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
242 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, May 15, 2016
ON DEC 12, 2014 , GUALT TOYOTA IN ENDICOTT NY INSPECTED TRUCK FRAME AS A RESULT OF THE TOYOTA TRUCK FRAME RECALL. AS A RESULT, THEY APPLIED UNDERCOATING TO THE FRAME. ON MAY 6, 2016, MY MECHANIC REPORTED THAT I NEED TO GET MY TRUCK TO TOYOTA FOR THE FRAME RECALL ASAP. I TOLD HIM THAT GAULT HAD APPLIED UNDERCOATING AND HIS RESPONSE WAS THAT THE UNDERCOATING IS GONE AND HE COULD NOT TELL THAT IT WAS UNDERCOATED. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT FRAME WILL SOON BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. I CALLED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME WITH THE ISSUE.
Structure, May 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A RECALL PERFORMED ON THE LEAF SPRINGS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,650.
Structure, May 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR BECAME LOOSE AND IT WOULD DROP DOWN BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Structure, May 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REGARDING THE LEAF SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC NOTICED TWO HOLES ON THE FRAME AND SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,158.
Structure, Apr 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN RELATED TO FRAME CORROSION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND THE FRAME WOULD HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 180,000.
Structure, Apr 10, 2016
MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRAME ROT RECALL. DEALERSHIP CHECKED AND CLAIMED THERE WAS NO ROT, SO IT WAS JUST CLEANED AND UNDERCOATED. AFTER JUST THREE MONTHS DEALERSHIP FOUND ROT THROUGH AND PUT A CLAIM INTO TOYOTA WHO DECLINED TO DO THE REPAIR WORK STATING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY ENDED WHEN DEALERSHIP MISSED THE RUST THROUGH WHEN CHECKED DURING THE INITIAL RECALL SERVICE. TOYOTA SHOULD STAND BY THEIR RECALL OBLIGATION AND DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WHEN SUCH A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME ELAPSED BETWEEN INITIAL INSPECTION AND WHEN RUST THROUGH WAS FOUND.
Structure, Apr 6, 2016
FRAME RUST ISSUES. HOLES IN FRAME FROM RUST. INSPECTION BY THE DEALER ON 1/4/16 DETERMINED THERE TO BE HOLES IN FRAME. VEHICLE HAD TO LEFT AT THE DEALERS UNTIL THE FRAME COULD BE REPLACED. THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHEN THERE WILL BE A FRAME AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. IT HAS NOW BEEN 3 MONTHS AND THERE IS STILL NO IDEA WHEN THE REPAIR MAY BE MADE.
Structure, Mar 30, 2016
ON MAY 29, 2014 THE TRUCK WENT TO BOCH TOYOTA IN NORWOOD, MA FOR THE LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN THAT TOYOTA SENT A LETTER DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION BECAUSE OF A DEFECT IN THE FRAME. BOCH TOYOTA SAID THE FRAME WAS OKAY AND THEY COULD COAT IT WITH A CRC. IN JANUARY 2016 THE TRUCK WAS AT MCGEE TOYOTA AND THEIR TECHNICIANS SAID THAT THE CRC HAD FAILED AND THE FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THEY PUT IN FOR A NEW FRAME BECAUSE THE LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN GOES THROUGH MARCH 31, 2016, HOWEVER TOYOTA DENIED SAYING THEY HAD ALREADY COATED THE FRAME AND THAT WAS ALL THEY WOULD DO. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO TOYOTA CORPORATE THEY ASKED ME TO BRING THE TRUCK BACK ON MARCH 9, 2016 FOR THEIR TECHNICIANS TO REVIEW. I AM TOLD THEIR TECHNICIANS SAW THE CORROSION BUT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED A REPORT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF THIS FRAME CORROSION ON THIS WEBSITE AS WELL AS IN THE NEWS AND TOYOTA HAS REPLACED THE FRAMES ON THE OLDER MODEL TACOMAS WHICH WERE COATED WITH THE CRC AND FAILED. THEY NEED TO REPLACE THIS FRAME AS IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I AM ATTACHING PICTURES OF THE FRAME WHICH I TOOK MYSELF AND ALSO A SAMPLE COPY OF THE LETTER I RECEIVED BACK IN 2014 DESCRIBING THE CAMPAIGN.
