45 problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Frame is rusted through (comletly perforated). Rust hole is over 6 inches long and 2 inches high. Vehicle is unsafe to drive and will not pass a state safety inspection.
During the routine maintenance and inspection, the mechanics at dealer found a rust through hole in the passenger side frame rail. The hole may and/or will compromise the integrity of the body according the mechanics. There are also considerable rusting across the frame of the body, including rear bumper (replaced 4 years ago), front bumper, sway bar and exhaust system (stainless steal exhaust pipe and muffler are replaced). All the rust related repair cost over the years is about $5,000. What concerned me the most is that how long I can safely drive the car with rusting problem getting worse?.
Frame on 1999 Toyota 4runner has rusted through in front of rear axle attachment on driver's and passenger's sides. Rear differential cover has also rusted to point where differential fluid is leaking out. The vehicle is well maintained and washed regularly with no rust anywhere but frame and rear differential. The vehicle is unsafe to drive and must be repaired according to mechanic. Toyota states that they have a voluntary buy-back program on tacoma's of same vintage, but not for the 4runner?.
There is significant rust on the frame of the vehicle. Particularly where the control arms are welded to the body. In addition, the rear differential has completely rusted through and has resulted in gear oil leaking through multiple holes in the differential cover. The entire rear end will need to be replaced in order to remedy the issue.
Upon a normal maintenance on the front brakes my mechanic found that the front frame was rusted to a dangerous level. I will have to have plates welded onto the frame to make it safe to drive. This should not happen on a vehicle that is only 11 years old and carefully maintained. The vehicle is a 1999 Toyota 4 runner.
1999 Toyota 4runner, frame rust along the entire frame. Body shop would not try to repair due to liability. I live in NJ where the salt is not as bad as in the northern states. The safety issue is the rear end separating from the frame as their is rust through were the rear suspension connects to the frame.
Frame rusting out inside rails near rear spring perch 12 inches long.
Frame has rusted where engine support is compromised,.
Body is rusting severely. Rear hatch will not open. Bumpers have disintegrated. Frame rusted away from body and had to be repaired.
Takata recall frame riot and busy rust.