general problems of the 2006 Toyota Tundra - part 1

The frame has rusted so badly that the sway bar mount disengaged from the frame. Brought it to a Toyota dealership and confirmed that frame recalls were performed on earlier models with the same issue . However my year did not qualify.

Frame rust is so extreme that rear suspension mounts are completely disconnected from frame.

The lower ball joint broke causing the upper ball joint to break and damage the strut rocked pion and the brake line. I contacted Toyota and they said it was fixed from a former recall.

The frame on my 2006 Toyota Tundra sr5 has severe corrosion and multiple areas of rust perforation despite being treated under Toyota’s limited service campaign d0d in 2015. During that campaign, the dealer removed the bed, documented active rust on the frame, cleaned it, and applied corrosion-resistant compound (crc) to key areas as the preventative remedy. As documented in multiple repairs the corrosion was already advancing at the time the crc was applied, the steering shaft boot was replaced the same day as the compound was put on at 93,822 miles, several other critical safety failure shortly after; the brake pivots seized at 94900, rotors rust pitted at 99537, bumper had perforations at 109407, 1 brake line from master cylinder and 1 brake line from abs actuator leaking near the junction block on l/s of the frame at 113422, 52 days later the shift cable was broken at 114904. The current perforation and delamination indicate that the d0d remedy failed to prevent structural degradation as intended. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle’s structural integrity is severely compromised, creating a risk of frame failure while driving. This puts my safety and the safety of others at risk due to potential loss of control or component separation. The problem has not yet been inspected by the dealer in its current condition but has been escalated to Toyota corporate. I have attached the communications with them. The truck has been fully serviced through Toyota since new, with the last documented service in January 2021. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages prior to the failure. Visible rust first appeared prior to the d0d treatment and has now progressed to full perforation. The vehicle is currently unsafe to drive.

Lower ball joint broke lower control arm collapse causing the to come off.

Major frame rust issues through out,front and rear. Mechanics afraid to do wheel alignment.

Truck won’t pass inspection frame is rusted out like so many other 2006 Tundras. Some web searches showed this year was covered on recalls. In 2015 had a recall for corrosion on frame . . You mean rust! however those don’t show up as recalls. . Why? how do all of us affected do another class action law suit? truck has 147,239 miles way too young to be no good! can’t afford another car! hey Toyota give us kelly blue book around 7000 or fix the frame! any lawyers or news contact me! this family is screwed thanks to Toyota passing the buck.

My Toyota Tundra has extensive rust damage due to rust and it’s sway at has come completely disconnected from frame. Also there are at least other significant rust issues with the frame that make this truck unsafe.

My 2006 Toyota has holes rusted through the frame in more than one location.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side of the vehicle lowered unintendedly. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver’s side lower ball joint had separated from the knuckle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

My vehicle was subject to a frame corrosion limited service campaign. I brought the vehicle in for inspection and was advised there we 2 options: frame replacement or corrosion-resistant compound treatment. The dealership advised the vehicle did not qualify for frame replacement, and opted to apply crc. The crc application was performed June 11, 2014. I have documentation. I was recently advised by my mechanic that the gas tank straps are failing, and they cannot replace them due to corroded frame. The cross member requires total replacement due to extensive frame rotting. I believe that if Toyota had done the responsible thing as part of the recall, and replaced the frame instead of applying crc, this issue would not occur today. I would respectfully like to request the NHTSA look into this matter.

Purchased this vehicle last year was told and confirmed the frame was sprayed. . This year holes and rot. . . Toyota is not backing a limited time warranty/recall. . I was told that if many complain this agency may be able to do something for the consumer /taxpayer. . . .

My front stabilizer bar broke off from the frame the frame is rusting through in several places. I found this when my power steering started making noise and I was losing fluids took it to mechanic and a line on my rack and pinion had started leaking could not get just the line had to buy the whole rack and pinion when he was replacing it he found the stabilizer bar had broke loose from the frame the mechanic said I needed to get in touch with Toyota for a fix.

9/28 took vehicle into shop to get wheel alignment done, but was told frame was too rusty and to call Toyota because they had a frame recall. 10/15 gas tank strap & bolt rusted off, gas tank is hanging low. 11/19 bolts are coming through truckbed. 12/13 called Toyota about frame rust and the frame rust warranty being extended to 15 years.

Frame has rotted out before rear wheels and cross support for gas tank. Toyota did a recall on it in 2014 but the fix didn't last 7 years and now this vehicle could break in half or loose its gas tank creating a danger to driver and / or others. The vehicle is in great shape and low mileage and is nowhere near end of life otherwise. Toyota is offering no support at this time claiming they fixed the problem in 2014.

Heard some noise coming from the front left side of the truck. I parked it, took a look and noticed that the entire frame is completely rusted out with the front left wheel area with the most rust. The frame itself may break apart at any moment.

The truck had a frame recall and the frame was sprayed in accordance with the recall in 2014. The frame continued to rust badly and the welded bracket for the sway bar broke free of the frame while driving.

I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The frame has extensive rust along with holes and metal flaking off of the frame. We bought the truck in July 2020. It has been rendered unsafe to drive.

In 2014 Toyota had a recall on the frame rusting issue. I had Toyota of hanover PA review the truck frame and they said it didn't meet the requirement for a frame replacement and they applied under coating. Now in 2021 the frame is starting to show signs of rust along the main frame beside the fuel tank when I had the vehicle in for inspection. I was a little confused sense it was undercoated but then reading more about the undercoating it may have made it worse by holding the moisture in and making it rust. I contacted Toyota to see if they would replace and or help me with the cost in replacing the frame since the truck is in excellent shape with 114k. And there response was no the recall has expired and we can not do nothing. I priced a frame replacement and its over 11k. Also, reading a lot of other Toyota Tundra complaints about the undercoating and not installing a new frame around the same time period and everyone feeling the coating was going to last as long as the truck. I would appreciate any help on your end with this issue. Hanover, PA jesse free.

I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra that is in perfect condition mechanical and body no rust, recently found out about frame that has a hole in it on the right front it has been confirmed by dealership that it cannot be driven. In 2015 I took truck in for the recall for the frame obviously something was not done properly. After doing some research I'm finding out Toyota has been having problems with frames from about 2000-2009. The main issue here is if we did not notice this problem and someone is driving the vehicle and frame breaks and someone gets hurt who is responsible.

Purchased used 2006 Toyota Tundra in may 2021. Upon bringing vehicle to Toyota dealer for inspection mechanic informed me that the frame had rust perforations and was unsafe to drive. The condition was not fixed due to exorbitant cost and I was not able to pass inspection.

The chassis is rusted and the tires started leaning out because they are no longer supported fully. The vehicle is unsafe to drive now because of tire issues, and control. Insurance and or police will not look at because no accident occurred yet. I just notified Toyota who said the recall on models such as this had ended in 2015. The used car dealer my son just purchased from 5 months ago has denied any knowledge of the problem.

Passenger side front ball joint failed when driving on interstate. Oil change and service was last done 2/24/21 mileage was 192943. I also sent all the information to Toyota.

While driving on highway, felt a and heard a bump (no bumps in road) and lost most steering capabilities. After pulling to side of road. I noticed tires were pointed in different directions. After looking under the vehicle, I could see large rust holes in the frame and the rack was no longer connected to the frame. Toyota inspected the frame under recall in 2015 and said there were no problems and painted only the rear portion of the frame with an anti corrosion paint which has now also rusted away. I believe the frame should have been replaced under the original recall instead of covering with paint that did not do the job.

My 2006 Toyota Tundra was just serviced at reputable mechanic and alerted me to the rust hole through the passenger side leaf spring bracket. Additionally, the frame is separating from the truck due to the severity of the rust. The frame is defoliating in sheets of rust, very similar to the consistency of shale. Contacted corporate Toyota immediately. Case was pushed to a senior manager and finally received a return call 13 days later. They stated there was nothing that could warrant a frame replacement based on the age of my vehicle, the mileage (248,000) miles, and no current recalls. I find this totally unacceptable. Toyota is a company I thought was based on �performance, reliability, and safety�, but I guess it's not. I received the campaign to battle the rusty frames back in 2014 and was proactive and completed that at the dealer. The dealer performed the undercoating which did absolutely nothing but cover the rust and increase the breakdown of the frame. Since then, I had driven my truck to and from work and relied on it to safely transport my family everywhere, but not any longer. I find this to be comically irresponsible for Toyota to turn a blind eye. There are so many other 2006 Tundras that are having the same exact issues, however the class action lawsuit only lists 2007-2008 Tundras that could warrant frame replacement. However, a coworker just took his 2005 Tundra in for the airbag recall, and they discovered the frame needed to be replaced. It has over 200,000 miles similar to mine and is getting a new frame??? corporate Toyota wouldn't comment on that. I'm at a loss and don't understand how Toyota expects anyone to just walk away and do nothing. Class action lawsuit will occur again for the 2006 Tundras. It doesn't matter if there is no warranty, or campaign, or recall. The Toyota name is on the Tundra and that is what makes them liable. Join me!.

Autonation Toyota would not install rear tow hitch due to severity of frame rust. Cautioning that any sort of impact would total the vehicle. After reading several reviews stating very similar rust problems I have started an online petition against Toyota. Even if the frame is replaced the rust has affected many components of the vehicle. Being a safety issue. Severe bodily harm or death can occur.

The vehicle's frame corrodaded so badly with holes everywhere. The suspenssions and tire mounts came off dangling away from the frame. The crossbars are so broken that the vehicle could buckle up in motion. The issues were discovered when the vehicle was taken to safety inspection station.

Rust rust rust.

The vehicle had a recall on the frame a few years ago, I brought it into the dealer at the time , they inspected it and said the frame was fine, they cleaned it and performed an undercoating. I recently went to the Toyota dealership for an alignment, the alignment would not hold and they broke a brake line. When the dealer went to price out the brake line they discovered the frame was all rotted out and would not repair the line. I was told it was too dangerous to put on a lift do to the frame rot. They also told me the recall on the frame had expired and there was nothing they could do about it. The dealer provided the 800 number for Toyota, I called them and received the same info, the time period for the frame recall expired. I did what I was supposed to do in the time frame, I brought the truck in and told the frame was fine. All the undercoating they did only masked the issue . The frame is now all rotted only a few years later and Toyota will not stand behind their product and fix it. How does a frame go from being inspected by a dealer and told it is fine to a point where the dealer will not put it on a lift because of the rot in just a few years? the dealer provided the pictures of the rot.

There was a recall about the frames on Tundras rusting. My was not replaced, it was just undercoated. The frame is rusting under the coating and the coating is falling off. I went to the dealer to make a complaint also called Toyota. Both would not resolve the problem. The dealer stated the frame failed but told me to call Toyota, witch I did. Toyota told me the time had run out on that recall. My mechanic told me that the repair was not done correctly and should have had a frame replacment.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered severe rust and corrosion on the frame and undercarriage of the vehicle. They also informed the contact that due to the severity of rust, over time,they would be unable to service the vehicle due to vehicle not being able to be placed on a lift. The manufacturer was informed of the failure where they informed the contact that a corrosion sealant had been placed on the frame; however, the corrosion overpowered the sealant application. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. A failure had not occurred on the vehicle to the corrosion. Jo.

I noticed the low tire light was blinking, and checked all the tires for pressure, and they were fine, then I looked under the truck and saw that the bracket that holds the round bar that is part of the steering mechanism, had actually pulled completely out of the frame due to rust, this truck frame was supposedly treated in 2014, and obviously did little to take care of the problem, of frame rot. Toyota is replacing frames on the majority of Tundra's and tacoma's, but not my specific year. It is quite obvious 2006 Tundra's have the same problem.

Severely rusted frame and brake calbers. The brake lines broke and I was unable to brake the truck so I put in neutral and gradnually came to a stop ina parking lot with the assistance of the emergency brake. Mechanic told me he has had this with other Tundras. I checked with Toyota for a recall but was informed there wasn't one .

Rusted frame with hole has been deemed by portsmouth Toyota as unsafe to drive the vehicle was brought to meinke initially because it felt unsafe to drive.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was servicing at an independent mechanic, it was informed the front left and right side framed of vehicle are corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Aw.