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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTEBT17R530009268 · Checked Aug 10, 2026
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JTEBT17R530•••••• 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER

This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER build (11 vs 4).

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482on the model
121builds in total
Most reported Structure 8 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure Mar 2022
The frame on my 4Runner is rusting through in multiple locations. The rear of the frame has already failed and a trailer I was pulling dragged on the road heavily as it failed. Definitely at risk of caving in long before the engine or transmitoo fails
Unknown Or Other Oct 2018
Excessive frame rust preventing it from passing inspection
Engine And Engine Cooling Apr 2003
The consumer smelled strong chemical fumes in the passenger compartment, which seemed to be coming from the exhaust
Structure Mar 2019
Excessive rusting on frame
Structure Dec 2018
I found out in late 2018 or early 2019 that the frame was rusted through. After looking closer the rusted out area is 2 foot long by 3 inch wide. There was no incident but concerned for the safety while drive g it
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEBT17R530009268 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.