Frame And Members problems of the 2004 Toyota 4Runner

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, the independent mechanic discovered rust on the front driver's side subframe. Additionally, the subframe had developed holes due to rust. The cause of the failures was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact's mother owns a 2004 Toyota 4-runner. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change, his mother was made aware that the subframe had excessive corrosion, and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact's mother that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,330.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, it was discovered that the subframe had sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The contacted indicate that there was a hole going through the subframe while the vehicle was being lifted at the service center. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was no longer covered under the manufacturer’s extended warranty coverage for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw several holes throughout the subframe of the vehicle due to rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the subframe needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated while driving 30 mph over a bump in the road, she heard an abnormally loud sound and the windshield shattered without impact and the sunroof panel loosened. The contact also stated that the vehicle was shaking uncontrollably. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the subframe was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame support member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,540.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota 4 runner. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a state inspection. The technician observed frame perforation due to severe rust corrosion. As a result, the vehicle failed inspection because of the frame. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a structure body welder shop for a second opinion and the technician stated that the frame had excessive blisters. The technician did not recommend that the frame be repaired because the failure would recur within a year. The failure mileage was 61,980 and current mileage was 62,400.