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2006 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has 54 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

54

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 31, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREMy 4runner have major frame rust issues and is a major safety hazard. This a known issue to Toyota a...
May 8, 2024SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN, found excessive rust on undercarriage
Jun 24, 2023SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREMy control arm ripped completely off my fram on the passenger side due to excessive rust putting me ...
Sep 3, 2022SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. I also have a 2005 GMC Sierra, but this 4Runner's frame is absolutely ...
Jul 6, 2022SUSPENSIONMy car is a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. This past summer I had a tire leaking and took it to the garage fo...
Apr 22, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREVehicle failed inspection due to rust on the frame. Bought vehicle because it is supposedly ruggedl...
Mar 26, 2022SUSPENSION,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESince an inspection Oct 2021 the rust/corrosive on the frame has become. Dangerously close to rotti...
Oct 27, 2021SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREmachanic noticed rust when took in for service frame is thru and thru with rust damage especially a...
Jul 3, 2021SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFrame is rusting apart Rear lower trailing arm section has already been patched by previous owner U...
Jun 6, 2021SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESCorrosion related issues not found on other makes based on personal experience with other boxed ladd...
Jun 2, 2021SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhen I went to have a tail pipe replaced, it was discovered that the frame of my car was badly ruste...
Apr 6, 2021SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CHANGING HIS BRAKES INDEPE...
Mar 29, 2021SUSPENSIONI JUST HAD MY 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (85K MILES) SERVICED AT A-1 TOYOTA IN NEW HAVEN CT. MY CAR IS IMM...
Mar 20, 2021SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEJUST BOUGHT A 2006 4RUNNER AND DID NOT THINK TO CHECK UNDERNEATH FOR ANYTHING. I NOTICED ON THE PAS...
Jan 11, 2021SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAVE A 2006 4RUNNER WITH NO RUST ON THE BODY BUT THE FRAME IS FULL OF RUST. ALL BODY MOUNTS HAVE ...
Nov 1, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-35 MP...
Sep 1, 2020SUSPENSIONFRAME RUST HAS MADE 4 RUNNER BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR. MANY PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO RUST. ON...
Jul 27, 2020SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIN PENNSYLVANIA, THERE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR YEARLY SAFETY INSPECTIONS ON ALL VEHICLES. WE BOUGHT THI...
Jul 7, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINETHE ENTIRE FRAME IS ROTTED AND FULL OF HOLES . SUSPENSION IS IN DANGER OF DETACHING SPONTANEOUSLY. T...
Feb 26, 2020SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER ON HIGHWAY WHEN FRAME BROKE BY REAR TIRE CAUSING ME TO CRASH I...

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