2006 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Toyota 4Runners for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2006 Toyota 4Runner problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2006 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota 4Runner Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Toyota 4Runner | 38 4Runners, 9.4 months of data per 4Runner, average 79800 miles17 |
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2006 Toyota 4Runner
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| Toyota in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 34000 | 30 | Driver's side front strut was ruptured and replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 72700 | 79 | Only had cold air coming out of right two a/c vents. |
| Jan | 2011 | 82000 | 80 | a/c not cold. found small leak. Added freon! |
| Jun | 2011 | 90000 | 650 | Timing belt and water pump replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 101000 | 0 | Rear differential noisy and going bad. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 54000 | 300 | Replaced brake pads |
| Apr | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Exaust maifold replace. Bought the vehicle used from the dealership and they said there was a small leak so they are replacing it so I do not know the cost. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 61380 | 1200 | Pneumatic cylinder on air ride suspension corrosion extend warranty would not cover |
| Oct | 2011 | 68200 | 500 | Right side exhaust manifold replaced. Found out that the left side was also replace prior to me purchasing the vehicle. |
| Mar | 2012 | 77500 | 2200 | air conditioner compressor failure |
| Toyota 4Runner in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 92000 | 0 | Timing belt, water pump and serpentine belt replaced by dealer when car was purchased. Replaced backlight for the climate control LCD. Factory Amplifier failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | Broken tab on right front driver's seat mount cover, therefore the plastic cover would not stay on. Dealer ordered a new part under warranty. Dealer will install when we return to WA from current trip. |
| Dec | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Previously ordered interior trim part was installed by dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 60000 | 60 | Routine Disk Brake Pad replacement |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Replaced catalytic converters due to sulfur smell. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 100 | Replaced all five window seals because original ones were dry rotted. | |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Clogged condensation drain. |
| Mar | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Continuously clogging evaporator drain hose. Son had the idea to put something in the tube to prevent the clogging. Bent a nail and held in place with hose. No further clogs as of yet. |
| Sep | 2012 | 67000 | 80 | Replace pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 81300 | 650 | broken strut |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Lots of rattles in the car. TSB front driver's seat to fix rattles. Did not work. Dealer replaced the seat frame - this worked. Center console replaced twice. The second console fixed the problems. Light stalk replaced - brights didn't work. | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | TSB for sulfur smell performed. Worked pretty well, but not all of the smell has been eliminated. | |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 143000 | 0 | Inner CV boot ripped Pads and roters replaced Transmission cooler line ft under radiator, Radiator, Transmission fluid. Heat shield above muffler, Exhaust gasket all had to be replaced |
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | 15 | Dashboard bulb |
| Toyota 4Runner in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 115000 | 60 | Worn out passenger front cv boot. Replaced cv axle. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | 300 | front caliper pistons siezed. damaged rotors and brake pads. |
| Toyota 4Runner in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 72000 | 50 | Hood shocks went bad. Hood would not stay open. |
| Sep | 2012 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 63000 | 240 | Put in new head lights, battery, spark plugs. Replaced rear wheel speed sensor. |
| Jan | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 45000 | 550 | Remove and replace front tie rod ends Front left window regulator replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 47000 | 0 | replaced shocks. All four were leaking fluid. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | ABS, VSC and other brake related warning lights came on. Also had trouble getting out of 4WD with center differential locked. Dealer found no problem and reset computer. |
| Oct | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Check engine and all brake lights came on. The problem was the carbon canister which was replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 92380 | 889 | brakes |
| Dec | 2012 | 104160 | 200 | The shields over the catalytic converter needed replacing. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 600 | Seized calipers on front rotors. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota 4Runner in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 86000 | 860 | Replaced all four rotors, brake pads, both front brake calipers (seized). Replaced LED backlight bulbs (burnt out) |
| Dec | 2012 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota 4Runner in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | brake pads / rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 81000 | 40 | Exhaust tip rusted off muffler. |
| Toyota 4Runner in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 54000 | 100 | Light bulb housing for page side fog light rusted. Light assembly ordered |
| Jul | 2012 | 62300 | 680 | Replaced brake pads and rotor in front. Rebuilt calipers (jammed) front and back. Bolt to fasten heat shield between muffler and underbody of car rusted. Heat shield fell onto muffler. Needed to be removed by dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Toyota in Peru | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 43400 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 46500 | 0 | Cold air from AC not blowing through driverīs side, only blowing through passenger side. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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