2006 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 782 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 66 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 31 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, leafSep 29, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V604000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsAug 7, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 13V337000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 12V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, beadMar 2, 2006
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.
IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A BULGE MAY BE FORMED ON THE SIDEWALL AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 06V061000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Aug 25, 2021
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.
Structure, Aug 19, 2021
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.
Structure, Jun 25, 2021
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken in for maintenance, it was discovered that the vehicle had severe rusting and corrosion to the subframe and the recall repair for campaign number 14V604000 (Suspension) could not be performed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Structure, May 31, 2021
The frame of the car is rusted and deemed unsafe. Due to the rust of the frame the car could be unsupported and cause potential harm to the driver and others on the road. The problem has been identified by a dealer and manufacturer. There were no warnings on the car about this.
Structure, Jan 21, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 10 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER ARLINGTON TOYOTA LOCATED AT 10939 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225 JACKSONVILLLE FL. WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD SUSTAINED SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Jan 3, 2021
WHITE PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING ALL OVER TRUCK WHITE PAINT
Structure, Dec 11, 2020
06 TACOMA FRAME THAT HAS RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME WHERE THE FRONT AND BACK SECTION ARE WELDED TOGETHER. ALSO ON THE ARM TO THE SHOCK HAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IN 2018 AND THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AND WAS TOLD THE REST OF THE FRAME WAS OK. I ONLY FOUND THE PROBLEM WHEN THE EXHAUST BRACKET WAS HANGING DOWN, WHICH THE WELD BROKE FROM THE RUST.
Suspension, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Oct 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE ARLINGTON TOYOTA LOCATED AT 10939 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, AND AFTER TWO WEEKS, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS BEING PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,100.
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 21, 2020
BODY ROT DUE TO CORROSION OF MANUFACTURE DEFECT. TOYOTA SPRAYED THE BODY UNDER COST BUT AGAIN COMING OFF AND BODY ROT THROUGH OUT VEHICLE.
Suspension, Structure, Sep 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLOUCESTER TOYOTA LOCATED AT 6357 GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HWY, GLOUCESTER, VA 23061, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT ABOUT AN UNKNOWN FRAME RECALL THAT HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT, OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.*JB
Structure, Aug 28, 2020
I HAVE A BLACK-COLORED 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK. FOR MANY YEARS, I'VE WONDERED WHY THE PAINT ON THE HOOD CHIPPED OFF IN TINY CIRCLES, UNLIKE ANY OTHER MODEL VEHICLE THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. RECENTLY, I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE HOW BADLY RUSTED A SECTION OF THE ROOF OF MY CAB WAS. I CHECKED ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS WERE HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE AND FOUND PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THIS SEEMED TO OWN PICK-UPS THAT WERE ALSO PAINTED BLACK, AND WERE ALSO 2006 MODELS. THE RUST PATTERNS SEEMED SIMILAR IN EVERY PICTURE I VIEWED, A PORTION OF THE ROOF ABOVE THE DRIVERS SIDE, RUSTED THE LENGTH FROM NEAR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AREA TO NEAR THE BACK OF THE CAB. IN MY OPINION, AND BASED ON THE PICTURES OF SIMILAR INSTANCES I'VE VIEWED ONLINE, THERE SEEMS TO POSSIBLY BE SOME COMPELLING EVIDENCE OF A DEFICIENCY IN THE PAINTING METHOD OR MATERIAL USED ON THIS COLOR/YEAR TRUCK. IS THERE A RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN IN THE WORKS? I BELIEVE TOYOTA NEEDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AS SOMETHING DOES NOT SEEM QUITE RIGHT AND THAT THEY SHOULD ADDRESS THESE ANOMALIES IN AN EFFORT TO REACH A FAIR RESOLUTION? BTW, THE REAR BUMPER'S EXCEPTIONALLY RUSTED OUT TOO, AND THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERINGS ON THIS MODEL HAVE CLOUDED UP WORSE THAN I HAVE EVER SEEN ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE MAKE, AS MOST OTHER HEADLIGHTS THAT I AM FAMILIAR WITH ARE MADE OF GLASS. (SEE ATTACHED PICTURES)
Suspension, Structure, May 26, 2020
WHEN INSPECTING THE LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT FROM A RECALL, FOUND THE FRAME CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL FAIL. (SEE PHOTO). TOYOTA HAD A RECALL ON THESE FRAMES AND THIS TRUCK FELL UNDER THE GUIDELINES.WHEN I CONTACTED TOYOTA THEY SAID THIS WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND HAD EXPIRED.SAID THEY SENT NOTIFICATION WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, May 20, 2020
THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED IN THE TOYOTA RUSTY FRAME LAWSUIT. AS SUCH, IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND DEEMED NOT TO NEED A FRAME REPLACEMENT BOTH TIMES. IT WAS TREATED WITH CRC. ITS LAST INSPECTION WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2018. ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 2020, THE FRAME BROKE AT THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE AND STEERING THE VEHICLE/CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE BECAME NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. FORTUNATELY FOR ME, THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND TURNING LEFT (IN REVERSE AT LOW SPEED) AFTER A FULL 2 WEEKS OF DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA. I QUESTION ALL INSPECTIONS OF FRAMES BEING PERFORMED WITHIN THE TOYOTA DEALER NETWORK AND HOPE THAT NOBODY HAS THIS FAILURE WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING AT SPEED AS THE RESULTS WILL BE CATASTROPHIC. *TR
Structure, May 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA SOUTH (961 FOUR MILE RD, RICHMOND, KY 40475, (859) 624-1313) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZH6 HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 262,000.
