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2006 Toyota 4Runner Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has 114 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner

Structure
114
Suspension
54
Other
48
Airbags
22
Brakes
22
Steering
22
Powertrain
20
Visibility
18
Electrical
13
Speed Control
13
Tires
12
Engine
10
Seats
3

114

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 8, 2025STRUCTUREThe frame under the car rusted so much that the gas tank literally fell through the frame to the gro...
Jul 17, 2025STRUCTUREDangerous and rusted through frame. The vehicles frame should have been recalled like the other Toyo...
Feb 4, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWe took the vehicle in for inspection and it failed due to the exhaust leaks, and more importantly t...
Dec 27, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after a State Inspection, the vehicl...
Feb 21, 2022STRUCTUREI took my car in for routine maintenance and they pointed out rust on the frame and suggested it was...
Jan 25, 2022STRUCTURERusted frame and under carriage is rusting other parts of the vehicle, very dangerous!
Oct 13, 2021STRUCTUREI purchased my 2006 4Runner brand new and am the original owner. The vehicle has never been in an ac...
Sep 19, 2021STRUCTUREFrame under the vehicle has severe premature rusting including large holes that make the vehicle dan...
Aug 2, 2021STRUCTUREI own a 2006 Toyota 4Runner Sport and have major rust issue with the frame of vehicle. Toyota is aw...
Jun 1, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while in for maintenance it was disc...
May 15, 2021STRUCTUREFrame rust damage, normal street driving. Lower control arm mounts disintegrated causing vehicle to...
Apr 8, 2021STRUCTUREEXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME, SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY RUSTED OUT, DEALER TRIED TO REPLACE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMB...
Mar 10, 2021STRUCTUREVEHICLE'S SKID PLATE RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF. ORIGINAL OWNERS, ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, HAVE KEPT THE VEHIC...
Mar 3, 2021STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE INSPECTION ON ...
Mar 1, 2021STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A SAFETY INSPECTION, HE WA...
Jan 18, 2021STRUCTUREI PUT MY 2006 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER LIMITED IN THE SHOP TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. THE SHO...
Nov 3, 2020STRUCTUREMY 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, HAS CORROSION TO THE FRAME THAT IS NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR THIS AGE. THIS CAR I...
Sep 29, 2020STRUCTURETHE AREA HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE REAR BUMPER IS RUSTED SO BAD THAT A TIRE SHOP REQUESTED I ...
Sep 25, 2020STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that the undercarriage frame was rusted. ...
Sep 18, 2020STRUCTUREI AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND IS DRIVEN INFREQUE...

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