2006 Toyota 4RUNNER service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Corrosion of pistons in front brake calipers results in an increase in braking stopping distance. Everytime the front brake pads are replaced the same issue is encountered, defect has taken place three times. In the four piston brake caliper the inside pistons on both the left and right caliper are…”
filed Mar 12, 2023
“My 2006 toyota 4 runner, I've found a large amount of rust through out the frame of the vehicle. I feel the vehicle is not safe to drive. Toyota has frame replacement recalls to the tundras, and sequias but not the 4runner. I feel this is an issue that toyota is aware of. I also feel that something…”
filed Nov 24, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 20 | 37% |
| 2023 4RUNNER | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 5 | 13% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 6 | 18% |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 6 | 10% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 9 | 25% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 5 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.