Two problems related to paint have been reported for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2006 4Runner.
Just recently I have noticed that when I apply the brake pedal it "sticks" takes ( when driving) couple seconds to resume it original position and I can hear a click. I am taking it to my mechanic to ensure is not critical. Just wanted to know if there is a recall on this. Also, since approximately 2014 the original manufacture paint have gradually being deteriorating to the point which the whole body needs a new paint job. Specifically, the paint have completed faded on most parts of the body, the clear coat is completely peeling off. I am the only owner of this vehicle and I have taken good care of it, only 125 k registered.
I own a 200y Toyota 4runner, 4x4 4. 0 v6 truck, and during the spring time I began to notice copious amounts of rust scale falling from my truck over night. I just thought this was surface rust/paint falling off, continued to drive for a week and began to hear creaking noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. I too a look underneath and saw that the right rear lower control arm mount is almost rusted through and the frame on the passenger side from the lower control arm mount back to behind the center of the axle is rusted through completely. I checked for recalls and found none for my model but did for similar year tundra, sequoia, and the tacoma which is a shared design with my 4runner. My truck has been waiting for a frame repair at a aftermarket body shop for over 4 months. I have contacted Toyota customer care and received no help. I recently searched hoping to find new information and found that the NHTSA has opened an investigation on the frame rust issue. I am writing this to let you know this is a real issue and needs a frame replacement recall. A 2006 model year truck should not need a frame repair from rust after 12 years of existence and I believe Toyota is negligent in recalling all other truck based vehicles for frame rust while trying to cheap out and exclude the 4runner. Due to vehicle being in shop I do not have pictures, but I can get them if needed and also Toyota customer care should have the record of me contacting them and sending in pictures earlier this year. Thank you! 1804271716 is the Toyota care case number.