2006 Toyota 4RUNNER body & structure problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Apr 22, 2026MABody & Structure

   Frame is rotting away. The tacomas, tundras, sequoia were recalled for this issue. The tacomas frame is very close in design to the 4runner. The main difference is the 4runner uses coil springs whereas the tacoma used leaf springs. Toyota stated that because the 4runner was made in Japan unlike the others that were made in the USA, that the 4runners were not part of the recall.most of the 4runners that are no longer drivable, are because of rotted frames. The repair kits…

   NHTSA complaint #11732907 · source
2. Filed Sep 11, 2025CTBody & Structure

   The frame under the car rusted so much that the gas tank literally fell through the frame to the ground. This put my son at risk and fortunately he was able to pull over in a residential area and exit the vehicle. A mechanic and welding company both assessed the vehicle and acknowledged the u unusual and excessive rusting. In researching online and speaking to car experts, this seems and is confirmed to be poor manufacturing and materials used for the frame.

   NHTSA complaint #11686705 · source
3. Filed Feb 9, 2025PABody & StructureOther / Unknown

   We took the vehicle in for inspection and it failed due to the exhaust leaks, and more importantly the frame rusting out. We never received the recall notice for this issue. We have owned this vehicle for many years, so there is no reason we would not have been notified for the recall of the frame. The vehicle was just serviced last year and we spent a great deal of money to keep it running properly so we would not have any issues and it would last us for quite a long time…

   NHTSA complaint #11641564 · source
4. Filed Dec 12, 2024WIBody & StructureSuspension

   My 4runner have major frame rust issues and is a major safety hazard. This a known issue to Toyota and a recall needs to be made.

   NHTSA complaint #11630483 · source
5. Filed Dec 28, 2023140,000 miVABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that after a State Inspection, the vehicle was declared unsafe to drive on the State roadways due to severe corrosion. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the subframe needed to be replaced due to extensive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11562336 · source
6. Filed Nov 6, 2023MOBody & Structure

   While towing a 16' utility trailer using the 2" ball on a Switch Ball #42178, the ball separated from the shank. I was driving my 2007 Toyota 4Runner traveling on the highway at about 60mph at the time. Fortunately the safety chains did their job and prevented the trailer from completely disconnecting from the vehicle. Upon stopping my vehicle several hundred feet after separation, I found the 2" ball still locked and secured inside of the trailer's coupler, and the shank…

   NHTSA complaint #11553861 · source
7. Filed Jun 27, 2023NYBody & StructureSuspension

   My control arm ripped completely off my fram on the passenger side due to excessive rust putting me and my family and any one else on the road at risk of something catastrophic.

   NHTSA complaint #11529092 · source
8. Filed Jun 28, 2022MABody & StructureSteering

   My 4runner was purchased from a dealership and serviced there for rust related problems several times but was never told I had a serious rust problem. The problem is the frame has prematurely rusted and now the car is unsafe to drive due to the control arm rusting off the frame

   NHTSA complaint #11471394 · source
9. Filed Apr 27, 2022VABody & StructureSuspension

   Vehicle failed inspection due to rust on the frame. Bought vehicle because it is supposedly ruggedly built and for the frame to rust out when the vehicle has 103k miles and not driven off-road for more than a few times since we owned it is ridiculous. Dealer quoted $11k for the frame alone, not including labor. The fact this vehicle shares the platform with the Tacoma which was recalled for frame does not make sense. Vehicle was inspected last year (Virginia requires annual…

   NHTSA complaint #11462474 · source
10. Filed Feb 23, 2022CABody & Structure

    I took my car in for routine maintenance and they pointed out rust on the frame and suggested it was more than it should have and could cause a safety hazard.

    NHTSA complaint #11453554 · source
11. Filed Dec 15, 2021WIBody & Structure

    I own a 2006 Toyota 4Runner Sport and have major rust issue with the frame of vehicle. Toyota is aware of this issue and I believe it is a safety hazard. No way should it rust like it has.

    NHTSA complaint #11443892 · source
12. Filed Oct 27, 2021KYBody & StructureSuspension

    machanic noticed rust when took in for service frame is thru and thru with rust damage especially at rear torsion bars NOT safe to drive

    NHTSA complaint #11438399 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology