NHTSA Complaint #11394884 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11394884
Vehicle 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 200,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

THE REAR TIRE ASSEMBLY RIPPED LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS..A LOUD CLUNK NOISE....THEN .BRAKES WERE LOST AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHOWED WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD...CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE...MASSIVE RUST AT FAILURE POINTS

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