Three problems related to frame and members have been reported for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame was damaged to the point of deterioration. The affected area was near the rear passenger side in front of the rear wheel. The contact took the vehicle for a routine inspection by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who offered an interim fix to coat the extensive rusting and the deterioration of the frame. The authorized dealer did not provide the remedy to replace the frame. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times to no avail. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated that the rear bumper and frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken for inspection where the inspector stated that the frame was severely corroded and exhibited many holes in the midsection. The vehicle was unable to pass inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Design of vehicle does not allow for the installation of inside teather strap.
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Bumper problems |