Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Frame And Members problems |
I sat in the rear seat of a 2010 Toyota 4runner. I am 6'1". I had clearance above my head. However, the roof is domed only above the seat. When I leaned forward my head contacted the roof. I believe serious head injuries are possible due to the interior design of this vehicle for taller passengers.
Excessive rust on frame with jeopardized integrity at joins connecting brakes, fuel lines and suspensions system.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated while pulling out of a driveway, the contact observed a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel violently yanked to the right. Additionally, the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle pulled to the left inadvertently. The vehicle was stopped and inspected. The contact observed that the front passenger’s side tire was dangling by the rocker arm and the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side sub frame and the rocker arms needed to be replaced due to extreme corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.