But its still the real deal, a traditional sport utility built on a. If you have the g series transmission send us an email and we might have a setup for you as well. Taken from the initial quality study iqs, which looks at ownerreported problems in the first 90 days of newvehicle ownership, this score is based on problems where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand i. The tundra is extremely maneuverable, never a problem with parking lots. In the 15 years since it was first released, these are the common problems people have found with the 4th gen 4runner. Toyota 4runner reliability by model generation truedelta. I have yet to tackle this, but according to the manual, you have to remove the ac control panel removing 2 screws and 4 claws.
The v6 seems to offer better gas mileage while the v8 is more powerful. During the entire lifetime of the 4runner, toyota has only offered a v8 for these 7 years. The 2006 toyota 4runner comes in three trim levels. The 2007 4runner comes equipped with toyotas basic 36month36,000mile warranty. Join toyota owners today to stay updated on all the most recent toyota manuals and warranty information. I have a 2007 4runner limited and the v8 is the best engine for. The toyota 4runner has been face lifted for 2006, and now comes with more luxury and convenience equipment than ever before.
The only complaint would have to be that you just cant. For 2003, toyota sized up and up marketed its popular midsize 4runner suv, giving it a bigger exterior, a slightly more roomy interior and a host of new safety and powertrain options. Get detailed information on the 2006 toyota 4runner sport 4x4 v8 including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. Whats more, toyota warranty information helps you identify your unique vehicle needs as well as plan future service visits. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included. Get reliability information for the 2006 toyota 4runner from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Power and associates power circle ratings are based on feedback from thousands of consumers nationwide. There have been several reports of head gaskets going bad on the v6. In addition to the basic warranty, the 4runner s powertrain warranty covers the engine, transmission, frontwheel drive, rearwheel drive, seat belts and air bags for 60 months or 60,000 miles. The 4runner is noted for its quality construction, durability and reliability. Since our primary vehicle right now is a prius v, power is not a big concern. I have a 2007 4runner limited and the v8 is the best engine for the 4wd 4runner. The exhaust system has given me the most problems, but everything else is great. The 1gr was first available in 2002 in the toyota 4runner and land cruiser prado.
As a 2006 toyota 4runner owner, you know you can depend on your 4runner for many miles to come. I dont remember reading anything about the v8 being unreliable. We all know toyota is known for bulletproof engines. Search from 176 toyota 4runner cars for sale, including a used 2006 toyota 4runner, a used 2006 toyota 4runner 2wd, and a used 2006 toyota 4runner 2wd limited. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 toyota tundra. In the 4runner, toyota offers a choice of v6 or v8 engines, rearwheel. If you really dont need 4wd i highly recommend the prerunner 2wd access cab. Plus, customize the oem way with 2006 toyota 4runner accessories.
It is very helpful with transporting pine straw and outdoor plants. Shop 2006 toyota 4runner vehicles for sale at cars. Explore toyota parts online and shop an authorized dealer for all the spare 2006 toyota 4runner parts and accessories you need. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Furthermore, as i said previously, its unlikely that there is much advance information to get on the 2006 4runner since it is likely to be pretty much unchanged from the 2005. Whether you choose the standard v6 or the newly revised v8, the 4runner offers responsive performance. The v8 has a belt youll need to replace every 90k miles or so. You can tell the difference in acceleration with the 2wd tacoma. There was discussion about how consumer reports gave the v6 a bad reliability rating only because of a fuel system recall. Once you remove the face of the ac control panel you should be able to change out the bulbs. I believe and hope the 2006 4runner should not have rotor issues most bugs worked out as it is 4th year production since 2003 model, as i have been doing a lot of research and have not found any issues with the generation of 2003 year model. Please follow the instructions below to enable javascript in your browser.
It seems like the later models still have the 4runner reliability weve all come to expect. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 154 2006 4runner models nationwide. You might think my question is unfounded, so allow me to explain myself. Plan to keep this as long as possible, maybe around 2020 just have the engine. View and download toyota 2006 4runner owners manual online. Here are the most common 4runner problems you may encounter. This is noticeable by a loud ticking noise coming from the engine especially when it. A new 5speed transmission is made standard on v6 trims. Ill be testing the abilities of a wide range of cars, as well as attempting to learn basic mechanics. Xat racing uz series 1uz 2uz 3uz wseries transmission. This allows the use of the w58 or w55 transmission with your 1uzfe v8 swap, or the addition of a 5 speed to your sc400 or gs400.
Each is available with the v6 or v8, and with twowheel drive 2wd or. Search over 30,700 listings to find the best local deals. V8 limited models offer a rear air spring suspension. Generally speaking, how well do these engines do when they start to get up there in miles. It rides much better than you would expect from a pu.
Toyota 4runner maintenance and repair page 31 car forums. It has super safety features and gets good gas mileage which helps with a tight budget. I drove other suvs compactmedium size but nothing can compare to the beast i call the 4runner. Search over 30500 listings to find the best local deals. Reliability is one of the 4runners biggest strong suits. Learn more about your toyota warranty plus use the toyota owners manual free download tool to find the right toyota manual for your car. The toyota 4runner has been face lifted for 2006, and now comes with more luxury.
I have owned my 2006 toyota tundra access cab truck for three years now. Toyota 4runner problems and common complaints toyota parts. The worst complaints are body paint, accessories interior, and brakes problems. I was initially under the impression that the 4runner would likely be more reliable than the sequoia but consumer reports lists a few more nonstellar areas for the 2006 4runner than the 2006 sequoia. Each is available with the v6 or v8, and with twowheel drive 2wd or fourwheel drive 4wd. Detailed features and specs for the used 2006 toyota 4runner including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 4runner is relatively young in its product cycle and last year got the revised, more powerful v8. The worst complaints are frame rusting, rusting, and paint scratches. This isnt tremendously expensive until you discover two things. So the question is would the v8 be a better engine overall, in terms of reliability and longevity. It gets excellent gas mileage for a heavy duty sport utility, averages 21 mpg in the city and about 24 mpg on the highway. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. It is very comfortable for driver and passengers on long trips with great seating capacity for travel and luggage storage. Select your toyota model to learn more about the toyota warranty for your car, truck or suv.
Discussion in 4th gen 4runners 20032009 started by teamroper, apr 26, 2017. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. V6 vs v8 reliability toyota 4runner forum largest 4runner. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. In addition to the basic warranty, the 4runners powertrain warranty covers the engine, transmission, frontwheel drive, rearwheel drive, seat belts and air bags for 60 months or. Get reliability information for the 2006 toyota 4runner from consumer. Or, get the toyota manual for your toyota ride free of charge using our toyota owners manual free download option. View and download toyota 4runner 2006 owners manual online. Most favor the v6, as the engine gets better fuel economy and the 4wd can be manually. Check out reliability and customer satisfaction ratings for vehicles from 2001 to present.
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