NHTSA Complaint #11478302 — 2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11478302 |
| 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 | NC |
Consumer Description
The body frame is the problem, it has rust all around, the radiator supports are all rusted out almost hanging, front side of the frame and rear side are clearly rusted. Radiator could fall any time. The problem was confirmed by auto shop and inspection shop (independent service center). Vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lights or symptoms prior to frame failure, for now.
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