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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints
782 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 7, 2008
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TWO SPONTANEOUS AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATIONS WITHIN ABOUT TWO HOURS. THE FIRST WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. I TURNED INTO A PULLOUT TO ALLOW A FASTER CAR TO PASS ON A SNOW-SLICKED ROAD. WHILE TURNING BACK TOWARD THE HIGHWAY AT SLOW SPEED, ABOUT 5 MPH, TAPPING ON MY BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND I WAS FORCED TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING AWAY. BECAUSE OF THE ANTI-SKID BRAKES ENGAGING, THE CAR STILL MADE IT 3-4 FEET INTO THE TRAFFIC LANE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO STOP. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WHEN I ARRIVED HOME. I WAS BACKING THE TRUCK DOWN A CURVED, GRAVEL DRIVEWAY TOWARD A TUCK-UNDER GARAGE. THE TOTAL DISTANCE TO BE TRAVELED WAS ABOUT 30 FEET. EASING DOWN IN THE TURN, I HAD TRAVELED ABOUT 20 FEET WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (IDLING POWER WAS ALL THAT WAS NEEDED TO BACK DOWN AT 1-2 MPH; NO GAS WAS APPLIED). THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS. AGAIN, I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES WHILE THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE REAR TIRES SPUN AND THREW GRAVEL, DIGGING 3-4 INCHES DEEP INTO THE GRAVEL SURFACE, BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY TOYOTA DEALER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY DEFECT OR RECREATE THE PROBLEM, BUT SAID THEY WERE OPENING A CASE FILE WITH TOYOTA ON THE INCIDENTS AND HOPED TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *TR SEE ALSO 10216086 *DSY CONSUMER SENT A LETTER WITH NEW INFORMATION. UPDATED 7/2/08. *NJ UPDATED 07/02/08
Interior lighting, Electrical system, Jan 2, 2008
ON ALL 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMAS THE FOURWHEEL DRIVE SELECTOR SWITCH DOES NOT LIGHT UP AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. I NEEDED TO PUT THE TRUCK INTO FOURWHEEL DRIVE AND HAD TO FEEL AROUND THE DASHBOARD FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE I COULD GET IT INTO FOURWHEEL DRIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SOMEONE GETTING HURT BECAUSE THEY CAN'T GET INTO FOURWHEEL DRIVE IN A HURRY IF THEY NEED TO. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER BUT THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I ALSO CONTACTED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT I DON'T THINK THEY WILL DO ANYTHING BASED ON THEIR RESPONSE. ALL OTHER TOYOTA FOURWHEEL DRIVE MODELS HAVE FOURWHEEL DRIVE SWITCHES THAT DO LIGHT UP. ALL TACOMA MODELS FROM ATLEAST 2001 TO 2004 HAVE SWITCHES THAT LIGHT UP. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY CHANGED THE SWITCH ON THE 2007 OR 2008 TACOMAS. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR TRUCK AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THEM ON THE ROAD. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. THERE ARE A NUMBER TACOMA FORUMS ON THE INTERNET WHERE PEOPLE ARE COMPLAING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*CN
Vehicle speed control, Dec 26, 2007
VEHICLE ACCELERATES (SURGES) ON ITS OWN AND BRAKING DOES NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT BEING USED. IT ALSO IS NOT ATTRIBUTED TO THE FLOOR MATS AS WE HAVE CAREFULLY CHECKED THE POSITIONING OF OUR MATS. *TR
Power train, Dec 7, 2007
WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES ONCE STOPPED THE TRUCK WILL LURCH FORWARD FOR NO REASON. THE TRUCK FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO GET AWAY FROM ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO HELP. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 7, 2007
SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH LURCHING, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND HIGH IDLE. WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT SQUARELY ON THE BRAKE (AND ONLY THE BRAKE), THERE WILL BE A SUDDEN LURCH THAT IS OFTEN STRONG ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THE BRAKE, NEARLY CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ALWAYS SEEM TO BE PRESSING THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP MOTION AND STAY STOPPED. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE, THE TRUCK ACCELERATES ABOUT 100 RPM BEFORE EVEN TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND BEGINS MOVING SIGNIFICANTLY. WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP, HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES OF SUDDEN RPM AND ACCELERATION. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHEN GENTLY PULLING INTO MY GARAGE - THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LURCHES, AND HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO DAMAGE MY GARAGE. HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE BRAKING TO STOP, BUT THE ENGINE LURCHES GREATLY (SEVERAL HUNDRED RPM), I ALMOST CAN'T GET THE TRUCK TO STOP, AND HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE SO FAR, BUT AFRAID IT WON'T LAST. ALL OF THIS IS WORSENED WHEN THE AC/COMPRESSOR IS RUNNING - THE IDLE RPM INCREASES ABOUT 300 RPM (WAY MORE THAN NECESSARY), AND ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO WORSENING THE LURCH. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS THAT THE LURCHING OCCURS WHILE DOWN-SHIFTING DURING DECELERATION. THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN TO ME REGULARLY - AND ALWAYS OCCUR WHEN RUNNING THE AC/COMPRESSOR. PLEASE ADDRESS ASAP. THANKS. *TR
Suspension, Nov 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEGAN VIBRATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000.
