Nine problems related to frame rust 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.
Recently looked at 2007 Toyota 4runner limited v8 for sale to replace my 2005 limited that has severe frame corrosion and discovered that this vehicle too has nearly the exact same corrosion issues. The rear of the frame by the bumper, where the control arms and radiator are attached to the chassis and frame rails are so badly corroded you can push your finger through the metal. How much more evidence does NHTSA need to demand Toyota recall these vehicles? look at the hundreds of complaints to NHTSA and thousands of owners online posting pictures and videos of their vehicles rust issues. There is a major problem with these vehicles corroding just like the other Toyota body on frame products that were recalled for frame replacements. We own trucks 30-40 years old and not one of them has ever had a frame rust through to the point you can literally poke holes in it with your finger. This is unacceptable on a vehicle 10-15 years old. Jtebt17r670065094.
I have a 2007 4runner with currently around 180k miles. When I purchased the vehicle it had some rusting to the frame but nothing deeming it unsafe or dangerous. Within a matter of months the frame had, and still is, rusting and deteriorating at an alarming rate. I am not sure how Toyota has got away with this issue thus far but I'm pruong.
Vehicle has premature excessive rust of the frame and associated components and should have been included in the same recall my 05 sequoia (as well as tacomas and tundras) of the same era since all were manufactured with the same process that lacked adequate application of rust protection/coating. Many others on here as well as online on other sites also are reporting this generation of 4runner to have rusting. I have rusted motor mounts that cause motor vibration, rusted brackets holding my gas tank to the frame, I have had to replace all transmission lines due to rust that left me stranded while moving across the country. I have had to do replace several rusted parts like cv axels, wheel barrings, and possibly rusted steering box leak/rack and pinion (conflicting info from2 mechanics so undetermined). I purchased this in 2014 and just paid it off and need help as it should have lasted me more than 7 yrs and should not have had this kind of rust in yrs 7-11 after being made! it has low miles and should have lasted many years to come. Everything else is in excellent condition but this frame issue they excluded this model from needs to be extended for 4runners in the same generations of the recall mentioned above. This is leaving many drivers who paid the extra pricetag to have a Toyota left with a finacial loss of purchase as well as loss of use of a vehicle. Please look at all the complaints. Some are mislabeled on this site but descriptions show it is a frame issue that causes many secondary issues/related repairs. I have taken excellent care of this vehicle and just out a lot more money into it at the dealership with repairs since no one said it was rusted like this. After moving, I have had 3 non-dealership mechanics tell me it is bad. Please contact me with an update.
Very well taken care of and frame is rusting thru in multiple spots already.
Very rusty frame. Radiator mount rusted out and also crossmembers.
Frame is very rusty. Replacing several steering and suspension components. The metal is very thin and rusty right under the radiator to the point where there is now a hole in it and may collapse in the event of a crash.
I was driving with my child in the car and lost control of steering and heard loud noise. I had no control of steering and the car crossed lanes luckily missing other vehicles. It stopped on the side of the road and a body shop happened to witness the whole thing. He tried to drive it into his shop (two driveways away) but ended up having to drag/tow it in because the front end frame had rusted and fallen from the vehicle. That body shop looked at it and I also got a second opinion and they told me the same thing. The front end of the car needs to be replaced. The front steering rusted so badly it disconnected completely and fell out from the frame. It is also so rusted there is not enough metal to re-weld it too. The car is totaled when the car has been properly maintained. It was terrifying and was lucky I happened to only be going 25 mph down a straight road and no one was hurt. The car that was running great and was well maintained is now not drivable or even fixable and my child and myself were in serious danger. Every mechanic is telling me this is a fault common in Toyotas and is a problem with the frame and shouldn't have happened. I am extremely frustrated and was told the only thing I could do was file a complaint but this is a known issue that Toyota should be resolving.
Noticed rust on frame few years ago but the dealer said Toyota will not do a anything. If tacoma is being recalled, 4 runner should be since it is build on the same frame.
There is lot of rust on the frame and Toyota is not going to do anything about it.