2006 Toyota 4RUNNER power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My toyota 4 runner entire frame and connecting components is completely rusted out and crumbling. The car isn t safe to drive at all. Toyota is aware of this as its common and no recall is in place. When driving, one tire is completely barely hanging on as the frame is failing all over. The car…”
filed May 15, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that oil was discovered in the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to tarbox toyota (3671 quaker ln, north kingstown, ri 02852, (401) 884-5438) where the contact was informed that the rear differential was…”
filed Sep 17, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.