Suspension, Nov 2, 2007
4. MY REAR END WAS CONSTANTLY BOTTOMING OUT AND AS A RESULT IT CREATED A PRETTY HARSH RIDE. WHAT EXACTLY DOES THAT MEAN? WELL, EVERY TIME I CARRIED A FULL LOAD OF PASSENGERS / TOWED OUR 19' BOAT, / OR HAULED MATERIAL IN THE BED IT WILL BOTTOM OUT. THE SLIGHTEST DIP OR SPEED BUMP EVEN AT 10MPH IS FELT. DO I FEEL IT WHEN I'M BY MYSELF AND THE BED IS EMPTY, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER PASSENGERS? YES, BUT AT HIGHER SPEEDS. DO I EVER OFF-ROAD MY VEHICLE? NO. \ WELL, TYPICALLY IN THE PRE 35 THOUSAND MILES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TOYOTAS PAPER WORK WOULD CONSTANTLY STATE THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEREFORE THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT THE SECOND TIME AND A GIRL ANSWERED AND I ASKED ABOUT MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND I TOLD HER ABOUT THE ISSUE THAT I WAS HAVING, AND SHE RESPONDED, TELLING ME THAT MY TRUCK WAS BEYOND ITS WARRANTY PERIOD. OH, I HAVE 66, THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND PURCHASED IT IN JANUARY OF 06. ANYWAY, SHE GAVE ME AN 800 NUMBER TO SEE IF I WAS ELIGIBLE. WELL, A REQUEST WAS PUT IN FOR ONE OF THE MAIN MECHANICS TO TAKE A RIDE WITH ME TO WITNESS THE PROBLEM. A VERY SHORT RIDE LATER AFTER HAVING HIT A FEW SMALL DIPS AT 10, 20, AND 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HE BOTH HEARD AND FELT THE BOTTOMING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. HE SUGGESTED THAT WE GO BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER. WE GOT BACK AND THE FIRST THING HE DID WAS LOOK UNDER THE BED AND HE POPPED UP AND STATED THAT THE SPRINGS WERE FLAT ON ONE SIDE AND OFF ON THE OTHER SIDE. WHY DIDN'T EVERYONE ELSE DO THE SAME BEFORE, NOW WHEN IT'S TO MY CONVENIENCE TO HAVE THE ISSUE ADDRESSED, I'M DENIED. I'M DENIED ABOUT AN ISSUE THAT'S BEEN THERE ALL ALONG. I WAS SIMPLY TOLD "SORRY, WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING FOR YOU. YOUR MILEAGE IS TOO FAR OVER THE WARRANTY. ". I'VE NEVER HEARD OF ANY OTHER 1/2 TON PICKUP NOT BEING ABLE TO CARRY A LOAD. THEY SHOULD JUST CALL THE TACOMA A CRUCK BECAUSE IT'S MORE CAR THAN TRUCK. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 24, 2007
THROTTLE STICKS, UNSAFE. ALSO MAKES VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE. DOES IT CONSTANTLY OVER APPROX 50 MPH. TOYOTA IS AWARE, BUT IN DENIAL. *TR
Tires, Oct 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LABEL ON HIS VEHICLE REQUIRES THE AIR PRESSURE IN HIS TIRES TO BE AT 29 PSI. WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS AT 29 PSI, THE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND REMAINS LIT. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND THE TIRES WEAR OUT QUICKLY FROM UNDER INFLATION. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE FOR THE TIRES SHOULD BE 51 PSI. A MECHANIC AT ANOTHER SHOP STATED THAT 45 PSI IS THE BEST AIR PRESSURE FOR THAT CLIMATE. THE CONTACT AGREED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DRIVES THE BEST AT 45 PSI. THE CONTACT DID NOT PROVIDE TIRE INFORMATION BECAUSE HE STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT THE ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,950.
Tires, Oct 13, 2007
I HAVE A 2006 X RUNNER WITH 14000 MILES ON TIRES. TIRE STARTED CRACKING AND CHUNKS COMING OUT OF TREAD. WENT TO THREE FIRESTONE DEALERS. 1ST SAID NO PROBLEM WOULD REPLACE FOR 1200. 2ND DID NOT HAVE TIME YOU LOOK AT THEM. 3RD SAID THE TIRE NEEDED TO COME OF THE TRUCK THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS BRIDESTONE BUT COST ME 615.00 TIRES ARE BRIDESTONE POTENZA REO50A P255/45/R18 99V BL. *JB
Child seat, Sep 21, 2007
INFANT SEATS IN 2006 TOYOTA ACCESS CAB. WE WENT TO HAVE THE CAR SEAT INSTALLED BY CERTIFIED INSTALLERS AT THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. THREE FIREMEN COULD NOT GET THE SEAT INSTALLED TIGHTLY AND SAFELY ENOUGH USING THE LATCH OR THE SEATBELT. THEY REFERRED US TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, STEVEN TOYOTA IN HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA. FOUR MEN ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THE SEAT AT THE DEALERSHIP AN THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE MADE SOME PHONE CALLS ON OUR BEHALF. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, I HEARD BACK FROM HIM AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE A SOLUTION EXCEPT TO ?PUT A CUSHION UNDER IT? TO HELP TIGHTEN IT. THIS WAS TOYOTA?S RESPONSE? A COMPLETELY NON-SPECIFIC, BLANKET STATEMENT THAT IF TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND THE CUSHION FAILED DURING A CRASH, COULD HAVE DEVASTATING RESULTS. NEXT, I SPOKE TO SOMEONE IN SALES WHO MADE A PHONE CALL TO "DAN" WHO IS APPARENTLY WORKS FOR TOYOTA?S SAFETY DEPARTMENT. SIX DAYS LATER, WE WERE TOLD THAT TOYOTA HAD ONLY HEARD OF ONE OTHER CASE THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE AND IT WAS RESOLVED. WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS ?NO RESOLUTION? AND TO TRY OTHER SEATS. THE DEALERSHIP DID MAKE A TRIP TO THE LOCAL TARGET STORE TO LOOK AT SEATS AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS BUT NONE OF THEM WORKED. WE MADE SEVERAL MORE ATTEMPTS WITH THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND WE COULD NOT FIND A SEAT THAT WOULD TIGHTEN SAFELY, EITHER WITH LATCH OR THE SEATBELT. STEVEN TOYOTA ALSO SUGGESTED THAT WE INSTALL THE SEAT IN THE FRONT BUT IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND EFFECTIVE JULY 1, A LAW IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. THE FOLLOWING SEATS WERE ATTEMPTED: BABY TREND FLEX LOC INFANT SEAT, COSCO SCENERA CONVERTIBLE SEAT, COSCO ALPHA OMEGA ELITE CONVERTIBLE/BOOSTER SEAT. ANOTHER ISSUE THAT WE NOTICED IS THAT IF A SEAT COULD BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT MUST LEAN AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE FOR INFANTS TO RIDE. HOWEVER, THE ANGLE LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ANYONE TO SIT COMFORTABLY IN THE FRONT. THE PASSENGER SEAT HAD TO BE MOVED FORWARD TOO MUCH. I AM 5 FOOT 8 INCHES TALL AND MY KNEES WERE AGAINST THE DASHBOARD. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Sep 11, 2007
EXPERIENCING A "LURCHING" PROBLEM WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND COMING TO A STOP. AT TIMES, THE LURCH OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. SOMETIMES THE EXPERIENCE IS SUDDEN AND FORCEFUL ENOUGH THAT IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE ANOTHER CAR HAS BUMPED INTO ME. THIS COMPELS ME TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FORCEFULLY, MORE SO THAN IS NORMALLY NECESSARY IN OTHER VEHICLES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AS WITHOUT ADEQUATE BRAKE PRESSURE THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD. *TR
Suspension, Sep 7, 2007
