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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1565208
Internal NHTSA #	11208273
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	17/05/19
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Excessive and premature corrosion has developed at various locations on the vehicle frame such that i am concerned about the structural integrity of the vehicle frame and it's impact on the operational safety when i'm driving this vehicle. It appears that the corrosion has originated on both the external frame surface welded seams and also from internal frame surfaces. I took proactive measures to have my frame treated for corrosion resistance by an after market vendor in an attempt to abate early signs of corrosion but the corrosion from internal surfaces has now worked it's way thru showing clear holes/gaps/separation in the frame structural components. Rusting from the inside out adds to my concern about the vehicle operational safety. My vehicle has had all regular, scheduled maintenance performed by a toyota dealer whom has also pointed out the structural issues resulting from corrosion. I learned about and was shown the corrosion problems directly from the dealer service department while my vehicle was elevated on a lift in a service bay. Attached are pictures taken recently (5/17/19) while at the dealer of the more obvious problems at various locations on the frame.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	239000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEXINGTON, KY
VIN pattern	JTEBU14R430XXXXXX
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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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.
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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.
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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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