2001 Toyota 4RUNNER body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 83 complaints for the 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 75 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 16 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 8 |
| 200k+ miles | 11 |
What the data shows
Of the 75 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 3% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The 2001 toyota 4 runner is rusting out. My son and I both have cut our self on the rear bumper. I needed stitches for my injury. I have a scar to remind me not to purchase another toyota. The rust got so bad, I lost my bumper. When I looked under my vehicle at the frame, the entire bottom of the vehicle is riddled w/rust, including the frame.
Vehicle frame is rusting to the point of perforation. I discovered today two holes, one on each the driver and passenger side, inner frame rails just behind the rear crossmember. My concern is it may be rotting from the inside out. Is the manufacturer going to issue a recall on these frames as they have done on tacomas and tundras? This car is in excellent condition otherwise and I had planned to drive it for much longer due to its handling and safety.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints