general problems of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe of the vehicle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift and pull to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion damage and that the structural integrity of the vehicle had been compromised. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken in for maintenance, it was discovered that the vehicle had severe rusting and corrosion to the subframe and the recall repair for campaign number 14v604000 (suspension) could not be performed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Per a Toyota customer satisfaction campaign, the contact was informed that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was coated in anti-corrosion adhesive, but the corrosion worsened on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

2006 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealerships refusal to repair vehicle frame corrosion/holes safety recall. The consumer was informed there was no recall, but a limited service campaign.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the latch for the center console, located between the front seats, failed and would no longer close. The vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer where the contact was advised to replace the entire center console. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the failure was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,800.

The carpet is wearing off in my 2006 Toyota Tacoma, due to the manufacturing mat not being/designed in the right spot. It will cause a safety issue as the hole gets bigger. The carpet not has a hole and my hill can get stuck there as it gets bigger.

: the contact stated when accelerating in 1st gear at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled on 9 occasions. At other times, the shifter would not go into reverse. There was a clunking noise when shifting occurred that became constant as the problem worsened. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer but the problem was not corrected. An appointment was scheduled with another service dealer. The fuel warning light was not activated at the proper volume of fuel. These problems happened shortly after the carpeting was replaced due to water leaking through the firewall. The manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse. On numerous occasions the truck stalled. Updated 12/18/06.