Table 1 shows nine common suspension related problems of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (eight problems).
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph through a slight right curve, the vehicle independently shifted from side to side without warning nearly causing the vehicle to flip. Read details...
2002 Toyota 4runner recall id from NHTSA: 05v225000 auto recall date: 05/17/2005 vehicle component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint estimated vehicles affected: 768379 2002 Toyota 4runner defect summary: on certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the Read details...
Frame rust on the inside portion for the frame. 33" hole rusted through completely on passenger side. Rust continues about 80% of the way through the rear lower control arm mount. Driver's side has a similar amount of severe rust that has weakened the structural integrity of the frame to the Read details...