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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
782 reports, newest first.
Steering, Oct 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLES WERE RUSTED AND THAT THE U-JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Structure, Oct 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CROSS MEMBER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Suspension, Structure, Oct 19, 2014
THIS IS A KNOWN FRAME RUSTING PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRESSED PROPERLY. I TOOK MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TO THE SERVICE DEALER AND THEY SPRAYED AN ANTI RUST COMPOUND ON IT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AND IS GOING TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE LATER DOWN THE ROAD. TOYOTA REACHED A SETTLEMENT WITH THE FRAME MANUFACTURER, THEY DID NOT PROPERLY COAT THE FRAME AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE. THERE IS NOT A WARRANTY ON THE CORROSION COMPOUND AFTER THE CORROSION CAMPAIGN IS OVER IN MARCH OF 2016. THIS LEAVES THE CONSUMER WITH A TRUCK THAT IS NOT ROAD WORTHY. I REPLACED THE RELEASE BEARING IN MY TRANSMISSION, WHILE WORKING ON IT RUST WAS LITERALLY FALLING IN MY EYES DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A FRAME RUST OUT SO QUICKLY AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE BUT IS COVERING IT UP WITH A THICK TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE TO "REMEDY" THE PROBLEM. THIS IS JUST COVERING UP A DOWN THE ROAD SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA IMMEDIATELY BY REPLACING THE FRAME. 1995 THROUGH 2000 TACOMA TRUCKS WERE BOUGHT BACK. 2001 THROUGH 2004 RECEIVED ANTI CORROSION COMPOUND AND OR FRAME REPLACEMENT. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT THOSE TRUCKS THAT RECEIVED THE COMPOUND RECEIVED A 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY IF THE FRAME WERE TO FAIL INSPECTION DOWN THE ROAD. NOT THE CASE WITH THE 2005 AND UP TACOMAS. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Oct 15, 2014
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER, PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER EIGHT YEARS AGO. IN LESS THAN SIX YEARS, THE CARS FRAME STARTED SHOWING DAMAGES AND TODAY IT SHOWS SEVERE RUST AND FLAKING. THE SEVERE RUST UNDER THE CAR IS WIDESPREAD AND IN CERTAIN AREAS THERE ARE PERFORATIONS THROUGH THE FRAME STRUCTURE. (SEE PICTURES ATTACHED). BECAUSE OF THIS UNEXPECTED CONDITION MY TACOMA HAS LOST CONSIDERABLE RESALE VALUE AND IS RESTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR FEAR OF FURTHER DAMAGE AND SAFETY ISSUES. (I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN). AFTER SOME RESEARCH I BECAME AWARE THAT TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS EXCESSIVE RUSTING IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME VEHICLE OWNERS BY EITHER REPLACING THE FRAME AT NO COST FOR THE OWNERS OR BUYING THE VEHICLES BACK. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER TO HAVE IT ASSESSED AND AFTER A FULL INSPECTION, THE TRUCK FAILED THE RUST FRAME INSPECTION. THE TOYOTA DEALER REPORT STATES AS FOLLOWS: ?FRAME WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE CORROSION. FRAME NEED TO BE REPLACED? WITH AND ROUGH ESTIMATE COST OF $ 10,000.00. I CONSIDER THIS DEFECT TO BE A SERIOUS AND UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION FOR A 8 YEAR-OLD VEHICLE WITH TOYOTA?S REPUTATION. I HAVE INVESTED AND TRUSTED THE TOYOTA BRAND FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND FEEL VERY DISAPPOINTED AT HOW TOYOTA IS ADDRESSING MY CONCERNS. I AM ASKING YOUR TOYOTA CORPORATION TO TAKE MY CONCERNS SERIOUSLY AND TO ADDRESS THIS SEVERE RUST ISSUE THE SAME WAY YOU HAVE DONE WITH 1995-2000 TACOMA OWNERS, EITHER BY REPLACING MY FRAME AT NO COST OR BUYING BACK MY VEHICLE. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Oct 9, 2014
I BOUGHT MY TOYOTA TACOMA NEW IN FEBUARY OF 2006.A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO I NOTICED THAT THE WHOLE FRAME ON MY TRUCK IS RUSTED PRETTY BAD.THE SPRINGS ARE RUSTED AS IS THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THEM TOGOETHER.WHEN I RUBBED MY FINGER OVER THE RUST ON THE FRAME CHUNKS OF RUST ABOUT 1 EIGHTH OF A INCH THICK JUST FELL OFF A YOU COULD STILL SEE RUST ON THE FRAME UNDER WHERE THE CHUNK CAME OFF.I ONLY HAVE 56000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND I AM WORRIED THAT MY FRAME WILL FAIL. *TR
Visibility, Oct 6, 2014
MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING. IN OVER 30 YEARS OF OWNING A VEHICLE WITH AS MUCH AS 240,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. IT WILL COST ME $100 TO REPLACE IT DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING ON THE MANUFACTURER'S PART. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THIS ITEM AND OFFER A REPLACEMENT VISOR. *TR
