NHTSA Complaint #11429889 — 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11429889
Vehicle	2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	June 1, 2021
Date Filed	August 20, 2021
Mileage	121,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while in for maintenance it was discovered that the subframe had experienced extensive rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 121,000.

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