Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Toyota 4Runner has 223 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
223
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Severe frame rust. 2 large holes on the inside of the frame just back from the front wheels and 2 la... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Toyota has had issues with their frames rusting out and the 4th generation 4Runner is not exempt fro... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Severe frame rust, there was a recall for tacomas but 4Runners have the issue just as bad |
| Aug 8, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to several i... |
| Jan 12, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the tire re... |
| Nov 28, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Vehicle frame has rusted through and has holes affecting structural condition. |
| Sep 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Extensive rust through out frame, resulting in holes in structural members. Leaving frame in a weak ... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Excessive frame rust causing difficulty to keep vehicle on the road. No warning lamps, I noticed th... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | STRUCTURE | So much rust has developed the frame is literally giving out. Toyota admitted to a rust issue- it’s ... |
| Mar 24, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The frame on my 4Runner is rusting through in multiple locations. The rear of the frame has already ... |
| Feb 7, 2022 | STRUCTURE | I have two 2003 Toyotas, a tundra and 4runner. The 4Runners frame is rusting out everywhere includin... |
| Nov 2, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The frame of the vehicle is rusted to the point my fist can fit through a hole in the frame. |
| Oct 12, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The frame on the vehicle is rusting out. If not repaired, serious injury could occur if the frame br... |
| Oct 3, 2021 | STRUCTURE | Extreme frame rust. The vehicle has extreme frame rust and Toyota should be held accountable for po... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The frame is rusted very bad and it’s a major safety issue for this type of vehicle I don’t know whe... |
| Aug 2, 2021 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Really bad frame rust, holes in frame, engine mounts.... Cracked dash board. All problems shared by... |
| Jul 19, 2021 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Due to severe rust underneath the vehicle, there have been a few issues that have made the vehicle v... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | STRUCTURE | Car inspection at a service center revealed advanced rusting of the frame. I was told this could be ... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The frame is completely rusted through and soon will be unable to support the steering, engine or dr... |
| Jun 20, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The frame has rusted almost completely through near the front upper and lower control arms near the ... |