NHTSA Complaint #11296815 — 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11296815 |
| Vehicle | 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 150,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
1998 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER STARTING TO SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT FRAME IS RUSTED THRU THE BOX TUBE. CALLED TOYOTA TO REPORT THE ISSUE AND DID NOT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED THAT THE ISSUE IS SERIOUS. NO RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN.
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