NHTSA Complaint #11421560 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11421560 |
| Vehicle | 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
I heard a loud noise (scraping-dragging) from the bottom of the engine area while driving on the highway This was a very dangerous and scary incident Pulled over and My fiancé checked under the engine A very large metal piece was dragging the road I did not hit a bump or anything. A body shop mechanic informed me that the chasis of the 4 runner was in extremely bad condition The 4Runner will not pass inspection because of this condition I respectfully request help in this matter
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