2006 Toyota 4Runner Steering Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 7 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Toyota 4runner frame rust. I just got back from the state inspection and they said the 4runner would not pass state inspection in one year. The frame is rusted through in some areas. The frame needs to be fixed or replaced. I am having toyota inspect the frame on 5/15/2019 at autonation toyota in leesburg va under the vehicles vin of [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
ODI 11206264
Body · Steering · Suspension
06 4runner same frame as recalled tacoma. Safety issue heavy rust on frame . Mechanic said to get rid of it, rotting where it connects to control arms. May not pass next inspection
ODI 11222762
Body · Steering
I bought my vehicle used with 86,000 miles on it. Not even a year later my power steering return line rusted through and would not hold any power steering fluid at all. I replaced the power steering return lines with after market rubber line. I figured this out while i was driving and my power steering gave out. Luckily it happened in a situation where it wasn't an immediate danger. Next on the list was the muffler…
ODI 11153146
Body · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. While driving 35 mph over a bump in the road, the steering failed and turned in the opposite direction without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (classic toyota located at [redacted] mentor, oh, 44060) where it was diagnosed that the frame failed due to corrosion and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10995115
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
1.) while driving the vehicle is very difficult to steer. The lastest incident occurred while traveling on the highway. The was constantly swaying and pulling to direction forcing me to grip the steering wheel ; pulling it in opposite direction so tightly that my wrist were throbbing. Once i exited the highway and came to a stop, the steering wheel turned almost 180 degrees by itself. I took it to a sears service…
ODI 10898400
Front · Steering · Tires
2006 toyota 4runner sport, 4.0l 4wd. Vibration felt via steering wheel, which occurs during acceleration/deceleration and across wide speed range. Higher frequency, low amplitude quality. Felt when vehicle is traveling in straight line, but has changed speed and is felt when steering wheel is turned slightly off center as in small course corrections. When accelerating or decelerating, there seems to be resonant…
ODI 10340429
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Steering has knocking sound while turning left or right, it started at about 62000 miles. Also replaced coil pack #2 and # 4 at 49000 miles had another go out a year later, delership told me to replace the remaining 4 coil packs, by only replacing the corruped one will cause the ohers to fail. *tr
ODI 10429204
Driveline · Steering
2006 4 runner sport edition, v8 with 30,000 miles has clunking sound when stopping or accelerating from stop. Also, wanders from side to side at normal highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10298799
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. While driving at approximate speeds of 25 mph, the steering was abnormally veering to the right instead of being centered. When attempting a turn, the contact would have to over steer to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle had been to the dealer 4 times in an attempt to correct the failure and an alignment was performed each time. After repairs, the vehicle…
ODI 10330420
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Extreme wheel shimmy at highway speeds. 3 dealerships can't find a problem thought they all feel the vibration and shake. Tires are wearing prematurely. Front end components are wearing prematurely. *tr
ODI 10471916
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Yes! I've been having a steering problem. "unintended veering" that i began to notice a month after i bought the vehicle (then at 13,000 miles). Something is causing the car to wander at high speeds. I also began to notice that after crossing a bridge (a lot of bridges on the way to work) the steering wheel will jerk back and forth really fast, which can be frightening. At other times it can seem to pulse. If you…
ODI 10444188
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a vibration in the steering column. The service dealer expressed this was a normal characteristic vibration. The vehicle was new and was never in an accident. The contact test drove another vehicle which had the same issue. The vibration was noticeable from 5 mph to any higher speed.
ODI 10166534
Steering · Suspension
I have a steering problem on my 2006 toyota 4runner v8 sport model, 9191 miles. While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle wants to veer from side to side and is difficult to keep in the proper lane. The dealership and toyota district rep have inspected the vehicle and suggest that this is "normal" behavior for the vehicle and no repair is necessary. I feel that this is a dangerous problem and should be corrected.…
ODI 10162697
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle veers in either direction. The dealership was unable to determine the problem and the manufacturer sent a factory representative whom could not determine a problem either. Updated 06/15/06. *jb
ODI 10158352
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. While test driving the vehicle the steering wheel felt very loose and the vehicle drove at low speeds ranging from 20-30 mph. The contact test drove another toyota 4runner and did not have the same experience. The service department at the dealership stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The contact has had nearly two collisions because of the lack of steering.…
ODI 10314649
Steering
Road contained a turn at which time the vehicle skidded "fishtailed" and upon correction skidded the other direction. Vehicle went into small culvert ditch and rolled over. Vehicle was traveling at 35 mph. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10172876