| Issue ID | 1603392 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11258093 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 17/07/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Structure complaint. Frame , frame mounting points, and suspension mounting points. Heavy rust. Upon maintenance diagnostics for evap system the mechanics indicated significant serious corrosion problems with the forward and rearward sections of the frame. Significant and dangerous deterioration to mounting points for track bars, brake line brackets, and other suspension components. Structurally the frame is questionable in places and likely hazardous to continue driving, recommended that vehicle be retired as is. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78585 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | NORTH BARRINGTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | JTEBT17R730XXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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