Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has 54 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
54
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My control arm ripped completely off my fram on the passenger side due to excessive rust putting me ... |
| 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 ... |
| Jul 6, 2022 | SUSPENSION | My car is a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. This past summer I had a tire leaking and took it to the garage fo... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Vehicle failed inspection due to rust on the frame. Bought vehicle because it is supposedly ruggedl... |
| Mar 26, 2022 | SUSPENSION,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Since an inspection Oct 2021 the rust/corrosive on the frame has become. Dangerously close to rotti... |
| Oct 27, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | machanic noticed rust when took in for service frame is thru and thru with rust damage especially a... |
| Jul 3, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Frame is rusting apart Rear lower trailing arm section has already been patched by previous owner U... |
| Jun 6, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | Corrosion related issues not found on other makes based on personal experience with other boxed ladd... |
| Jun 2, 2021 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I went to have a tail pipe replaced, it was discovered that the frame of my car was badly ruste... |
| Apr 6, 2021 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CHANGING HIS BRAKES INDEPE... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | SUSPENSION | I JUST HAD MY 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (85K MILES) SERVICED AT A-1 TOYOTA IN NEW HAVEN CT. MY CAR IS IMM... |
| Mar 20, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | JUST BOUGHT A 2006 4RUNNER AND DID NOT THINK TO CHECK UNDERNEATH FOR ANYTHING. I NOTICED ON THE PAS... |
| Jan 11, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2006 4RUNNER WITH NO RUST ON THE BODY BUT THE FRAME IS FULL OF RUST. ALL BODY MOUNTS HAVE ... |
| Nov 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-35 MP... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION | FRAME RUST HAS MADE 4 RUNNER BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR. MANY PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO RUST. ON... |
| Jul 27, 2020 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IN PENNSYLVANIA, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR YEARLY SAFETY INSPECTIONS ON ALL VEHICLES. WE BOUGHT THI... |
| Jul 7, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | THE ENTIRE FRAME IS ROTTED AND FULL OF HOLES . SUSPENSION IS IN DANGER OF DETACHING SPONTANEOUSLY. T... |
| Feb 26, 2020 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ON HIGHWAY WHEN FRAME BROKE BY REAR TIRE CAUSING ME TO CRASH I... |