Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has 5 recalls, 378 complaints.
5
Recalls
378
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V065000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tund...
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...
11V113000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCE...
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2006 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | MYself and my fiancee were driving to our family's home, the rear defrost was on due to foggy window... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The frame under the car rusted so much that the gas tank literally fell through the frame to the gro... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Excessive frame corrosion |
| Jul 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Dangerous and rusted through frame. The vehicles frame should have been recalled like the other Toyo... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We took the vehicle in for inspection and it failed due to the exhaust leaks, and more importantly t... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that her son was driving at an unknown s... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My 4runner have major frame rust issues and is a major safety hazard. This a known issue to Toyota a... |
| May 8, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN, found excessive rust on undercarriage |
| Jan 9, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The rear window on my 2006 4Runner suddenly shattered. I had just cleared the car of snow, put my so... |
| Dec 27, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after a State Inspection, the vehicl... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | TRAILER HITCHES | While towing a 16' utility trailer using the 2" ball on a Switch Ball #42178, the ball separated fro... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My control arm ripped completely off my fram on the passenger side due to excessive rust putting me ... |
| Mar 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Corrosion of pistons in front brake calipers results in an increase in braking stopping distance. E... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The vehicle headlights have failed on multiple occasions. The cause of the failures was ingress of ... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame is corroded and rusted to the point that it’s not safe to drive. This was discovered by ou... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2006 4Runner Toyota frame is rusted and falling into pieces. From the rear especially and underne... |
| Nov 26, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 17 year old son was parked and when he turned off the defrost the rear hatchback glass shattered.... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame of the vehicle was corroding as if it was not sealed effectively. The frame rotted to poin... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Under carriage and frame rust due to bad frames that caused a recall on other Toyota models that wer... |
| Sep 3, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. I also have a 2005 GMC Sierra, but this 4Runner's frame is absolutely ... |