NHTSA Complaint #10544132 — 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544132
Vehicle	2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 3, 2013
Date Filed	September 17, 2013
Mileage	144,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

FRAME RUSTED IN FRONT OF BOTH REAR TIRES LOAD BEARING AREA. TOYOTA REFUSES ANY WARRANTY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THIS SAFETY PROBLEM ON TRUCK FRAMES USED ON SUV'S. TACOMA FRAMES ALL RECALLED FOR SAME REASON. TOYOTA STILL STATES NOT TO UNDERCOAT WHEN PURCHASE IS NEW OR TO RUST PREVENT AT ANY WARRANTY/PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. CONSUMER PUT AT RISK TO A PROBLEM ONLY OBSERVABLE FROM A LIFT,AND TOLD TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS OR TOTAL LOSS,AND WILL NOT SELL THE FRAME EVEN AT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. UPON READING BLOGS OF 4RUNNER OWNERS THIS IS A COMMON FREQUENT INCREASING SAFETY PROBLEM WITH ALL 4RUNNERS. *TR

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