CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,608 miles
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My 2006 Toyota 4runner, has corrosion to the frame that is not normal for a car this age. This car is stored in a garage away from the elements. This rust to the frame make the vehicle susceptible to losing control due to a rupture of the frame. Toyota has admitted in the pass to sub standard frames in there other line of vehicles of the same year.
The area holding the spare tire under the rear bumper is rusted so bad that a tire shop requested I have a mechanic remove the spare tire due to fear of cracking part of the rusted underbelly. My spare tire is inaccessible at the moment.
I was driving to work when my back left tire frame broke apart. This is when I noticed severe rust on my frame. This is a major problem and I could have been a deadly crash. I called Toyota corporate and filed case #2006012210 and they told me that my car was not qualified for the frame to be replaced at their expense. They know all about the 2005-2011 4runners that suffer from corrosion so severe the weakened frames make it dangerous to ride in the SUVS. I am luck to be alive. This is a serious issue and Toyota should take full responsibility for their negligence. Do they need someone to die to take action.
I am the original owner of a 2006 Toyota 4runner. The car is kept in a garage and is driven infrequently. Currently there's about 76K miles on it. I recently took it in for a Maine state safety inspection and it would not pass due to excessive rust on the frame. There's at least one hole big enough to put your finger through, and there's rust flaking off the rest of the frame. I've owned other cars for longer than this with many more miles put on them, the rust on this frame is beyond what anyone would expect, and it's a severe safety hazard. I don't feel comfortable driving the car anymore, and I'm not sure if it can be patched or not. Toyota has a known problem with the frames on other vehicles and this one is no different.
Just recently I have noticed that when I apply the brake pedal it "sticks" takes ( when driving) couple seconds to resume it original position and I can hear a click. I am taking it to my mechanic to ensure is not critical. Just wanted to know if there is a recall on this. Also, since approximately 2014 the original manufacture paint have gradually being deteriorating to the point which the whole body needs a new paint job. Specifically, the paint have completed faded on most parts of the body, the clear coat is completely peeling off. I am the only owner of this vehicle and I have taken good care of it, only 125 K registered.
There is a hole in the passenger side frame rail we're A/C drain tube is present. Afraid to continue driving vehicle and have a catastrophic failure. Rust is apparent on majority of frame which seems to be failing from the inside out. This was found while lifting vehicle to repair brakes.
The rear frame of 2006 4runner is rusting at excessively speed and corrosion is coming from inner to outward. When the vehicle tailer hook is attach to a trailer towing at 5000 pound(rated for such towing capacity )the frame component may break off because of excessive frame corrosion.
The entire frame is rotted and full of holes. Suspension is in danger of detaching spontaneously. The odometer has been rolled back over one hundred thousand.
The 4runner frame has experienced excessive and premature rust and corrosion. I was told by the Toyota dealership that they consider this vehicle unsafe to drive due to holes and rust in the frame, and they refused to do any maintenance, inspection, or further upkeep of the vehicle. I have kept my vehicle in excellent condition with regular maintenance through the years, completed by a Toyota dealership. The 4runner should have been included in the other Toyota rusted frame recalls, since it is built on a Tacoma frame. The problem was first noted several years ago and has gotten exceedingly worse.
I would like to add my vehicle to the open investigation for 4runner frame corrosion (DP18002). My 4runner is in great condition and runs beautifully, however the frame is about to fail.
The passenger side front control arm broke off from the frame. Rust through on the frame where the control arm hooks to the frame. Broke while simply backing out of driveway and turning the wheel. Rust is all through the frame.
Major frame rust. The body is still great but when you look underneath it's a different story. I can flake off pieces of the frame with my finger. My mechanic says it may only have a couple of years left. I will have to take it to a dealership to get their opinion on the matter.
I have a 2006 Toyota 4runner with major rust issues, inside the structure of the frame is flaking apart also hole's in the frame where you can put your hand and feel the layers of the frame coming apart. The other open recalls with the Tacoma, Tundra and sequoia with the frame rust issue should have included the 4runner they use the same material for the frame as the other vehicles. They're are thousands of 4runners that are affected by this issue and the owners are just waiting for something to happen, I beg you to consider this for me and my family's safety. Thank you for your time.
Frame is very rusted and will not pass NY state inspection, sent pictures to Toyota and received no hope of help. Bascially told me to call junk yard. Vehicle only has 96,000 miles on it and has always been maintained by Toyota.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph, an abnormal clunking sound was heard. The contact stopped to inspect the vehicle and became aware that a section of the passenger's side was subframe fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
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
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 201-669-4525 service manager is robert J teunisen
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