Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V021000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 11/20/1995 to 02/28/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 273743 | 02/28/2002 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/18/2002 | 01/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. owner notification began february 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. ssc 20a.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 83680 | ||
| Vehicle started shaking and clunking. i was near home and able to get it back to my driveway. upon towing to the mechanic, it was discovered that the rear control arm had rusted out and detached from the frame. frame rot was discovered on the side rails. car is considered undriveable and should be totaled. | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Frame is rusted out around rear control arm brackets. numerous rust holes in frame. this vehicle is unsafe to drive in this condition and toyota does not want to do anything about it. i have seen hundreds of the same model vehicle online with this same issue. this needs to be a recall, just like the tacoma frames. vehicle is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. it is a shame this 4runner is unsafe to drive. beautiful truck, unsafe frame. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 190000 | 1 | |
| Rear differential housing is leaking fluid as a result of rust. local toyota dealership says the entire rear axle needs to be replaced (it is all one piece) to the tune of $3000. an online search of a diy repair shows this problem (google: rear differential rust) shows this problem is unique to toyota 3rd generation 4runners. this amount of rust on an integral part is extreme and unacceptable that toyota has not done a recall, even though they did one for virtually same vehicle in the tacoma for frame rust. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 190000 | ||
| Rear differential housing is leaking fluid as a result of rust. local toyota dealership says the entire rear axle needs to be replaced (it is all one piece) to the tune of $3000. an online search of a diy repair shows this problem (google: rear differential rust) shows this problem is unique to toyota 3rd generation 4runners. this amount of rust on an integral part is extreme and unacceptable that toyota has not done a recall, even though they did one for virtually same vehicle in the tacoma for frame rust. | |||
| 05/05/2012 | 159158 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while pulling into a driveway at five mph the front passenger side ball joint failed. the failure caused the front right side of the vehicle collapse. the contact stated the vehicle had an alignment done 8 days before the failure and there was no mention of any problems. the contact stated the failure also destroyed the inner and outer boot of the vehicle and leaked grease. the failure mileage and current mileages were 159,158.rl | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 160000 | ||
| The frame on my 1998 toyota 4runner sr5 has completely rusted through on the rear and has broken in half. the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. the toyota tacoma pickup (same model year time-frame) has the same issue and has been recalled, but the 4runner has not. the 4runner should also be recalled and a 15 year extended frame rust though warranty applied. | |||
| 04/20/2007 | 169000 | 1 | |
| Rear bearings have failed. there was a recall issued by nhtsa #02v021, which sited the rear suspension parts needed to be replaced on all 1996-1998 toyota 4runners. the problem was for 2wd but was issued for 4wd vehicles also to avoid confusion. (mine is a 4wd) my question is, if the springs were under-sized, will this cause damage or undue strain to the rear bearings? also, toyota refused to honor the recall statement from the nhtsa that states that toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 168641 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota 4runner. the contact was driving 5 mph when the front passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle rod was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 168,641. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 168641 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the front passenger side tire came off. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle rod was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 168,641. pm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 04/02/2007 | 16000 | 1 | 04/03/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 toyota four runner. while driving 5 mph out of the driveway he made a turn and the lower ball joints failed and the front of the vehicle separated, broke, and the tires came off. the manufacturer stated that this vehicle not related to the recall due to the vin. the current and failure mileage were 16,000. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/02/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 05/06/2005 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1998 toyota 4 runner with 80000 failure mileage at 15 mph the right front wheel came off. the vehicle needed to be towed. the mechanic stated that the upper and lower ball joints were sheared. the vehicle had been repaired. the current mileage was 106,870. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/02/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 05/06/2005 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1998 toyota 4 runner with 80000 failure mileage at 15 mph the right front wheel came off. the vehicle needed to be towed. the mechanic stated that the upper and lower ball joints were sheared. the vehicle had been repaired. the current mileage was 106,870. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 117000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 toyota 4runner. whenever the contact parked the vehicle, he noticed oil dripping from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local auto shop and the contact was informed that the rear wheel hub needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 117,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Tl*- the contact stated that he received recall 02v021000 on jan. 2 2007 for the 1998 toyota 4 runner. he went to berkeley toyota in berkeley california and has yet to have rear suspension fixed.the contact was concerned about the amount of time it was taking to have recall repairs done. the current mileage was 68550 miles. the vehicle has not had a failure to date. *ak | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 125000 | 1 | 09/13/1999 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 toyota 4 runner, the contact received recall notice #02v021000. the contact drove the vehicle to two dealers, and was told that they would call when the parts were available. the contact has attempted to schedule an appointment with the dealer since 2003. the contact informed the manufacturer several times and they called the dealer who stated they have been unable to find the parts and would call the contact when they arrived. *ak | |||
| 01/23/2007 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Tl *- the vehicle is 1998 toyota 4runner. the contact received recall letter 02v021000 in december. the contact stated had approximately 4 appointments, and each time the part did not come in. the contact stated the dealer told him they will call him when the part arrived. the contact stated he heard a noise when he turned the vehicle to the left. *ak | |||