2006 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Body & structure24226.4%
- Suspension15416.8%
- Driver assistance14816.1%
- Airbags768.3%
- Brakes495.3%
- Engine454.9%
- Steering404.4%
- Powertrain (other)323.5%
- Transmission252.7%
- Electrical252.7%
- Other / unspecified232.5%
- Fuel system161.7%
- Tires & wheels151.6%
- Visibility101.1%
- Seat belts101.1%
- Exterior lighting40.4%
- Interior & seats40.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
I received a Toyota recall notification in Dec 2015 for a frame rust inspection, RO Number 307016. I have since noticed fairly major frame rust, with a long 2-inch by 7-inch opening on the inside of the frame below the driver-side seat. I took the vehicle to Toyota on 20 APR 2026 for a leaf spring recall #302870. I asked them to take a look and was told the recall 307016 had expired. The original recall inspection for rust either failed to identify it or the inspector was inadequate at identifying it.
I took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma ext cab 4x4 v6 to have diagnostic run on it . "EXACT PERFORMANCE " Johnson drive . KCK The differential was shot . However , that was not the final . They did not do full diagnostic . They informed me that my frame was rotted and rusted through and would not last till spring and was a safety hazard. That was Dec. 2024 . The truck has been parked since . Ive had no transportation and can not run right out and buy another truck . I am also not willing to give up the truck either . I have put a lot of hard earned money into this truck believing it to last forever . The motor and train are sound . I do not want to junk the truck . Please , tell me what I can do . Yes . My vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
Voss Toyota would not perform the recall of new leaf springs that has not been completed on my truck. The frame is rusty and they will not touch my truck. There should be an existing recall or customer satisfaction program on the frame of this truck that needs done as well.
I took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma ext cab 4x4 v6 to have diagnostic run on it . "EXACT PERFORMANCE " Johnson drive . KCK The differential was shot . However , that was not the final . They did not do full diagnostic . They informed me that my frame was rotted and rusted through and would not last till spring and was a safety hazard. That was Dec. 2024 . The truck has been parked since . Ive had no transportation and can not run right out and buy another truck . I am also not willing to give up the truck either . I have put a lot of hard earned money into this truck believing it to last forever . The motor and train are sound . I do not want to junk the truck . Please , tell me what I can do . Yes . My vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
BODY ROT DUE TO CORROSION OF MANUFACTURE DEFECT. TOYOTA SPRAYED THE BODY UNDER COST BUT AGAIN COMING OFF AND BODY ROT THROUGH OUT VEHICLE.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V092000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 220,000.
My airbag warning light went off and the horn ceased functioning as well. The dealer charged me $170 to diagnose the problem as a broken spiral cable in the steering wheel. I asked about a recall for this part as there are plenty of other Toyota models with a recall for this same part. I was told that this particular VIN was not part of any campaign (yet). Are they actually different parts on the RAV4 and 4Runners or the same part?? There are plenty of documented failures and testimonials about the Tacoma issue but no recall??? Where does pressure need to come from to initiate one? Another $575 to fix it, what is a glaring safety issue.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK, THE BREAK PEDAL WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE BREAKS WILL NOT ENGAGE THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. PUMPING THE BREAKS DOES NOT BRING THE BREAKS BACK. NO DASHBOARD LIGHT COME ON. THE BREAKS WILL BE GONE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME AND THEN WILL START WORKING AGAIN. STOPPING THE TRUCK AND TURNING IT ON AND OFF WILL NOT BRING THE BREAKS BACK. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE TRUCK WHEN THE BREAKS GO OUT IS WITH THE PARKING BREAK. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SOMETIMES THEY WORK SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WHEN THE BREAKS WOULD GO OUT IT WAS ALWAYS AT SPEEDS OVER 40MPH AND ON HIGHWAYS COUNTRY ROADS AND ALWAYS ON A RETURN TRIP AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN TURNED OFF ONCE. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS BAD FRONT BREAKS AND FRONT LEFT BEARING, REPLACED BOTH TOOK IT HOME TWO WEEKS LATER BREAKS WENT OUT AGAIN ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO STOP AT A LIGHT, BROUGHT IT BACK TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, BREAKS WERE STILL OUT. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG EXCEPT I HEATED UP MY FRONT BREAKS WHILE TRYING TO STOP, AND THAT THEY WERE NOW COOL AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN. I ASKED THEM TO CHECK ALL THE OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM THEY SAID THEY WERE FINE. AT NO TIME DID ANY LIGHT COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. I PICKED IT UP FROM DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO BREAKS ON THE TRUCK. SO I TOWED HOME. HAD BREAK BOOSTER AND CHECK VALVE REPLACED RE-FLUSHED BREAKS. PROBLEM ACCURED AGAIN, TOOK IT TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO BELIEVES IT'S THE ABS MODULAR. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REPLACE ABS MODULAR SINCE MAY OF 2020, TOYOTA SAYS THERE IS A BACKORDER OF ABS SYSTEMS CAN NOT GIVE AN ETA OF WHEN THEY WILL BE BACK IN STOCK.THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE UNKNOWN BUT THE MECHANIC IS PRETTY SURE IT IS THE ABS MODULAR.
EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RUSTED THROUGH FRAME THAT IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF VEHICLE. HAD A BRAKE LINE BUST DUE TO BEING RUSTED OR CORRODED OUT. ALSO SUSPENSION SHOWS EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. COOLING LINES CORRODED. POWER STEERING LINES CORRODED. TRANSMISSION LINES CORRODED. ANY METAL LINE IS THAT'S ATTACHED TO THIS VEHICLE ARE CORRODED. AND ALL BRACKETS AND HARDWARE ATTACHED TO FRAME AND EVEN THE METAL PULLEYS ALL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
BODY ROT DUE TO CORROSION OF MANUFACTURE DEFECT. TOYOTA SPRAYED THE BODY UNDER COST BUT AGAIN COMING OFF AND BODY ROT THROUGH OUT VEHICLE.
WHEN FIRST STARTUP IN MORNING, I HEAR A BAD KNOCKING NOISE IT GOES AWAY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP BUT AS SOON AS IT COOLS OFF, IT IS BACK AGAIN.. HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN IT IS COOLER
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
The frame of my 2006 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: [XXX] ) is severely corroded and compromised. I recently acquired the vehicle and discovered that it was part of a past Toyota recall/program for frame corrosion inspection and replacement. However, it appears the previous owner did not take the vehicle in for the service. The frame now shows advanced rust and structural weakness, which puts my safety and the safety of others at risk. I am concerned that the recall program was not adequately communicated or tracked, and I am requesting that the NHTSA review this issue for potential reopening or expansion of coverage for affected vehicles like mine. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed. Thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The frame is rusted so bad. The dealer wouldn’t replace due to the vehicle being registered in Florida as it’s not one of the states affected. But my Toyota came from a Pennsylvania dealer first then shipped to Florida after years of being in Pennsylvania and not having an issue up there. Now I’m stuck with a truck I can’t sell or fix. It’s not right. Where is the quality control on this.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
I was driving and all of the sudden I felt a vibration when I let off the gas...I checked under and saw that the drive shaft/yoke was separated a little, so I decided not to drive it anymore and to disassemble it and found out that the lock nut is missing and more likely it came off. I've noticed that no sign that the lock been staked to lock in position (picture attached)...this is a near miss and could possibly there are more like this on the road that could lead to a very serious accident if this comes off while running in high speed. I bought this car in 2005 brand new, and I know for sure that this never been work on...I am a mechanic myself so I does the Maintenace to all my cars...I just want to make the company aware to prevent any possible serious accident...I owe 5 Toyota cars and I know one of the best and safest vehicle.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL IN THE 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA BUT MY 2006 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM STARTING YEARS AGO. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS LEAKING UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE FAILURE BEGAN AFTER THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REFILLED PROPERLY. AFTER THE SERVICE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL STARTED TO ACCELERATE PASS THE SPEED THAT IT WAS SET WITH BEING RESET BY THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, WHICH HAS CAUSED THE RPMS TO IDLE EITHER EXCESSIVELY LOW OR EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WILL ALSO DOWNSHIFT FROM FIFTH GEAR TO SECOND GEAR WHEN DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 55 MPH AND ABOVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,118 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,557.
