general problems of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma - part 1

The truck's frame has severely rusted. The frame has deteriorated. It is unsafe to drive as the frame is breaking in half. According to Toyota, this was a huge problem with the 2006 Tacoma. They will not fix the frame or offer any solution. My son can not safely drive this vehicle.

There are holes in the frame and the frame mounts. Sold with a clean title.

Im writing on a recall inspection on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma did it at a dealer they told me there was some rust and they would do a underlinement but never contacted me back to have it done. . Read more...

Brought vehicle to garage for maintenance and mechanic told me the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to rotted frame should have been recalled but I never received a recall notice.

The frame is rusting out over the right rear wheel. It had the frame spary ,but iti is still rusting out.

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.

1. Frame was replaced under recall due to excessive corrosion, and now it's corroding again and should be replaced. Also the trailer hitch is excessively corroded and was not replaced during the recall. I pull trailers all the time with this truck and don't want there to be failure with the hitch due to excessive corrosion. 2. The body paint and clear coat on this vehicle is weak and needs constant attention, and the body material turns to rust right away. This subject needs attention.

Never received recall on frame, why wasn't I sent a recall and why don't dealership notify me when leaf springs were replaced?.

On June 26, 2021, I took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma to bennett Toyota for regular maintenance. As part of the inspection, I was notified that the "frame very rusted, perforation may begin on cab mounts in the next year" and the service advisor told me that my car would be unsafe to drive in a year or two. I told the service advisor that in 2015, I received a recall notice from Toyota regarding frame rust and took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma to bennett Toyota to address the issue. On April 22, 2015, bennett Toyota provided "corrosion-resistant compound (crc) application; remove rust - clean frame - no rust perforation found". Again on March 29, 2018, I requested that bennett Toyota inspect the frame for corrosion perforation and was notified that "no significant perforation found". The service advisor stated that the extended warranty had expired and there was nothing bennett Toyota could do to address the rusted frame. I then called Toyota and opened case# 210628002014 to request the rusted frame be addressed/replaced/repaired and was told that the extended warranty had expired and there was nothing that Toyota would do to address the issue. I have a Toyota Tacoma with a known issue that is quickly becoming unsafe to drive and have no way to repair/replace the rusted frame.

I will try to give you as concise statement of my complaint as possible, however, I have copies I sent to the manufacturer and others that I'm willing to furnish you if requested. On 3/18/21, I wrote to Toyota's executive vp , chief quality officer, mr. Chris nielsen, stating my compliance with their notice of 7/9/15, requiring frame inspection, significant perforation not found, therefore they applied crc corrosion resistant compound to my frame. As no critical problem was noted, I felt I was good until during a later inspection was performed and rated more attention. On 3/29/21 during my next oil change I noted on a notation on an unusual service bill, typewritten not the usual custom printed type, a notation that I have 2 holes, approx. 3. 5" on my frame, use caution if driving". At this time I found there was an open class action suit against Toyota. Toyota advised me that since I had not responded to more than one notification I was not included in the suit. I replied that "I did not receive any such notation". As they did not send receipt requested or certified, I neither could prove sent or not received. I asked for consideration based on that to which, was denied. I have written also to CT attorney general, CT us senator, blumenthal, with only the attorney general's office stating Toyota's response was negative. I realize this is a late request, I was not aware of his avenue. I have certified copies of each request for help, which I am more than happy to copy and send to you if you will try to help me right Toyota's wrong. I'm an 89 year old male just trying to right a wrong I believe done to me. I did not receive notification from Toyota! , if I had, I would not be so persistent. I send my letters certified, they should have had to also, could have solved this problem earlier. Please help me, thank you.

My 2006 Toyota Tacoma chassis has rust issues. At my last oil change my mechanic recommended I go to my Toyota dealer with the problem. A few years back I was under the truck and noticed it as well. I notified crestmont Toyota in pompton plains NJ about it. They assured me it was inspected and during the recall and was found to be safe and without issues. After going back and forth with them [the recall is over] I called Toyota corporate about my issue. They basically said the same thing. I even went as far as to put my truck an a lift and paint the chassis with por-15 rust preventative coating. I see some areas on the chassis around where the shock absorbers are welded to the chassis where I couldn't get to. Is there anyone that could help me in my dilemma? I only have around 100,000 miles on this 17 year old truck. I bought it 7 years ago used from crestmont Toyota with 52,000 miles on it. I'm retired since 10/2015 and thought it would be my last vehicle I would need to purchase. Thank you thomas j. Puzio 24 boulevard pequannock NJ 07440 [973-696-4201 land line] cell 973-907-0404 cell.

Rusty frame, I was just told by my local Toyota that my frame recall expired last January 2019. I was not aware that a recall expires, now my daughter has to drive an unsafe vehicle. There is one spot on the frame where I can put my whole hand into. Please advise.

