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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%)

Chart based on 147 repairs.
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2006 Toyota 4Runner other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 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 AWD w/low range

96700 mi

US $50
Roof rack cap fell off. 
89000 mi

US $120
Lower skid plate shield bolts snapped during oil change due to oxidation. 
70000 mi

US $100
Replaced all five window seals because original ones were dry rotted.  
67000 mi The 4 bolts on the engine skid plate had been stripped from use of air wrench to remove and replace them during oil changes. 11 of 13 services had been done by selling dealer. They re-tapped and/or re-configure 3 of the 4 bolts at no charge. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

30246 mi Lots of rattles in the car. TSB front driver's seat to fix rattles. Did not work. Dealer replaced the seat frame - this worked. Center console replaced twice. The second console fixed the problems. Light stalk replaced - brights didn't work. 
32122 mi TSB for sulfur smell performed. Worked pretty well, but not all of the smell has been eliminated. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

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

128000 mi

US $12
Replaced broken wheel stud. Replaced all 6 on passenger front hub. While the stud might have been over-tightened, they seem to be made of overly soft metal. 
72000 mi

US $50
Hood shocks went bad. Hood would not stay open. 

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2006 Toyota 4Runner Other Problems

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