NHTSA Complaint #11161489 — 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11161489
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 13, 2018
Date Filed	December 15, 2018
Mileage	204,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

EXTENSIVE RUST HAS DESTROYED BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERS. MECHANIC SHOP HAS ADVISED THAT IT WILL NO LONGER PASS VIRGINIA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AND MUST BE CONDEMNED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS CONDITION FURTHER, I AM FINDING THIS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE FOUND IN 3RD GENERATION 4RUNNERS UTILIZED IN CLIMATES WHERE ROAD SALT/CHEMICALS ARE USED.

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