This vehicle is covered in the Toyota rusty frame lawsuit. As such, it has been inspected by 2 different dealers and deemed not to need a frame replacement both times. It was treated with crc. Its last inspection was in November of 2018. On Sunday, may 17th, 2020, the frame broke at the front cross-member causing the left front lower control arm to separate and steering the vehicle/controlling the vehicle became near impossible. Fortunately for me, this happened in a parking lot backing out of a parking space and turning left (in reverse at low speed) after a full 2 weeks of driving in the mountains of west virginia. I question all inspections of frames being performed within the Toyota dealer network and hope that nobody has this failure while they are driving at speed as the results will be catastrophic.

My 2006 Toyota Tacoma was recalled due to Toyota's frame rust and corrosion issue. After notification, July 2015, I brought my car to Toyota of wallingford (dealer) as instructed in the recall notice for a frame inspection. The dealer inspected the truck frame and said it was not eligible for a new frame as the frame passed their inspection. I disputed this because I was able to push my finger through parts of the frame. They insisted that the integrity was sound. Their recommendation was to spray the car with a corrosion resistant covering (crc). After some debate I took their recommendation and authorized the work. The crc was a thick black gel that covered the frame, so rust, rot and deterioration was completely hidden. In retrospect, I believe they intentionally covered the rust so issues could not be detected and re-inspection did not occur. Recently I had to replace the tires on the truck. When the tire dealer put the truck on the lift he noticed the frame was bowing and large pieces of the frame were missing. The crc was still covering the rust but large holes in the frame were detected. The tire specialist would not work on the truck due to the unstable frame, so I quickly called the Toyota dealer to re-inspect the frame. They concluded that the frame was rotted and need to be replaced, but informed me that the deadline under the recall had just passed on 1/31/19. They would not cover any repairs although I followed every step and endured every inconvenience for a rot issue that they were always responsible for. Unsatisfied with the dealer's response, I contacted Toyota directly and they reaffirmed that they would not cover the frame. Toyota did not resolve all issues related to their faulty frames. They brilliantly came up with a solution that hid the rust and rot and saved the company millions by masking the issue and not replacing the bad frames.

Body frame perforation caused by rust after remediation by Toyota pursuant to the terms of a class action lawsuit.

Rusted front end passenger side component broke of the frame due to corrosion. Toyota warranty for repair expired 31 January 2019 and vehicle was taken to Toyota 2 months later and Toyota will not honor repair. Very disappointing on Toyotas end. The rusted frame takes longer than 2 months to corrode. Toyota care not willing to work with me and fix there faulty and very unsafe product!.

In Nov. /2016 my Tacoma frame was replaced. At that time the rear bumper and trailer hitch were not replaced. Today I was inspecting my trailer hitch and bumper and found the bumper to be delaminating metal.

Car abs wire disconnect, coolant in transmission lines and 4th gear not functional.

I just pulled my truck into my friend's driveway. Came to a complete stop. Kept my foot on the brake. Went to shift the transmission from drive into park. All of a sudden, the engine revs up, the wheels spin; I'm standing on the brake to keep my truck from advancing forward. But my truck pulls forward and crashes through my friend's garage door. I finally got it to stop by completing the shift into park and letting off on the brake. Fortunately, there was no other car in the garage, and no one got hurt.

2006 Toyota frame rust on Tacoma.

My truck got two recalls 1) due to rusty frame 2) rear leaf spring and Toyota replaced both last March 2015. This was done at metro Toyota in brookpark road cleveland ohio. However, the strap that hold the gasoline tank were also rusty but was not replaced. Just this June 29, 2016, I noticed that something was hanging underneath the truck's bed. One of the strap was broken and the gasoline tank was loose and already bouncing and about to fall as the other strap was about to give way too. I was just lucky that day as I noticed it before any severe accident happened while on the road. I just don't know since when the strap was broken but noticed the truck rear became too bouncy while on motion. I think the strap should have been replace too when Toyota replace the frame and the rear leaf spring. Not replacing the strap put my life was placed more in danger as anytime if the tank fall off, it will cause fire and might even involve innocent people that are driving next to me. I was not able to take a phot of the broken strap but I went straight to metro Toyota for a walk in service. I was told that it was a safety concern and can drive my car. I don't have any choice but to get it fixed but I was charged with all the cost. I grateful that nothing happened with that condition but not happy with the recall process. I was told the strap was not part of the recall. But to me that is the most critical part that should have been the priority for replacement than the rear leaf spring. Leaf spring are too thick that won't give way compared to the strap the hold the tank full of gasoline. This will obviously cause fire once it fall off the road while in motion. I have the copy of the receipt that will serve as the proof of my complain.

I have a large rusted out hole in my frame. You probably have many other complaints registered. Toyota has taken the position they no longer bear any responsibility. I am attaching the letter sent to Toyota with pictures explaining my position.

