43 problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2002 4Runner.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear axle was corroded which caused the frame to detach. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the frame and rear end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. Pam.
My 2002 4runner was purchased brand new from Toyota in November of 2001. I live in new york so it does snow 2 or 3 months out of the year. It has been used as a second vehicle to pick up supplies and the like, otherwise it is rarely used. At this time it has approx. 139000 miles. The truck would not start and I took it to a mechanic. I was told there is an extreme amount of rust under the vehicle, the undercarriage, the frame, the gas tank, etc. The problem is the fuel pump but because of so much rust, removing the gas tank to change the fuel pump may cause damage to the components connectiong the tank to the frame of the vehicle. It is a shame that Toyota sells a vehicle that may need to be junked due to the amount of rust it has. I understand that many other owners have the same problem with the 4runner and something should be done. I bought a 1999 camry brand new prior to the 4runner and I had it for 12 years before giving it to a friend who still drives it to this day and it has no rust. The 4runner runs great all of the years I have owned it but I am being told by my mechanic that it is possible the body of my truck could fall from the frame. At 139000 miles this should not be happening. Toyota should offer some kind of repair to these issues. My truck looks almost brand new except for some rust on the front and rear bumpers and now I may have to junk it.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame and undercarriage was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 110,500.
I have a 2002 Toyota sr5 4runner with extreme frame rot frame the inside out. Experts agree that I have only a year or two left with this frame. I have had repairs to pass inspection but this is only a band aid. I understand that I live in a state where road salt is used, but to have the frame rot from the inside out shows a design flaw or inferior steel used fro the frame, possibly inadequate corrosion protection. Just a bad scenario not which way you put it. Rot from the inside out is just unacceptable.
Vehicle frame, front & rear bumpers and undercarriage have excessive / unsafe rust corrosion.
Large amount of rust on the underbody, gas tank shield and front brakes. Just purchased this vehicle used with 39k miles and have been finding lost of corrosion. Tried to use rust remover and neutralizer and wire brush. Hope I can get it under control before the entire thing falls apart.
I have a 2002 Toyota 4runner. It's under my wife's name but I am the one that's in charge of automotive issues. The bumpers have been hanging down on the front and rear. As I drive around the city, I've started to notice majority of the 4runners in the same model having the same issue. This makes me think that there is a defect. I believe it's a safety defect especially since bumpers are not just for cosmetic reasons, its highly effective in a crash situation. It's a safety issue because it is also linked to the airbag sensors and I am afraid that it may go off at any time. I've gone on forums and found that others talk about this also. They also talk about rusting around the bumper area which is something I have on my 4runner also. I hope your department looks into this matter thoroughly and get back to me about it.
I have already filed a safety complaint regarding my sudden acceleration accident approximately 4 years ago. I noticed that Toyota has issued a recall for this problem for Toyota 4runners going back to 2003. My vehicle is a 2002. Basically, I'm writing to urge NHTSA to asktoyota what is different about the gas pedal assembly from 2003 to 2002 because there is no doubt there was a major malfunction with my car and if the assemble & parts manufactures is the same from 03 to 02 then the recall should be extended. Also, the other main reason I'm writing you is so that there is a record of me requesting my vehicle be included in the recall so that way if something happens to me again we will have a record of it.