Frame Rust problems of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner - part 1

Frame is rusted completely and unsafe which is a very common problem please help was driving home city street.

Vehicle started handling poorly. I had recently replaced the rear shocks and thought I needed an alignment done. Brought it to my mechanic who pointed out that my rear upper control arm brakcet on the passenger had rotted and broken, causing the squirrely handling. Shortly after, while driving home from work on the highway at ~70mph, I heard a clunk and the tail end of the truck started jumping/swerving. Took back roads home and assessed the problem. Lo and behold my driver's side upper control arm bracket encountered the same fate. Rotted and broken. My vehicle's first owner was in minnesota but since then it has been in texas where there is no salt on the roads. I've done what I can to seal and prevent further rust on the frame after purchase and yet this still happens? my truck is no longer drive-able as it's extremely unsafe to have my rear axle disconnected from the frame. So until I can manage to 1) find someone willing to weld my frame 2) pay for such a service I am without a vehicle. . . I paid $2000 for this car less than a year ago with only 170k miles on it.

Frame is really rusting bad as is the case with 100s of other 4runners. T4r. Org will show hundred upon hundreds of complaints of this. My truck only has 99k miles and the frame is almost completely wrecked. This has been an issue on these trucks for years and nothing has been done. Please look into this it's a huge safety issue!.

2000 4runner with frame rust/rot, rear passenger side railing arm fell off. Lucky I was not driving fast on a highway, it was just a slow speed street. Took to two frame shops, one said would not work on it since it's so bad. Other says I need a new frame costing about $3400. Body in excellent condition. My dad's 1984 gm blazer frame is still solid and have a lot thicker frame!.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While chaning the brakes, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted. Additionally, while driving 30 mph, the rear frame dettached. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The contact called fred anderson Toyota of asheville (777 breva road, asheville, nc 28806, (828) 585-5825) and notified them of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1907010686. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 217,957.

"rusted frame" my 2000 4runner suffered structural damage when the frame broke away from the rear control link support brackets while driving. The rear of the vehile became unstable and hard to control. We could not drive vehicle and had to have it towed to a garage. We are trying to determine if the frame can be repaired not. I called a Toyota representative and they would not help because there was only a recall on pickup trucks of these years and not 4runners. This is a vehicle that was garage kept for a good portion of its life. I religiously wash my undercarriage throughout the winter months in PA. I have owned 11 Toyotas in my driving life, I am 55. Several of my vehicles went over 300,000 miles and I have never had a frame rusting problem up untill this one. The body on this truck does not have a speck of rust anywhere but the frame is disintegrating. I find it sad that Toyota will not acknowledge that there is a problem with these and fix them.

"rusted frame", my 2000 4runner suffered structural damage when the frame broke away from the rear control link support brackets while driving. The rear of the vehicle became unstable and hard to control. We could not drive vehicle and had to have it towed to a garage. We are trying to determine if the frame can be repaired not. I called a Toyota representative and they would not help because there was only a recall on pickup trucks of these years and not 4runners. This is a vehicle that was garage kept for a good portion of its life. I religiously wash my undercarriage throughout the winter months in PA. I have owned 11 Toyotas in my driving life, I am 55. Several of my vehicles went over 300,000 miles and I have never had a frame rusting problem up until this one. The body on this truck does not have a speck of rust anywhere but the frame is disintegrating. I find it sad that Toyota will not acknowledge that there is a problem with these and fix them.

Frame rust there are areas where the frame is completely rusted through. This is rusting from the inside out and it's been told to me it was due to Toyota not rust proofing the inside of the frames or coating them at all.

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving approximately 40 mph, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle and the vehicle erroneously pulled to the right. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely rusted and corroded, which caused a support bar to fracture in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (greens Toyota of lexington, 630 e. New circle rd, lexington, ky) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While driving 35 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of anoher vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained two slipped discs in the lower back, a bruised liver, a fractured vertebrae, and three missing teeth. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed to have the vehicle towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Rear trailing arm mounts rusting away from frame. In addition, some other parts of the frame are rusting through.

Frame rusted and tire came detached from car while driving. Felt like driving on ice.

Driving down the highway in my 2000 4runner, it started to sway back and forth violently, it went into oncoming traffic. Thank god the oncoming traffic was far enough away, I had time to get it back in my lane. If not, I would have been a casualty. I got it home and checked underneath the vehicle and found out the frame was rusted through. The whole frame was rusted, holes everywhere you looked. I just spent $2,000 on new tires and other repairs three months ago. Now the 4runner is useless, I can't believe this was not a serious safety recall. With all the 4runners on the road there is going to be a lot of people killed. You don't know when this is going to fail until it throws you into oncoming traffic and killing everyone in you car and other innocent people in the other cars that you come in contact with. This has to be a safety recall and have Toyota replace these defective frames. This 2000 4runner is in excellent shape, no rust on exterior and runs great. Does not burn or use any oil. Bad defective rusty frame which was a poor design or lack of prep in manufacturing.