Rusting frame. My mechanic noted it during a routine maintenance and suggested I take it to Toyota as he had one other customer with the same problem and that Toyota had replaced the defective frame. My experience was different. I was told that Toyota did conduct a "campaign" to inspect affected vehicles in the 2005 to 2008 range. They claimed they sent out recall notices but I received no such notice. Toyota now refuses to inspect or remedy the problem. There is no way of telling how many other Toyota trucks from this era are still on the road and with the possibility of a frame failure while traveling on a roadway. Toyota's decision to arbitrarily set an expiration date is no way to treat a safety problem. The fact that Toyota had a campaign is itself an admission that a problem exists. Now it needs to be fixed.

"Toyota recall" NHTSA recall: 14v604.

Vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while attempting to park in front of residence. The break system will not stop the vehicle. . . Only turning off the ignition will stop it. This is the fourth such incident with this vehicle. Nhtsa odi number 10253526 was filed on 01/01/2009 when property damage occured; NHTSA odi number 10284909 was filed on 09/22/2009. Following these incidences, the vehicle was inspected by a Toyota regional representative. The dealership assured us that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Really??.

Excesive frame rust. Frame behind cab on driver side is separating in layers. Found out during state inspection 2016. Dealerships not assisting.

My Tacoma was recalled for rust on the frame. A new frame was ordered but I was informed that I would have to pay for any rusted parts that needed to be replaced when the frame was installed. I didn't think you paid for safety recall work. I called Toyota and asked for a guideline as to what costs would be mine and I hoped a little support in dealing with the dealer. I don't think Toyota trusts the dealer. They were no help. This safety repair would cost me thousands with there being no limits as to what the total would be. If you replace a frame on a 10 year old truck you can expect some rusted bolts and fittings. I don't think you should be charged for a safety recall, but the cost would be open ended. There are no limits or criteria as to what would covered and what is not. Toyota does not seem to really want to correct this defect. The letter from Toyota stated that the dealer will provide an appropriate remedy at no charge to me. What do I do? there doesn't seem to be any help coming.

Takata recall I received a letter through mail saying that I was going to receive the vehicles rear leaf spring and it has been months already that I haven't. I called customer service already and they say it hasn't reached them yet. I just want to know what else can I do and will I get it.

Dealer found heavy rust. Ordered new frame to be covered under warranty. Corporate denied responsibility.

Rust perforation of frame. Toyota is aware that the frames did not receive adequate corrosion resistant protection during production and issued a service campaign to have inspected. Toyota is only replacing frames if they exhibit perforation at the time of inspection. If no perforation, they are spraying corrosion resistant compound which is not adequate to remedy the improper manufacturing of the equipment. See photo of vehicle frame only 14 months after application of corrosion resistant compound.

Early in 2014 I received a notice from Toyota about a concern with the frame rusting out to the point that the vehicle would become unsafe to drive. In September of 2014 I had the frame inspected by prime Toyota in saco, maine, where I had purchased the vehicle new in October of 2006. The frame was inspected and found to be free of concerns regarding the frame rust issue. I was told that if the frame did not show signs of rust it would be resprayed with rust proofing material. The respraying was completed in September of 2014. In October of 2015 I was noticing a rattle under by truck and crawled under to see what was making the rattle. I found a loose heat shield around the muffler and at that time noticed that the rust proofing material that had been applied was almost all gone. I brought it back to the dealer for an oil change and asked them to take a look at the frame. I was then informed that the frame had a perforation. I called Toyota customer service Toyota 1-800-331-4331 with case #1601273298 and spoke to case mgr nicole. I was informed that because they had resprayed the frame they would not do anything about the frame rust. My position is that either the inspection was not done correctly and or the rust proofing was improperly applied. Hence the rust proofing falling off and a rusty frame. I had called a second time with the same result. I was not informed at the time that if they resprayed the frame I would forfeit all further claims for the rusty frame. The issue of 2005 - 2009 Toyota Tacoma frame rust is widely known and documented. Attached are the service records from 2014 that the inspection was done and the rust proofing applied. Nowhere in there does it say that there is no guarantee for the rust proofing.

Main frame from front to back is completely rusted with the spring shackles at the rear rotted from frame and cross members have holes from rust. Per Toyota dealer vehicle is unsafe to drive. There was a enhanced recall that has expired but I was never notified.

Took truck in for frames inspection--dealer says I get a new frame--no cost. Dealer is backing out of their word because campaign ended 3 months later--was told campaign would be good for several more year. Service adviser never checked ending date. Emergency brake cables are rusted again--fixed several times--poor product. Rear differential cover plug rusted beyond able to remiove to change fluid--another huge rust issue with Tacoma trucks--not just the frame. The steering mechanism, timing belt pulleys, wiring supports, etc --anything that is metal is corroded because of the poor quality of steel--just not the frame. The timing pulleys were so corroded that they cut my bel--lucky for me it still had 50% of it remaining and did not blow engine--truck had 63,000 miles on it at time. Told to bring truck in for rear springs campaign--I did--they don't have the in stallion kits--been back ordered for months. Campaign says they could rupture the gas tank and end in disaster--any you don't have parts!!!.

Takata recall; frame of vehicle is completely rusted/eroded.

Cpsc: Toyota Tacoma: consumer stated the vehicle has uninteded acceleration as corrosion.