2000 Toyota 4RUNNER other reported problems

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We recently looked at this vehicle at Toyota of Ann Arbor car lot. After taking the vehicle to a private Professional Certified Car Inspector we were told that that the passenger side Frame had a catastrophic Crack that ran 7' from front to back and over the forward facing Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Support making the vehicle unsafe for any driving. They showed us the frame damage and showed us how wire mesh and foam spray had been used in an attempt to hide it. We were scared to drive it back to the dealer (we drove very slow). We informed them of the damage and they were very rude and asked us to leave. My only goal here is to insure that this vehicle is not put on the road were it could result in death or injury.

NHTSA complaint #11515011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Section of frame broke and fell to the pavement. Vehicle bouncing and went off road causing damage to front driver side bumper, turn signal light housing, headlight. Extensive Back frame rusting has made vehicle dangerous. Frame has many soft spots. Both back shocks rusted and broken. Replace shocks but frame will eventually brake. This is my only vehicle. So, I will continue to drive and pray that this vehicle stays together and doesn't result in death. Front frame and suspension are also rusted and rusting. Please help !

NHTSA complaint #11476396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The frame is rusted thru in many places that hold the rearend in the frame and along the side rails of this 4 Runner Toyota 2000, the suspionsion arm rusted and broke free from the frame.

NHTSA complaint #11457414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME IS RUSTING TO BEYOND REPAIR AND NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE

NHTSA complaint #11299166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE REAR FRAME BROKE AND THE SHOCK TOWER BROKE OFF DUE TO RUST. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND A LOUD BANG WHEN IT LET GO TEARING OFF THE EXHAUST L.

NHTSA complaint #11292459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME IS GETTING MANY LARGE RUST HOLES

NHTSA complaint #11253925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MY 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH 180,000 MILES ON THE CAR, HAS ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF RUST. BEING A DAILY DRIVER IT IS NEAR THE POINT THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED. DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER. AS A SOLID RUNNING CAR, IT WOULD BE A WASTE OF MONEY TO JUNK THE CAR.

NHTSA complaint #11231672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE REAR FRAME ON MY VEHICLE HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND HAS BROKEN IN HALF. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE CAUSING ME TO NEARLY LOOSE CONTROLE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE READ WHERE A GREAT MANY OF THE 3RD GENERATION 4RUNNERS HAVE HAD FAULTY FRAMES .

NHTSA complaint #11221450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE ENTIRE FRAME OF MY TOYOTA HAS RUSTED AND IS BECOMING UNSAFE. THERE ARE GIANT HOLES IN THE FRAME WHERE RUST HAS EATEN IT AWAY. THE REST OF THE 4RUNNER IS PERFECTLY BRAND NEW AND FINE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE FRAME WILL BREAK AT ANY MOMENT CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE FRAME OR HELP IN ANYWAY. THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY TOYOTA. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON MOST OF THEIR TRUCKS FROM THE 2000S. THEY JUST HAVEN'T BEEN FORCED TO RECALL THIS MODEL/YEAR. PLEASE HELP!

NHTSA complaint #11194090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TAMARA RECALL.. MY FRAME ON MY 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER IS ROTTING OUT WHERE THE BACK FRONT SPRING HANGERS SUSPENSION MOUNTS TO THE FRAME. ALSO THE FRAME RAILS ARE ROTTED OUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME AND IS SOON TO BE TOO DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVEN. NOTICED WHEN LOOKING THIS PROBLEM UP ONLINE IT IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND A LOT OF PEOPLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I REALLY LIKE MY 4RUNNER BUT I HAVE CHILDREN THAT I WOULD BE AFRAID TO LET BE RIDING IN IT IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO WORSEN!! SO IF SOMETHING ISN'T DONE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO BE PARKED

NHTSA complaint #11173176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME ROTTED

NHTSA complaint #11172505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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4RUNNER FRAME IS RUSTING ALONG WITH SUSPENSION COMPONENTS THE BODY IS IN PERFECT SHAPE I HAVE 2 VEHICLES THAT FIT THIS DESCRIPTION

NHTSA complaint #11171816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME IS ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. VERY LITTLE VISIBLE CORROSION, AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN LARHE SECTIONS OF MISSING STEEL. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 157,600 MILES, AND SHOULD HAVE LASTED TO 300,000, AS IT IS MECHANICALLY SOLID. I THINK THE TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND SEQUOIA RECALL, SHOULD HAVE ADDED THE 4RUNNER. BUT TOYOTA WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BLAME THE DANA CORPORATION. TOYOTA WAS OF NO HELP, WHEN THEY WERE NOTIFIED, AS I EXPECTED. I GUESS THEY HAVE TO WAIT FOR FATALITIES TO BEGIN. THIS IS THE LAST PART OF THE VEHICLE THAT SHOULD FAIL!.

