NHTSA Complaint #11415229 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11415229
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	May 5, 2021
Date Filed	May 5, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

ADDING MY NAME TO THE LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE AND PREMATURE FRAME RUST ON THEIR 4RUNNER, POTENTIALLY CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A COLLISION. TOYOTA ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM FOR THE TACOMA, SEQUOIA, AND TUNDRA OF THE SAME YEARS, AND THEY SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR THE 4RUNNER.

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