Toyota Tacoma Complaints (2006)

782 consumer complaints on file.

#11510176March 4, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the frame is rusting out over the right rear wheel. it had the frame spary ,but iti is still rusting out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509219February 26, 2023
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING
The frame is rusted so bad. The dealer wouldn’t replace due to the vehicle being registered in Florida as it’s not one of the states affected. But my Toyota came from a Pennsylvania dealer first then shipped to Florida after years of being in Pennsylvania and not having an issue up there. Now I’m stuck with a truck I can’t sell or fix. It’s not right. Where is the quality control on this.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11497244December 13, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while having the vehicle repaired under recall, the mechanic stated that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493826November 16, 2022
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for front brake repair, she was informed that the front side of the subframe and the passenger's side and the driver's side subframe were severely corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay for the repair because an unknown Extended Warranty related to the failure had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488631October 10, 2022
SUSPENSION
The frame of the vechile completely rusted, not normally rusted, its obvious that cheap or bad quality material. If it goes like this will break soon.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485957September 22, 2022
WHEELS
I was driving my Toyota Tacoma and all of the sudden, without any warning I felt an abrupt bump which caused the bed of the truck to jump a foot in the air. Looking in my mirrors to find out what happened I saw a tire rolling beside my truck past me into the other lane. Thankfully there were no cars approaching. I pulled over and examined my vehicle. I saw my spare was not there. I found the wheel now laying in the middle of the street and realized this was my spare tire that came off. In the street near where the bump occurred I found the spare retention part and a metal part with frayed wires. I put the spare tire and parts in the truck and called the Toyota Corperate and told them what happened. I was informed that my vehicle was not subject to a recall for the spare tire retention system. They informed me that I would need to take it to the dealer for inspection. My tacoma is at the dealer with the parts. They are covering the costs of the repair now after initally telling me I would have to pay to repair it. The spare tire coming off during motion put me, my family and other motorists in danger. I was on my way to fill up my truck for a camping trip where we pull a trailer. I can only imagine what would happen if the wheel came off while I was towing my trailer. Would it cause my trailer to flip over, causing an accident, injury or even death of my family or others?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485020September 18, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2006 Toyota Tacoma Chassis has Rust issues. At my last Oil Change my Mechanic recommended I go to My Toyota Dealer with The Problem. A few years back I was under The Truck and noticed it as well. I notified Crestmont Toyota in Pompton Plains NJ about it. They assured me it was inspected and during The Recall and was found to be safe and without issues. After going back and forth with them [the recall is over] I called Toyota Corporate about my issue. They basically said the same thing. I even went as far as to put my truck an a Lift and paint the chassis with POR-15 Rust Preventative Coating. I see some areas on the chassis around where the Shock Absorbers are welded to the Chassis where I couldn't get to. Is there anyone that could help me in my dilemma? I only have around 100,000 miles on this 17 year old truck. I bought it 7 years ago used from Crestmont Toyota with 52,000 miles on it.I'm retired since 10/2015 and thought it would be my last Vehicle I would need to purchase. Thank You Thomas J. Puzio 24 Boulevard Pequannock NJ 07440 [973-696-4201 land line] Cell 973-907-0404 cell.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482000August 30, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1. Frame was replaced under recall due to excessive corrosion, and now it's corroding again and should be replaced. also the trailer hitch is excessively corroded and was not replaced during the recall. I pull trailers all the time with this truck and don't want there to be failure with the hitch due to excessive corrosion. 2. The body paint and clear coat on this vehicle is weak and needs constant attention, and the body material turns to rust right away. This subject needs attention.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473693July 13, 2022
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after getting an inspection completed with both a certified mechanic and then the dealer, the contact was informed that the subframe was severely rusted and would prevent the vehicle from passing the inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 71,857.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465630May 22, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
I recently bought this Tacoma used and just found out from my local mechanic that the frame is severely rusted and likely unsafe to drive. I immediately scheduled a frame inspection with Toyota. They confirmed that it was very unsafe to drive and gave me a quote of $14,711 to fix it. This is more than the value of the truck. Although Toyota acknowledged that there was a service campaign for rust issues on these trucks they said it had expired and there was nothing I could do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451779February 13, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Never received recall on frame, why wasn't I sent a recall and why don't dealership notify me when leaf springs were replaced?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442442December 2, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while having the vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic, he was informed that there was severe corrosion to the sub-frame of the vehicle. Prior to the discovery, the contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the frame was sprayed with a rust inhibitor to prevent corrosion. Over the years, the contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer on multiple occasions to have the frame checked. On each visit, the contact was informed that the sub-frame was in good shape. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was out of warranty but offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442396December 2, 2021
STEERING
The universal joint on the intermediate steering shaft corrodes and seizes causing a potential problem steering. It is a serious safety issue in my opinion. It is an on-going issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442092November 30, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that his father had taken the vehicle to a dealer to have NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (Suspension) serviced. Upon inspection, his father was informed that the recall could not be performed due to the extensive corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. He was also informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was given an estimate of $16,000 for the repair. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441376November 22, 2021
AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
My airbag warning light went off and the horn ceased functioning as well. The dealer charged me $170 to diagnose the problem as a broken spiral cable in the steering wheel. I asked about a recall for this part as there are plenty of other Toyota models with a recall for this same part. I was told that this particular VIN was not part of any campaign (yet). Are they actually different parts on the RAV4 and 4Runners or the same part?? There are plenty of documented failures and testimonials about the Tacoma issue but no recall??? Where does pressure need to come from to initiate one? Another $575 to fix it, what is a glaring safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440256November 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The mechanic noticed rust the frame was rusty so recommend I take it to a metal shop to get an estimate for re-welding the frame and they are hesitant to even work on it because of how corroded it is. The cab is almost detached from the frame and the support above the rear axle is about to snap in half.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439268November 3, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
My frame rusted and broke into where spring hanger bolts to the frame. They are saying n was recalled but time has ran out but I did not receive a recall notice as we moved to another area of the state ( Ashtabula) where we bought a shop for our oilfield business then we moved to ( Cambridge ) and are now renting our first home from my daughter who bought it in New Concord. Sad thing is we had it to repair shop and had new steering, power steering pump, new front axles and no one said hey you should look at this frame it is rotten and I have a picture I can send you if you'd like.So it is totally broke into and the spring hanger is not attached and pushed the bed up and the driver nearly wrecked and we had to haul it back on a trailer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431384September 1, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the entire subframe had sustained severe rust and corrosion damage. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who advised that the vehicle was too damaged to drive. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 97,000. The VIN was invalid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430473August 25, 2021
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift and pull to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion damage and that the structural integrity of the vehicle had been compromised. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429733August 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he was made aware that the sub frame of the vehicle was rusted badly when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for faulty brake lines. The dealer informed the contact that they could not perform the brake line repair due to the sub frame rust. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The contact stated that another dealer Germain Toyota of Columbus (5711 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus, OH 43232) had sealed and plugged the frame which caused the frame to rust from water damage. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for the brake line repair and remained at the mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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