Structure, Oct 6, 2014
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT ACCESS CAB. FOUND HOLE ON FRAME RAIL FROM RUST, ABOUT 3/4" HOLE BEHIND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, BELOW THE CONDENSER DRAIN. *TR
Structure, Oct 3, 2014
THE BODY OF MY TACOMA IS PERFECT --NO RUST. THE FRAME HOWEVER EXHIBITS STAGE IV CANCER RUST. TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT IT AS THEY SUED '[XXX]" THE FRAME MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVED MILLIONS IN COMPENSATION AND IN 2009 WENT WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. IN AUGUST 2014 THEY CAME OUT WITH LIMITED CAMPAIGN FOR SELECT VIN #'S 2005-2008 TACOMAS SOLD IN THE NORTHEAST TO EITHER TREAT OR REPLACE RUSTED FRAMES. MINE HOWEVER WAS NOT ONE OF THEM EVEN THOUGH I LIVE IN ONE OF THE SELECT STATES. HOW CAN THAT BE? IF THEY COULD SEE MY TRUCK THEY WOULD ASK THE SAME QUESTION BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT. IM SORRY BUT BESIDES THE FACT THAT MY TRUCK IS PROBABLY NOT GOING TO BE AROUND TO SEE OLD AGE THERE IS THE SAFETY FACTOR INVOLVED. WHAT IF I AM HAULING A LOAD AND THE STRESS OF THE LOAD BREAKS A WELD THAT HAS BEEN EATEN AWAY BY CORROSION? TOYOTA SHOULD BE FORCED TO DO THE RIGHT THING INSTEAD OF PRETENDING A PROBLEM DOESN'T EXIST. GO ONLINE AND ENTER "TACOMA FRAME RUST" IF YOU WANT TO SEE HOW PREVALENT THIS PROBLEM IS. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Suspension, Sep 30, 2014
REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRINGS HAVE STARTED DIGGING INTO THE SIDE OF FUEL TANK. NO LEAK YET. VISUAL SIGNS OF DAMAGE. *TR
Structure, Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN UNRELATED REPAIR, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Suspension, Structure, Sep 22, 2014
WE LEFT OUR TRUCK AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF RATTLE IN FRONT END, STATE INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO US WITHOUT REPAIR AS THERE IS AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME AND HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS RECALL, BUT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE UPCOMING RECALL. HOWEVER, I WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH A TIME FRAME AND IF OUR VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY INCLUDED. MY HUSBAND USES THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK DAILY AND I FEAR FOR HIS SAFETY. *TR
Structure, Sep 17, 2014
MY TRUCK HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I AM EXPERIENCING EXTREME AND UNUSUAL RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FRAME OF MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THIS IS NOT THE KIND OF RUST YOU WOULD EXPECT TO SEE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE FIRST INDICATION FROM MY DEALER THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WAS WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK IN ON 07/10/14 FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME WAS SO SEVERELY COMPROMISED BY RUST AND CORROSION THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT IT BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE AREA AND SHOWN THE TRUCK ON A LIFT, I COULD SEE THAT THERE WERE ACTUAL HOLES ROTTED THROUGH THE FRAME AND IT HAD LITERALLY BEGUN FLAKING AND FALLING APART. I CONTACTED A CERTIFIED WELDING TECHNICIAN AND HAD THE AFFECTED AREAS REINFORCED AS BEST WE COULD. WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO BE INSPECTED ON 09/16/14, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS DUE TO THE ADVANCED DETERIORATION OF THE FRAME, IN SPITE OF THE REPAIRS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL RUST FOR AN 8 YEAR OLD VEHICLE USED TO COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK. THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO DETERIORATION ANYWHERE ELSE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD BY MY DEALER THAT THEY WILL NOT EVEN CONSIDER A TRADE-IN (KELLY BLUE BOOK TRADE IN-VALUE SHOULD BE $9,300 OR PRIVATE SALE $11,668). THE TRUCK IS BEAUTIFUL, LOOKS ALMOST NEW AND RUNS PERFECTLY AND IS WORTH NOTHING? THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE FRAME, WHICH IN THE OPINION OF THE AUTO BODY GARAGES I HAVE CONSULTED, WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. PLEASE NOTE: TOYOTA NOW HAS A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN IN PLACE FOR 2005-2008 TACOMA'S, FOR WHICH MY VIN IS NOT YET INCLUDED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY TOYOTA AND BASED ON THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY MY OWN DEALER, CLEARLY EXISTS IN MY VEHICLE. PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS GROWING PROBLEM UNTIL THESE COMPROMISED FRAMES RESULT IN WIDESPREAD INJURY OR DEATH, PLEASE OPEN A NEW INVESTIGATION NOW.
