NHTSA Complaint #11191161 — 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11191161
Vehicle	2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 16, 2018
Date Filed	March 24, 2019
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

FRAME RUST CAUSING SUSPENSION ARM TO DROP WHILE DRIVING. IT DUG INTO ROAD SURFACE WHICH LIFTED ENTIRE REAR INTO THE AIR. KIND OF A POLE-VAULT EFFECT. VERY DANGEROUS. CHECKING FOR FRAME RUST IS NOT SOMETHING LISTED IN TOYOTAS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOR SHOULD IT HAVE TO BE BY OWNERS

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