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2006 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

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2006 Toyota 4Runner transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

101000 mi Rear differential noisy and going bad. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

133300 mi

C $450
Front right axle replaced due to failed cv boot 
151000 mi

US $475
Overdrive gear has gone out 
113500 mi

US $68
passenger side cv axle boot was torn. Bought complete new cv axle and installed myself. 
120000 mi

US $500
cv axels replaced 
127300 mi

US $50
CV boot ripped. Service plan offered to replace axel and CV boot. $50 deductible 
138000 mi

US $755
Right cv boot torn 
60000 mi Clunking was heard in drive train, required lubrication through onboard zerk fittings. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

185000 mi

US $650
Rear axel sagging 
290000 mi

US $500
New brackets for drivetrain. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

137000 mi

US $500
CV Joint boots completely torn open. Replaced both axles. 
99820 mi bypassed leaking cooler line under front skid plate. trans ran fine even though was down 2L! topped up & ran new copper line in place of steel 
172000 mi

US $900
CV boot 
87200 mi

US $600
Driver and Passenger axles needed replace. 
115800 mi

US $60
Worn out passenger front cv boot. Replaced cv axle. 
103000 mi

US $400
Transmission cooling lines corroded, leaking. 
120000 mi

US $800
Replaced both front axles (torn CV boot) 
143000 mi Inner CV boot ripped 
125000 mi

US $300
Boot had slight leak, cv joint still good so boots replaced only 
169000 mi

US $1350
3/4 CV boots leaking. Replaced both CV axles with OEM remanufactured axles 
160000 mi

US $100
Slipping, shuddering. Tech found shards of metal in transmission fluid 
180000 mi

US $180
Boot on axle ripped and exposed U-joint. Axle replaced. 
113000 mi

US $1500
Heavy vibration in rear, pinion bearings and gears. Seal blew. Rear needed to be replaced. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems

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