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 the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair when he was informed that the frame was rusted. No repairs were made to the frame and several months later, the contact discovered a corroded hole in the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. *tr
ODI 10513406
Body
Since the vehicle was about 6 years-old i've experienced a high degree of frame rust. Since this time, on a annual basis, i've spot painted (with rust protectant paint) areas of the frame that is 'peppered' with rust. Recently, i found out that this problem is rampant throughout the tacoma community, so i have since contacted toyota. The local dealership has been non-responsive, so i am in the process of dealing…
ODI 10616758
Body
We own a 2006 toyota tacoma that was taken to a garage for a state inspection and was pointed out to us that the vehicle has extensive frame rust with area of significant rust flaking off. It was also noted that there was a small rust through in one area. We took this vehicle to the dealer where we purchased it.they took pictures of the vehicle to forward to toyota for them to evaluate the situation. It was noted…
ODI 10471790
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the center console would stay closed.. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would have to replace the console. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 87,731. ....updated 10/11/12 *bf the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated 10/15/2012 *js
ODI 10471532
Body · Tires · Wheels
Spare tire cable snapped on the morning of 7/12/12.snapping of the cable resulted in the rear of the vehicle becoming airborne and shifting to the side while in mid air. Luckily time was on my side. I was working nights and had this incident unfolded while working my normal day shift, i am positive there would have been contact between my vehicle with another vehicle, or another vehicle with tire and rim on route…
ODI 10465688
Body
The clear coat started flaking then the paint and now the primmer is coming off leaving bare metal and rust on hood, cab, and now on doors and fenders. If hand washed the layers can and do cut or stick in you skin so do not have children wash or go through any fundraiser car washes for fear of injuring someones child. Toyota said that their would not be a recall for paint due to it not being a safety issue, i guess…
1 injury
ODI 10682499
Body
Just bought a 2006 toyota tacoma from a toyota dealer as a used certified vehicle. Recently noticed rust stains on my driveway where i park the vehicle. I decided to look under the truck. I noticed that the frame is covered with rust. Mostly on welding points and flat surfaces. I've been researching online and have come to find out that this was once an issue with this truck in the older models and was stated to…
ODI 10419849
Body
Been to dealer once 2 years ago about rusting frame and they told me it would not be addressed because there were no perforations. I'm sorry but once there are perforations the vehicle has lost structural integrity making it unsafe and undriveable.. *tr
ODI 10505432
Body · Frame And Members
Barkley toyota, asheville, nc, noted, on 1 nov 2010, "frame on truck rusted on "quality vehicle inspection" report. Said it wasn't important. On 7 sept 2011 jacobson toyota, durham, nc, noted "heavy rust throughout underbody" on its "25-point inspection." on 14 sept 2011, barkley toyota, the usual service provider, inspected the truck, found heavy rust throughout the underbody, but said it was up to toyota to fix…
ODI 10425480
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed the frame was covered with rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they confirmed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
ODI 10520099
Body
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 10289773
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While the bumper was being replaced, the technician noticed that the frame was corroded and rusted out. The technician stated there was a recall that was expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall expired and did not offer assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were unknown. The failure mileage was 1,000.
ODI 10896388
Body
Front and rear mud flaps tear loose and beat side of vehicle as they do not completely separate when this happens . On the front at highway speed driver will hear very loud noise from banging on side of vehicle . When this occurs on the rear passenger side the flap will contact the exhaust pipe and burn the plastic .if someone is traveling at highway speed this could lead to a fire in the rear wheel well . My front…
ODI 10237376
Body
Vehicle 2006 toyota tacoma with towing package factory installed. While loading a 450 lb motorcycle into the bed of a 2006 toyota tacoma, using a motorcycle ramp, the tailgate completely collapsed by bending into a u shape in the middle causing the motorcycle to come falling down and injury two persons that were loading the motorcycle. All weight limits were checked in the owner manual before loading and the same…
2 injuries
ODI 10226772
Body
The paint on the 2006 tacoma with 5000 miles had numerous paint chips all over the body. The paint seemed extremely thin/low quality. The vehicle was driven approximately 35 miles/round trip to work and parked in a garage. *ak
ODI 10191387
Body
Recall on frame - dealer sprayed frame with rust prevention. In less than a year it fell off in chucks. Brought it back to dealer and was told there was nothing they could do, even though they had a stack of replacement frames. I don't feel safe in this vehicle and i can not sell it because everyone knows of the problem. Also, my garage floor is stained with rust. Should they have replaced this safety problem?
ODI 10874129