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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1558375
Internal NHTSA #	11203167
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	26/09/18
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This vehicle failed state safety inspection at an independent auto repair center due to excessive frame rust. Then had vehicle inspected by a local toyota dealer who indicated "needs new frame - all rotted - there's no where to weld." the body of this vehicle is in great shape but has become a safety hazard due to frame rust. This rusting issue seems very similar to that of the tacoma. Toyota acknowledges the frame issue on the tacoma but has not done the same for the identical problem with 4runners.
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HUDSON, NH
VIN pattern	JTEBU17R730XXXXXX
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?
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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

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?