14 problems related to body have been reported for the 2007 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2007 4Runner.
I was having front brakes repaired, and mechanic called me over to lift to see under the car. Extremely rusty, flakes of metal coming off. He advised I do not even try and put it on a lift again, as he does not trust the structural integrity. He advised that it was definitely not normal, and not in keeping with the otherwise excellent and well cared for car.
The frame on my 4-runner is rusted out to the point of being borderline unsafe, as per the Toyota dealer. I don't have a scanner otherwise I would upload the pictures. The invoice from the dealer has my contact info. Not sure if you want that info.
The undercarriage of my 2007toyota 4runner sport has irregular rusting issue. The truck has 128,000 miles on it and has been well maintained and garaged most of its life. I was under it the other day to check the exhaust system and noticed the frame is rusting like no other car I know of. Even cars that sat in junkyards for decades. I know they had a recall for similar issues with other vehicles within the same year. However, when I spoke with Toyota they were uninterested in helping me and told me it was my problem. Other than the frame rust the truck is in perfect condition. Is this something that you can help me with. I see I am not alone having this issue and that it is well reported. Please let me know what my options are for getting this defect corrected by Toyota. Thanks, john wamsley jwk31@yahoo. Com.
Excessive frame rust on the frame itself and on suspension components including control arms and support brackets. Toyota dealership stated that rust could be an issue with maintenance.
The frame has completely rusted through in many places. We have had it checked and been advised the vehicle is not safe to drive. This is a known problem on many 4 runners as well as other Toyota vehicles in the same era.
My rear window shattered after using the defroster. Once I got out of my car after parking it in my job's garage it busted on it's own. I found out that this has happened to many 4th generation 4runner owners but Toyota won't recall or extend the warranty for this issue any longer. Now I have to either never use my rear defroster again while living in colorado or risk it shattering again and hurting passengers in my car. I would have never bought the vehicle if I had knowledge of such a dangerous issue.
I purchased my 2007 4runner and found a-lot of rust on the under carriage of my favorite vehicle. It spreads everywhere; including the engine bay. Not only does it compromise the safety of the vehicle but it shortens the life also. I wanted to buy a new 4runner this year but after learning of the rust issues I thought twice.
Vehicle frame is extremely corroded to the point where replacing necessary items such as shocks/struts/steering components is not possible without irreparable damage. Factory welds at critical points of the frame structure are starting to fail and causing safety concerns. This vehicle is regularly garaged and only has 85,000 miles. This is unacceptable, there have been previous recalls and for other models that share this exact same frame and suspension.
Rear window defroster was accidentally turned on (right advice cup holder) causing rear widow to shatter while driving. It was stationary at a light at the time.
Back door latch has become a sticky mess. When opening, a tar like substance gets all over your fingers.
Severe rust problem on the frame/hitch/rear hatch. We were advised not to use the rear hitch due to the rust and that it could come loose when towing. .
On the back of the truck, in the middle of the rear door, my car began to rust out of nowhere. I do not live by the ocean or any other type of environment to cause rust and in the winter time, the truck is garage kept. After hearing from a number of people having the same problem, calling Toyota to find out that they have no recall, I took the car to an auto body shop. The expert looked at the rust, went to scrape it, and the exterior crumbled in creating a decent hole. The expert said that there was no reason for a truck this age should have this problem. He called Toyota to complain saying that this is a problem Toyota should fix, but they said they had no recall on the issue. The expert told me that the car was rusting from the inside and is eating away at the layers of paint. He said I had nothing to do with the cause. He also said that he could fix it at a high price, but that may not even solve the problem. I am filing this because there is no reason a car 6 years old and well kept should be rusting and falling apart.
The whole area of exposed steel has been so corroded with rust that I acnnot even remove bolts to service several of the key components in the engine compartment. The frame, cross members, suspension etc. Are also affected in this way. I'm no expert but it is progressively becoming more and more unsafe to drive especially if I lose brakes or some other necessary function. Please help, is this a bad batch of cheap steel?.
The hatch latch has melted and presents problems in unlatching. The dealer denies this is a problem. Especially in cooler weather, I am often not able to open the rear hatch. My research indicates that many owners of this model experience the same issues. There is some concern that the cause is faulty wiring that overheats the material. Also, the replacement part is the same as the original; therefore, not resolving this issue. This should be a safety concern and should be remedied by the manufacturer.