Carrier/rack problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2014

Frame has rust perforation where the rear control arm bracket mounts to frame. . . . . Apparently this is a known issue with 1996-2002 4 runners and Toyota has refused to do anything about it.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2001

While pulling out of a parking lot, spare tire fell off from underneath vehicle. Consumer felt this was not safe because it could have happened on highway.


Other Equipment related problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

Equipment problems
23
Carrier/rack problems
2
Electrical Equipment problems
2


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