2006 Toyota Tundra problems
Owners have filed 677 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 25.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 19.8%.
Complaints677
Crashes50
Fires0
Injuries30
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 25.1% · 170
Air bags 19.8% · 134
Suspension 13.7% · 93
Unknown or other 9.6% · 65
Vehicle speed control 5.2% · 35
Steering 3.7% · 25
Power train 3.4% · 23
Service brakes 3.0% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 50 describe a crash and 30 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Toyota Tundra in this data, 2006 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 35 in the last three years against 96 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon visually inspecting the vehicle, he became aware of corrosion along the frame rails underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the frame corrosion. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 116,000. Structure · reported at 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the rear frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall; however, the remedy failed. The contact mentioned that the sprayed remedy came off and showed that the rear frame and hitch assembling were becoming more corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 235,000. Structure · reported at 235,000 miles
While driving in the city my power steering went out and made driving difficult. Upon taking my 2006 Tundra to the nearest dealer to get it fixed they informed me the frame had a hole in it and that the vehicle was not serviceable. It appears multiple recalls for multiple models were issued but not 2005 and 2006. This is something that Toyota should look at and extend the recall to these vehicles. Structure · reported at 131,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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