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 DBL CAB LONG BED TRD SPORT ($30,867.00 + TAX!) AND HAVE ENJOYED IT FOR JUST OVER A YEAR NOW. IT HAS 29,816 MILES AND HAS HAD ALL SERVICE DONE AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. WHILE DRIVING ON A PAVED ROAD I WENT OVER A VERY SMALL BUMP, AND THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF MY TRUCK DROPPED ABOUT 3" INCHES CAUSING TIRE TO RUB FENDER. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND COULD SEE THAT THE COIL OVER SHOCK BROKE OFF NEAR THE BOTTOM. I TOOK PHOTOS AND BROUGHT BOTH THE PHOTOS AND TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DEALER. THE 2 SERVICE PEOPLE AT THE COUNTER BOTH SAID IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THEN THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD THEM THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND IT WENT DOWN WHEN I WENT OVER A VERY SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. NOT A BIG BUMP! HE AGAIN SAID "NO" HE WOULD NOT WARRANTY IT. THIS TOTALLY DROPPED THE FRONT LEFT SIDE DOWN ONTO THE TIRE AND COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CALLED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AND WAS ASSIGNED REF: 2007 0907 0986 I REALLY LIKE MY TACOMA, BUT IF TOYOTA CONTINUES TO TREAT ME LIKE THIS, I WILL HAVE TO BUY A DIFFERENT BRAND. I WILL ALSO TELL AS MANY OTHERS AS I CAN ABOUT MY TREATMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP! *JB CONTACT STATED I HAD TO BUY NEW COIL OVER SHOCKS AND REPLACED MYSELF. UPDATED 12/12/2007 UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Wheels, Sep 6, 2007
WHILE ROTATING THE WHEELS ON MY 2006 TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK THE LUG STUD SNAPPED. I WAS USING A TORQUE WRENCH AND THE STUD SNAPPED AT LESS THAN 85 FT-LBS OF TORQUE
Power train, Sep 1, 2007
ON JULY 27TH OF THIS YEAR MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA HAD A PRESSURE PLATE FAILURE THAT CAUSED MY TRUCK TO HAVE TO BE TOWED. MY TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME MY CLUTCH WAS BURNED UP AND WOULD COST $1450 TO BE FIXED AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. I KNEW THIS WAS NOT TRUE AND HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP WHO FOUND MY PRESSURE PLATE HAD FAILED WITH NO SIGN OF ABUSE. I HAD THE PARTS REPLACED WITH TOYOTA FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS. WHEN THE SHOP RECEIVED THESE PARTS THEY CALLED ME TO TELL ME THESE PARTS WERE A DIFFERENT DESIGN THEN THE PARTS THAT FAILED IN MY TRUCK. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT TOYOTA CHANGED THESE PARTS AND PART #S IN 2006 AFTER I BOUGHT MY TRUCK. I FOUND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF CLUTCH FAILURE ON THE DESIGN IN MY TRUCK. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE PROOF OF THIS TOYOTA DENIES THAT THERE WAS A PART CHANGE OR PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK AND HAS NOT OFFERED ME ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE $1300 IN BILLS I HAVE IN INCURRED WITH HAVING TO CHANGE THIS PART. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY TO 95 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT A TOYOTA ENGINEER NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, ONE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2007. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE COULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THE INTERIM. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17,000.
Suspension, Aug 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. HE STATED THAT HE HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FOR THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 6,400 MILES ON IT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 6,400.
