Problems with 2002 Toyota 4Runner ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I filed a nhtsa complaint (odi number 10569206 was assigned) on 13 march 2014 about this vehicle. on 14 march 2014, i took my 4runner to my local toyota dealership after contacting toyota customer service and logging a complaint ( case number [xxx] ) with them on the 14th of march 2014 at their office in california and the customer service rep telling me documentation of the issue at my dealership would help me. this vehicle was bought in ny and remained up north for 10 years and according to emerson toyota auburn, me records at 85,199 miles on 07/11/2012. service adviser, [xxx] condition1 at 85,199 miles . used car prep. vehicle being wholesaled per rich. needs engine light on, a/c inop, rear axle housing very rusted and cracked, hood latch inop, radiator leaking, frame is soft. it had 85,404 miles when it came to florida on 07 september 2012 my 2002 toyota 4runner sr5 with only 112109 miles at coggin toyota at the avenues dealership on philips hwy in jacksonville, florida at 12:20pm on 14 march 2014 my complaint at the dealership on 14 march 20014 at 12:20.........customer states rear subframe is rusted. check and advise. their findings at 12:55pm on 14 march 2014... case number [xxx], found severe frame rust, holes in frame on right side, holes rusted through frame by gas tank on left side.holes rusted through gas tank and leaking fuel. upper rear track bar bracket rusted off of rear end housing, rear shocks rusted off. front brake rotor backing plates rusted through. the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to fuel leak and extreme rust through of frame. i want this vehicle frame and axle fixed or bought back by toyota. a toyota dealership in auburn, me knew of this problem almost 2 years ago and sent it out the door. totally unsatisfactory. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Engine at idle, loud noise, won't start. after taken apart found 4 connecting rods at the bottom of oil pan. *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. while driving approximately 55 mph she heard a loud popping noise on the drivers side of the vehicle. she pulled over and she observed smoke and oil coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed that one of the pistons pierced and engine block near the oil filter. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 76,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4 runner. while driving approximately 50 mph with the brakes engaged, the power steering failed. the vehicle spun around and crashed into a guard rail. no one was injured. the police were not notified. the rear and front bumper were damaged. the estimated repair cost was $3000. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a catalytic converter. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred them back to the dealer for repairs. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle abnormally began to lose power with the illumination of the check engine light. the contact stated that the aluminum radiator and the bolt that connected the coolant and transmission fluid transfer was faulty. the contact stated that the failure would cause the two liquids to combine abnormally. the contact spoke with several mechanics that confirmed the failure. the failure would cause the vehicle to operate with extremely limited power. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. while driving 60 mph, the contact heard the piston connecting rod pop when he switched lanes. as a result, oil leaked out of the engine manifold and caused a fire. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was catastrophic failure to the engine. the dealer notified the manufacturer to repair the engine. the current and failure mileages were 127,000.

Burning too much oil. *tr

Driving car and heard loud bang noise car immediately starts slowing down and oil light comes on after car stops oil is pouring out from underneath the motor. we send car to the dealership they say the engine has thrown a rod. motor needs to be replaced the car has 72,000 miles on it . a person in the service dept says they have had a lot of problems with this motor it is very weak. we call other mechanics to get estimates they say they to have seen a lot of problems with this motor. we haven't done anything with the car we are still hoping for some help from toyota. also we gave the dealership all of our oil change records that were done on time. *jb

Dt: 2002 toyota 4 runner - the oil is getting thick and gelling. the vehicle is using a lot of oil, and blowing black smoke came from the tail pipe. the dealer said this was a common problem for some toyota of this year, make and models, and toyota did have the highest amount of complaints on the consumer complaint website. it started to blow the black smoke driving. took vehicle to dealer, and the dealership said it was a oil gelling problem. dealership stated that the motor would have to be torn to find out what caused this problem. this would be at the consumer's expense. manufacturer said they would not be able to help the consumer with this problem. there was an extended warranty on this vehicle, and the manufacturer stated that this would not be covered due to the maintenance that had done on the vehicle. *ak

Vehicle would smoke when starting. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak