Frame is very rusty. replacing several steering and suspension components. the metal is very thin and rusty right under the radiator to the point where there is now a hole in it and may collapse in the event of a crash.
While driving my steering my wheel suddenly became stiff where i noticed that there was an unusual resistance to turn right. i took it to a shop to have it looked at and had them flush the power steering fluid and put in new fluid as well as check for any possible leaks - none were found. this reoccurred after about two weeks but this time the stiffness was much worse where i felt unsure that i could turn the steering at all. after investigating on line i found many others had similar experiences. this scary experience happened on 2-21-18 so i made an emergency call to my mechanic to have it looked at asap for 2-23-18. looks like the steering intermediate shaft (u joint) is going on all these trucks. i'm at approximately 143k miles.i'm so glad this didn't happen while i was in heavy traffic although i was on the highway going home when it happened.
Very hard steering stiff steering wheel to the point the wheel was locking up
2007 toyota 4runner has a shimmy in the steering wheel at freeway speed. took problem to the dealer and they indicated it was a normal characteristic of the 4runner. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while driving between 45-70, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel. no warning lights were present. the contact spoke with the dealer and they stated that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. the current mileage was 2,500 and the failure mileage as 1,495. the consumer stated the dealer tried to fix the vibration defect multiple times but to no avail. updated 12/12/07 *tr