Carrier/rack problems of the 2006 Toyota 4Runner

The frame is so rusted everywhere that it is unsafe to drive. One huge hole is completely broken through both sides of the frame and the bottom plate has cracked through. I have a highly reputable welding shop set to repair and patch this but I feel Toyota needs to take care of this before it costs me everything.

Hi, I am writing this letter in regards to the potential recall of the Toyota 4runner rotting frames. I purchased a beautiful 2006 Toyota 4runner sport in oct of 2018 this SUV had less than 130,000 miles, the body and interior are in immaculate condition� I loved it. Then a few weeks later I take it to a shop to have the sway bar bushings done and find out from that shop that the frame is overly rusted they stated Toyota has a recall on rusted frames and tells me to go to a Toyota service center and look into it, so I did the following day and they told me they recalled the tundra, sequoia and the tacoma but haven't recalled the 4runner the Toyota service advisor told me that he had a flood of 4runner owners bringing their suvs to be inspected and some were so severe and the 4runners should have been included� he recommended that we undercoat it until a recall happens, so my husband takes it and spends about 250. 00 and undercoats the whole underneath. Now it has been a year of ownership and we brought our 4runner to a shop to have some shock and strut work done and they informed me that the frame is overly rusted again and the undercoat has worn off and now there are severe cracks in the front and the rear of our frame, I am totally sickened and afraid to drive this now. Before buying this 4runner I did research and was looking for a top rated SUV that was reliable and safe in an accident and the 4runner was there� now look what I have a very unsafe car not only for me but also my family and to other families that are out on the road. I purchased this SUV for 8,700. 00 using up years of money saved and now im finding out that I will need to bring it into a frame shop for either welding and or possible frame replacement.

I was driving home on a suburban road going about 25 mph and took a corner which felt like I had hit snow or ice, however conditions were optimal. The fishtailing continued and I parked my car as it did not feel safe to drive. When the mechanic looked at it he said I could have been in a serious accident and possibly a roll had I taken it on the highway. The frame was cracked. We also had already replaced the suspension on this vehicle, and the exhaust fell off on the highway the year prior due to rust. The underbody of the car is excessively rusted.

Frame rust recall- the vehicles frame has major rust and cracks. Vehicle will not pass state inspection due to the the amount of rust that has accumulated.

The frame of my 4runner is excessively rusted and corroded. It is flaking off in big pieces from the outside of the frame as well as the inside of the frame. In a couple of locations, it has corroded so much that there is a 1. 5" diameter hole in the frame. Other areas that are very important structurally and for suspension, has severe rust and I'm worried that those areas will crack and cause me to lose control while driving.

Vehicle frame is rusting faster than normal. Have had to replace many suspension parts, welded front alignment tabs to keep vehicle in line, replaced vehicle suspension but unsure how long this will last due to frame still flaking. Toyota dealer states that the rust is severe and when I had my rear upper control arms replaced, stated that the mount bracket was very thin and causing movement in the rear of my vehicle.

My 2006 Toyota 4runner limited has excessive rust corrosion throughout the undercarriage of the vehicle including but not limited to the frame, suspension, brakes, wheels, exhaust system and bolts/bracing. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have had to replace both front axles due to excessive rust at the recommendation of both the dealership and a third party mechanic. While driving, the skid plate detached from underneath the vehicle and was dragging beneath the car after the metal on the plate rusted out around the bolts. Similarly, the heat shield detached while driving on the highway after the bolts rusted out. When I replaced the front brakes (pads & discs), I was forced to purchase brand new calipers because the current calipers were so rusted and seized and the mechanic could not reattach them. I have continued to use Toyota dealerships for scheduled maintenance and the consensus has been as follows: sell the 4runner because it is excessively rusted would be a money pit to repair. Currently, the dealership has recommended I replace the steering rack and pinion due to leaks caused by rust. Moreover, the vehicle has duel exhaust leaks in both exhaust manifolds due to excessive rust. On multiple occasions the dealership told me they could not perform the work because of excessive rust. It has cost me thousands to repair and maintain, all of which is a result of extensive rust. The suspension and frame, including the shocks, struts, and bolts are excessively rusted and I have been urged to repair or sell the vehicle by multiple mechanics and dealerships, though the cost to do so would far exceed the cost of the vehicle. All of the aforementioned is detailed in paperwork from the dealership and supplemented by paperwork from third party mechanics here in san diego. The vehicle has 90k miles on it and has followed scheduled maintenance meticulously.

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions, the surf board strapped to the luggage rack flew off. The contact noticed the rear cross bar detached from the rack side rails. No warning signals were observed. The dealership and the manufacturer did not accept responsibility because the front cross bar moved towards the rear hitting the rear cross bar forcing its detachment. The cross bars were adjusted to the side bars by thumb screws. The contact expressed concern because the board could hit another vehicle with fatal consequences. The contact was also convinced the thumb screws were not safe to strap any load on the luggage rack.