Structure, Mar 21, 2016
TOYOTA TACOMA LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN. I DROPPED MY TRUCK OFF IN NOVEMBER 2015 FOR A FRAME INSPECTION, I WAS THEN TOLD I COULD NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK OFF OF THE LOT AND HAD TO HAVE A LOANER VEHICLE. I WAS IN A LOANER VEHICLE WITHOUT MY TRUCK FOR 4 MONTHS UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF MARCH 2016. THE DAY I GOT MY TRUCK BACK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CODES WERE P0420 AND P0430 WHICH INDICATE A CATALYTIC CONVERTER ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ON WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK IN, OR EVER IN THE 2 YEARS I OWNED IT, BUT THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING BUT SAY IT NEEDS NEW CONVERTS THAT COST OVER $3000. MY TRUCK NOW HAS A VIBRATION FROM 50-55MPH WHICH WAS NOT PRESENT BEFORE AS WELL. I BELIEVE THESE ISSUES ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF THE FRAME BEING REPLACE, OR THE FACT THE MY TRUCK SAT STATIONARY FOR 4 MONTHS WHILE WAITING FOR A FRAME, NEITHER OF WHICH WERE MY FAULT.
Structure, Mar 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Suspension, Power train, Structure, Mar 9, 2016
I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MALLOY TOYOTA FOR FRAME INSPECTION REGARDING THE LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN EOD- FRAME RUST RECALL. DEALER INFORMED ME THERE WAS RUST, BUT NO PERFORATIONS. THEY RECOMMENDED COATING THE FRAME WITH COMPOUNDS. I FEEL THAT MY TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE PERFORATIONS, BUT IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE FRAME BECOMES PERFORATED, RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS / UNSAFE VEHICLE. PUTTING THE COMPUNDS ON THE FRAME IS A QUICK BAND-AID AND DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS FRAME WILL BECOME UNSAFE, IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. THIS WILL NOT ONLY POTENTIALLY JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY / OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE, BUT ALSO THE OTHERS THAT SHARE THE ROAD WITH MY TRUCK.
Structure, Feb 15, 2016
FRAME RUST - 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA - 21K MILES - SIGNIFICANT RUST OF FRAME. SPRAY-ON RUST INHIBITOR FIX COMPLETED APPROX. TWO YEARS AGO BUT RUST REMAINS AND IS INCREASING.
Structure, Feb 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED UNDER TOYOTA'S SERVICE CAMPAIGN DUE TO RUSTING FRAMES. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND NO RUST PRESENT AND SPRAYED AN UNDERCOATING TO THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY FOURTEEN MONTHS LATER, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE DEALER, RUST AND A GOLF BALL SIZED HOLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,143. UPDATED 04/13/16*LJ *JS
Structure, Jan 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A SEAT BELT REPAIR UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE PASSED THE RUST TEST. A MONTH LATER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR A TIRE ROTATION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Structure, Jan 11, 2016
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA FOUND HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME WHILE HOOKING UP MY ELECTRIC DIESEL PUMP CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR UNDERCOATING OR NEW FRAME AND MY TRUCK HAD BEEN SPRAYED AND THEY WHERE SORRY ABOUT MY FRAME RUSTING INTO . THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Structure, Nov 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE SUBFRAME, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. UPDATED 1/15/16 *CN UPDATED 02/05/16*LJ *CN
Suspension, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Nov 12, 2015
CPSC: TOYOTA TACOMA: CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AS WELL AS FRAME CORROSION, THAT ALLOWED FOR THE RACK AND PINION TO WEAR AND LOOSEN PREMATURELY. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT, HE EXPERIENCED GREATER STEERING EFFORT, REDUCED VEHICLE SELF-CENTERING AND NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB
Steering, Structure, Engine, Oct 23, 2015
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 MOTOR DROPPED DOWN AND HIT THE RACK AND PINION. UPON RESEARCH THERE ARE MANY MANY CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO THE 2005 -2006 TACOMA TRUCKS. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 30, 2015
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT RUSTING OF MY FRAME. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA ABOUT IT WITH LITTLE SATISFACTION. I ALSO WAITING EXCESSIVELY ABOUT REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALL NOTICES. REMEDY TAKING TOO LONG. I ALSO ISSUES WITH TSB BUT TOYOTA PLACING BURDEN ON OWNER, NOT COMPANY.
