Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2006 Toyota 4runner.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | MYself and my fiancee were driving to our family's home, the rear defrost was on due to foggy windows as we were drivin… |
| 2025-09-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The frame under the car rusted so much that the gas tank literally fell through the frame to the ground. This put my … |
| 2025-09-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Excessive frame corrosion |
| 2025-07-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Dangerous and rusted through frame. The vehicles frame should have been recalled like the other Toyotas affected. |
| 2025-02-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | We took the vehicle in for inspection and it failed due to the exhaust leaks, and more importantly the frame rusting ou… |
| 2024-11-05 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that her son was driving at an unknown speed when another v… |
| 2024-10-31 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My 4runner have major frame rust issues and is a major safety hazard. This a known issue to Toyota and a recall needs t… |
| 2024-05-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | UNKNOWN, found excessive rust on undercarriage |
| 2024-01-09 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The rear window on my 2006 4Runner suddenly shattered. I had just cleared the car of snow, put my son in the car and le… |
| 2023-12-27 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after a State Inspection, the vehicle was declared unsa… |
| 2023-09-19 | TRAILER HITCHES | No | 0 | While towing a 16' utility trailer using the 2" ball on a Switch Ball #42178, the ball separated from the shank. I was … |
| 2023-06-24 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | My control arm ripped completely off my fram on the passenger side due to excessive rust putting me and my family and a… |
| 2023-03-12 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Corrosion of pistons in front brake calipers results in an increase in braking stopping distance. Everytime the front … |
| 2023-03-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The vehicle headlights have failed on multiple occasions. The cause of the failures was ingress of water into the seal… |
| 2023-02-24 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The frame is corroded and rusted to the point that it’s not safe to drive. This was discovered by our service technicia… |
| 2023-01-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My 2006 4Runner Toyota frame is rusted and falling into pieces. From the rear especially and underneath. I’m scared if … |
| 2022-11-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My 17 year old son was parked and when he turned off the defrost the rear hatchback glass shattered. This scared him a… |
| 2022-11-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The frame of the vehicle was corroding as if it was not sealed effectively. The frame rotted to point where vehicle beg… |
| 2022-09-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Under carriage and frame rust due to bad frames that caused a recall on other Toyota models that were settled, but not … |
| 2022-09-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. I also have a 2005 GMC Sierra, but this 4Runner's frame is absolutely toast, while the GM… |
| 2022-07-06 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My car is a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. This past summer I had a tire leaking and took it to the garage for repair. The mecha… |
| 2022-06-27 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | My 4runner was purchased from a dealership and serviced there for rust related problems several times but was never tol… |
| 2022-04-22 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Vehicle failed inspection due to rust on the frame. Bought vehicle because it is supposedly ruggedly built and for the… |
| 2022-03-26 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Since an inspection Oct 2021 the rust/corrosive on the frame has become. Dangerously close to rotting thru the entire … |
| 2022-02-23 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The rear window shattered spontaneously while the rear defroster was on. There was no impact to the window and no prior… |
| 2022-02-23 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | It’s the frame! It’s completely rotting away the corrosion is unreal it has just over 75000 miles very clean no rust an… |
| 2022-02-21 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I took my car in for routine maintenance and they pointed out rust on the frame and suggested it was more than it shoul… |
| 2022-02-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The frame is only the bottom 1/2 is Swiss cheese as they say from rust, the top 1/2 is sold. As the steel used was defe… |
| 2022-01-25 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Rusted frame and under carriage is rusting other parts of the vehicle, very dangerous! |
| 2022-01-04 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The rear window shattered and is not available for inspection because it's in a million pieces. There is now broken gla… |
| 2021-12-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | This morning my 4Runner rear window exploded inward all over my car while I was idling in a parking lot just after hav… |
| 2021-12-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have frame rust issues on my 2006 Toyota 4Runner. I first heard about the rust issue in 2018, I contacted Toyota and … |
| 2021-12-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The component that failed is the frame of the car. The frame is disintegrated in some places, rusted through in others… |
| 2021-12-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | FRAME HAS HOLES AT 150000 MILES. My car has 150,000 miles on it. We are the second owner, although we've had it for ov… |
| 2021-11-24 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | MY 2006 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, I'VE FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST THROUGH OUT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. I FEEL THE VEHICLE IS … |
| 2021-10-27 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | machanic noticed rust when took in for service frame is thru and thru with rust damage especially at rear torsion bars… |
| 2021-10-23 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Rear window breakage: A few minutes after turning on the rear window defogger while parked, a smell of hot electronics … |
| 2021-10-13 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I purchased my 2006 4Runner brand new and am the original owner. The vehicle has never been in an accident and has been… |
| 2021-09-19 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Frame under the vehicle has severe premature rusting including large holes that make the vehicle dangerous to drive. Ve… |
| 2021-08-27 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Clock spring is bad in steering wheel for airbags |
| 2021-08-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Got my 2006 4 Runner inspected and it failed due to the frame being rusted with holes in it. The gas tank skid plate is… |
| 2021-08-02 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | I own a 2006 Toyota 4Runner Sport and have major rust issue with the frame of vehicle. Toyota is aware of this issue a… |
| 2021-07-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Frame is rusting apart Rear lower trailing arm section has already been patched by previous owner Upper trailing arm c… |
| 2021-06-06 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Corrosion related issues not found on other makes based on personal experience with other boxed ladder frame vehicles E… |
| 2021-06-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When I went to have a tail pipe replaced, it was discovered that the frame of my car was badly rusted. Upon bringing t… |
| 2021-06-01 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while in for maintenance it was discovered that the sub… |
| 2021-05-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Yes | 0 | Frame rust damage, normal street driving. Lower control arm mounts disintegrated causing vehicle to be not drivable. … |
| 2021-05-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | MY TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ENTIRE FRAME AND CONNECTING COMPONENTS IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND CRUMBLING. THE CAR ISNT SAFE TO… |
| 2021-04-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The plastic slider for the sunroof malfunctioned releasing the sunroof so when I went to open the sunroof while driving… |
| 2021-04-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME, SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY RUSTED OUT, DEALER TRIED TO REPLACE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY & WINCH BUT WAS … |