2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 118
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- suspension part · 37 records
- issue failure · 27 records
- part recall · 23 records
- leaf springs · 22 records
- recall issue · 20 records
- leaf spring · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to servco auto kauai (located at [redacted], lihue, hi 96766, [redacted]) for inspection. The contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and the body frame was rusted through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,985.
ODI 11278159
Suspension
Rear leaf spring, recall: 14v-604. On july 10th of 2016 i made a call to elk grove toyota in regards to the recall. The service writer ask me if my truck had a level kit installed ? I told him yes, 2'. He told me it voided the recall. I did sone research and found many customers had the same situation, but others did not. Their dealership replaced and took care of the recall even with a level kit installed. In…
ODI 11205904
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Rusted front end passenger side component broke of the frame due to corrosion. Toyota warranty for repair expired 31 january 2019 and vehicle was taken to toyota 2 months later and toyota will not honor repair. Very disappointing on toyotas end. The rusted frame takes longer than 2 months to corrode. Toyota care not willing to work with me and fix there faulty and very unsafe product!
ODI 11194651
Suspension
Buena park toyota refuses to fix the recall on my truck. They say it because i don't have the original shocks. My truck was purchased from buena park toyota as a certified used vehicle and i haven't made any changes to the truck. The way it sits now is the way i bought it from the dealership as a certified vehicle. The rear leaf spring has hit the fuel take a few times and bottoms out on every little bump (which is…
ODI 11151526
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving at any speed, the suspension made an abnormal noise. Prior to the noise, the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall pertaining to the frame. The contact was uncertain if the recall repair caused the suspension noise. The vehicle was taken to more than two dealers, including tansky sawmill toyota ([redacted], dublin, oh 43017, [redacted]) and…
ODI 11166460
Suspension
Rear or truck is sagging an leaf spring on driver side is rubbing gas tank
ODI 11014981
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to jim barkley toyota (located at [redacted] asheville, nc 28806 [redacted]) who stated that the leaf spring would not be replaced due to the frame being rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…
ODI 11019413
Suspension
I was first notified from toyota via mail of a recall on my truck around nov 2016. I've spent from them until now trying to get cain toyota of north canton ohio to do the repair. I was told several times they had to order the parts. I also explained to them there is an "add a leaf" on my truck. The truck is lifted 3". I said i'm not paying for anything here this is a full recall under toyota. We scheduled an…
ODI 11003552
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that there was rust and cracks on the undercarriage and the leaf springs were not connected properly. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (valley hi toyota [redacted] victorville ca 92395 [redacted]), but they declined to assist and stated that the vehicle was in…
ODI 10991440
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Suspension
Never received recall on the airbags? Safety harness in the back seats where my rand kids ride will not tighten up. Leaf-springs bow up in the middle not down? Have replaced u-joints more times then on my 97 ford. Plus carrier bearings because of the leaf springs and stopped driving it because it goes back and forth on the road. My rear end howls and needs replaced because the rear end is higher then the tranny but…
ODI 10985037
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the recall repair could only be performed if the aftermarket air bag was removed. The contact would be charged for removal of that component. The contact stated that the letter did not express that verbiage. The contact was also advised that the air bag would not be…
ODI 10969537
Suspension
Excessive frame rust. Pin holes in frame. Rust flaking off cross members, welds, front end frame side box sections. Excessive rust original discovery occurred during leaf spring replacement recall service in pennsylvania in 2016 or early 2017. Exact date can be determined from dealer service records by vin. Pin hole(s) discovered when replacing exhaust system. Brought the vehicle to the toyota dealership service…
ODI 11048466
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that after the repair was completed, the contact drove over a bump and the vehicle jarred excessively. Additionally, while the contact drove over a bump at 40 mph, the rear tires the vehicle jarred, independently pulled left, and the vehicle veered off…
ODI 10970926
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to supreme toyota of hammond (located at 1415 s morrison blvd, hammond, la 70403, [redacted]), but was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer…
ODI 11130603
Suspension
Took my truck to dealership for leaf spring recall. They checked vin ,and gave me a courtesy car while they do the wor. They called me later in day and said they wont do it due to my truck being modified (lifted). Now yes my truck is lifted, however there is no modification to the springs. There is blocks in the rear that simply let the springs mount on the top of the block instead of the top of the axle and does…
ODI 10969802
Suspension
2006 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to rear leaf spring remedy. *ld the consumer stated that recall could not be performed until the lift was removed. The consumer does not wish to have the lift kit removed. *js
ODI 10981868
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10904313
Suspension
Letter from senator wicker on behalf of constituent re 2006 toyota tacoma recall. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued for the rear spring. However, she has been with difficulty in getting them replaced. *jb
ODI 10892479
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. After the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), the vehicle shook excessively when driving over 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10889331
Suspension
Rear leaf spring recalls. Been two months waiting for parts to arrive at local toyota dealer. Order was placed on 7/13/16. Was told by toyota rep, that rep from local dealer said it would take a few more months for parts to come in. Feels unsafe driving vehicle.
ODI 10904715
Structure · Suspension · Underbody Shields
2006 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealerships refusal to repair vehicle frame corrosion/holes safety recall. *smd the consumer was informed there was no recall, but a limited service campaign. The consumer also stated the leaf spring broke and was held with into place with a wire. Updated 03/01/17.*jb
ODI 10883239
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the leaf springs fractured. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10891617
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 07/13/16*lj…
ODI 10873710
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10883381
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10887586