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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having an oil change, the technician notified him that the frame was completely corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to spray paint the frame. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10595762
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10566073
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance done, he was notified that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who agreed to replace the frame free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 123,800 and the…
ODI 10568818
Body
I noticed severe rust with holes rusting through the frame of my 2006 toyota tacoma. When i took it to toyota dealer to have it checked the employees there would just shake their heads in disbelief. They told me that they took pictures, and they would send them to corporate. They also told me that it was still safe to drive but they wouldn't give me anything in writing. I am concerned about safety, frame is an…
ODI 10568344
Body
Major frame rust issue. Frame is rusted to the point of perforation. Back on 6/23/14 toyota advised spraying the undercarriage, which was done at a dealership repair order #0840463. Went back to have the leaf springs fixed due to recall and to have the frame inspected. Now the dealership says the frame rust recall expired in march of 2016 and it is out of their hands. Need to know how to get toyota to fix the frame…
ODI 10937047
Body
My 2006 toyota tacoma has developed a significant amount of rust on the frame. I have documented the rust with pictures (can be provided). The rust is beyond normal vehicle wear, which is in fantastic condition otherwise. I contacted my local toyota dealer to schedule an appointment for them to quickly look at it and determine if the rust is a manufacturer issue, since previous tacomas up to 2004 were recalled or…
ODI 10557953
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the local mechanic for inspection the subframe was found severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,800. The current mileage was 28,600.
ODI 10559361
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by and independent mechanic who discovered that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the local dealer and was informed that the manufacturer was no longer providing a remedy for the defect. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10556624
Body
Frame is continuing to rust at an alarming rate. First reported issue in september. I have not heard anything back from toyota regarding a recall. *tr
ODI 10555874
Body
At about 30 mph, we hit a bump, and the fuel tank strap fell off our toyota tacoma double cab. When we brought the vehicle to the toyota dealer, where we have had the vehicle serviced since purchasing it new in 06, we were told that the frame is perforated due to rust and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The dealer suggested we contact toyota, which we did. Both the customer service representative and his…
ODI 10554955
Body · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Purchased my truck from the dealership and have always taken it in for the oil change with the dealer inspection tickets since it was purchased. In the last inspection i was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. Took it to another shop where the lead mechanic informed me that my car was "unsafe" due to significant rust on the leaf springs and frame area bolts near the leaf springs. I called the dealership…
ODI 10559251
Body · Engine · Steering
Whiled i was driving i went over a bump in the road. The fan on my truck started making a loud noise. I took the vehicle to a repair shop to be checked. This i when i found out that the frame on my 2005 toyota tacoma was cracked and caving in where the motor mounts attach to the frame. This caused the motor to drop down and the fan started hitting on the shroud. Also it pierced a hole in my upper oil pan when the…
ODI 10785651
Body
Frame on my 2006 tacoma is rusting/rotting out(almost a hole beside the transmission). Toyota will not assist. I have pic's available. *tr
ODI 10550107
Body
Dreaded toyota frame rust, the frame is rusting extensively and i am worried it will rust through. There have been numerous complaints but no action so far. Rust, rust, rust...if it is a toyota, it will rust. *tr
ODI 10608118
Body · Suspension
Took truck into dealer for service and was informed that the frame had rusted to the point that there was now a hole in it. Contacted toyota via phone and email and was told on both occasions that there was not a "program" in place to assist owners with this problem. Previous replacement program covered tacomas made from 1998-2004 that exhibited the same issues, premature rusting/corrosion of the trucks' fames. My…
ODI 10547407
Body
Brought my tacoma in for regular maintenance. Mechanic pointed out that there is severe rot/rust on the frame. There is severe flaking in several different areas. The most affected part is the front driver's side. *tr
ODI 10542969
Body
There is excessive frame rust throughout the chassis. Waiting on a recall for 2006+ models. Rust is flaking off in large chips. Happy with my truck otherwise, but will never buy another toyota if this does not get remedied. *tr
ODI 10555886
Body · Suspension
I brought car in for routine oil change. Mechanic called me in to show me the extreme rust under the frame. It is flaking off in chunks and almost rusted through in some parts. Mechanic informed me that this was not normal and i should contact toyota for possible recall information. I contacted toyota, but have not heard back for over one month. *tr
ODI 10548318
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and extremely thin in some areas. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the frame was not under warranty. The failure and the current mileages were 103,000. *tr
ODI 10525142
Body · Suspension
In october of 2012 i purchased a 2006 toyota tacoma from interstate toyota in airmont, ny. The vehicle had 79,000 miles on it, had and had passed the toyota 160 point / certified pre-owned inspection. Prior to the purchase i asked about missing rear wheel molding, non functioning outside temperature gauge and what looked like rust on the frame. The vehicle was brought into their shop and put on a lift. The molding…
ODI 10522922
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the casing for the spare tire was rusted. The contact could not use the crank to remove the spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10588183
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the frame was extremely corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *tr
ODI 10515957
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the frame became fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the frame would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. *tr
ODI 10519543
Body · Suspension
During some under body inspections prior to performing some brake repair, i noticed a crack in the rear drivers side frame in front of the shock mount. I contacted the local dealership and they confirmed a perforation and crack across bottom portion of c-channel in frame. The denied any responsibility and claimed the crack was due to severe offroading, which is absolutely incorrect. I asked them to prove that theory…
ODI 10514049
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the bottom of the vehicle was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was not treated with the anti corrosion material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,000. *tr
ODI 10511672