2006 Toyota Tacoma Structure Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure · Unknown Or Other
In nov./2016 my tacoma frame was replaced. At that time the rear bumper and trailer hitch were not replaced. Today i was inspecting my trailer hitch and bumper and found the bumper to be delaminating metal.
ODI 11166269
Structure
During a recent safety inspection, the inspector noted that the frame was rusted and in one spot was rusted through. Contacted the manufacturer and was told that a recall had been initiated but had expired in march of 2016. Additionally, the manufacturer stated that the recall was not safety related. I have never been notified of this recall. Driving the vehicle with a frame that may fail is not safe. I believe that…
ODI 10903328
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. Per a toyota customer satisfaction campaign, the contact was informed that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was coated in anti-corrosion adhesive, but the corrosion worsened on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. Updated 01/04/17*lj
ODI 10925759
Structure
The frame of my truck is dangerously rusted, and toyota refuses to honor its own recall commitment to replace the frame because of an arbitrary deadline for inspection. The date is irrelevant to the basic problem -- their frame is defective, i and my passengers are at risk, and repair is urgently needed. Nhsta should challenge auto makers, especially toyota, on the policy of time-limited recalls. Updated…
ODI 10903251
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
Structure · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Cpsc: toyota tacoma: consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration, as well as frame corrosion, that allowed for the rack and pinion to wear and loosen prematurely. *ss the consumer stated as a result, he experienced greater steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension. *jb
ODI 10806996
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be serviced, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.…
ODI 10773840
Body · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received a manufacturer recall for the subframe, but the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 1/15/16 *cn updated…
ODI 10794588
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified that the frame was rusted and there was a hole in the cross member. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10648844
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
Structure
I have owned my truck for about 2 1/2 years. The frame of the vehicle has significant rust and rot. There are several holes through the frame due to rot and corrosion which are not normal for a vehicle less than 10 years old. On the drivers side next to the catalytic converter there is a hole. On the drivers side in the rear of the body mount there is a hole as well as on the bottom of the frame where the c channel…
ODI 10617015
Structure
The frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma is rusting through and i'm not happy about it. I believe there was a recall for 2004 and earlier tacoma models. The manufacturer should be held responsible for more recent models with the same defect. How do i get toyota to do the right thing? When i called my dealer they told me there that there was no recall or directive to fix it, therefore they wouldn't! *js
ODI 10579655
Structure · Suspension · Underbody Shields
On 2/15/2014 i changed the tires on my truck and noticed that the frame is experiencing severe rust nearly everywhere. I took the truck to the local dealership for routine maintenance based on the mileage. At that time i explained to the service department representative at the dealership my concern regarding the amount of rust to the frame and might this become a safety problem leading to a failure. The dealership…
ODI 10565919
Structure
The frame on my 2006 double cab tacoma is severely rusted. Huge metal flakes with quarter size thickness is flaking off the main frame & all cross members. There is a hole that has developed under the truck bed in the frame. I took the truck to a toyota dealer and they looked at the frame and said it was very rusty but right now there was not anything they could do to help because toyota had not issued any official…
ODI 10500735
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the latch for the center console, located between the front seats failed and would no longer close. The vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer where the contact was advised to replace the entire center console. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the failure was not covered under warranty. The vehicle…
ODI 10415535
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
Structure
2006 toyota tacoma tailgate is dangerously weak, and is unable to support what most consider normal weight for a truck tailgate. Although substandard design may be considered "buyer beware", truck buyers expect a tailgate to support the weight of normal truck use activities. Toyota provides no warning or caution anywhere that the tailgate is of insufficient strength to perform normal 1/2-ton truck duties, and…
ODI 10341421
Structure
The carpet is wearing off in my 2006 toyota tacoma, due to the manufacturing mat not being/designed in the right spot. It will cause a safety issue as the hole gets bigger. The carpet not has a hole and my hill can get stuck there as it gets bigger. *tr
ODI 10285836
Structure
Starting in march 2009, cast aluminum wheels have paint bubbling and surface corrosion. Contacted toyota and they would not address the issue stating out of warranty condition. A professional wheel reconditioner has stated that if even if repainted it would return since the corrosion is embedded into the metal. My opinion is that over time, surface corrosion can lead to weakening of the wheel structure potentially…
ODI 10312536
Frame And Members · Structure
2006 toyota tacoma tailgate is dangerously weak, and is unable to support what most consider normal weight for a truck tailgate. Although substandard design may be considered "buyer beware", truck buyers expect a tailgate to support the weight of normal truck use activities. Toyota provides no warning or caution anywhere that the tailgate is of insufficient strength to perform normal 1/2-ton truck duties, and…
1 injury
ODI 10227022
Engine And Engine Cooling · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Manual Transmission · Structure
Dt*: the contact stated when accelerating in 1st gear at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled on 9 occasions. At other times, the shifter would not go into reverse. There was a clunking noise when shifting occurred that became constant as the problem worsened. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer but the problem was not corrected. An appointment was scheduled with another service dealer. The fuel warning light was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10171093