Took my truck to Toyota dealership for repairs and they let me know the frame is rusting out.

The frame on my 2000 Toyota 4runner is missing sections of due to that. I have contacted Toyota and the informed me that my 4runner is not covered under the recall for rusted frames. I do not know where else to go to get my 4runner's frame repaired or replaced. Please advise, thank you.

Significant rust on the frame affecting the structural integrity of the vehicle.

"takata recall" I noticed a very large rust whole in my frame right next to the transmission cross member, it spans about 5-6in from where the visible whole is. Also where the lower control arm bracket attaches to the frame is rotting away. Both whole on the passenger side.

The frame on the car is rusted beyond what is normal.

I was driving down the interstate, traveling at approximately 55 mph and went over a small transition in the road and the car started rocking violently from side to side, like the vehicle was going to roll over. Any time that the car is over about 40 mph and it hits even the smallest of bumps, this is the result. Upon inspection of the vehicle, I found that the passenger side frame rail was severely rusted, with structural damage as a result, including one of the stabilizers hanging loose. I took it to a shop to see if it was repairable, and they stated that this is the worst case of frame rust they have ever see, even on vehicles twice its age! and that it cannot safely be repaired! this has been an issue with many other 4runners of the same age, as evidenced by reading other complaints on here and the ntsb web site, as well as many other web sites of this type. This is the same thing that caused the 2000 Toyota tacomas to be recalled. This vehicle is no longer safe to drive, and cannot be sold to someone at the price it should be valued without this issue, so I have lost the full value of this vehicle! there is no reason that a 17 year old vehicle should have this amount of frame damage as a result of rust!.

The frame is rusted through on the passenger side of the vehicle. The mechanic at muffler man showed me that it is about ready to break its rusted so bad. He showed me that where the ac unit is placed the water from it runs down the frame collects there and then rusts out the frame. Driver side is good. The vehicle is unsafe to drive at this time. The vehicle was stationary on a hoist when they showed me.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear frame was rusted with holes. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

I took my well maintained third gen 4runner to the shop to get new tires because it has been acting up and I thought it was the worn out tires that affected the drive, which caused my car to swift and jerk but to my surprise it was actually a broken rusted frame that caused the hazard movement when driving and not the tires. The mechanic shop told me it's not fixable at all and should not drive. They recommend I look into a recall because as I'm aware now this has become a problem for many 3rd generation owners of the 4runner. I'm the 3rd owner technically 2nd since it belonged to my father who bought it off the first owner for me. And it's been well maintained both by the previous owner and I.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. While the vehicle was being serviced at priority Toyota chesapeake (1800 greenbrier pkwy, chesapeake, va 23320), the dealer discovered that the passenger side frame rail was rusted and had several holes. The vehicle could not be repaired due to the extent of the damage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Frame rails rusting thru. I hope I don't die in this thing or kiil another else.

Vehicle has been family owned since new, well cared for and garage kept. Vehicle has 123,000 miles and looks great. While driving home from work on 5/26/17 the vehicle suddenly started to sway side to side and I feel if I was going any faster may have caused a rollover. I pulled to the side of the road and was inspecting all components in front and rear when I noticed the trailing arm bracket on the drivers side rear end had completely separated from the frame at the factory weld. No other visible frame rust that I have found so far but I have not completely inspected. With Toyota having notorious frame rust issues and recalls on the tacoma, I cant believe they haven't addressed the same dangerous issue on the 4runner. My wife owns the same make model and year 4runner and I have advised her not to drive it as well until it can also be inspected. I have owned at least 10 Toyotas in the past and were in the market to soon purchase new ones. If Toyota fails to address this issue I will be sure to shop for another brand.

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.

The frame on my 2000 Toyota 4-runner is rusted out and is not drivable due to safety concerns. I have 282,000 miles on it and I have to junk a car that drives due to this rusted out frame.

Right rear control arm frame bracket broke, brought to garage for repair to find passenger side frame rusted out from rear to front and unstable, drivers side frame rusted and deteriorated as well, mechanic says vehicle unfit for the road, motor, transmission and body still great shape, shame on you Toyota for using such low quality steel on a important structure of the vehicle, could of resulted in loss of life. Rectify this issue before it does please.

4runner has 142,000 miles and I was just told by my mechanic that it is unsafe to drive due to corrosion o frame. There is a 2ft section that is non-excitant. Entire frame is rusted junk.

Frame rust exceeds normal wear and tear. Frame rusted right through. Bolts rusted. The frame absolutely disintegrating. Entire frame needs to be replaced. Brakes the abs initiates at nearly every stop. Whole system needs to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted to the point that a hole developed under the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the subframe would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000.

Frame rust to the point the passenger rear control arm is about to fall off bc of the amount of frame rust.

Excessive frame rusting and weakening of suspension mounting points.

Significant frame rust.

Tl - the contact owns a 2000 Toyota 4 runner. The contact stated that the frame had rusted in the back on both the passenger and driver's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the rear swing arm fractured and the front cross member is about to fracture and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000. Jc.