2006 Toyota 4RUNNER: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Body · 131,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 MPH, an abnormal clunking sound was heard. The contact stopped to inspect the vehicle and became aware that a section of the passenger's side was subframe fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.*dt

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 129,000 miles · RI

Takata inflators,ABS. Purchased vehicle used 08/12/2016 the following mil codes were cleared by selling dealership. C1223, p0456, b1150, cr123, c1241, b1152. Needed repair immediately, passed state inspection even needing the following repairs, both front axles, serp belt, sway bar link and rear brakes.08/24/2016 vehicle repaired by selling dealer and returned with flat tire, I had it towed to tire garage because spare was too old and incorrect size. After I picked up from tire repair I made an appointment for an unrepaired safety recall from 2012 on the ABS at a local dealership. Prior to service appointment I was driving over a speed bump and the vehicle would not drive over bump, ABS lights came on and vehicle rolled backwards. Had towed to toyota dealer for service(I have receipt for tow) a couple days later dealer said recall was completed but would not provide any documentation for repairs. That dealership broke a lug stud on the front tire in but did not repair it. They said its ok to drive on 5 lugs its a 6 lug rim. I then brought the vehicle to another toyota dealer for repairs because the vehicle started rolling backwards on inclines and not accelerating. Very scary because I almost rolled back into cars, also tire pressure light was on but all tires were inflated. They had it from 09/12/2016-09/26/2016. Unfortunately could not duplicate concern but did repair the lug stud, tire pressure sensor and recalibrated the ABS and airbag light(I was not informed until picked up about the airbag). I also had an oil change. Vehicle having issues as of today right turns I hear a loud clunking sound and wobble when hitting bumps on highway speeds.. The ball joints might be bad. I can see them covered in grease and have play. I am concerned that the vehicle is unsafe and was in an undisclosed major accident prior to purchase. Next app is not until 10/24.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Transmission · 12 miles · VA

A couple of months after purchasing the new 4 runner listed above, I began to feel a clunk from the transmission when coming to a stop. The dealership said they were aware of it but could do nothing because there was no service bulletin published referencing the problem. They said a service bulletin existed on the lexus gx470, which used the same drivetrain. To this date the vehicle still has the same problem, not only can you hear it but the inertia on occasions pushes the vehicle forward. Service bulletins are 00207 and 00106, the federal safety agency id# are 10021759 and 10021707.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · MI

After stopping the rear end will 'clunk' when either letting off the brakes, or upon accelerating. This will occur roughly 1/10th of the time regardless or variation in braking pressure or acceleration. I've tried every combination of gentle to hard stops and stops with little change in the frequency of the issue. This only started to occur after 53k miles. The dealer told me the 4runner needed more lube, their fix hasn't stopped the problem. My concern is the drive-shaft is binding, and at some point could fail.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that after stopping and re accelerating the vehicles drive train makes a "clunking" noise. The vehicle has been taken to the toyota dealer four times and the drive train has been lubricated four times. The failure noise gets less noticeable for a while and then returns after the lubrications. The noise is getting progressively worse. A toyota technician stated that they are aware of the failure but they can offer no remedy. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Rd the current mileage 30,000. Rd

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Steering, Transmission · 30,000 miles · FL

2006 4 runner sport edition, v8 with 30,000 miles has clunking sound when stopping or accelerating from stop. Also, wanders from side to side at normal highway speeds.

Filed Aug 14, 2009 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · WA

I own a 2006 toyota 4-runner after about 40,000 miles we started experiencing a clunking sound and the vehicle would lurch forward while taking your foot off the brake while at a complete stop. I addressed this with my local toyota dealer and at the time they didn?t know what it was. This problem persisted from a once and awhile issue to doing it every time. I spoke with another person who had a v8 and the same problem, toyota fixed his vehicle by installing a new lexus driveline. Once I told the service center about them fixing a vehicle with the same problem they explained they have been having issues with the driveline and the yoke on these vehicles. Their fix was to lube the driveline zerk fitting. This worked for a few weeks, but the problem persisted. We are worried that the car will eventually lurch forward and either hit another vehicle or pedestrian. Since my vehicle is a v6 they can?t swap the driveline like they did with the v8. I don?t want to be liable for a hitting someone with a vehicle that is not performing correctly. My vehicle drive train is still under warranty, but I can?t get anyone to say they will honor this issue after I pass my warranty period. I believe this is a serious safety defect and should be looked into as soon as possible.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · NJ

Every time I stop and start driving I get a clunking sound from the vehicle. It almost feels like im being rear ended. This happens pretty much every single time I stop and take off from traffic lights or stop signs.

Filed Mar 25, 2006 · Transmission · 4,500 miles · WI

I have a driveline vibration on my 2006 toyota 4runner v8 sport model, 4575 miles, VIN [xx]. The vibration is most noticeable while diving at highway speeds of 72-74 MPH. The vibration can be described as a cyclical droning vibration and can be felt on the driver floorboard and dead pedal, the accelerator pedal, as well as slightly on the steering wheel. The vibration is more noticeable when a load is placed on the engine like when climbing a grade. The vibration is also noticeable when accelerating full throttle very hard from a stop. The vehicle also has a clunk that can be felt and heard when coming to a stop. The clunk is also present when starting from a complete stop after removing the brakes. I have had the vehicle inspected by both the dealer and district toyota service manager. Both of them indicate that this is "normal" for this type of vehicle and the they won't do anything to fix the problem. I don't feel that either of these issues are normal and feel that the problem is safety related and should be fixed. *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)