRAKING. EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT IS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE CONTINUES MOVING AS IF NO BRAKING WAS APPLIED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IF I HIT A POT HOLE OR BUM...

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA ROADRUNNER. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, I HAD EXPERIENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO WANT TO ACCELERATE WHILE I WAS 'BRAKING' TO A STOP. ON THE 1ST OCCURRENCE, I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A 'FLOOR MAT' ISSUE. I KNOW FOR SURE IT WAS NOT!!. THE OTHER TWO OCCURRENC...

Mileage: 52,300

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. SHE STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, LEAPED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE TOYOTA DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. TWO IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY; HOWEVER,THEY DI...

Mileage: 35,000

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER "FROZEN", BOTH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT BRAKE SHOPS AND ALL SAID THAT IT IS A "COMMON PROBLEM". TOYOTA DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR AT NO CHARGE AND IN FACT WANTED ABOUT TWICE WHAT THE INDEPENDENT SHOP CHARGE. *TR

Mileage: 49,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT LANES AT 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. SHE ...

Mileage: 20,000

SEVERE UNDER CARRIAGE RUST,EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF ALLOY RIMS ,ALL 5 WHEELS. *TR

Mileage: 12,000

SEVERE UNDER CARRIAGE RUST,EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF ALLOY RIMS ,ALL 5 WHEELS. *TR

Mileage: 12,000

DETAILS: VEHICLE 2005 4 RUNNER LIMITED 4WD. THE FOLLOWING OCCURS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, LOUD CLUNK SOUND AND VEHICLE JOLTS FORWARD RIGHT AFTER A FULL STOP. INFREQUENTLY THE CLUCK AND JOLT WILL OCCUR ONCE STOPPED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTED TO OCCUR AFTER ABOUT TWENTY THOUSAND MILES. AT ABOUT 3...

Mileage: 20,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INTENDED SPEE...

Mileage: 48,675

1. HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 15-20K MILES ON MY 2005 4RUNNER (I'M THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER). 2. OCCURS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, LARGE CLUNK SOUND AND VEHICLE JOLTS FORWARD RIGHT AFTER A FULL STOP. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. EACH TIME THE TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE TECH TAKES IT FOR ...

Mileage: 15,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AFTER DEACTIVATING THE CRUISE CONTROL SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A TECH...

Mileage: 48,675

I WAS IN A 4 CAR PILE UP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT AND WAS ALSO REARENDED. MYHOOD WENTUP FROMTHE IMPACT AND MY HEAD HIT THE DASH OR STEERINGWHEEL. THE DOORS WERE JAMMED SHUT AND I HAD TO BE PRIED OUT BY THE FIRE DEPT. *TR

MY 05 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS PRESSURE MONITORS AND THE VALVE CORES CONTINUE TO LEAK AIR, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE, SINCE THE TIRES ARE CONTINUOUSLY LOSING AIR AND GOING FLAT. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY BE STOPPING AND PUTTING MORE AIR IN THEM. TIRE SHOP SAYS THE STEMS HAVE TO BE REPLACED THROUGH ...

Mileage: 30,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS TURNED TO THE LEFT. HE THEN HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE NEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHO...

Mileage: 53,000

SEVERAL TIMES A DAY WHEN I COME TO A STOP IN MY 2005 4RUNNER I HEAR A CLUNK AND IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HAS JUST REAR ENDED ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND IS GETTING WORSE. LEXUS HAS A TSB FOR THIS EXACT SAME COMPLAINT YET TOYOTA PRODUCTS DO NOT. WHY IS THAT? TSB#DL002-07. *TR

THE PROBLEM IS THE SUDDEN REDUCTION OF BRAKING POWER. IT HAPPENED TWICE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OWNER SHIP OF MY SUV. LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 01/31/2009. EARLY IN THE MORNING I WAS BACKING UP FROM MY GARAGE BY USING THE REVERSE GEAR AND THEN I SWITCHED THE GEAR TO D TO MOVE FORWARD. MY DRIVEWAY S...

Mileage: 42,000

DRIVESHAFT CLUNKS AFTER COMING TO A STOP ALSO ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TR

Mileage: 30,000

TIRE STEM VALVE CAPS ARE UNABLE TO BE REMOVED DUE TO A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING (ALL 4 TIRES PLUS THE SPARE). I AM UNABLE TO ADD OR REMOVE AIR FROM THE TIRES CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT NO CHARGE. THE ONLY OPTION OFFERED BY TH...

Mileage: 66,540

TIRE STEM VALVE CAPS ARE UNABLE TO BE REMOVED DUE TO A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING (ALL 4 TIRES PLUS THE SPARE). I AM UNABLE TO ADD OR REMOVE AIR FROM THE TIRES CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT NO CHARGE. THE ONLY OPTION OFFERED BY TH...

Mileage: 66,540

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A CONTROLLED (LIGHT) INTERSECTION, MY REAR WHEEL SKIDDED SLIGHTLY ON THE WET PAVEMENT. AT THAT POINT THE ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN AND TOTALLY LOCKED UP THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN 180 DEGREES AND TEARING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE COMPLETELY OFF THE WHEEL. DURING...

