Frame And Members problems of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The contact was concerned that the frame would possibly fracture. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.

Brought my 2000 Toyota 4runner sr5 to Toyota dealership to repair my rear differential assembly that was leaking. Once the truck was put on the lift it was quickly discovered by the mechanic I had much greater problems than a leaking rear differential, he informed me that my frame was "junk". He told me there was substantial rot on the passenger side frame rail starting from where the rear suspension ties in all the way to the front of the vehicle. He saw no point in removing gas tank on the other side to investigate how bad it may be there, that the passenger side was enough to render the car unsafe to drive. I quickly asked if there were recalls on the frame to which he said no, Toyota isn't doing anything to remedy this issue at this time. He told me a frame for this vehicle would cost me between $10-12 thousand dollars! I've taken it to two different highly qualified body shops and both have given me outrageous quotes to get this frame patched, yet both also said it would only be a temporary fix, that the frame would in fact need to be replaced, and both encouraged me to stop driving the vehicle. I have two small children and am now left trying to figure out what to do with transportation as I no longer have a safe vehicle. My truck has been well kept and dealer serviced its entire life it only has 128,000 miles on it. Toyota. . . . Stand behind your products and replace these frames before someone gets killed. Im sure there are thousands of motorists driving this same year vehicle that look to be in great shape and have no idea their vehicles could literally fall apart at a moments notice!.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated after inspecting his vehicle there was rust and corrosion on the frame. The dealer was notified and stated there were no recalls or related warranties; however, they agreed to repair the vehicle for $1200. The manufacturer was notified and stated there were no recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 120,000.

My 2000 Toyota 4runner has rust perforation in the frame and im scared to drive it.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear differential was rusted and caused an oil leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed the rust and corrosion that caused the oil leak. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 09/27/11.

My 2000 Toyota 4runner (163k miles) failed nh state vehicle inspection today due to excessive frame corrosion. I was shown a rust hole the size of a silver dollar in the rear portion of the vehicle's structural frame. I immediately took the vehicle to a local body shop for a repair estimate. I was told that the frame could not be fixed via welding, due to the extent of the rust on the inside of the boxed frame. Instead, the frame would need to be completely replaced to address issue properly, safely and cost-effectively. I was informed that Toyota motor corp. Acknowledges and remediates similar rust issues with its tundra and tacoma models of similar model years, but does not support rust issues with its 4runner model.

2000 Toyota 4runner failed new hampshire state safety inspection due to excessive frame rot/rust, most evident at right rear trailing arm mount. Contacted Toyota customer service and was advised there was nothing they could do because there was no warranty or a recall for this issue. This is a major safety issue. This frame rot is the same issue Toyota faced with the tacoma model that utilizes the same frame as the 4runner. Per the Toyota news release of 3/7/08 Toyota provided tacoma owners an " extended frame corrosion warranty"up to 15 years to provide "goodwill assistance to owners who have experienced, or may encounter, frame problems as a direct result of rust perforation". I was told by Toyota customer service that the 4runner frame is only covered by the comprehensive warranty of 3years/36,000 miles. Toyota will not recognize that the same issue is occurring to 4runner owners with the same frame. Toyota has recognized there is an issue with these frames, established a precident regarding replacement, yet will not include the 4runner in their offer of an "extended frame corrosion warranty". The body of my particular vehicle is in mint condition with no rust, including the underbody, but the frame has failed under it! Toyota must include 4runners in their "extended frame corrosion warranty"!.

2000 Toyota 4runner with the frame rotted by the muffler . The rot goes about 3 feet in lenth by 1 1/2 inch. Right where the lower rear axle hooks up to the frame. The rear axle has rotted out and all the fliud leaked out causing the gears to get chewed up. Imagine that happening at 65 mph and the rear wheels locked up. Disaster. If you would like pictures on how bad it looks I have them. This is a clean truck with no dents anywhere.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the right frame near the muffler was corroded more than three feet long and approximately one and a half inches wide. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians advised him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle and refused to assume the repair cost. The approximate failure was mileage 140,000.

I am writing to report a defect in the frame of my 2000 Toyota 4runner. The frame exhibits extensive rusting. The frame has holes and has separated along the bottom weld. The source of the worst rusting appears to be condensation from the ac unit dripping onto the frame and running along it. Toyota has declared the vehicle to be unsafe to operate, yet will do nothing to compensate for or correct the problem.

We own a 2000 Toyota 4 runner whose frame has corroded to the point that a Toyota dealer and an independent (second opinion) vehicle repair shop advised that it was and had been completely unsafe to drive. My son, who drove it 600 miles to college, was put in serious danger. We took a total loss on the car after having had it dealer serviced since buying it new in 2000. This is a safety issue according to the Toyota dealer. It is precisely the issue Toyota faced with the tacoma and tundra models, which they recalled and stood behind through repairs/replacement/dollar credits. We and the dealer contacted Toyota directly several times and the company refuses to stand behind the 4runner with the same frame corrosion problem as those models.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated the vehicle was taken for routine inspection when he was informed by the technician that the vehicle exhibited rust and holes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Heard a noise in back of car. . Got my tires rotated, while up on the rack I noticed the back passenger bracket that holds my axel on was rotted in half, called Toyota, made an appointment with local Toyota garage. They told me it was not safe to drive! axel could fall off, could lose breaks, drive shaft could fall out plus there is a hole in my frame. Frame rot again! would not do anything about it, told me there is no recall on this yet! they deemed it unsafe to drive. . . What the[xxx]?? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2000 4runner limited rusting on body with 66,000 miles. Frame and underside also rusting. Live in utah, they use salt on the roads.

I'm the original owner of a 2000 Toyota 4 runner SUV which is the non-truck version of the tacoma which is currently being investigated by NHTSA for rust and corrosion problems. Since the 4 runner and tacoma are built the same, except one is a truck and the other a SUV, isn't there the same problem of rust and corrosion? one example is that the spare tire is located in the same place on both types of vehicles!.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed the entire frame under the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.