Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 4 problems related to rear suspension springs (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 4Runner.
Purchased a used 1997 4-runner with CA. 258000 miles early in 2020. Engine and whole body was good. However, 6 month later the car started to shake violently in the rear at highway speeds swinging like a boat, which I though was due to a broken shock, springs were newly installed in 2020. I noticed that rear stabilizer arm on passenger side had broken off due to rust. When driving to repair shop the car rear axle broke loose, shifted, and the rear drive shaft fell out - I could pull over in 4 wheel drive mode. Please know that the rust an extensive frame rot on the the rear frame on both sides was not very visible from outside. Repairs for frame weld were 2500 -3000 usd. The 1997 4-runner, v6 is a very unsafe vehicle to drive!.
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Upon doing a routine inspection on my truck. The frame on the passangers rear side is corroded to a mechanically unsafe condition. This is where rear anti-say bar attaches and the rear springs. The frame is paper thin in numerous places. Additionally there are more locations on the rear section of the frame on the drivers side that are approaching a simular state. I have washed the truck on a regular basis and used corrosion inhibiting fluid on the frame to prevent this situation from happening. However this frame is undrivable due to safey concerns. I have a 1995 Jeep grand cherokee with 200000 miles and the fame is brand new compared to this.
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Rear bearings have failed. There was a recall issued by NHTSA #02v021, which sited the rear suspension parts needed to be replaced on all 1996-1998 Toyota 4runners. The problem was for 2wd but was issued for 4wd vehicles also to avoid confusion. (mine is a 4wd) my question is, if the springs were under-sized, will this cause damage or undue strain to the rear bearings?
also, Toyota refused to honor the recall statement from the NHTSA that states that "Toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. ".
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Rear spring loose,replacement necessary. Yh.