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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota 4Runner

Engine not specified

111300 mi

US $450
calipers front 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

184000 mi

US $500
Frozen brake calipers. Replaced all four. Replaced front brake lines. 
185000 mi

US $100
Rusted hardware. Needed replacement. 
99200 mi

C $240
Broken parking brake cable pin on rear right wheel. 
105400 mi

C $1200
Right rear brake calliper broken. Replaced. 
139500 mi

C $500
Seized rear caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, discs and pads. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

183000 mi

US $611
Steering angle sensor was failing and needed to be replaced 
172000 mi

US $100
Frozen Calipers 
290000 mi

US $500
New brake rotors & pads.  

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

151600 mi

US $350
Rotors warped, calipers seized 
73320 mi

C $150
pulsating in brakes caused by seized caliper (one of four pistons). replaced with new pads. pulsating is gone.  
93000 mi

C $60
seized rear caliper replaced & pads 
107880 mi

C $250
1 caliper seized. Brakes pulsating so new rotors & pads 
110000 mi Brakes make squeaking noise while braking lightly. Replaced "caliper parts kit". Fixed for approx 3-4 weeks. Vehicle will be returning for repair again. 
60000 mi

US $1000
Brake Calipers replacement 
14000 mi ABS, VSC and other brake related warning lights came on. Also had trouble getting out of 4WD with center differential locked. Dealer found no problem and reset computer. 
62200 mi

US $680
Replaced brake pads and rotor in front. Rebuilt calipers (jammed) front and back. 
119000 mi

US $300
front caliper pistons siezed. damaged rotors and brake pads. 
152000 mi

US $95
replace right front caliper due to seized pistons. 
50000 mi

US $600
Seized calipers on front rotors. 
93000 mi

US $525
Both driver side and pass. front caliper pistons were seized up. This is the 2nd time the driver-front has been replaced. Well known weak spot on 4th gen 4runners. 
144000 mi

US $1100
Frozen front calipers - again. Both front calipers pads and rotors replaced, rear pads and fluid flush. While apart I had a front CV axle replaced which had a torn boot for about 2 years (but was still driving fine). 
63000 mi

US $240
Replaced rear wheel speed sensor. 
94000 mi

US $250
Lower Piston on the calipers were frozen. Had to replace both Drivers and passenger side calipers 
86000 mi

US $850
Replaced all four rotors, brake pads, both front brake calipers (seized). 
103000 mi

US $400
Front calipers froze (2nd time). Replaced calipers, rotors, and pads. 
135000 mi

US $640
Lower piston on driver side front brake caliper froze. Likely cause is rust due to operation in mid-west winter road conditions. 
167000 mi

US $2000
Replace calipers, lines, rotors, and pads all around. Majority of calipers were sticking (known issue on front calipers). Also topped off AC. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner Brake Problems

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