NHTSA Complaint #11440902 — 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440902
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	November 14, 2021
Date Filed	November 18, 2021
Mileage	212,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000.

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