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Problems with 2006 Toyota Tacoma STRUCTURE

On average, the 2006 Toyota Tacoma starts to “feel” problems with the STRUCTURE and its various aspects after 77 640 miles.

Components Affected by STRUCTURE Issues

We have classified the 21 complaints from 2006 Toyota Tacoma about STRUCTURE into the following categories.

BODY 116 FRAME AND MEMBERS 21

Recently reported STRUCTURE problems on 2006 Toyota Tacoma

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection at maui toyota (320 hana hwy, kahului, hi 96732, (808) 877-2781), the mechanic noticed rust on the chassis and a hole in the frame. the contact had to sign a waiver. the vehicle was repaired and in drivable condition. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 75,895. *dt*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact took the vehicle to servco auto kauai (located at 2477 ulu maika st, lihue, hi 96766, (877) 292-9755) for inspection. the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and the body frame was rusted through. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 99,985.

When toyota recalled takoma trucks for frame rust i took it to the dealer and was told it didn't have enough rust to qualify. now when i had it checked ou the mechanic said it isn't safe to drive any more. when i complained to toyta customer service they said the time for replacing the frames was over. the truck is still dangerous to drive and i feel the frame should be replaced.

Frame rust. truck was treated during the recall in dec 2014 and dealer stated it would be fine. 5 years and 19,000 miles later, the frame is totally rusted through. contacted toyota and they said there's nothing they can do because the warranty expired. vehicle was treated and if treated correctly it should have lasted longer than 5 years.

There was a recall for frame rust on tacoma trucks between 2005-2010. my truck was affected with this recall and i took it to a toyota dealer in dec 2014 for evaluation. the dealer said the frame was fine but they applied a corrosion protection spray and said that would protect the frame. in august 2019, we notice a good bit of rust on the frame and took it to a different toyota dealer and they said there's a lot of rust and the frame is rusted through. in 2014 when treated as a solution to the recall, the truck had 56,853 miles on it. in august 2019 when we took it in for evaluation, the truck had 75,239 miles on it. since 2014, we only put 19,092 miles on the truck. attached is some photo's of the frame and 1 of the truck to show the condition of the vehicle. my complaint is we did what we were supposed to do when the recall was active and we were told the corrosion protection spray would protect the frame but now i have a safety issue because the frame is rusted through and ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted out and the vehicle was dangerous to drive. the vehicle was taken to team toyota langhorne (746 e lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047, 267-569-0691), but was not diagnosed. the dealer sprayed the undercarriage with an anti-corrosion ointment, but the repair failed. the contact stated that there were presently holes in the undercarriage. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the extended warranty was expired; therefore, they could not assist. the failure mileage was 80,000.

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.

97,224 miles. the frame is rusted and broken at the left front near the cab mount under the door. my truck was made in canada, but i purchased it used in minneasota, so it's registered in us. canada's frame warranty class action lawsuit requires my truck to be registered in canada to qualify for a new frame and toyota us requires my truck to be made in the us to qualify for the massive frame recall here. what can i do to make my otherwise very nice truck safe to drive again? the crack was discovered during an oil change and i have only driven it 1/2 a mile since. thank you.

Car abs wire disconnect, coolant in transmission lines and 4th gear not functional.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving at any speed, the suspension made an abnormal noise. prior to the noise, the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall pertaining to the frame. the contact was uncertain if the recall repair caused the suspension noise. the vehicle was taken to more than two dealers, including tansky sawmill toyota (6300 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017, (614) 766-4800) and buckeye toyota (1903 riverway dr, lancaster, oh 43130, (740) 654-3943) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. the contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

The gas tank straps rusted and the gas tank fell from the body of the truck while in motion at low speed entering a parking lot. the vehicle was part of the north east corrosion recall and serviced in nov 2015. however, the straps were not replaced and failed about 21 months later. case filed with toyota, 1708182077 with no resolution nor concern with the condition. ira toyota of manchester invoice# 736796 replaced the fuel sub-assy bands p/n 77601-04050 and 77602-04010. a small amount of fuel was spilled due to the low speed of travel at the time and short distance to stop the vehicle (about 5mph and 30 feet). concern is for the safety of those that might have straps fail while at higher speed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the contact stated that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to jim barkley toyota (located at 777 brevard rd asheville, nc 28806 828-667-8888) who stated that the leaf spring would not be replaced due to the frame being rusted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 1704112480. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the contact stated that there was rust and cracks on the undercarriage and the leaf springs were not connected properly. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (valley hi toyota 14612 valley center drive victorville ca 92395 780-241-6484), but they declined to assist and stated that the vehicle was in operational condition. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact found a hole in the frame. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 131,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic noticed that the front passenger side frame was corroded through with holes approximately three to four inches. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was closed and the vehicle could not be serviced. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

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