Suspension, Structure, Sep 17, 2014
I HAD MY TRUCK INSPECTED BY TOYOTA OF BRISTOL FOR FRAME RUST. AT THAT TIME THEY SAID IT WAS SURFACE RUST AND TOYOTA WOULD NOT DO ANY THING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE TRUCK HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE IT AND IT ONLY HAS 63500 MILES ON IT. THE SPRING SHACKLES ON THE REAR OF THE TRUCK HAVE COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY LEAVING THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK ALMOST COMPLETELY UNATTACHED TO THE TRUCK FRAME. EVEN THOUGH TOYOTA HAS A CAMPAIGN # SC-EOD TO REPAIR 2005-2008 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAMES THE SAID MINE WAS NOT COVERED. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Structure, Aug 24, 2014
'FRAME PROBLEM" RUST PROBLEM MY TACOMA HAS AN EXCESSIVE RUST PROBLEM ON THE FRAME. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING WITH MY TO KIDS AM AFRAID THE TRUCK WILL NOT HOLD ON THE ROAD WHILE HITTING POT HOLES (ONE OF THEM IS 5 AND MY OLDEST ONE IS 10) I AM LIMITED TO WHERE TO GO THIS IS MY EVERYDAY CAR, IT IS NOT COOL. I CALLED THE DEALER AND NOTHING. THIS TRUCK IS AN 8 YEAR OLD CAR THAT SHOULD'NT HAVE THIS PROBLEM, ON TOYOTA FORUMS IT SIMS EVERYONE HAS THIS PROBLEM. I AM HOPING THE TOYOTA WILL TAKE CARE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THE WINTER STARTS :( *TR
Structure, Aug 14, 2014
VEHICLE FRAME: APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO YEARS AGO BEGAN TO NOTICE EXCESSIVE RUST ON VEHICLE FRAME. CORROSION IS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAN WHAT WOULD BE EXPECTED FOR A VEHICLE LESS THAN EIGHT YEARS OLD. PARTS ATTACHED TO FRAME ALSO EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. CONCERNED FOR OVERALL SAFETY AND INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. SUSPENSION AND LEAF SPRINGS POINT OF CONTACT WITH FRAME ARE CORRODED. ALL NUTS/BOLTS ATTACHED TO FRAME ARE ALSO EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 75000 MILES. IT WAS PURCHASED AS A LONG TERM VEHICLE. I EXPECTED A NEW VEHICLE TO HAVE A LONGEVITY OF MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA THE VEHICLE IS BEYOND WARRANTY AND THERE WILL BE NO ACTION TAKEN ON THEIR PART. A SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON A VEHICLE THIS AGE IS EXPECTED HOWEVER THIS CORROSION IS REACHING THE POINT OF A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR
Air bags, Aug 9, 2014
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON LAST WEEK AND I FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT DUE TO A SPIRAL CABLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY TOYOTA WAS NOT COVERED FOR MY TACOMA MODEL. FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED IT IS THE SPIRAL CABLE AND THEY ARE CHARGING ME $600.00. THEY SAID IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR
Air bags, Aug 9, 2014
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON LAST WEEK AND I FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ONLINE. WHEN I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO THE DEALERSHIP THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT DUE TO A SPIRAL CABLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT COVERED FOR MY TACOMA MODEL. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CURRENT RECALL WAS FOR A CERTAIN SPIRAL CABLE NOT IN MY MODEL TACOMA AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE THE ISSUE. THE NEXT DAY THE DEALERSHIP CALLED AND SAID FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED IT IS THE SPIRAL CABLE AND THEY ARE CHARGING ME $600.00 TO REPAIR A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED IF I WERE TO HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Aug 8, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME MY TRUCK STARTED MAKING A NOISE FROM THE BACK END. WHEN I GOT HOME I LOOKED AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK AND BOTH SPRING SHACKLES WERE RUSTED AWAY AND HOLES IN THE FRAME ABOVE THEM. THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE PROBLEM BUT WE AREN'T GOING TO FIX IT. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Aug 4, 2014
