| Issue ID | 1415859 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11035383 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 21/10/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Frame has holes and cracks caused by excessive rust. One cross member is non functional. Has rusted through entirely. I called toyota's customer care 800 number. Was told the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty has expired. I am the original owner and the vehicle has always been garage kept. The body is in perfect condition. It has only 104,000 miles. Collision repair shop looked at the frame yesterday and i was told it is a safety issue. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SWANTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | JTEBT14R830XXXXXX |
| 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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