Toyota Tundra Complaints (2006)

545 consumer complaints on file.

#11445147December 27, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Frame failure at driver's side front wheel due to excessive rust. Dealership inspected frame 8 months prior to failure and said it was safe to drive. Wheel and steering components broke free from frame. Truck was suddenly unable to move or be driven. Luckily it happened in a parking lot and not while driving on road or on highway at high speed. Yes independent service center confirmed frame failure. No inspections have been done. No warnings.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443632December 13, 2021
SUSPENSION
9/28 Took vehicle into shop to get wheel alignment done, but was told frame was too rusty and to call Toyota because they had a frame recall. 10/15 gas tank strap & bolt rusted off, gas tank is hanging low. 11/19 bolts are coming through truckbed. 12/13 called Toyota about frame rust and the frame rust warranty being extended to 15 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443677December 13, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle which resulted in the vehicle flipping 3 times and none of the airbags deployed. The contact sustained a bruised lung, bruised arms, and bruised ribs, and sought medical treatment. The contact does not know if a police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard then was towed again to an insurance lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. Consumer stated the airbag/s failed to deploy.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11441398November 22, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION
Frame has rotted out before rear wheels and cross support for gas tank. Toyota did a recall on it in 2014 but the fix didn't last 7 years and now this vehicle could break in half or loose its gas tank creating a danger to driver and / or others. The vehicle is in great shape and low mileage and is nowhere near end of life otherwise. Toyota is offering no support at this time claiming they fixed the problem in 2014.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440700November 16, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed him that the subframe was rusted. The dealer and another dealer, Peppers Toyota (2400 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242) were made aware of the failure, but both dealers informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email. However, the contact had not heard back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437571October 20, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
Heard some noise coming from the front left side of the truck. I parked it, took a look and noticed that the entire frame is completely rusted out with the front left wheel area with the most rust. The frame itself may break apart at any moment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437362October 19, 2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
The yoke assembly on rear driveshaft broke and the rear part of shaft fell to the ground while making a turn on paved road. I was about to back down an inclined boat ramp to put boat in river. The boat was an aluminum john boat, motor and trailer not weighing over 800 pounds. Vehicle and boat could have gone in river or the truck could have hit someone. The vehicle was towed and is being repaired by local repair shop. There were no warning lights or any unusual noise prior to the incident. The truck has 135,000 miles on the odometer. The shop were the repairs are being done said this was a common problem he has seen on many Toyota Tundras and not any particular year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434830September 29, 2021
SUSPENSION
The truck had a frame recall and the frame was sprayed in accordance with the recall in 2014. The frame continued to rust badly and the welded bracket for the sway bar broke free of the frame while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432857September 14, 2021
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The frame has extensive rust along with holes and metal flaking off of the frame. We bought the truck in July 2020. It has been rendered unsafe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430668August 26, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Excessive frame rust penetration. Informed vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430443August 25, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION
I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra that is in perfect condition mechanical and body no rust, recently found out about frame that has a hole in it on the right front it has been confirmed by dealership that it cannot be driven. In 2015 I took truck in for the recall for the frame obviously something was not done properly. After doing some research I'm finding out Toyota has been having problems with frames from about 2000-2009. The main issue here is if we did not notice this problem and someone is driving the vehicle and frame breaks and someone gets hurt who is responsible
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430204August 23, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
In 2014 Toyota had a recall on the frame rusting issue. I had Toyota of Hanover Pa review the truck frame and they said it didn't meet the requirement for a frame replacement and they applied under coating. Now in 2021 the frame is starting to show signs of rust along the main frame beside the fuel tank when I had the vehicle in for inspection. I was a little confused sense it was undercoated but then reading more about the undercoating it may have made it worse by holding the moisture in and making it rust. I contacted Toyota to see if they would replace and or help me with the cost in replacing the frame since the truck is in excellent shape with 114k. And there response was NO the recall has expired and we can not do nothing. I priced a frame replacement and its over 11k. Also, reading a lot of other Toyota Tundra complaints about the undercoating and not installing a new frame around the same time period and everyone feeling the coating was going to last as long as the truck. I would appreciate any help on your end with this issue. Hanover, Pa [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427217July 30, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The frame of truck is rusted very bad. The frame part where the tire spare is being held in place is rusted to the point that when you touch it, it crumbles into pieces of rusted metal. One side of the frame that holds the spare tire is almost completely gone. I feel like if I hit big bump the spare wheel would fall out and hit someone. My Toyota Tundra is a 2006, I know there was a recall for earlier model of my Tundra for the same rusted frame problem. But for some reason the 2006 was never recall even though I seen a lot of people having the same safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426837July 28, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic found that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. Additionally, the subframe and chassis were extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426271July 24, 2021
STEERING, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck has bad frame with many holes! The rusted frame! Affecting the suspension and many others parts of the truck the front driver side frame it’s broken! I took the truck to Toyota dealer in Dalton Georgia and. So they refusing to do the job and they sent me back with the same problem problem they took pictures of the frame the guy that That take care of me told me that it truck is not safe for driving!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425981July 22, 2021
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The chassis is rusted and the tires started leaning out because they are no longer supported fully. The vehicle is unsafe to drive now because of tire issues, and control. Insurance and or police will not look at because no accident occurred yet. I just notified Toyota who said the recall on models such as this had ended in 2015. The used car dealer my son just purchased from 5 months ago has denied any knowledge of the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424444July 12, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Secondary air intake system has failed- upon researching some years of Toyota Tundra’s had previously recalls for this problem - found one forum where 120 people were complaining this happened to their vehicle also
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424109July 9, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2006 Toyota Tundra with under 85,000 miles - dealer that has seen vehicle regularly has it in for routine service tells us it is now unsafe to operate because rust has weakened frame Dealer offered no assistance or suggestions
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422674June 28, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The frame on the truck is starting to show holes and I am wondering about the stability of the frame lasting I am in New York state and this is the issue with the climate
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422364June 25, 2021
SUSPENSION
Passenger side front Ball joint failed when driving on interstate. Oil change and service was last done 2/24/21 mileage was 192943. I also sent all the information to Toyota.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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