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
Car has 99,400 miles, would not pass pa state insp due to rust holes on frame
ODI 11155582
Body
MY SUB FRAME IS ROTTING AND RUSTING AWAY
ODI 11144990
Body
The frame is rusted through in a couple of places on my 4runner. My local dealer did an inspection and there are holes rusted through the frame. I'm afraid in an accident that the frame will not hold up and cause injury to my occupants and myself. Please inform toyota of these rusted frames. Thank you!
ODI 11145014
Body
The bracket holding the motor mount broke into the frame causing the motor to hit the differential and break the upper engine oil pan. Attached are two pictures, one showing a normal connection at the frame and the other shown broken into the frame. This may have been caused by rust/corrosion and/or a weak connection which was reinforced at this point for 2007 and later models.date of incident is approximate
ODI 11179938
Body
Vehicle will not pass inspection due to a corroded frame! Odometer reading is 41,822miles, this happened after replacing 2 rusted brake lines. Vehicle is undriveable.
ODI 11152443
Body
This is an addendum to complaint number 11175888. The purpose for the addendum is to add better photographs.
ODI 11175892
Body
The vehicle frame as well as other steel components including in the suspension system are experiencing severe, progressive deterioration due to rusting. The frame rust is the most problematic and dangerous because it is occurring on the inside of the frame and, therefore, can neither be seen nor remediated. The only indication i had of the severity of the frame deterioration is from isolated locations where the…
ODI 11175888
Body
Frame is rotting away, and it is starting to cause concerns regarding the safety of the frame and supporting structure. Took it to a toyota dealer, who documented the frame is starting to get weak/soft and jeopardizing the integrity and safety of the vehicle.
ODI 11141091
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Excessive rust damage to frame, got fixed for last year inspection and more problems occured this year. Vehicle other wise in good shape, disappointing to get rid of it. Could case hazard due to weld of cross member developing hole.
ODI 11139966
Body · Power Train · Suspension
I just purchased my 2006 4runner and decided to take it to the shop where i work to have them do an oil change and fluid check, the mechanics brought me back and told me that my frame is rusting from the inside out and they think that in a matter of 2 yrs tops the frame will be rotted and collapse . I was terrified and in a panic my husband had taken my 4runner it to his friends garage and had the whole underneath…
ODI 11141373
Body
I had the car in for maintenance and the mechanic found excessive rust at the right rear frame rail at and around the trailing arm brace. It is a concern knowing the toyota recognized a need to replace/repair the frame used in their tacoma models due to rust problems which is the same frame used in this 4runner. They never included the 4runners in the group to be repaired. I called toyota and they have no plan to…
ODI 11143530
Body
The vehicles frame is suffering from sever rusting with holes and sections completely rusted out.
ODI 11129156
Body
The frame on my 2006 toyota 4runner has excessive rust and rot. This appears to be due to inferior workmanship and/or parts. Driving the vehicle in this condition may pose a serious safety hazard.
ODI 11128306
Body
When taking my vehicle to my mechanic for a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps and turning and feeling vibrations in the steering wheel when driving. My mechanic states that there is extensive and pervasive rust and corrosion on main structural components of the underside of the vehicle, specifically on the frame and frame mounting points, that is dangerous as it is affecting…
ODI 11140232
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
RUSTY FRAME, RUSTED BRAKE, TRANSMISSION LINES
ODI 11124585
Body
I have owned my 2006 toyota 4runner v8 for about a year now. Always wanted one through the years of my driving. I bought it at 85k miles and now it sits at 96k miles. When i first bought the car, i didn't check the frame for any issues.i checked cosmetic and performance issue. Everything went smooth. About a month after my ownership, i started to realized the frame of how rusted it was. I did more investigation on…
ODI 11121494
Body
My frame on a 2006 toyota 4runner sport has excessive rust and rot. This appears to be due to inferior workmanship and/or parts. Driving the vehicle in this condition may pose a serious safety hazard.
ODI 11122087
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame and suspension components are extremely rusty to the point of being unsafe. The car is extremely clean and well taken care of, yet the frame continues to rust like crazy. I've experienced broken bolts, lose suspension components, etc. The car handles extremely poor now, and i've been told it isn't worth it to replace any suspension components since the mounting points are so rusty.
ODI 11121802
Body
Vehicles frame rust from inside out. Frame rails rusting after 5 years. Huge safty issue frames cracking in half. Toyota knows the issue and refuses to do anything for the 4runners.
ODI 11111283
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
The frame is completely covered in rust causing constant repairs to be made. Multiple mechanics think i should get rid of it and believe problems will keep coming up. Unsure if vehicle will be safe to drive for much longer.
ODI 11132675
Body · Power Train · Suspension
After only a couple of years started rusting pretty badly on frame, crossmembers and front and rear differentials. Also stabilizers skid plates and basically anything under the truck. Thought it was only surface rust until parts were cracking and stabilizers fell off truck. Rear end was ready to drop off truck! Truck only has 81,000 miles and looks brand new. Wanted to keep another 10 years! My wife and kid used…
ODI 11098509
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. While driving 30 mph, the brakes failed to operate properly. The vehicle was towed to ira toyota of tewksbury ([redacted], tewksbury, ma 01876, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also noticed rust on the frame. The dealer informed the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 11149862
Body
I own a 200y toyota 4runner, 4x4 4.0 v6 truck, and during the spring time i began to notice copious amounts of rust scale falling from my truck over night. I just thought this was surface rust/paint falling off, continued to drive for a week and began to hear creaking noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. I too a look underneath and saw that the right rear lower control arm mount is almost rusted through and…
ODI 11140406
Body
The frame of my 2006 4runner has excessive corrosion and rust. There are areas where the metal has become very thin, and more and more metal keeps flaking off all the time. I have already noticed a couple of holes through the frame rails. I'm especially worried about the areas where suspension components bolt up to the frame, those areas show severe rust and corrosion.
ODI 11194626