Does the 2006 Toyota 4Runner have steering problems?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Toyota 4Runner, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles.

Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has the most steering complaints (29), compared with 22 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Toyota 4Runner Steering Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Toyota 4Runner, 6% of all 381 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 21 4Runner model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 30,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 22; 6% of 381
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Toyota 4Runner steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2006, latest Jun 28, 2022.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Jun 2022; peak Aug 2006 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 4Runner model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200529 (7%)
200622 (6%)
20079 (6%)
20085 (5%)
20092 (9%)
20105 (3%)
20115 (3%)
20125 (5%)
20131 (3%)
20147 (9%)
20158 (9%)
20164 (5%)
20172 (6%)
201811 (19%)
201910 (15%)
20204 (12%)
202113 (36%)
20224 (10%)
20232 (6%)
20240 (0%)
20254 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota 4Runner have steering problems?: NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Toyota 4Runner, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has the most steering complaints (29), compared with 22 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.