Two problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2006 Tacoma.
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle felt as if it would stall and a loud rattling noise was heard coming from the engine. The engine and oil pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was cracked and needed to be replaced. The contact called Toyota of runnemede at (856) 939-3400 (located at 99 s black horse pike, runnemede, NJ 08078) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1812100777. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma xrunner. The contact heard a whistling noise coming from the throw bearing. The dealer repaired the failure, but it recurred a month later. He took the vehicle to another dealer and they repaired the throw bearing again, but the noise recurred a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they did not want to replace the bearing. It was greased because the dealer felt that since it was new it did not need to be replaced. After the bearing was greased, the noise returned approximately two days later. The manufacturer advised the contact to replace the clutch. He took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to replace the clutch and, after it was replaced, the noise returned two weeks later. He does not have a warranty on the vehicle and cannot afford a diagnostic test. He wants to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by Toyota for free. The current mileage was 66,500 and failure mileage was 10,000.