Problems with 2006 Toyota Tacoma POWER TRAIN

When the vehicle had around 112,000 miles on it the check engine light came on and it experienced irregularities with regard to shifting. the code was ran and the shift solenoid was the issue. a new transmission was recommended. we were not informed of this when we purchased the vehicle second hand. approximately a year later the same thing happened with the shifting and the check engine light coming on. unfortunately by the time we took it to a certified toyota dealer the light was off and it was running smoothly. the inconsistency of the issue is frustrating because we don't know the actual issue and if the vehicle can be trusted. the certified dealer recommends a costly transmission replacement without being able to verify the issue.

Transmisin slips or not run in reverse, even on flat surfaces. runs normally in forward.

Vibration everytime the vehicle is travelling at lower speed, 20 mph.

I took my 2006 toyota tacoma to boch toyota as part of toyota service campaign regarding frame recall back in dec of 2015. i waited 5 months to get my truck back to get it back in deplorable conditions. truck was not repaired satisfactorily and i am still having issues with it. i have made several complaints to toyota and both toyota to no avail. truck barely running. *tr

I took my truck to malloy toyota for frame inspection regarding the limited service campaign eod- frame rust recall. dealer informed me there was rust, but no perforations. they recommended coating the frame with compounds. i feel that my truck may not have perforations, but it is just a matter of time before the frame becomes perforated, resulting in a dangerous / unsafe vehicle. putting the compunds on the frame is a quick band-aid and does not fix the problem. this frame will become unsafe, it is just a matter of time. this will not only potentially jeopardize the safety of my family / occupants in the vehicle, but also the others that share the road with my truck.

We have had several issues with our 2006 toyota tacoma which has 125331 miles. on may 11, 2015, we brought the truck into mountain states toyota, for the repair of the rear drive shaft which had failed. i was experiencing a vibration even when driving at very low speeds that continued to get worse. i have enclosed the paperwork describing the repair, which i believe was tied to a recall, and another repair. october 19, 2012, the right rear leaf spring cracked and needed repair, mileage was 92303. at the time we did not know anything about the recall for the leaf springs, and the repair for the right had cost us 1408.11. the repair shop also noticed at the time that the left rear leaf spring was also faulty and needed to be repaired, that was repaired a few days later 10/23/2012 the cost 1407.61. at the time we had driven around not knowing what the vibration was only that the vehicle was very difficult to drive. the faulty leaf springs we were told at a later date by the toyota dealer may have played a factor ...

due to the rusted frame issues that i reported to toyota on 04/16/2014 (muller toyota and toyota corporate) my clutch pedal stuck to the floor when crossing an intersection almost causing a crash when the rusted clutch slave cylinder stuck . there are big rust holes in the frame and toyota freely admits that they are defective frames , but won't have a recall on those model tacomas until enough people complain or get injured or killed ! something should be done about these defective frames that rust from the inside out. *js

6 speed transmission locked in gear when attempting to shift into first gear. appears to be stuck in 4 th gear ? was able to get in driveway. *tr

I was slowly entering a parking space. i pressed the brake pedal and the engine speed increased to maximum rpm. i jammed the emergency brake and threw the transmission into "park." a great cloud of blue smoke issued forth from the spinning tires. this never happened before and it's definitely a problem with the truck and not my foot! several years ago, as a pedestrian, i saw the exact same thing happen to a jeep cherokee at a stop sign. *tr

For at least 2 mos previous i would hear a chirping noise from the engine compartment. it would get louder as you accelerated & seamed more noticeable in warmer weather. took vehicle in to dhc torrance toyota & said it was my idler bearings. i thought that was odd since the truck only has 37400 miles. it cost me over $800.00. *tr

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 motorist/myself. i spoke with toyota of sd service rep who told me i should contact toyota. i have a 100,000/10yr extended service plan and want this resolved prior to the time frame running out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, he noticed an abnormal clapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the differential unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 57,859.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the vehicle has had problems with the cruise control. the failure began after the contact had the transmission serviced and the transmission was not refilled properly. after the service, the contact stated that the cruise control started to accelerate pass the speed that it was set with being reset by the driver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and repairs were made to the electronic control unit, which has caused the rpms to idle either excessively low or excessively high. the contact stated the vehicle will also downshift from fifth gear to second gear when driving with the cruise control set to 55 mph and above. the failure mileage was 85,118 and the current mileage was 85,557.

2006 toyota tacoma with automatic transmission. same complaint as others. low end rumbling sound and vibration in front end between 55 and 65 mph. front differential bearings, where front axles enter the differential case, have excessive play (slop) in the bearings. dealer refuses to repair the bearings even though it is still under warranty. i have video taped the condition as well as the mileage and will keep records of my multiple visits to the dealer. i have also found other used tacoma trucks on dealer lots with as little as 20,000 miles that have this same problem. i believe toyota engineered these differentials to last only 60,000 mi and most owners may not notice the problem until warranty is over. my 1992 toyota pickup 4x4 with 238,000 miles has less bearing slop in it than the '06. *tr

Transmission fails to go into gear. this is a common problem with the aisin ay6 6-speed manual transmission in the tacoma from what i see on internet forums. a danger results in crossing an intersection, merging or many other unforeseen incidents where it is nearly impossible to get the transmission into the next gear. in my case, it is particularly difficult for the 1-2, 2-3 shifts and reverse. i have taken my truck to toyota numerous times and in short was more or less told to "take a hike" and sometimes in a manner than was not the most pleasant means. throwout bearing also squeaks since brand new (tsb posted?), and toyota's only action is to replace it with another bearing that will only squeak again anyway. i do not get why i have to constantly take a truck that is barely driven in for a complaint. something is not right, i (we) paid for a toyota and their reputation, but this was my last purchase from toyota ever. it seems that to get anything replaced on every vehicle affected by these profound issues, that someone must die again as with ...