2006 Toyota 4Runner Air Bags Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stopped suddenly · 4 records
- rear ended · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Takata recall ..... After receiving toyota's official u.s. Postal notice, i called my local toyota dealer (autonation on w sahara, las vegas, nv) to get this issue fixed. After not hearing back from the person who promised to return my call, i called again six hours later and was given some b.s. Story, but was told it was being ordered and would be at the dealership the next day. About an hour later, i received an…
ODI 10947326
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a dealer and an appointment was scheduled however, the technician informed that the recall remedy parts were on back…
ODI 10981073
Air Bags
I took my toyota tacome 2006 truck to the dealer from springfield, virginia. A few weeks ago my air bag light came up on the front where the mileage is.
ODI 10926486
Air Bags
Nothing has happened but there was a recall and there is no fix yet
ODI 10917634
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Takata inflators,abs. Purchased vehicle used 08/12/2016 the following mil codes were cleared by selling dealership. C1223, p0456, b1150, cr123, c1241, b1152. Needed repair immediately, passed state inspection even needing the following repairs, both front axles, serp belt, sway bar link and rear brakes.08/24/2016 vehicle repaired by selling dealer and returned with flat tire, i had it towed to tire garage because…
ODI 10916385
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10959030
Air Bags
The airbag light in my '06 toyota 4runner is on and won't turn off even after letting it idle for "6 seconds" as recommended by the recent letter from toyota that i received. I have been informed that an official fix/recall for the airbags will not be available until september 2016. The takata airbags have killed and permanently maimed people thus far. Fingers crossed that i can make it until september without being…
ODI 10863474
Air Bags
The airbag light appeared while i was driving, i was googling why this happened and came across a forum talking about similar incidents. I was reading that after the light appeared most of the same year and model the airbags are exploding while driving. I am concerned with my safety and my family's safety. I also read the airbags were recalled for 4runners. Please i need to make sure everything will be fine while…
ODI 10824565
Air Bags
The air bag warning lamp went off around 145k miles while i was driving. Went to a fred anderson toyota charleston, sc and the advisor stated that it was just the lamp and that the airbag is still functional. Approximately after 200 miles, the light reappeared, but as the toyota advisor stated it was still functional, i ignored it. At my next check up at leith toyota raleigh, nc. (153,953 miles) the advisor at that…
ODI 10820212
Air Bags
Takata air bag recall. We received a letter ftom toyota in torrance ca informing us our matrix had a faulty air bag and should be replaced. A further note came on 8/18/2017 to contact www.autoairbagssettlement.com
ODI 11019099
Air Bags
Tl* the contact was owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag spiral cable would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10846070
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10785637
Air Bags
Previous complaints, 10565915,10514762. Because of my complaints to safecar.gov, toyota send me a report of the edr inspection. As per the inspection reports, toyota says i was driving 50 mile per hour when the traffic stopped suddenly in front of me. And i stepped on the brakes but the vehicle did not have enough time to stop and i hit the vehicle in front of me in the rear. The vehicle was inspected on may 17…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10522877
Air Bags
Previous complaints, 10565915,10514762. Because of my complaints to safecar.gov, toyota send me a report of the edr inspection. As per the inspection reports, toyota says i was driving 50 mile per hour when the traffic stopped suddenly in front of me. And i stepped on the brakes but the vehicle did not have enough time to stop and i hit the vehicle in front of me in the rear. The vehicle was inspected on may 17…
Crash reported
ODI 10522791
Air Bags
Previous complaint # 10505915 - date 4/11/13 on march 27th, 2013 i had an accident on a parkway rear ended. My whole suv front part damaged and the airbag did not deployed. I was driving around 50 miles per hour and a commercial van in front of me stopped suddenly and i tried to stop the car, however it didn't and rear ended. Admitted to hospital emergency and released. Contacted toyota few times about the airbag…
Crash reported
ODI 10514762
Air Bags
On march 27th, 2013 i had an accident on a parkway rear ended. My whole suv front part damaged and the airbag did not deployed. I was driving around 50 miles per hour and a commercial van in front of me stopped suddenly and i tried to stop the car, however it didn't and rear ended. Admitted to hospital emergency and released. Contacted toyota few times about the airbag issue and not received a good answer or they…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10505915
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact was traveling 5 mph and exiting a residential driveway when the side impact air bags deployed without warning. The contact did not suffer any injuries from the air bag deployment. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicle who advised that the air bags deployed due to the vehicle…
ODI 10425589
Air Bags · Seat Belts
We were stopped in traffic in our 2006 toyota 4runner. We were slammed into from behind by a car traveling around 45mph. Thus we slammed into the car infront of us. Our airbags did not deploy, and the passenger seatbelt did not lock up, thus causing severe injuries to the passenger. There is around $11,000 damage to our truck. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10268203