2006 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems
- 17
- 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.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- spiral cable · 6 records
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The airbag light just turned on. Cruise control on steering wheel is not functioning, audio control on steering not working also and lastly the horn is not working also. Looks like a spiral cable problem based on the symptom and validation of discussion group online. Checked for recall here and seen my vin number on the range for recall. Why did i not received any recall notice on this. Not sure if the vehicle is…
ODI 11151633
Electrical System
As the weather increases above 85 to 90 degrees the directional signal and the hazard flashers cease working. Once the operation of the vehicle has ceased and the temperature and the vehicle cool down normal function returns. I believe the problem is in the engine compartment because when using the a/c in the cab the cool air has no effect. This is a safety hazard because i do not know when it will occur. Leaving me…
ODI 11123869
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the off position, the engine did not turn off. The contact had to depress the remote start in order for the vehicle to turn off. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer's recall the failures…
ODI 10787065
Electrical System
This has been going on for few years. This month my a/c started working intermittently again. I have replaced the resistor before thinking it was bad..that's when i first noticed the hot spots. This time i investigated more. Now all 4 conductors are showing signs of a hotspots and the plug also is showing signs of overheating on the two middle connections. Toyota's service manage didn't know of any service bulletins…
ODI 10441540
Air Bags · Electrical System
At around 48,000 miles, airbag light came on. Took it to toyota dealer and was diagnosed at broken spiral cable. Total cost to fix was 460 dollars with labor. Seems to be a common problem with 06 tacoma. *kb
ODI 10437596
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel on a consistent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a short in the drivers side squib and the vehicle needed a spiral cable. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The…
ODI 10418496
Electrical System
Used my 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner to tow a vehicle a short distance before a short circuit in trailer wiring caused wiring fire in prerunner---30 amp fuse in toyota failed to protect circuit, leading to total truck wiring meltdown and ruin. Fuse was of the ampacity required by toyota--30 amps. Truck was purchased new, never involved in an accident, and no changes had been made to wiring or fuse systems. Auto…
Fire reported
ODI 10404306
Electrical System · Frontal
I was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma when airbag warning light went on. This was brought to the dealer immediately the next day and diagnosis is failed spiral cable. The spiral cable senses more than the airbag and includes the steering wheel, horn, and cruise control. Cost of replacement is $603.31. *tr
ODI 10362605
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I do not see the recall for the spiral cable assembly on my tacoma. I read that this vin is part of a recall for the wiring in the steering wheel that controls my passenger airbag, cruise control and some other functions. It has malfunctioned. Why is it not listed on your website? When i checked on the status of this recall, it shows that my model, according to the vin does qualify for this. My passenger airbag is…
ODI 11119717
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i was coasting to park my truck at my parking space outside of my house parking garage, my p/u truck suddenly accelerated very fast and the truck hit the fence and stopped. I remember clearly my sense that i pushed the brake while the car accelerating for a split second but do not remember if the engine was stopped after hitting the fence with steel pole. I somehow reversed back about 8 feet from the fence and…
Crash reported
ODI 10319419
Electrical System
Vehicle engine revved while still in park in the parking lot of a local medical center and only stopped when the key in the ignition was turned off. This is the third time this has occurred. On january 1, 2009 an accident involving property damage (through a chain link fence) occurred as a result. We filed a complaint (confirmation number 10253526). A toyota technician "checked out" the vehicle and found nothing…
ODI 10284909
Air Bags · Electrical System
We purchased a 2006 tacoma on dec. 23, 2008 from competition toyota in new york. We drove the truck back to wisconsin that day. Two days after purchase date (approx. 1500 miles later), the airbag light came on. Having a busy schedule, and not using the truck much, we brought the truck into marquart toyota in eau claire, wi on march 18, 2009. They assured me that it would be covered under warranty as long as it were…
ODI 10263803
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
We have had two incidents with our 2006 toyota tacoma truck; i. My wife, was driving route 40 when after red lights the engine suddenly started speeding up w/o any warning or alarm. Having her foot off the accelerator pedal didn't have any impact. She had to brake as much she could to control the car. She was able to pull to pull off but still couldn't control the engine. The engine didn't even shut down when…
ODI 10184759
Electrical System
My cigarette lighter popped out of its receptacle on to the floor of my brand new truck (approx. 4,000 miles) causing a fire that destroyed 75% of the interior. Twenty minutes after the fire was put out i called the dealer that i bought the truck from. They told me it was a manufacturing issue and offered no help. Toyota sent an investigator to inspect the truck and he did just that, for about 4 hours. Eventually…
Fire reported
ODI 10175431
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the throttle sticks. After the throttle sticks, the rpm's range high and do not decrease. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Although, the dealer knew the problem persisted with the speed control and the electrical system, the problem could not be remedied by the dealer. Updated 03/28/06. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10152011
Electrical System
Tl*-the contact stated that the 2006 toyota tacoma lost power on a number of occasions. While driving 70 mph or at 5 mph the vehicle would stall. The contact stated that this usually happened when he had to shift and use the clutch. He contacted the manufacturer ,and was given case# 200701040167. He had been told that they couldn't duplicate the failure. Also, he stated that in his state the lemon law was not worth…
ODI 10185665
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Dt: the contact states when starting the vehicle in the morning the idle was high. It took approximately one to one and a half miles of driving for the idle to return to normal. The accelerator pedal stuck. When shifting from fourth gear to fifth without foot on the accelerator the vehicle accelerated on its own. She stated that fourth gear could not be used. The vehicle must be shifted from third gear to fifth…
ODI 10145889