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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1077809
Internal NHTSA #	10599147
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	17/06/14
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Heavy frame rust.... I have heard of other toyota suvs and pu's with frame rust that were recalled due to the frame rusting through. This vehicle's life started out in wny, and has been in virginia the last 3- 4 years. If toyota is recalling the tacomas and sequoias then the 4runner should be included. I know i am not the only one with this issue. Thank you
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAIRFAX, VA
VIN pattern	JTEBT17R230XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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