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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 27 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

71800 mi

US $79
Only had cold air coming out of right two a/c vents. 
63200 mi

US $80
a/c not cold. found small leak. Added freon! 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $5
Backlight in multi-functional display panel burned out. thought it would be a major problem, but it turned out to be an easy, ten-minute fix (from Youtube) and a light bulb cost of about $5. Dealer charges an hour. 
60000 mi Blown subwoofer HVAC control module needed to be replaced due to failed back light 
111000 mi

US $100
TPMS sensor ran out of batteries, replaced sensor 
110000 mi

US $1200
Replace alternator 
135000 mi

US $265
Alternator failed. Replaced with toyota remanufactured. 
92500 mi Replaced backlight for the climate control LCD. Factory Amplifier failed. 
171000 mi

US $200
New battery installed 
77500 mi

C $2200
air conditioner compressor failure 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

38000 mi Clogged condensation drain. 
123000 mi

US $150
Brake Light switch replacement 
115100 mi

US $430
alternator failed. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $15
Dashboard bulb 
167000 mi

US $20
door actuator on 2 doors, I did the repair myself, this would have cost $1000 at the dealer FYI. 
117000 mi

US $100
Alternator failed, replaced with OEM refurbished 
128802 mi

US $150
LEDs in left tail light were going out 
151500 mi

US $500
Refreshed the A/C system. Blowing ice cold now. First time I've had to do this 
155000 mi

US $375
Alternator went bad. Lots of whining from the engine bay and the battery warning light came on. Drop in MPG as well. Fixed now! 
141300 mi

US $400
Alternator went out 
86000 mi

US $10
Replaced LED backlight bulbs (burnt out) 
45000 mi

US $250
Front left window regulator replaced. 
63000 mi

US $240
Put in new head lights, battery, spark plugs. 
147200 mi

US $400
Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. It seems that it was long overdue with 10 years and over 145K miles on it. 
160000 mi

US $695
Truck failed to start sometimes 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

46500 mi Cold air from AC not blowing through driverĀ“s side, only blowing through passenger side. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner Electrical Problems

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