Suspension, Structure, Sep 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 11/09/15*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BROKEN LEAF SPRING. UPDATED 1/20/2016 *JS
Structure, Sep 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE DEALER SPRAYED THE VEHICLE WITH AN ACID SPRAY FOR RUST, BUT THE SPRAY DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Structure, Jul 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER PER THE SERVICE BULLETIN TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, IT DID NOT PASS THE FAILURE TEST. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE TWICE FOR THE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS IN REALLY BAD SHAPE. THE SUGGESTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER WAS TO APPLY A RUST INHIBITIVE COATING, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT DUE TO THE HEAVY RUSTING A COATING WOULD NOT DETER THE VEHICLE FROM FRACTURING. THE VIN AND SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Suspension, Structure, Jun 15, 2015
GOT RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER OF 2014 FOR DEFECTIVE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. ALSO GOT NOTICE IN DECEMBER OF 2014 OF SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO FIX CORROSION ON FRAME OF VEHICLE. CALLED DEALER WAS TOLD TO COME IN FOR INSPECTION. DEALER DETERMINED THAT MY FRAME WAS IN VERY BAD CONDITION CORROSION AND RUST AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED. SAID THEY WOULD FIX AND REPLACE THE REAR LEAF SRINGS AT THE SAME TIME THEY REPLACE FRAME THIS INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON WED JANUARY 14TH 2015.MY TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE ITS A 2006 AND I HAVE ONLY 60,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER WAITING MONTHS TO HEAR FROM DEALER I CALLED TOYOTA, THEY TOLD ME IN APRIL THAT THEY WER STILL WAITING FOR PARTS. I FILED A CASE NUMBER WITH TOYOTA, CALLED THEM BACK ON JUNE 15TH 2015 AFTER HEARING NOTHING FROM THEM. NOW ON JUNE 15TH 2015 THEY TELL ME THEY ARE STILL WAITING FOR PARTS. MEANWHILE THE SAFETY RECALL SAYS THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING COULD SNAP AND RUPTURE MY GAS TANK. I NEED HELP WITH THIS
Structure, May 1, 2015
FRAME RUST DEEMED SO BAD BY TOYOTA TECH THAT HE REFUSED TO PUT THE TRUCK ON A RACK FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE. *TR
Structure, Mar 17, 2015
AFTER RELOCATING TO DALY CITY, CA. 94015 ( PACIFIC COAST AREA ) ABOUT A 1.5 YEAR AGO. I NOTICED THE FRAME OF MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA STARTED TO EXHIBIT SOME CORROSION THROUGHOUT. UPON SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, TOYOTA HAS INITIATED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN "E0D" IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CT DE IL IN KY MA MD ME MI MN NH NJ NY OH PA RI VA VT WI WV & D.C. TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. FOR 05-08 TACOMA VEHICLES OPERATED IN SPECIFIC COLD CLIMATE AREAS WITH HIGH ROAD SALT USE, MAY EXHIBIT MORE THAN NORMAL CORROSION TO THE FRAME. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FRAME. IF SIGNIFICANT RUST PERFORATION IS NOT FOUND*, CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUNDS (CRC) WILL BE APPLIED TO KEY AREAS OF THE FRAME. IF AN AUTHORIZED DEALER CONFIRMS THE FRAME HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST PERFORATION*, AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED. THE PROBLEM IS QUESTION HERE SHOULDN'T ONLY BE ADDRESSED TO VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE STATES ABOVE, BUT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD APPLY TO ALL 2005-2008 MODELS AFFECTED NATIONWIDE. PACIFIC COAST AREAS MAY NOT EXPERIENCE HIGH ROAD SALT USAGE, BUT THERE ARE OTHER CLIMATE ELEMENTS LIKE SALT MOISTURE FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN THAT CAN ALSO ACCELERATE CORROSION IN METAL FRAMES IF IT'S NOT WELL DESIGNED OR COATED. THIS ISSUE AFFECTS THE CORE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME AND ITS INTEGRITY DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. IF TOYOTA BELIEVES THEIR 05-08 TACOMA MODELS ARE HAVING CORROSION ISSUES IN THE ABOVE STATES, WHY IT'S NOT A PROBLEM FOR THOSE LIVING CLOSE TO COASTAL AREAS WITH HIGH SALT MOISTURE LIKE DALY CITY, SAN FRANCISCO, PACIFIC, HALF NOON BAY AND CITIES IN PROXIMITY TO THE COAST. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO REVIEW MY CONCERNS. *TR