NHTSA complaint #11171062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY ON A VEHICLE WITH 158,646 MILES. TOYOTA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS, YET NO RECALL FOR THE 4RUNNER 'S. WHAT WILL IT TAKE , A DEATH, BECAUSE OF A FRAME FAILURE?

NHTSA complaint #11170771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME ON BOTH MY 2000 4RUNNERS IS ROTTING OUT BOTH BODIES ARE IN PERFECT SHAPE CANT WAIT TO SUE TOYOTA WHEN THEY FAIL .

NHTSA complaint #11164747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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RUST IN ALL PARTS OF THE FRAME FRONT/REAR

NHTSA complaint #11143871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE 'CATASTROPHIC' BY THE DEALER MECHANIC AS THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS NEARLY COMPLETELY ROTTED. IT HAS BEEN STORED MOSTLY IN A GARAGE OVER THE LAST 8 YEARS!!! OUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED DRIVING THIS CAR!

NHTSA complaint #11142340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I BOUGHT A TOYOTA YEAR AGO, MY FIRST EVER CAR PAYMENT, COUNTING ON TOYOTAS BEING RELIABLE. NOW I HAVE 4RUNNER IN DRIVE WAY WITH BROKEN REAR TRAILING ARM & FRAME ROTT I WISH DEALER WHICH SHOULD IT TO ME OR TOYOTA WOULD STEP IN. WIFE & 15 MONTH OLD BABY TRAVELING 35-40MPH FELT RIGHT REAR DROP LIKE TIRE WENT SIDE WAYS... TRUCK WOBBLED/ROCKED LIKE BOAT IN WATER. LIKELY NEEDS NEW FRAME

NHTSA complaint #11129701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MECHANIC FOUND FRAME RAIL ROT NO OTHER RUST OR CORROSION I TOOK TO SEVERAL PLACES IN TOWN SUURPRISED NOT A RECALL WAS EVERY RESPONSE

NHTSA complaint #11121935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE FRAME ON MY 2000 4 RUNNER IS RUSTED THROUGH. I BROUGHT IT TO GET WORK DONE IT BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HE WOULDN'T PUT IT ON THE LIFT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO ROTTEN.

NHTSA complaint #11088987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TOYATA SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING SEVERE RUSTING OF THE FRAME ON THE 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, RENDERING VEHICLE UNSAFE.

NHTSA complaint #11082384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME HAS ROTTED THROUGH AND CAUSED THE BAR FROM AXLE TO FRAME TO BREAK AT THE FRAME. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO SWAY SERIOUSLY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD PREVENTING A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #11010479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME RUST FOUND NEXT TO MUFFLER ON PASSENGER SIDE AND NEXT TO GAS TANK ON DRIVER SIDE. HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND CONTROL ARM IS ALMOST BROKEN OFF. REQUEST FRAME REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #11001923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MY 2000 4RUNNER ONLY HAS 123K MILS ON IT AND THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED IT MIGHT BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TRIED TO GET NEW SHOCKS ON IT AND WAS TOLD THEY CAN'T DUE TO THE BAD RUST. THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS IN PERFECT CONDITION!

NHTSA complaint #10990485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TAKATA RECALL..MY 2000 4 RUNNERS FRAME IS RUSTED OUT ON THE BACK END AND MY FIANCE HAD TO PUT A PLATE ON THE RIGHT FRONT ABOUT 3-4 YRS AGO BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTED PRETTY GOOD TOO..IT NOW LIKE DANCES IN THE BACK END IF I HIT A ROUGH PATCH IN THE ROAD WHICH DOESN'T MAKE ME FEEL SAFE AT ALL TO PUT MY CHILDREN IN IT.

NHTSA complaint #10960126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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FRAME HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT

NHTSA complaint #10958880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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ROTTING FRAME! UN DRIVABLE. STABILIZER BAR POPPED OFF.

NHTSA complaint #10927856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I OWN A 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5. THE FRAME IS VERY BADLY RUSTED AND IS BEGINNING TO FAIL. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY MY MECHANIC THAT I SHOULD CONSIDER REPLACING THE FRAME FOR SAFETY ISSUES. TOYOTA HAS RECALLED AND REPLACED THE SAME FRAME ON THE TOYOTA TACOMA BUT HAS YET TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE 4RUNNER.

NHTSA complaint #10906916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I HAVE A 2000 4RUNNER THAT THE FRAME RUSTED OUT MAKING IT UNSAFE. TRUCKS OF THIS YEAR WERE RECALLED FOR SAME THING. SEEM A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CAN WE GET SOME HELP? FRAME BROKE WHEN FORCED TO STOP HARD WHEN CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. NEVER DREAMED THE FRAME WAS THIS BAD.

NHTSA complaint #10893427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.