Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has 20 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE DRIVEW... |
| Sep 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | RUSTY FRAME, RUSTED BRAKE, TRANSMISSION LINES |
| Jan 15, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | EXCESSIVE VEHICLE VIBRATION. FROM REVIEW OF WWW.TACOMAWORLD.COM FORUMS THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON OCCU... |
| Sep 12, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE SECONDARY AIR INDUCTION PUMP (AIP) AND SWITCHING VALVES FAILED ON MY 2006 4RUNNER LIMITED WITH V... |
| Mar 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MILES PER HOURS ON 88 WEST IN CALI... |
| Dec 15, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | DURING SNOWSTORM IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE; 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM WOULD NOT ENGAGE DUE TO FAILURE OF ADD ... |
| Jul 9, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER STOPPING THE REAR END WILL 'CLUNK' WHEN EITHER LETTING OFF THE BRAKES, OR UPON ACCELERATING. ... |
| Feb 22, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, IN REVERSE, WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV. I HIT THE BRAKES AND... |
| Nov 15, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | OWN A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. NOTICED BELTS HANGING UNDER CAR ONE MORNING. OPENED HOOD AND THERE WAS O... |
| Apr 1, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AND RE ACCELERATING ... |
| Nov 3, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER AFTER ABOUT 40,000 MILES WE STARTED EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING SOUND AND T... |
| Jul 25, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | EVERY TIME I STOP AND START DRIVING I GET A CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IM... |
| Jul 19, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE R... |
| May 5, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | AT ABOUT 32,000 MILES MY TRUCK STARTED TO FEEL AS IF IT HAD BEEN REAR ENDED WHEN I WOULD STOP AT A S... |
| Jan 12, 2007 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TL* - WHILE DRIVING HIS 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 AT 60 MPH THE CONTACT FELT A JERKING AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE... |
| Dec 1, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | SOON AFTER PURCHASING MY 2006 4RUNNER V8 4WD I WAS PULLING MY BOAT AND NOTICED WHEN I WAS COMING TO ... |
| Sep 10, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WITH A CLUNG IN THE DRIVELINE. IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP AT A STOP LI... |
| Jul 8, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | NEW 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS 10,000 MILES, LEAKING OIL FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I WAS TOLD IT WAS DEFE... |
| Mar 24, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A DRIVELINE VIBRATION ON MY 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V8 SPORT MODEL, 4575 MILES, VIN [XX]. THE VI... |
| Feb 26, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW 4 RUNNER LISTED ABOVE, I BEGAN TO FEEL A CLUNK FROM THE ... |