Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Toyota 4Runner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 381 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V065000 Inadvertent Side Curtain Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V113000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 143 complaints
- Unknown or Other 74 complaints
- Suspension 65 complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
Of the 381 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 381 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner is generally reliable but has common issues with its structure and suspension. Safety concerns are addressed through active recalls for airbag deployment and accelerator pedal issues. While maintenance costs are moderate, some common failures can increase ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| structure | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| air bags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $200–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking sounds from suspension
- Soft or unresponsive brakes
- Delayed engine response or acceleration lag
- Unusual airbag warning lights
- Signs of rust on structural components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.