Structure, Apr 22, 2020
TOYOTA WAS FORCED TO GIVE A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR FRAMES ON A NUMBER OF TRUCKS BECAUSE OF RUST. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED BUT I SILL HAVE THE OLD RUST PRONE FRAME. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL THAT DOES NOT EXPIRE, WHAT HAPPENS TO ME DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY FRAME FAILS? SINCE THE PROBLEM WILL NOT GO AWAY HOW IS THE WARRANTY LIMITED? THIS IS NOT RIGHT, HOW CAN I RESELL A TRUCK THAT HAS A FAULTY FRAME? I AM UPSET THEY GOT AWAY WITH OUT A RECALL.
Electrical system, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 4, 2020, fire
THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THIS GARAGE KEPT TRUCK IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THOUGH. THIS TRUCK AS ONLY 61,000 MILES ON IT & IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE BROKEN & HAVE PUNCTURED THE GAS TANK. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO DO WITH THE SAFETY NEUTRAL SWITCH, WHICH IS TIED INTO THE ENTIRE FROM WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT FIRE TWICE. TOYOTA HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT ALL OF THIS, IN DETAIL, & THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY OWN OR ANYONE ELSE'S SAFETY. THERE ISN'T A SCRATCH ON THIS TRUCK & HAS REALLY LOW MILES YET IS SO UNSAFE TO USE BECAUSE OF POOR CONSTRUCTION ON TOYOTA'S PART.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Mar 2, 2020
MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO TOYOTA'S FRAME RUST AND CORROSION ISSUE. AFTER NOTIFICATION, JULY 2015, I BROUGHT MY CAR TO TOYOTA OF WALLINGFORD (DEALER) AS INSTRUCTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE FOR A FRAME INSPECTION. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE TRUCK FRAME AND SAID IT WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A NEW FRAME AS THE FRAME PASSED THEIR INSPECTION. I DISPUTED THIS BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH PARTS OF THE FRAME. THEY INSISTED THAT THE INTEGRITY WAS SOUND. THEIR RECOMMENDATION WAS TO SPRAY THE CAR WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT COVERING (CRC). AFTER SOME DEBATE I TOOK THEIR RECOMMENDATION AND AUTHORIZED THE WORK. THE CRC WAS A THICK BLACK GEL THAT COVERED THE FRAME, SO RUST, ROT AND DETERIORATION WAS COMPLETELY HIDDEN. IN RETROSPECT, I BELIEVE THEY INTENTIONALLY COVERED THE RUST SO ISSUES COULD NOT BE DETECTED AND RE-INSPECTION DID NOT OCCUR. RECENTLY I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THE TRUCK. WHEN THE TIRE DEALER PUT THE TRUCK ON THE LIFT HE NOTICED THE FRAME WAS BOWING AND LARGE PIECES OF THE FRAME WERE MISSING. THE CRC WAS STILL COVERING THE RUST BUT LARGE HOLES IN THE FRAME WERE DETECTED. THE TIRE SPECIALIST WOULD NOT WORK ON THE TRUCK DUE TO THE UNSTABLE FRAME, SO I QUICKLY CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALER TO RE-INSPECT THE FRAME. THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, BUT INFORMED ME THAT THE DEADLINE UNDER THE RECALL HAD JUST PASSED ON 1/31/19. THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY REPAIRS ALTHOUGH I FOLLOWED EVERY STEP AND ENDURED EVERY INCONVENIENCE FOR A ROT ISSUE THAT THEY WERE ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR. UNSATISFIED WITH THE DEALER'S RESPONSE, I CONTACTED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND THEY REAFFIRMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE FRAME. TOYOTA DID NOT RESOLVE ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR FAULTY FRAMES. THEY BRILLIANTLY CAME UP WITH A SOLUTION THAT HID THE RUST AND ROT AND SAVED THE COMPANY MILLIONS BY MASKING THE ISSUE AND NOT REPLACING THE BAD FRAMES.