RETURNING HOME WITH MY GRANDSON FROM VISITING A STATE UNIVERSITY I HEAD A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT A RUBBER BUSHING HAD FAILED BECAUSE PREVIOUS MODELS OF TOYOTAS (TERCELS) MADE THE SAME SOUND WHEN THE TORSION BAR BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPON RETURNING HOME I FOUND THE SWAY BAR HAD COME OUT OF THE LEFT BRACKET WHICH SECURES IT TO THE FRAME AND WAS STRIKING THE FRONT LEFT SPRING OF THE SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY. THE SWAY BAR BRACKET HAD BENT UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE SWAY BAR BECAUSE THE FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT WHERE THE REAR SWAY BAY BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME. THERE IS NO FRAME MATERIAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR BRACKET.THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT. LOOKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME IT HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS SINCE 1977 OR 78. OWNING TERCELS, COROLLA, CAMRY, 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP AND A 4RUNNER. TOYOTA QUALITY THIS TACOMA IS NOT! *TR
Suspension, Structure, Jul 28, 2014
HOLES ARE RUSTING IN THE FRAME. *JS
Structure, Jul 28, 2014
I HAVE OWNED MY TRUCK FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS. THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND ROT. THERE ARE SEVERAL HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME DUE TO ROT AND CORROSION WHICH ARE NOT NORMAL FOR A VEHICLE LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THERE IS A HOLE. ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN THE REAR OF THE BODY MOUNT THERE IS A HOLE AS WELL AS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME WHERE THE C CHANNEL BUTTS TOGETHER RIGHT BELOW THE BODY MOUNT. THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO HAS A HOLE BY ONE OF THE EXHAUST HANGERS ABOUT 2"X3". THERE IS SIGNIFICANT RUST AND FLAKING ALONG THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE TOW HITCH HAS SIGNIFIACNT RUST AND HOLES AS WELL. ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO IN MID JUNE AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND HAVING THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, IN RIVERHEAD NY, LOOK AT MY FRAME AND SUBMIT SOME PICTURES TO TOYOTA CORPORATE ONLY TO BE TOLD TOO BAD WE AREN'T REPLACING FRAMES IN NY. I HAD A GAS TANK SUPPORT STRAP FAIL WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, LUCKILY I DIDN'T LOSE THE GAS TANK AND END UP IN A BALL OF FLAMES. I ALSO REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD I WAS LIABLE TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK STRAPS. THERE IS A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES WITH THESE FRAMES BUT WHEN I LOG ON TO THE TOYOTA OWNERS WEBSITE I CAN NOT FIND ANY MENTION OF SUCH CAMPAIGN. HOWEVER THERE IS THREAD ON A TACOMA ENTHUSIAST SITE, TACOMAWORLD.COM WHERE PEOPLE ARE POSTING AND TRACKING THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRESS WITH TOYOTA AND THE ISSUES WITH THEIR FRAMES. THE MANAGER OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FRAME PROBLEMS HOWEVER RIGHT NOW TOYOTA IS NOT REPLACING FRAMES. I SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT TOYOTA CORPORATE ABOUT MY PARTICULAR FRAME AND SHE STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUES AND MY FRAME MEETS THE CRITERIA TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE IT. SO BASICALLY TOYOTA TOLD ME I'M SOL. *JS
Structure, Jul 28, 2014
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 WITH THE CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. AS I WRITE THIS, I AM AWAITING THEIR RESPONSE. I FIND THIS FRAME RUST PROBLEM DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE. MY LOCAL CLIMATE ONLY SEES AN AVERAGE HUMIDITY LEVEL OF 5%, WITH VERY LITTLE RAIN, YET STILL THE FRAME IS PEPPERED WITH RUST EACH YEAR I DO MY INSPECTION. *JS
Service brakes, Jul 23, 2014
PARKING BRAKE SLEEVE BROKE AT REAR WHEELS CAUSING THE CABLE TO SEIZE IN THE SLEEVE AND MAKING THE REAR WHEELS LOCKUP OR PARKING BRAKE TO FAIL. *TR
Structure, Jul 16, 2014
SIGNIFICANT RUST IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. BASEBALL SIZE HOLE IN THE FRAME ADJACENT TO THE DRIVER SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MAJOR RUST THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE FRAME. YOU CAN SEE SWELLING IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE ARE TWO LAYERS OF STEEL THAT ARE SANDWICHED TOGETHER. BRAKE AND FUEL LINES HAVE SEVERE CORROSION. FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH IS COMPLETELY UN-USABLE DUE TO SEVERE RUST. TOYOTA CORPORATE TOLD ME I AM OUT LUCK. WOULD HATE TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN A CRASH OF ONE OF THESE TRUCKS WITH A DEFECTIVE FRAME! THE BRAKES COULD FAIL ALSO DUE TO THE RUSTED BRAKE LINES. FUEL LINES COULD ALSO START LEAKING AT SOME POINT CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. *TR