Mileage: 44,027

OIL LEAK CAUSED FIRE MELTING SERPENTINE BELT. *TR

Mileage: 25,100

DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY FOLLOWING A DIRECT FRONT COLLISION HAVING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BUMPER AND MOTOR ON A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. *TR

Mileage: 79,000

IF THE BACK WINDOW IS OPEN AND THE AIR HANDLER IS ON RECURCULATE EXHAUST GETS PULLED INTO THE CAR. *TR

DRIVING WEST ON INTERSTATE 8 AT APPX 77 MPH; 60 MILES EAST OF YUMA WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. VEHICLE SWERVED SEVERELY BUT WAS MANAGEABLE. ROADWAY WAS DRY, 90 DEGREES F, NO DEBRIS, TIRE STILL IN OWNERS POSSESSION. *TR

Mileage: 30,079

IN GENERAL, WHEN I PULL UP TO A STOP I SOMETIMES FEEL A CLUNK. THEN, WHEN I START AGAIN, IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE RELEASE IS DELAYED WITH ANOTHER CLUNK. THERE'S A FEW LEXUS GX470 OWNERS (SAME ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN AS 4RUNNER) THAT ARE COMPLAINING AT OTHER SITES. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE TWO PIECE DRIVESHAF...

Mileage: 34,090

CRUISE CONTROL GOES CRAZY ON HILLS. IT WAITS TOO LONG TO ACCELERATE AND THEN IT FLOORS THE GAS AND THE AUTO TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AT LEAST TWO GEARS AND RACES THE ENGINE WAY PAST THE SPEED YOU WANT AND THEN IT FINALLY LETS UP AND THE SPEED DROPS TOO LOW AND EVERYTHING REPEATS. DANGEROUS AND ABSO...

Mileage: 5,000

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, A SMALL BUMP WAS HIT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED, BUT WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF POWER BREAKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, SO FAR WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HA...

Mileage: 7,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE WHEELS, NOTICED FOUR LUG NUTS ON THE PASSENGER FRONT WERE MISSING, AND THE OTHER THREE TIRE LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS KIND O...

Mileage: 30,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY TRAFFIC STARTED TO SLOW. I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE CAR SEEMED TO LURCH FORWARD. THE CAR IS NOW TOTALED. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED A MONTH BEFORE AND MY WIFE HAS EXPERIENCED THE P...

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 30 MPH DUE TO THE WOBBLING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT APPEARED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR WA...

Mileage: 27,000

V8, 4WD. IDLE RPM IS WAY TOO HIGH. WHEN A/C COMPRESSOR KICKS IN IDLE CAN BE AS HIGH AS 1500 RPM. HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL PULLING INTO GARAGE, AS THE BRAKE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MODULATE AT THAT RPM. TWICE INTO DEALER FOR THIS AND TOLD "...IT IS NORMAL". WIFE AFRAID TO DRIVE INTO THE GARAGE AND I...

Mileage: 10

04-06/MY AUTOMATIC OPENER ON MY MOONROOF WAS NOT WORKING. I TOOK IT INTO TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD I WAS NOT OPERATING THE BUTTON CORRECTLY. 11-06/I OPENED MY MOONROOF AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE ONCE IT WAS FULLY OPENED. IT THEN WOULDN'T CLOSE. THE CABLE THAT PULLS THE MOONROOF SNAPPED AND DESTROYED THE H...

Mileage: 38,130

REAR ELECTRONIC HEIGHT CONTROL GOES TO THE HIGHEST POSITION AND STAY THERE. TAKEN TO THE DEALER X3. THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO FAILSAFE TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM STAYING IN THE HIGH POSITION AND BEING DRIVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE AND A ROLLOVER RISK. *NM

Mileage: 18,415

ROTTEN EGG SMELL WHILE DRIVING. (CAT CONVERTER). *NM

DT*: UPDATED 10/25/2006 - THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED ON UPHILL GRADES. THE VEHICLE SPEED WOULD DROP 2-3 MPH BELOW THE CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED THEN THE PASSING GEAR ENGAGES ABRUPTLY UNTIL SPEED IS 3-5 MPH ABOVE THE SET SPEED. . THE PASSING GEAR THEN DECREASES AND THE SPEED IMMEDIATE...

Mileage: 23,377

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE GLASS "EXPLODED" WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN MONTANA. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN THE AREA OF OUR TOYOTA WHEN THE GLASS BROKE. NOTHING SUCH AS A BIRD OR ROCK STRUCK THE GLASS IT SIMPLY SHATTERED! DRIVER AND PASSENGER CUT BY FLYING GLASS, BUT NOT BADLY INJURED. *JB

Mileage: 16,000

DRIVER'S SEAT ON NEW 2005 TOYOTA SR5 4RUNNER ROCKS AND SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED SEAT LINKAGE AND FRAME ASSEMBLY AND SEAT MOVEMENT HAS GRADUALLY RETURNED IN A VERY SHORT TIME PERIOD. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO CALL IT A NORMAL CONDITION PRIOR TO REPLACING SAYING THAT...

Mileage: 3,000

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP IT RANDOMLY LURCHES FORWARD AS IF A VEHICLE IS REAR-ENDING MINE. THE FREQUENCY IS 3-5 TIMES IN A 10 DAY PERIOD. *NM

I HAD JUST BEGUN ACCELERATION FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN I HEARD A NOISE AND THE 4RUNNER BECAME LOOSE ON THE BACK LEFT. IT WAS MAKING A NOISE LIKE I HAD NEVER HEARD BEFORE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER ABOUT 100 YARDS. ON INSPECTION, THE SIDEWALL HAD BLOWN IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM ABOU...

Mileage: 12,960

STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED ,AT RANDOM TIMES( A FEW TIMES IT HAS DONE SAME TO THE LEFT) THIS DOSE NOT OCCUR ALL THE TIME,BUT NEVER GIVES YOU WARNING(ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR LAST WEEK IT PULLED SO HARD) THIS VERY SELDOM HAPPENS TWICE IN A ROW ,I KNOW THIS IS A VERY HARD PROB...

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SPORT EDITION: FRONT DRIVER SEAT FAULTY. SEAT SHIFTS UPON BREAKING & ACCELERATION. SAFETY CONCERN/ISSUE. *NM

Mileage: 10