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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1191755
Internal NHTSA #	10725383
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	29/05/15
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Rotting out frame with gaping holes. There are several large holes in the frame, and along the weld lines and soft spots leading to more as well. Unsafe to drive and now off the road (i am now without a car or value for trade in). Apparently, according to 3 separate mechanics i brought the truck to, it resembles the tacoma rotting that led to recall (that i had never known about). According to last mechanic who i was going to get a quote for repair said the whole frame is rotted, soft spots in several other areas, and it is a matter of time and not worth fixing. I have called toyota twice and they basically said "to bad for you". Nothing they are going to do. I've taken good care of my car, bought it new and have been the only driver. Planned on another couple years at least. Very disappointed in toyota and lucky that i was in get to an inspection sticker as i wouldn't have known. I imagine could have been very dangerous to myself and the general public hadn't i been made aware.... Updated 07/30/15 bf updated 9/24/15 js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	179000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALTON, NH
VIN pattern	JTEBT14R030XXXXXX
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	01/12/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	BERLIN AUTO
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	GORHAM
Dealer's state code	NH
Dealer's ZIP code	03581

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 Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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