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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1380662
Internal NHTSA #	10991816
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	26/08/16
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I bought the 2003 toyota 4 runner in august 2015. At the time of purchase, there had already been a repair to the exhaust system. In january of 2016, a brake caliper malfunctioned and i took it in for repair. At that time, i was informed there were rot holes in the frame that needed to be repaired. They showed me pictures of the rust holes and i about fell over. I couldn't believe my eyes. I had the holes repaired. When i took the car for inspection in august 2016, there were more rot holes and it couldn't be inspected. I had those holes repaired, and the repair guy said it was dangerous to keep driving this vehicle. He said it is rusting from the inside out. I was so mad because i just bought it less than a year ago, and am now facing losing thousands of dollars due to this faulty frame. I got the oil changed recently and the comment on the multipoint inspection is that the frame is rusting. When i parked the car today, i had the wheel turned, and i saw another rot hole in the frame by the wheel that i will have to get repaired. This is a terrible safety hazard, the frame could rust through while i'm diving it. I can't just go out and get another car while losing thousands on this one which is what will happen if i have to trade it in. Something needs to be done here. Yes it is a 2003, and i would expect some rust on an older vehicle, but this is ridiculous. I do have repair bills, but i can't scan them in.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	91552
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHAMOKIN DAM, PA
VIN pattern	JTEBT17R538XXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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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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