It rides much better than you would expect from a pu. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included. The 4runner is noted for its quality construction, durability and reliability. Most favor the v6, as the engine gets better fuel economy and the 4wd can be manually. Each is available with the v6 or v8, and with twowheel drive 2wd or.
Reliability is one of the 4runners biggest strong suits. Join toyota owners today to stay updated on all the most recent toyota manuals and warranty information. Mainly the drive system only scoring 35 with the sequoia at 55. It gets excellent gas mileage for a heavy duty sport utility, averages 21 mpg in the city and about 24 mpg on the highway. It is very helpful with transporting pine straw and outdoor plants. Plan to keep this as long as possible, maybe around 2020 just have the engine. If you really dont need 4wd i highly recommend the prerunner 2wd access cab. The 4runner is relatively young in its product cycle and last year got the revised, more powerful v8.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. The v8 has a belt youll need to replace every 90k miles or so. Once you remove the face of the ac control panel you should be able to change out the bulbs. View and download toyota 4runner 2006 owners manual online. As a 2006 toyota 4runner owner, you know you can depend on your 4runner for many miles to come. Each is available with the v6 or v8, and with twowheel drive 2wd or fourwheel drive 4wd. The toyota 4runner has been face lifted for 2006, and now comes with more luxury and convenience equipment than ever before. 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. Select your toyota model to learn more about the toyota warranty for your car, truck or suv. There have been several reports of head gaskets going bad on the v6. 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. 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.
The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. You might think my question is unfounded, so allow me to explain myself. You can tell the difference in acceleration with the 2wd tacoma. Please follow the instructions below to enable javascript in your browser. The worst complaints are frame rusting, rusting, and paint scratches. The tundra is extremely maneuverable, never a problem with parking lots. I dont remember reading anything about the v8 being unreliable. I have owned my 2006 toyota tundra access cab truck for three years now. Get detailed information on the 2006 toyota 4runner sport 4x4 v8 including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. This is noticeable by a loud ticking noise coming from the engine especially when it. Explore toyota parts online and shop an authorized dealer for all the spare 2006 toyota 4runner parts and accessories you need. The exhaust system has given me the most problems, but everything else is great. 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.
Or, get the toyota manual for your toyota ride free of charge using our toyota owners manual free download option. V8 limited models offer a rear air spring suspension. 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. During the entire lifetime of the 4runner, toyota has only offered a v8 for these 7 years. I have a 2007 4runner limited and the v8 is the best engine for.
Since our primary vehicle right now is a prius v, power is not a big concern. V6 vs v8 reliability toyota 4runner forum largest 4runner. Plus, customize the oem way with 2006 toyota 4runner accessories. If you have the g series transmission send us an email and we might have a setup for you as well.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 154 2006 4runner models nationwide. Check out reliability and customer satisfaction ratings for vehicles from 2001 to present. Detailed features and specs for the used 2006 toyota 4runner including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 1gr was first available in 2002 in the toyota 4runner and land cruiser prado. Get reliability information for the 2006 toyota 4runner from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge.
Search over 30,700 listings to find the best local deals. We all know toyota is known for bulletproof engines. Power and associates power circle ratings are based on feedback from thousands of consumers nationwide. I have a 2007 4runner limited and the v8 is the best engine for the 4wd 4runner. In the 4runner, toyota offers a choice of v6 or v8 engines, rearwheel. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 toyota tundra. Shop 2006 toyota 4runner vehicles for sale at cars. Discussion in 4th gen 4runners 20032009 started by teamroper, apr 26, 2017. I drove other suvs compactmedium size but nothing can compare to the beast i call the 4runner. It is very comfortable for driver and passengers on long trips with great seating capacity for travel and luggage storage. A new 5speed transmission is made standard on v6 trims. 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. Search over 30500 listings to find the best local deals.
It has super safety features and gets good gas mileage which helps with a tight budget. Toyota 4runner maintenance and repair page 31 car forums. Toyota 4runner reliability by model generation truedelta. Generally speaking, how well do these engines do when they start to get up there in miles. Learn more about your toyota warranty plus use the toyota owners manual free download tool to find the right toyota manual for your car. In the 15 years since it was first released, these are the common problems people have found with the 4th gen 4runner. 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. The v6 seems to offer better gas mileage while the v8 is more powerful. The worst complaints are body paint, accessories interior, and brakes problems. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Here are the most common 4runner problems you may encounter. The 2006 toyota 4runner comes in three trim levels. The toyota 4runner has been face lifted for 2006, and now comes with more luxury.
View and download toyota 2006 4runner owners manual online. It seems like the later models still have the 4runner reliability weve all come to expect. This isnt tremendously expensive until you discover two things. Whats more, toyota warranty information helps you identify your unique vehicle needs as well as plan future service visits. Ill be testing the abilities of a wide range of cars, as well as attempting to learn basic mechanics. Whether you choose the standard v6 or the newly revised v8, the 4runner offers responsive performance. Toyota 4runner problems and common complaints toyota parts. But its still the real deal, a traditional sport utility built on a.
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