| Issue ID | 1438825 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11062126 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 11/01/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2003 4runner has significant frame rust and is a common and well known problem. Toyota has acknowledged the same problem with other similar models. Toyota has taken action on other models but will not with the 4runners with same frame. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDLOTHIAN, VA |
| VIN pattern | JTEBT14R130XXXXXX |
| 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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