NHTSA Complaint #11421097 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421097
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	June 16, 2021
Date Filed	June 16, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Frame is rotted out and brake lines attached to the frame as well as every suspension component. Car failed inspection deemed unsafe to drive. This problem has been addressed for Tacoma, tundra and sequoia but not 4runner. These frames have the same issue as those and needs to be repaired by Toyota due to lack of rust and corrosion protection. There’s no reason 4runner should be overlooked for the same issue as the other full frame trucks.

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