| Issue ID | 1528987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11166649 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 11/01/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving the vehicle and normal highway speed on the interstate. When i let off the accelerator, the vehicle lurched to one side, causing the vehicle to cross into the other lane. When i applied the accelerator again, the vehicle lurched in the other direction, requiring me to apply corrective action to maintain control. Upon inspection, the passenger side rear suspension link support had mostly separated from the frame due to rust. I can bend it back and forth with my hand. I have not driven the vehicle since due to safety concerns. It is difficult to control the vehicle, especially a highway speed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 181073 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VERNON, CT |
| VIN pattern | JTEBU14R530XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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