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.
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 3/24/15*cn the consumer stated the leaf spring on the passenger failed. When it failed, it shot out underneath…
ODI 10672208
Body · Suspension
Took truck into dealer for service and was informed that the frame had rusted to the point that there was now a hole in it. Contacted toyota via phone and email and was told on both occasions that there was not a "program" in place to assist owners with this problem. Previous replacement program covered tacomas made from 1998-2004 that exhibited the same issues, premature rusting/corrosion of the trucks' fames. My…
ODI 10547407
Body · Suspension
I brought car in for routine oil change. Mechanic called me in to show me the extreme rust under the frame. It is flaking off in chunks and almost rusted through in some parts. Mechanic informed me that this was not normal and i should contact toyota for possible recall information. I contacted toyota, but have not heard back for over one month. *tr
ODI 10548318
Suspension · Underbody Shields
While changing the oil on my 2006 toyota tacoma, i notices significant rust on the frame of my truck. I scraped at some and chunks fell off revealing a weakened frame. My spare has not been able to hold air and upon inspection the entire metal area that holds the tire in place is rusted. The mileage is under 90k i would like to have this documented as i have been reading other complaints from 2006 tacoma owners they…
ODI 10535856
Body · Suspension
In october of 2012 i purchased a 2006 toyota tacoma from interstate toyota in airmont, ny. The vehicle had 79,000 miles on it, had and had passed the toyota 160 point / certified pre-owned inspection. Prior to the purchase i asked about missing rear wheel molding, non functioning outside temperature gauge and what looked like rust on the frame. The vehicle was brought into their shop and put on a lift. The molding…
ODI 10522922
Body · Suspension
During some under body inspections prior to performing some brake repair, i noticed a crack in the rear drivers side frame in front of the shock mount. I contacted the local dealership and they confirmed a perforation and crack across bottom portion of c-channel in frame. The denied any responsibility and claimed the crack was due to severe offroading, which is absolutely incorrect. I asked them to prove that theory…
ODI 10514049
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 mph and making a right turn, a loud clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact recently received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear leaf spring was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10860735
Suspension
On 3/14/2013 i noticed a noise that seemed to be coming from the rear suspension of my vehicle. I took the vehicle to my mechanic, who upon inspection noted that both rear leaf springs were broken.(see document) i then had the vehicle repaired on 3/22/2013. On september 29, 2014 the nhtsa announced the recall of my vehicle for the leaf springs(recall id 14v604) since that time i have been trying to get reimbursed by…
ODI 10824524
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While approaching a stop, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension);…
ODI 10731336
Suspension
Despite washing, scraping/wire brushing, spot priming and painting the truck frame once per year, the frame from just in front of the axel, all the way forward, both sides, is severely corroded. The front cross piece is totally disintegrated. The "incident" is that the corrosion is so bad that the front stabilizer bar mount, driver's side, has torn away from the frame. Further inspection shows that the frame in the…
ODI 10462254
Suspension
Rear driver side leaf springs have started digging into the side of fuel tank. No leak yet. Visual signs of damage. *tr
ODI 10640344
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
I recently had an issue with the engine fan hitting the shroud on my 2006 tacoma. I took my tacoma into the local toyota dealership for diagnostics. They informed me that the frame was cracked around the weld where the drivers' side motor mount bracket was welded to the frame. The bracket has started sinking into the frame which could ultimately cause serious problems to consumers leading to vehicle accidents etc. I…
ODI 10436622
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Noticed rust on the frame of the vehicle with heavier amounts near/on weld points, & bolt points. Rust is accumulating on the steering tie rods. Heavy rust on rear differential and various steering component parts. I consider the amount of rust on the frame and the above mentioned components a manufacturer's defect. If any of the components fail while i am driving i could crash and injure, or kill another…
ODI 10434279
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The frame and most of the mechanical components attached to the frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma pick up are rusting very rapidly, it has approx. 45,000 miles on it. At the rate it is rusting i feel it is going to be a safety issue down the road with the frame cracking or a mechanical problem. *tt
ODI 10444517
Structure · Suspension
I had my truck inspected by toyota of bristol for frame rust. At that time they said it was surface rust and toyota would not do any thing about it even though it was still under warranty. Now the truck has rusted to the point that i can not drive it and it only has 63500 miles on it. The spring shackles on the rear of the truck have completely rusted away leaving the rear end of the truck almost completely…
ODI 10636911
Suspension · Underbody Shields
In 09 noticed my 3year old trucks frame was rusting on the frame. Rust was to the point that frame was swelling and flakes of metal were falling off to the touch. Took truck to dealer where it was inspected. They said there was nothing they could do and recommended sanding rustproofing and paint. Despite taking action against rust frame has continued to corrode in other locations such as welds where shocks are…
ODI 10436696
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I have a 2006 toyota tacoma v6 4d 6'bed. At highway speeds i noticed a vibration in the whike truck. My brake drums and rotors hae been replaced tires balanced by two companies and the problem still exist. *tr
ODI 10241838
Suspension
When i drive over a bump even a small one the leaf springs bottom out, but worse when some one is riding with me. Never could load my camping gear in with out it doing this. Leaf springs are weak. Seen recall but dealership wont replace leaf springs for me. My shocks are gone because they weren't made to take all the load. 1/4 ton leafs springs don't support a 1/2 ton vehicle. Corvallis was where i took it the last…
ODI 10966425