2006 Toyota 4RUNNER Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER. The contact stated that the trunk failed to remain closed. The dealer stated that the latch mechanism was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. In addition, there was extensive rust under the hood, which prevented the installation of the two bolts to secure the bug visor on the hood. The front calipers were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10638503, filed 2014-09, 44,000 miles“The contact stated when the rear lift gate was opened the automatic open/close mechanism failed and closed on the contact's right hand. The 4th and 5th digits of the ring finger and pinky were crushed and the 5th digit of the pinky of the right hand was hyperextended and may have been dislocated. There was possible nerve damage to the fingers and swelling to the right arm. The contact went to the emergency room. A photo and x-rays were taken. The manufacturer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10173391, filed 2006-11, 4,500 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER
143 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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