NHTSA Complaint #11426842 — 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11426842 |
| Vehicle | 2004 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 | CA |
Consumer Description
My Frame is a rusted mess. The entire frame is experiencing rust issues. My rear sway bar rusted off and broke into pieces (1/15/21). Now my exhaust pipe has fell off the muffler due to rust (7/21/21). My brake calipers have been very badly rusted as well as the pieces that hold my shocks and suspension in place. It has been progressively getting worse over the past 3-4 years. I feel like this has now become a safety issue and I'm not sure if it's safe to drive. It may be a risk to myself and other drivers on the road. My mechanic has told me that it will not improve and he thinks that the frame and other parts should be recalled. I have plenty of photos if needed. Please help me before something goes wrong.
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