Structure, Dec 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AT MAUI TOYOTA (320 HANA HWY, KAHULUI, HI 96732, (808) 877-2781), THE MECHANIC NOTICED RUST ON THE CHASSIS AND A HOLE IN THE FRAME. THE CONTACT HAD TO SIGN A WAIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND IN DRIVABLE CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,895. *DT*JB
Suspension, Structure, Nov 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SERVCO AUTO KAUAI (LOCATED AT 2477 ULU MAIKA ST, LIHUE, HI 96766, (877) 292-9755) FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND THE BODY FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,985.
Structure, Nov 2, 2019
WHEN TOYOTA RECALLED TAKOMA TRUCKS FOR FRAME RUST I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH RUST TO QUALIFY. NOW WHEN I HAD IT CHECKED OU THE MECHANIC SAID IT ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE ANY MORE. WHEN I COMPLAINED TO TOYTA CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY SAID THE TIME FOR REPLACING THE FRAMES WAS OVER. THE TRUCK IS STILL DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I FEEL THE FRAME SHOULD BE REPLACED.
Structure, Sep 24, 2019
FRAME RUST. TRUCK WAS TREATED DURING THE RECALL IN DEC 2014 AND DEALER STATED IT WOULD BE FINE. 5 YEARS AND 19,000 MILES LATER, THE FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH. CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. VEHICLE WAS TREATED AND IF TREATED CORRECTLY IT SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN 5 YEARS.
Structure, Sep 16, 2019
THERE WAS A RECALL FOR FRAME RUST ON TACOMA TRUCKS BETWEEN 2005-2010. MY TRUCK WAS AFFECTED WITH THIS RECALL AND I TOOK IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER IN DEC 2014 FOR EVALUATION. THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME WAS FINE BUT THEY APPLIED A CORROSION PROTECTION SPRAY AND SAID THAT WOULD PROTECT THE FRAME. IN AUGUST 2019, WE NOTICE A GOOD BIT OF RUST ON THE FRAME AND TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE'S A LOT OF RUST AND THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. IN 2014 WHEN TREATED AS A SOLUTION TO THE RECALL, THE TRUCK HAD 56,853 MILES ON IT. IN AUGUST 2019 WHEN WE TOOK IT IN FOR EVALUATION, THE TRUCK HAD 75,239 MILES ON IT. SINCE 2014, WE ONLY PUT 19,092 MILES ON THE TRUCK. ATTACHED IS SOME PHOTO'S OF THE FRAME AND 1 OF THE TRUCK TO SHOW THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. MY COMPLAINT IS WE DID WHAT WE WERE SUPPOSED TO DO WHEN THE RECALL WAS ACTIVE AND WE WERE TOLD THE CORROSION PROTECTION SPRAY WOULD PROTECT THE FRAME BUT NOW I HAVE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH AND PER THE DEALER THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE'S NO OPEN PROGRAM. IF PROTECTED, WHY DID THE FRAME RUST THROUGH WITH VERY LITTLE MILES ON IT. I'M GOING USE THE DATE AS AUGUST 7, 2019 SINCE THAT'S WHEN THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH.
Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 15, 2019
MY TACOMA IS A LEASURE/WORK VEHICLE, GARAGED AND MAINTAINED WITH 65K MILES. WITHIN THIS MONTH I HAD A MAIN EXHUAST HANGER THAT WAS WELDED TO THE FRAME BREAK AWAY AND TAKE A LARGE PART OF THE FRAME WITH IT, THEN THANKS TO MY WIFE SHE NOTICED AN ODDITY UNDER THE BED AND IT WAS THAT 2 OF MY GAS TANK STRAPS HAD BROKEN. I INFORMED THE LOCAL DEALER (KOLAR) AND TOYOTA, THEY RESPONDED BY SAYING THAT DUE TO ITS ADVANCED YEARS, THEY WOULD NOT HELP AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING DOWN I35 TO THE CITIES AT 85 MPH AND THE TANK CAME OFF, AND IT STRUCK MY OR ANOTHER VEHICLE THIS NOTE WOULD BE WORDED VERY DIFFERENTLY. I WILL PROVIDE PHOTOS, BUT I AM YET TO GET MY VEHICLE RELEASED FROM TOYOTA, NOT SURE HOW THAT WORKS, THEY WILL NOT RELEASE IT TO ME UNTIL IT IS SAFE AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COSTS.
Structure, Jun 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE BED CAB AND FRAME. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED STAPP INTERSTATE TOYOTA (8019 RASPBERRY WAY, FREDERICK, CO 80504, (303) 776-1743) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA BOULDER (2465 48TH CT, BOULDER, CO 80301, (720) 907-0926) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1906051787. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Structure, May 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEAM TOYOTA LANGHORNE (746 E LINCOLN HWY, LANGHORNE, PA 19047, 267-569-0691), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER SPRAYED THE UNDERCARRIAGE WITH AN ANTI-CORROSION OINTMENT, BUT THE REPAIR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE PRESENTLY HOLES IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.