NHTSA Complaint #11416446 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11416446
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 1, 2021
Date Filed	May 13, 2021
Mileage	215,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT RUSTED, GAS TANK STRAPS ARE ROTTED/RUSTED. REAR SWAY BARS ARE ROTTED OFF THE FRAME. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME FRAME ISSUE AS THE TACOMA AND SEQUOIA FRAMES THAT ARE ON RECALL.

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