NHTSA Complaint #10678924 — 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10678924
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 26, 2015
Date Filed	January 26, 2015
Mileage	131,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

VEHICLE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTING OUT AROUND THE REAR SUSPENSION. TRAILING ARM MOUNT FROM AXLE TO FRAME IS SEPARATED FROM FRAME AND VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

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