2006 Toyota Tacoma Power Train Problems
- 20
- 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
- below freezing · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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.…
ODI 11203777
Power Train
Transmisin slips or not run in reverse, even on flat surfaces. Runs normally in forward.
ODI 11144923
Power Train
Vibration everytime the vehicle is travelling at lower speed, 20 mph.
ODI 11022086
Body · Engine · Power Train
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
ODI 10929818
Body · Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 10845735
Power Train · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10808759
Power Train · Structure
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…
ODI 10608585
Power Train
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
ODI 10596508
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10563264
Engine · Power Train
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
ODI 10480075
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
Power Train
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…
ODI 10335906
Power Train
I was stopped at a stop light for 30 seconds. My right foot was on the brake. The engine rpm suddenly jumped and my truck surged ahead 8 feet. The only reason it stopped going forward is because the rpm dropped to normal. My right foot never left the brake pedal. This only happened once. I am first writing now because i heard today that the nhtsa has received hundreds of complaints for the 2006-2007 toyota tacoma…
ODI 10308050
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on i-95 south of jacksonville florida in my 2006 toyota tacoma i was forced to accelerate rapidly to avoid an accident. The vehicle kept accelerating until i doing almost a 100 mph weaving through traffic until i could get into the right hand lane and shut the engine off. Once stopped the first thing i checked was the floor mat as i had a problem with previous vehicle causing the accelerator to stick…
ODI 10316381
Power Train
I want to express my concerns with my 2006 toyota tacoma. I also have a lurching problem once at a complete stop with my foot on the brake. I have never hit anything, but there times when it feels like someone has tapped my rear bumper. I don't know that this is a major problem for me, but i've read that others have actually hit other cars due to this problem. This is not normal, in my opinion. And toyota needs to…
ODI 10220212
Power Train · Seats · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 to 70 mph, the drive train vibrated uncontrollably, and the seat and steering wheel also vibrated. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer replaced the tires, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10936570
Power Train
There was no events leading up, it just started one day. You put the brake on and all of a sudden the truck would try to leap forward with a loud thunk. The longer you hold the brake the louder the sound would be. Now when you let up on the brake, it does it. Not when holding the brake down. When you let up on the brake, it thunks hard and loud forward. *tr
ODI 10264950
Power Train
On our 2006 toyota tacoma 4-cylinder 5-speed manual transmission, which we bought new, when you lift off the gas and press in the clutch to shift, the engine rpm's do not drop as they should, they remain high and even increase. This has been the case since it was almost new. Normally when you shift the rpm should drop between shifts - instead the revs stay constant or increase between shifts. This is not a problem…
ODI 10304658
Power Train · Service Brakes · Wheels
December 2006 truck parked with emergency brake off and would not move below freezing temperature. All four wheels locked up. Towed to dealer, after numerous attempts to fix he stated the wheel bearing were leaking grease and freezing up so truck would not move. Truck operates good all year till it gets below freezing and wheels lock up. Dealer does not know the problem, but only happens when parked and below…
ODI 10488035
Power Train
This is a supplement to an earlier complaint, odi #10161327. There is a whine in the drive train at 53 to 63 mph. Above or below that speed range there is no whine. The dealer acknowledges there is a whine, but says all regular cab tacomas with a manual 5 speed transmission have that whine and that it is not a problem. (they don't have to listen to it!) other tacoma models (with automatic transmissions) do not…
ODI 10164535