2006 Toyota 4Runner Body Problems
- 81
- 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.
What owners report
- frame rust · 18 records
- frame rusted · 13 records
- excessive rust · 12 records
- rusted through · 8 records
- rust frame · 8 records
- pass inspection · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I bought my 4runner new and have taken meticulous care of it via the dealership i bought it from, doing an oil change every 5000 miles. Now they tell me the truck should not be driven since the frame has rusted through in the rear. The trucks maintenance was done at prestige toyota mahesh nj [redacted] service manager is robert j teunisen
ODI 11299448
Body
Excessive frame rust. Safety issue due to frame rusting out
ODI 11297933
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Corrosion and rotting of the frame. Significant areas rotting in right front frame towards front bumper mounting areas and right rear frame on front side of right rear tire. Right front considered a safety issue in a front end collision. Front end vibrations
ODI 11309590
Body
The vehicle was purchased on 01/26/2017 and was driven in upstate new york until 1/1/2018 when i relocated to my current address in south carolina for my new career. The frame of my toyota 4runner is severely rusting causing the structural integrity of the vehicle to be compromised and causing dangerous damage to steering, brake, suspension, fuel components throughout the vehicle on their mounting points and…
ODI 11289700
Body
Vehicle is showing signs of corrosion in the frame. This is especially apparent on the weld points. Rue will eventually consume the vehicle frame this making it undrivable.
ODI 11297436
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle's structure was flaking and metal had detached from the frame onto the driveway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance who determined that the undercarriage was rusted. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 11287850
Body · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that oil was discovered in the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to tarbox toyota ([redacted], north kingstown, ri 02852, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the rear differential was leaking and the frame was rotted. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the excessive rust on the…
ODI 11256140
Body
Excessive frame rust caused bracket to snap on bumpy roads making vehicle unsafe to drive. Issue has been the biggest problem with 4runners and this is another example of it.
ODI 11230112
Body
On my way to my nieces birthday i drove over to a local park. On my way there i drove over a pot hole as i was cut off by another driver and couldn't avoid it i hear a loud noise from the rear and the vehicle began to sway left and right as i drove. I didn't feel to safe driving it and i was a short distance away from my home i drove back with the hazard lights on. I then proceeded to inspect the rear of the vehicle…
ODI 11222814
Body
'06 4runner that the frame is completely shot. It started by having to replace the ball joints and tie rod ends prematurely and now the whole vehicle sits 3 inches lower on the driver's side. The rest of the vehicle is in excellent condition.
ODI 11208148
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I was driving home on a suburban road going about 25 mph and took a corner which felt like i had hit snow or ice, however conditions were optimal. The fishtailing continued and i parked my car as it did not feel safe to drive. When the mechanic looked at it he said i could have been in a serious accident and possibly a roll had i taken it on the highway. The frame was cracked. We also had already replaced the…
ODI 11204013
Body
My wife's 4runner started to have problems with extensive body roll during acceleration, braking, and bumps. It made it extremely difficult to keep the vehicle in it's own lane especially at highway speeds. Thinking the problem was the front and rear shocks i started the process of replacing them. When i went to install the rear shocks i noticed the the actual cause of the problem was the fact that the frame had…
ODI 11205682
Body
The roof rubber strip on the driver side came flying off when my suv truck was under the air dryer in the car wash on 03/31/2019. I heard a horrible thumping sound on the roof of my car and noticed there was a rubber strip on the ground and found that the roof rubber strip on the driver side was missing. I don't know if the strips are supposed to be glued with some kind of adhesive or not, as i've never experienced…
ODI 11193945
Body
Heavy rust on frame. Found a hole on main body frame this weekend while at work on my car lift.
ODI 11193514
Body
During replacement of front brakes when vehicle was on a lift the mechanic pointed-out severe frame rust and said the truck would not pass inspection in pennsylvania. There were large holes in several areas of the frame. This is a 2006 model with only 85,000 miles of usage.
ODI 11192054
Body · Unknown Or Other
Purchased my 4runner certified used by modern toyota of boone in feb 2012. Took the vehicle to toyota the next year locally and they mentioned that i have severe frame rust but by this time the warranty has already expired. Filed a complaint with toyota regarding frame rust and the fact that i was sold the vehicle and it should not have been certified by toyota because of the frame rust. Had an accident in jun 2018,…
ODI 11175898
Body · Suspension
Despite having previously treated my undercarriage with rust-proof sprays numerous times, my mechanic has told me that my toyota is not safe to drive and it did not receive an inspection sticker due to excessive rust. In addition to the complete rusting the my xreas shock/suspension system (a $3,000 fix), rust damage has spread throughout the undercarriage, rendering many thin spots beneath crumbling flakes. While…
ODI 11193941
Body
Massive amounts of rust all throughout the frame have led to weakened or non- existent metal in many locations throughout the near entirety of the frame of the 4runner. Had a mechanic state that the vehicle should be 'gotten rid of' or that i should be 'ok with the vehicle breaking catastrophically sometime in the near future' because of the weakened and degraded state of the frame.
ODI 11166786
Body
The frame is abnormally rusted to the point on perferation in several locations making it unsafe to drive.
ODI 11164498
Body
Structural - frame rust. Toyota has not recalled the 4runner due to frame rust experienced on the tacoma. Attached are pictures of underbody. This vehicle would not pass inspection and i am located in california where laws are strict.
ODI 11163882
Body
St last year, toyota settled a class-action lawsuit involving approximately 1.5 million tacoma, tundra and sequoia trucks also built on a frame1 ' toyota agreed to inspect and replace the frames at an estimated cost of $3.4 billion. This confirms frame corrosion is a problem well-known to toyota and the public.
ODI 11163880
Body
2006 4runner with 165k miles will not pass inspection due to excessive frame rust. I purchased this brand new from the dealer and have taken excellent care of it. There is no rust on the body. The rust is excessive for other similar vehicles from other manufactures. Toyota has replaced similar frames on their tacoma models but have done nothing for 2006 4runner owners.
ODI 11161144
Body
Our frame is rusted so badly that it would have failed the safety inspection if we did not fix the huge holes in it at the rear bumper. We are were told by our safety inspector that our entire frame is very rusty and we must do something to fix it right now. It will not pass the safety inspection for next year. This needs to be recalled by toyota as part of their frame recall!
ODI 11156520
Body · Suspension
Vehicle body is completely rusted out. Would not pass pa inspection without frame welding. Other suspension bars and frame issues also as a result of rust. Over $4000 to fix the issue.
ODI 11171503
Body
Was informed yesterday by our mechanic who was performing an oil change that this vehicle would not pass next inspection due to frame rust and corrosion. I have not taken pictures but can if needed.
ODI 11153033