A CHIRPING SOUND BEGAN BEING EMITTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CHIRP WAS PRESENT AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A THROW OUT BEARING WIGGLING ON THE PILOT SHAFT. THE THROW OUT BEARING SCORED THE PILOT SHAFT. A NEW THROW OUT BEARING WAS INSTALLED AND THE PILOT SHAFT SMOOTHED WITH EMORY CLOTH. THIS SOLUTION SOLVED THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY, BUT WITHIN A YEAR, THE SAME CHIRP RETURNED. THE THROW OUT BEARING IS AGAIN VIBRATING ON THE PILOT SHAFT. *TR
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. A TOYOTA INDEPENDENT SERVICE/REPAIR FACILITY CHECKED EVERYTHING AND SAID IT IS ELECTRICAL BOARD PROBLEM. I REC'D A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THERE IS A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON. IT STATES I WILL RECEIVE A 2ND NOTIFICATION WHEN REMEDY IS AVAILABLE THAT I HAVE NOT REC'D. THEY WANT ME TO PAY THE DEALER (APPROX. 300-400 DOLLARS) THEN SEND DOCUMENTS OF REPAIR TO TOYOTA CORP FOR REIMBURSEMENT! I DO NOT HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO WAIT AND SEE IF I WILL BE REIMBURSED. WHY ARE THEY DRAGGING THEIR FEET NOT SENDING AN ACTUAL RECALL THAT THEY WILL PAY THEIR DEALERS AFTER THEY PERFORM THE WORK? WHY IS THIS RECALL NOT NOTED ABOVE. ARE THEY TRYING TO NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING? IN RED, THE LETTER STATES "THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL:" BUT THE TOYOTA DEALER "TEAM TOYOTA" KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT,SAID THEY COULD CHECK AND FIX, BUT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT THEN MAYBE BE REIMBURSED BY TOYOTA BUT THEY COULDN'T SAY I WOULD BE. CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS?? MY EMAIL IS [XXX] THANK YOU [XXX] (RETIRED DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO SEND DOCUMENTS,I COULD TAKE PICTURE WITH PHONE AND SEND TO PHONE #) INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
I was driving my Toyota Tacoma and all of the sudden, without any warning I felt an abrupt bump which caused the bed of the truck to jump a foot in the air. Looking in my mirrors to find out what happened I saw a tire rolling beside my truck past me into the other lane. Thankfully there were no cars approaching. I pulled over and examined my vehicle. I saw my spare was not there. I found the wheel now laying in the middle of the street and realized this was my spare tire that came off. In the street near where the bump occurred I found the spare retention part and a metal part with frayed wires. I put the spare tire and parts in the truck and called the Toyota Corperate and told them what happened. I was informed that my vehicle was not subject to a recall for the spare tire retention system. They informed me that I would need to take it to the dealer for inspection. My tacoma is at the dealer with the parts. They are covering the costs of the repair now after initally telling me I would have to pay to repair it. The spare tire coming off during motion put me, my family and other motorists in danger. I was on my way to fill up my truck for a camping trip where we pull a trailer. I can only imagine what would happen if the wheel came off while I was towing my trailer. Would it cause my trailer to flip over, causing an accident, injury or even death of my family or others?
THE WARNING LIGHT FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE KEEPS COMING ON AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIX IT AND SIMPLY PUTS MORE AIR INTO THE TIRES. I HAVE CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ACCORDING TO THE LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND CANNOT DETERMINE IF ANY TIRES HAVE LOW PRESSURE. THIS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS MUST BE A FAULTY VALVE OR A FAULTY TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK ROADHANDLER SPORT TIRES, SIZE: P245/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE TIRES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND AN EYEWITNESS WAS ABLE TO INSTALL THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEARS AUTO (LOCATED AT 693 STILLWATER AVE BANGOR, MAINE 0441) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL FAILED DUE TO A DEFECT OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRE WAS EXCLUSIVELY MANUFACTURED FOR SEARS. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
REAR PASSENGER TIRE ABRUPT DELAMINATION FAILURE DURING USUAL HIGHWAY USE OF 16 MONTH OLD GOODYEAR WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR KEVLAR SIDEWALL RADIAL TIRE WITH SLIGHTLY OVER 2000 MILES PAVED ROAD USE WITHOUT PRE-EVENT AIR TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INDICATION OR HAZARD EVENT. THE VEHICLE IS A FLAT BED PICK-UP NEVER USED FOR LOAD BEARING DUTIES. SIMILAR TIRES LISTED AS RECALLED FROM YEAR 2009 MANUFACTURE AS ANNOUNCED IN 2012. TIRE FORENSIC REQUESTED. ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO RETRIEVE THE TIRE FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS PURPOSES. THERE WAS NO WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS, PRIOR TO THE FREEWAY SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. UPDATED 07/25/13 *TR
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
SUN VISOR MADE CRACKING TYPE SOUNDS WHEN FOLDING DOWN OR UP TO USE. NOW IT WILL NOT STAY UP OR FOLD UP AGAINST WINDSHIELD. IT IS A VISION HAZARD. *TR
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
IT IS HARD TO PULL OUT AND THE BELT IS NOT TIED ENOUGH. I DID BRING TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL, BUT THEY DONT CONFIRM THAT THEY FIX/REPLACE OR NOT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL BUT, STILL FAILED. *JS
PREVIOUS OWNER REMOVED DRIVER AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT HARNESS (WEBBING ONLY) DUE TO RECALLS. THE PART THAT CAUSED THE RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELT IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR RECALL. CONTACTED TOYOTA (CASE #[XXX]) AND THEY TOO WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
AFTER 8 YEARS, THE HEADLIGHT LENSES BECAME SO CLOUDY, THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AT NIGHT. IT WAS PARKED IN A CARPORT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS ENTIRELY MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 70 MPH, THE DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY, AND THE SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL ALSO VIBRATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WIRES HAD COME LOOSE AND RE-PLUGGED THE WIRES ACCORDINGLY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .