NHTSA Complaint #11180197 — 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11180197
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	February 13, 2019
Date Filed	February 14, 2019
Mileage	228,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 WAS TAKEN INTO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, NAMELY THE FRAME AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS. HE WARNED THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE IF THE FRAME IS ROTTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT FOR INSPECTION.

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