2006 Toyota 4runner problems
Owners have filed 520 complaints about the 2006 Toyota 4runner with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 27.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 12.5%.
Complaints520
Crashes34
Fires3
Injuries37
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 27.7% · 144
Unknown or other 14.0% · 73
Suspension 12.5% · 65
Power train 5.8% · 30
Air bags 4.6% · 24
Steering 4.2% · 22
Service brakes 3.7% · 19
Electrical system 3.7% · 19
Severity
Of those complaints, 34 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 37 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Toyota 4runner in this data, 2006 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 86 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 103,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The bracket holding the motor mount broke into the frame causing the motor to hit the differential and break the upper engine oil pan. Attached are two pictures, one showing a normal connection at the frame and the other shown broken into the frame. This may have been caused by rust/corrosion and/or a weak connection which was reinforced at this point for 2007 and later models.Date of incident is approximate Structure · reported at 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear driver's side frame was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 127,456. Photos attached. Structure · reported at 127,456 miles
Frame is rusting apart Rear lower trailing arm section has already been patched by previous owner Upper trailing arm connection point to frame crossmember has perished due to rust If the other side breaks the rear axle can flex excessively causing control problems Toyotaâs service campaign for other trucks should not have omitted the 4Runner which shares many identical design characteristics Structure
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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