Tires, Aug 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRES, SIZE P24575R16. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A BLOW OUT ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL. AS OF AUGUST 16, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE TIRE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TIRE BEAD (NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 06V061000), HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND SUBMITTED COMPLAINT NUMBER 918236 TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 15,900.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 16, 2007
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TOOK TO DEALER. BRAKES EXTREMELY SPONGY. ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASIONS,VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. TECHNICIAN AT DEALERSHIP CHECKED BRAKES ,STATED HE COULD NOT DUPLICATE. I TOOK THE TECHNICIAN ON ROAD TEST TO DEMONSTRATE CONDITION. HE STATED BRAKE FADE SHOWN WAS NORMAL, BECAUSE I DO NOT AGREE BECAUSE OF NEAR ACCIDENTS EXPERIENCED BY ME. *JB
Air bags, Aug 8, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH HE SWERVED FROM HIS LANE INTO THE NEXT TO AVOID A CRASH WHICH CAUSED HIS VEHICLE TO FLIPPED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES AND SLAMMED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES, TISSUE DAMAGE AND A CONCUSSION. THE CRASH CAUSED THE ROOF TO CAVE, THE WINDOWS TO BLOW OUT AND SMASHED THE FRONT END. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT TYPE OF CRASH WOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND REQUESTED PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR
Power train, Jul 24, 2007
AS MANY MANY MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED, I JUST PURCHASED A USED 2006 TACOMA ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO AND HE LURCHING AT RED LIGHTS WITH THE AC ON IS DANGEROUS. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TRUCK IS GOING TO GO TOO FAR AND STRIKE THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT THE STOP LIGHT. ALSO, THE ERRATIC SHIFTING, MAINLY BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH GEAR WORRIES ME OF EARLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION ON CRUISE CONTROL IS RIDICULOUS!!! THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE AGGRESSIVE DOWN SHIFTING TO GAIN 2 MPH. RIGHT NOW I AM CONCERNED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT AND IT'S ABILITY TO LAST IT'S EXPECTED LIFE SPAN. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 13, 2007
BRAKES ALWAYS SQUEAL NOISILY WHEN DAMP AFTER FIRST STARTING TRUCK, ESPECIALLY IF BACKING UP.
Power train, Jul 7, 2007
WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH A NOISE AND VIBRATION APPEARS AS DOCUMENTED BY MANY OTHERS AND AS BEING REPORTED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA AS BEING A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF A TACOMA 6 SPEED TRUCK. WHEN USING THE A/C UNIT AFTER WAITING 24 HOURS OR LONGER A LOUD NOISE UPON ENGAGING THE UNIT CAN BE HEARD. TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAIN THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION, AND THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER IT. NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS REPORT EXPERIENCE THIS ALSO. 3 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION IS CLUNKY (NOISY) AND MAKES LOUD NOISES WHEN ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH. ALSO STATED BY TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP AS NORMAL, AND REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS FROM DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP. DIFFICULTY AND FAILURE TO ENGAGE OR LOW AS WELL AS THE RR DIFF LOCK, ALSO FAILURE TO DISENGAGE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. REPORTED BY TOYOTA AND DEALERSHIP AS NORMAL DUE TO NON-USE AND REQUIRES A BREAK IN PERIOD. OWNERS REPORT THIS FROM DAY ONE TO AS MUCH AS 40K MILES. MY VEHCILE HAS 12K AND IT PERFORMS AS OTHERS AND AS I HAVE DESCRIBED. TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION AS DESIGNED. STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT, AND TIRE BALANCE AND ROTATION. NUMEROUS PAINTED AREAS HAVE MISSING PAINT DUE TO IT LIFTS OFF THE VEHICLE REVEALING THE METAL SURFACE BELOW WITHOUT IMPACT OR DAMAGE AS IF IT WAS POORLY APPLIED. VEHICLE MPG AVERAGES 10-12 CITY AND 10-15 HIGHWAY WAY BELOW LISTED AND DOCUMENTED RANGES.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 14, 2007
AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT, BACKING UP THE BRAKES SQUEAL. THIS HAPPENS ONLY IF THE WEATHER IS DAMP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD. THE TOYOTA DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.