Frame And Members problems of the 2005 Toyota 4Runner

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted. The tpms warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the tpms, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and recommended that the vehicle no longer be driven. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 200,948.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to south hills Toyota (2403 washington road, canonsburg, PA 15317, (724) 743-1144) April of 2018 for state inspection and the contact was informed that the vehicle's subframe was severely corroded and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Li.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to a-1 Toyota (50 amity rd, new haven, CT 06515) significant rust was discovered on the subframe of the vehicle. The mechanic found a hole in the radiator support and another hole on the driver side frame rail. The contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive however, the prolonged rust build up could lead to a severe mechanical failure. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Severe under carriage rust,excessive corrosion of alloy rims ,all 5 wheels.