Major Problems with 2006 Toyota 4Runner Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Toyota 4Runner

2006 Toyota 4Runner AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2006 Toyota 4Runner SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 2 Mileage: 120000 miles

2006 Toyota 4Runner POWER TRAIN Victims: 2 Mileage: 160979 miles

Browse 2006 Toyota 4Runner complaints by category

Problems with BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota 4Runner owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that vehicle was taken for inspection where the mechanic...	81 ~ 101069 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions the surf board strapped to the luggage rack...	38 ~ 341735 miles
SUSPENSION i have a steering problem on my 2006 toyota 4runner v8 sport model 9191 miles. while driving at highway speeds...	33 ~ 95314 miles
AIR BAGS we were stopped in traffic in our 2006 toyota 4runner. we were slammed into from behind by a car traveling...	18 ~ 72629 miles
STEERING dt*: the contact stated at various speeds the vehicle veers in either direction. the dealership was unable to determine the	16 ~ 45589 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* - while driving his 2006 toyota rav4 at 60 mph the contact felt a jerking as if the vehicle...	15 ~ 79322 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL our 2006 toyota 4runner with a v8 engine has lost accelerator response on two occasions in the first year we...	14 ~ 59103 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i brought my car in for regular service and new brake pads and rotors. i was told one of the...	13 ~ 103379 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	13 ~ 110146 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC anti-lock brakes too sensitive. under certain conditions especially if i hit a bump while braking or if the road is...	10 ~ 32010 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a driveline vibration on my 2006 toyota 4runner v8 sport model 4575 miles vin [xx]. the vibration is...	9 ~ 27833 miles
TIRES had a tire blowout on a newly purchased 2006 toyota 4runner with michelin cross terrain tires p265/65-17r with 400 total...	9 ~ 45252 miles
ENGINE when at stopped at a street light or just stop in gear with the brake applied car will jump forward...	6 ~ 120499 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER this complaint is in regards to a 2006 toyota 4runner vehicle id # mileage is 150.000.the toyota was purchased this...	5 ~ 132001 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY double vision in windshield when night driving. *nm...	5 ~ 11528 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. while driving at an unknown speed the brakes failed. the vehicle was repaired...	4 ~ 130250 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust is being pulled into back window when cracked and the vehicle resets the air flow to recycle. i crack...	4 ~ 32250 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE we had the 4 runner service for oil change and inspection when they found the frame completely rusted through and	3 ~ 20667 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2006 toyota 4runner check engine light disables traction control and vehicle stability control when on. for instance the car needed...	3 ~ 100700 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the engine running. the contact...	3 ~ 10329 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i am canadian resident a bought a 2006 toyota 4runner sr5 which is a us vehicle import. when i went...	3 ~ 53256 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES the tire pressure light still illumination even bring the vehicle to dealer to check 3 time on the 2006 toyota	3 ~ 25000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	3 ~ 20338 miles
STRUCTURE ?purchased car in boulder 3/22/2017 ?2006 toyota 4 runner vin # [xxx] ?rust damage / dealer stated rust was because...	2 ~ 32600 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY driving approx 40 mph towards home and rear window exploded shattered glass all over. it sounded like an m80 in...	2 ~ 164000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2006 toyota 4runner check engine light disables traction control and vehicle stability control when on. for instance the car needed...	2 ~ 89000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING highway merge ramp at almost full throttle twice once passing another vehicle on highway at also high throttle usage accelerator...	2 ~ 24100 miles
SEAT BELTS we were stopped in traffic in our 2006 toyota 4runner. we were slammed into from behind by a car traveling...	2 ~ 30000 miles
WHEELS extreme wheel shimmy at highway speeds. 3 dealerships can't find a problem thought they all feel the vibration and shake.	2 ~ 68200 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while reviewing the 2006 toyota 4runner complaints i found that consumer complaint: odi case number: 10179170 is actually a complaint	2 ~ 8650 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* - the contact stated that 2006 toyota 4 runner tires were low profile tires which were part of the...	2 ~ 74493 miles
SEATS i have a 2006 toyota 4runner. my drivers seat clicks and shifts each time i accelerate or turn whether its...	2 ~ 1500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	2 ~ 14600 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM when my 2006 toyota 4runner is running or when acceleration a rotten egg smell comes from the catalytic converter. i...	2 ~ 253 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that when the defroster was in use the rear...	1 ~ 151707 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that when the defroster was in use the rear...	1 ~ 151707 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i purchased this vehicle used from a dealer in 2014 with low miles on it and it appeared to be...	1 ~ 120000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that the trunk failed to remain closed. the dealer...	1 ~ 44000 miles
CHILD SEAT when installing our brand new sunshine kids radian xtsl we found that just touching the metal buckle tightener on the...	1
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT when installing our brand new sunshine kids radian xtsl we found that just touching the metal buckle tightener on the...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2006 toyota 4runner sport 4.0l 4wd. vibration felt via steering wheel which occurs during acceleration/deceleration and across wide speed range....	1 ~ 47000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE this is a safety issue that seems to be on toyota models. the front and passenger doors will open if	1
PARKING BRAKE vehicle parked in driveway (running) with transmission in park and the emergency brake fully engaged. vehicle rolled out of driveway...	1 ~ 7487 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 4runner sport edition 4wd -toyota- 38k miles on vehicle. all the bolts that hold the clutch assembly to the...	1 ~ 24000 miles
VALVE > TIRES the tire pressure light still illumination even bring the vehicle to dealer to check 3 time on the 2006 toyota	1 ~ 25000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2006 toyota 4runner sr5 4wd v8. front seat movement. the front seat in my 4runner moves pops rattles like its	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC first issue: the brake pedal has a buzzing that occurs with every stop it' is severe enough that it alters...	1 ~ 16500 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL tl* - while driving his 2006 toyota rav4 at 60 mph the contact felt a jerking as if the vehicle...	1 ~ 13000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt*: the contact stated when the rear lift gate was opened the automatic open/close mechanism failed and closed on the...	1 ~ 4500 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS right front wheel stud separated at 70 ft. lbs. of torque during tire rotation. the portion of the stud that	1 ~ 9501 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM our 2006 toyota 4runner with a v8 engine has lost accelerator response on two occasions in the first year we...	1 ~ 3800 miles
EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on normal road conditions the surf board strapped to the luggage rack...	1 ~ 3500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING dt*: the contact stated a vibration was felt coming up through the steering column while driving 20mph. the vibration was...	1 ~ 80 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN new 2006 toyota 4runner has 10 000 miles leaking oil from rear differential i was told it was defect of...	1 ~ 10490 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission electrical failures. i have...	1 ~ 1200 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES had a tire blowout on a newly purchased 2006 toyota 4runner with michelin cross terrain tires p265/65-17r with 400 total...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2006 toyota 4 runner. consumer states accelerator issues similar to recall. consumer states the problem is intermittent. *tgw the consumer...	1

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