NHTSA Complaint #11115408 — 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11115408 |
| Vehicle | 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 185,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
I JUST DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME ON MY 4RUNNER IS SEVERELY RUSTED DUE TO LOW QUALITY STEEL. SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE OBSERVED THE FRAME AND ALL OF THEM HAVE TOLD ME IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER AND ITS FRAME IS IN GREAT CONDITION. BOTH CARS HAVE BEEN GARAGED AND OPERATED IN THE SAME CONDITIONS. THE FRAME RUST IS SO BAD, IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR UP ON A LIFT TO PERFORM OIL CHANGES, ETC. THE MAIN CONCERN IS SAFETY. IF THE CAR IS IN AN ACCIDENT, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY PROTECTION FROM A SIDE OR FRONT IMPACT.
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