2006 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 29 records
- frame rust · 19 records
- frame rusted · 15 records
- approximate failure · 12 records
- failure failure · 11 records
- notified failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
This is what i wrote to toyota "hello there, i already called toyota customer care number and even got a case number for my problem and the answer i got was we can not help you with your problem because there is no warranty after the recall period is over. I will start from the beginning. My truck is 2006 toyota tacoma . I got a letter in mail about the recall for the frame and it stated that if my truck has…
ODI 10908603
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted severely. The vehicle was taken to be repaired per a recall in which the frame was spraycoated, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. The vin and nhtsa campaign number were unavailable.
ODI 10920589
Body
My tacoma truck was brought to dealer in 2014, per recall instructions, for frame corrosion issue, the dealer elected to spray the frame. In early part of 2016 i brought truck in for leaf spring recall. The dealer found a hole in the frame, sent pictures to toyota requesting authorization to repair frame before replacing leaf springs, toyota denied frame repair request. Because of the issue with frame the dealer…
ODI 10919271
Body
01/22/15 toyota dealer applied corrosion-resistant compound (crc), to frame of 2006 tacoma (mileage 113835), a recall service. March 2016, i discovered crc peeling/flaking off many places on the frame. It appeared crc had been applied over rust. 4/12/16 we asked dealer to inspect crc during upcoming recall service for leaf spring assemblies. These were replaced 06/23/16 (mileage 138878). Invoice reads, 'please note:…
ODI 10909548
Body
Frame corrosion. The frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma truck is very rusty. The metal is just flaking off. I took it to the car wash and while washing underneath parts of the metal just flaked off in large pieces. I called the dealer and was told they couldn't help me and gave me a customer service number for toyota corporation. I called that number and was told a limited service campaign for corrosion problems on my…
ODI 10907704
Body · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While using the pressure washer to wash the undercarriage of the vehicle, the contact noticed excessive amounts of rust emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that there was a limited manufacturer's extended warranty on the vehicle, which had expired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa…
ODI 10907699
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. A year after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall, the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 10/06/16*lj *tr
ODI 10894173
Body
I recently discovered that the frame of of this truck, only 10 years old, had severely rusted to the point where it is no longer safe to drive. Toyota has informed me that there had been a limited service period for this problem but it had expired. I was unaware of this and do not believe i was notified. I believe this to be a severe safety issue which many like me may not be aware of. If the frame were to fail…
ODI 10894922
Body
2006 tacoma has major frame rust. Toyota approved rustproofing was applied in may 2015 by the original toyota dealer. One year later, the rustproofing is falling off in sheets, showing the separating layers of frame steel. I contacted toyota (case 1060290111) and was told there was nothing toyota would do. I had wanted the frame and rustproofing to be inspected by toyota. They would do neither. They called the…
ODI 10881394
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, the contact was informed that there was severe rust to the subframe of the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the severe corrosion; however, the contact was informed that the warranty period had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 163,086.
ODI 10873413
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
Toyota settlement on frames: frame rusted out underneath, there is a class action law suit that just got settled with toyota, see below. Problem when i go to a toyota dealer to have it fixed they say its to late but the settlement clearly lists my year and make truck. Http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/11/toyota-settles-pickup-frame-rust-lawsuit-for-34-billion.html settlement from toyota
ODI 10927303
Body
I was unaware of any issue with rust problems in the frame when i bought the truck used in march 2014, nor did i ever receive any letters from toyota regarding problems with rusting frames. During a regular maintenance tune-up at a toyota dealer 05/13/2016 (160,000 miles), they reported to me 2 holes in the frame resulting from rust and that the vehicle will not pass inspection. They also reported that the…
ODI 10891660
Body
On dec 12, 2014 , gualt toyota in endicott ny inspected truck frame as a result of the toyota truck frame recall. As a result, they applied undercoating to the frame. On may 6, 2016, my mechanic reported that i need to get my truck to toyota for the frame recall asap. I told him that gault had applied undercoating and his response was that the undercoating is gone and he could not tell that it was undercoated. He…
ODI 10864989
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall regarding the leaf springs on both sides of the vehicle. The mechanic noticed two holes on the frame and severe rust. The contact was informed that the recall was expired and the vehicle would not be repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10863172
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a recall performed on the leaf springs. Upon further inspection, the technician found severe corrosion on the frame of the vehicle and stated that the recall could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,650.
ODI 10864657
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer diagnosed that the undercarriage was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10850266
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no rust or corrosion was found. The contact later inspected under the vehicle and noticed extensive rust and corrosion. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the statute had expired to have the recall repair performed. The…
ODI 10871075
Body
On may 29, 2014 the truck went to boch toyota in norwood, ma for the limited service campaign that toyota sent a letter due to excessive corrosion because of a defect in the frame. Boch toyota said the frame was okay and they could coat it with a crc. In january 2016 the truck was at mcgee toyota and their technicians said that the crc had failed and the frame had excessive corrosion. They put in for a new frame…
ODI 10852361
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
Body
Toyota tacoma limited service campaign. I dropped my truck off in november 2015 for a frame inspection, i was then told i could not drive my truck off of the lot and had to have a loaner vehicle. I was in a loaner vehicle without my truck for 4 months until the beginning of march 2016. The day i got my truck back, the check engine light came on, the codes were p0420 and p0430 which indicate a catalytic converter…
ODI 10850705
Body
The frame of my tacoma 2006 is heavily rusted and perforated. Muller toyota, clinton, new jersey has jerked me around for the last seven months, failing to honor the safety recall.
ODI 10911066
Body
Frame rust - 2006 toyota tacoma - 21k miles - significant rust of frame. Spray-on rust inhibitor fix completed approx. Two years ago but rust remains and is increasing.
ODI 10836237
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected under toyota's service campaign due to rusting frames. The technician found no rust present and sprayed an undercoating to the vehicle. Approximately fourteen months later, while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, rust and a golf ball sized hole on the front driver side. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10824857
Body
Received recall on frame rust went to dealer to have inspected it failed inspection dealer said that they would replace frame but would have to wait 6 months for new frame to arrive. It has been 7 months and frame has not yet arrived. How long should i have to wait on new frame. Driving with a failed frame is not safe. *tr
ODI 10916347