general problems of the 2002 Toyota 4Runner

When the check engine light is illuminated, the traction control and anti lock brake features are automatically disabled.

My frame is rotting out. I just had to replace my rear axle because it had almost rotted through. It was actually weaping gear oil out of small holes through the rot. Some of the frame had to be welded to pass inspection.

The frame is rusting almost in two. Looks like it could break any time. Rear axel is also very rusted with pieces falling off.

Rear axle assembly rot! now leaking on rear non replaceable yoke cover. 1800-2000 dollar fix. To make things worse axle assembly has no tags!!!! told by dealer door tags are often wrong so ordering recycled (if you can find one in better shape) is a gamble!!!! has been a dependable truck other wise but now it seems as though they are profiting from there design flaws.

(there was no category offered for frame). During a recent automotive service for brakes on 9-26-13 for my 2002 Toyota 4runner, I was notified of a rust perforation in the frame body near a rear support mount for the axle making it unsafe for operation. This is a situation where rust forms in the interior of the frame and works its way out destroying the structural integrity of the vehicle. It seems the service technician used to work at a Toyota dealership and knew exactly where to look from his prior experience with other 4runner failures. The Toyota dealer informed that this would not be covered. My ’02 4runner is from the same generation (3rd) and of similar design to the tacoma that was recalled for this the dealer instructed me to contact the torrance, CA Toyota customer service as his dealership would be unable to assist in anyway. It was clear they had encountered this before. Through discussion with Toyota CA they have no intention of providing any means of relief for a known and well documented safety problem. One rep did comment that the tundra and sequoia had been recently added to the recall but the 4runner was “not yet” on the recall list. It seems Toyota views the products to be different due to the body style differences or us vs japanese built products. They also clearly have no intention to escalate internally. I was instructed to file a complaint with NHTSA and ntsb. Research on line shows that there is a very widespread issue that Toyota is clearly choosing to ignore. Web information suggests that cold climate and the axle bracket in close proximity to the exhaust, are primary factors. How can you recall one model for a rusted frame due to safety but not another? personal photos available. Huge numbers of photos and reports available online - search " rusted frame 4runner" or similar.

2002 Toyota 4 runner. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle gas pedal malfunction. The consumer stated after stopping at a stop sign, he attempted to move forward, but the vehicle would not move. After several trips to the dealer, the problem was fixed. However, the consumer did state what the problem was.

Vehicle frame, front & rear bumpers and undercarriage have excessive / unsafe rust corrosion.

I am the original owner of a 2002 Toyota 4runner-sr5, sport edition with 74,600k miles. In November 2009, I experienced the same problem thats being reported by other Toyota owners whose vehicles are being recalled. The accelerator pedal stuck in a partially depressed position on its own and quite suddenly. This occurrence only happened once. The engine was racing at a very high rpm and my rear tires were squealing loud enough to draw attention from passersby. Luckily for me I was slowly pulling into a parking slot. My reaction to this situation was to put the gear in neutral and applied the brakes. My main concern is if the ongoing investigation by the NHTSA and Toyota will include a look-back at earlier models for these known problems? and, if so, what is the manufacturers recommendation to owners with earlier models?.