Frame Rust Problems of Toyota RAV4

The sub-frame is rusting out and I have been told it is dangerous to drive. Toyota has told me there is nothing they can do.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while at the dealer, the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive to the extensive rusting of the frame, driveshaft, front control arms, rear suspension, rear shocks, and the passenger rear rim. The contact was also informed that rust was not a defect but environmental. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. Mah.

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I have a '02 Toyota rav 4 whose k- frame, which supports the front wheels and steering mechanism, rusted completely in half, which caused me to run off the road when I braked suddenly and it cracked. The vehicle has 150k and I have always kept up the maintenance and had no idea the rust was that bad. Toyota has not responded to my complaints, even though they are covering even older tacomas and tundras because of their rusting frames. I am very frustrated and disconcerted in Toyota products ,especially since their latest ad campaign touts their longevity and dependability. Thank you for attention to this matter, I'm sure that I'm not the only Rav4 owner with this complaint.

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