general problems of the 2007 Toyota 4Runner

Front skid plate rusted and corroded. Fame rusted and corroded. Suspension parts rusted and corroded. Hole in fame. Called Toyota of America in texas told agent what the problem was. He told me no reports at this time on this make. Also told me no solutions for this at this time. Toyota had this problem with their tacomas they settle lawsuits and made free repairs. 12.

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.

Severe frame corrosion; transmission crossmember has holes in it, front frame portion is badly rotten and cracking. Front frame cradles suspension has rust holes and steering supports are rotten and was told by mechanic it is unsafe to drive.

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.

Very hard steering stiff steering wheel to the point the wheel was locking up.

2007 Toyota 4runner has a shimmy in the steering wheel at freeway speed. Took problem to the dealer and they indicated it was a normal characteristic of the 4runner.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota 4runner. While driving between 45-70, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel. No warning lights were present. The contact spoke with the dealer and they stated that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The current mileage was 2,500 and the failure mileage as 1,495. The consumer stated the dealer tried to fix the vibration defect multiple times but to no avail. Updated 12/12/07.