2002 Toyota 4RUNNER body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 90 complaints for the 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 90 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 140,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 10 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 140,000 miles, and 2% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall. I have a rusty frame that needs to be addressed for safety reasons I was driving on the highway at 55 MPH frame cracked and I almost died because of it toyotas have poor frame that should be recalled
Rust/rot damage to passenger side frame. Extends from middle cross member to rear cross member. Also significant rust damage to rear shock mounts. Failed inspection as a result. The rest of the car is in excellent condition and well maintained. Safety issue for my family.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Suspension 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints