toyota tacoma Problems

toyota tacoma 2006 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt: the contact states when starting the vehicle in the morning the idle was high. it took approximately one to one and a half miles of driving for the idle to return to normal. the accelerator pedal stuck. when shifting from fourth gear to fifth without foot on the accelerator the vehicle accelerated on its own. she stated that fourth gear could not be used. the vehicle must be shifted from third gear to fifth gear. the vehicle has been to the dealership twice, and they stated the computer was learning. the manufacturer was contacted, and they agreed with the dealership. therefore, no repairs have been made . *ak updated 01/25/06

Reported in: LEONA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Reported in: LEONA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N26Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: LEONA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

cruise control set at 67 mph, traveling in the left hand lane of highway. car in front slowed down and i moved to the right lane as another car was tailgating me. stepped on the gas when the car i was trying to get by accelerated. truck accelerated rapidly to 75-90 mph, stepped on the brake to release cruise control but truck continued acceleration. in front of truck was semi, i hit the brakes to control speed, brakes did not work as automatic brakes but like old brakes, put both feet on brakes but truck did not slow down and continued at 55 to 65 mph. went into the emergency lane, put on flashers. brakes were smelling at this point. put truck into neutral and truck continued moving forward at excessive speed. put it back in drive and continued to exit ramp which was very long. finally got off highway and turned the key off. truck smelled badly from the brakes. waited about 10 minutes, called son who called toyota. i carefully put the truck in drive and cruised into a gas station, turned truck off, exited vehicle. son called back and said toyota said "do not drive the truck". they sent a tow truck to pick it up. son and partner got to vehicle and the hub caps were burning hot from brakes being applied. toyota drove vehicle for 111 miles and checked everything out and found nothing. i called toyota and have started arbitration for them to buy back my brand new truck. *jb

Reported in: LANSING NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N36M

TIRES:TUBE

our company always buys toyota tacoma trucks. recently we purchase two 2006. we've had two flats in the rear where the sealer just came off. tire# p 215/70r15 firestone destination le. i called the dealer and they said they haven't had any complaints. we decided to install new cooper tires and be done with it. we didn't want to take a chance while driving this to happen again. i still will buy toyota but in the future will ask for better tires. *nm

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

brakes failed causing a crash. the vehicle was totaled. *jb

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TBJU321X6S

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

brakes failed causing a crash. the vehicle was totaled. *jb

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TBJU321X6S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

engine rpm hangs when shifting from 4th to 5th gear,clutch has long delay to engagement in sub-zero temp. dealer says these are normal. *jb

Reported in: WHITEFISH MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N25Z

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

engine rpm hangs when shifting from 4th to 5th gear,clutch has long delay to engagement in sub-zero temp. dealer says these are normal. *jb

Reported in: WHITEFISH MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N25Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt*: the contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the throttle sticks. after the throttle sticks, the rpm's range high and do not decrease. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. although, the dealer knew the problem persisted with the speed control and the electrical system, the problem could not be remedied by the dealer. updated 03/28/06. *jb

Reported in: BRECKENRIDGE CO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEPX42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BRECKENRIDGE CO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEPX42NX6Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

front suspension noise on 2006 toyota tacoma d/cap prerunner, have taken the vehicle for service seven times and the dealer is unable to fix the noise. *jb

Reported in: CAROLINA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N26Z

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

passenger air bag intermittently shows off when passenger seat is occupied. *nm

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

my 2006 toyota tacoma makes a loud clanking noise upon takeoff. the noise comes from the rear of the truck. a representative from the dealership states that this is normal for the tacoma. if true, this is not good news. *nm

Reported in: MIAMI SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N06Z

TIRES:BEAD

dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received nhtsa recall, #06v061000 on the vehicle regarding the tires: bead. the tires needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the tires are not available. the letter states the tires would be inspected and replaced if needed however, the manufacturer explained to the contact they will not inspect the tires because they are not available at the dealership. updated 05/16/06

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N26Z

TIRES:BEAD

dt*: the contact stated after receiving a recall letter one month ago concerning the tires: bead on the vehicle, the dealership dismounted and inspected each tire. afterwards the steering wheel shook and the vehicle pulled to the right. the dealership rebalanced the tires twice. the contact states the vehicle was not having any problems prior to the recall. the nhtsa campaign id# is: 06v061000; tires/bead.

Reported in: ANGOLA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N96Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

1) vehicle was designed and delivered with this defect. accelerator sticks when traveling over 50 mph. 2) no accident has occurred yet. the fault was first noticed when towing a trailer on the thruway. coming up on a slower vehicle, i took my foot off the accelerator expecting the vehicle to slow. the vehicle kept on at the same speed as if the cruise control was engaged. i had to apply brakes to slow the vehicle. i have clocked the accelerator sticking between 5 to 20 seconds before the engine rpm's begin to drop. 3) toyota refuses to make any corrections as their factory rep says this is normal operation. the vehicle has been in to the dealer 2 times on this defect. *nm

Reported in: ONTARIO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N56Z

VISIBILITY

2006 toyota tacoma 4dr, crew cab........sun visors fail to remain in place when put in the sun-blocking position....driver(self) unable to see if placed in working position.......taken to dealership, no repair done, stating this is definitely a manufacturers problem and toyota has not issued a recall or permanent fixture/solution. *jb

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

second occurrence: may 26, 2006 merging onto main highway into oncoming traffic. cruise control was not on. accelerated and gas pedal stuck. truck continued to accelerate, could not disengage pedal. brake pedal was also locked and could not depress it. after numerous tries, brake pedal finally engaged and gas pedal disengaged. called toyota dealer again and this time they are replacing the non-factory installed cruise control. one week prior to incident, they replaced computer system, something in the gas pedal itself and the cruise control computer. *jb

Reported in: LANSING NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N36M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Reported in: LANSING NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N36M

TIRES:BEAD

i own a 2006 toyota tacoma with 2700 miles, upon seeing (2) of my tires with large bulges on the exterior sidewalls i took my truck to the dealership and asked that the defective tires be replaced under the warranty. the dealership refused and i was told by the service manager that they would do nothing concerning my tires. upon taking my truck to a firestone dealer(the tires in question are firestone) i was told by firestone management that these tires where obviously damaged by improper installation. upon tearing the tire down this was confirmed by the large cuts in the beads. after calling the dealership they still refused to do anything. these tires and truck are the subject of a toyota safety recall (nhtsa campaign # 06v-061).the recall states that it is illegal to sell truck without inspecting first, this was not done. it states that toyota would contact owners, this was not done. it states that upon returning said truck that all tires would be removed and inspected, bad tires would be replaced @ toyotas expense,non of this was done. instead i was accused of damaging the tires by hitting curbs yet firestone and goodyear cannot find any such evidence (because it never happened and does not exist). the service manager then offered to work with me on replacement tires.(there going to sell me replacement tires? damaged by toyota???) i was also told over the phone by toyota that because it was a tire problem that i could not claim this truck was a lemon, it was a dealership problem. this was and is a baseless lie. these tires were damaged by toyota at the toyota factory upon installation as noted in the toyota safety recall. i currently as of friday have been told that i have no recourse but to wait no more than 2 business days for someone to contact me, maybe in 4 days?? while i drive around in an unsafe truck, or have no truck and no way to earn a living(i need a truck that's why i bought one)*jb

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22NX6Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

truck had 0 miles and from day 1 i have heard a tapping sound(rocker arm loose)complained was told by dealer it was injector noise. i said well that injector must be bad change it was told all toyota's make that noise. this was a lie i have had it back 5x and i know i could fix it in 10 min by adjusting valve lash. i do not want to void the warranty hahahaahahah so hopefully it will not burn out the valve and it will wait for the recall ahahahahaha. the guy with the clunk my truck don't clunk it taps. the clunk is a bad u joint i hope for your sake. if this truck lasts the 4 years it takes me to pay it off. i will get rid of it and go back to nissan. *nm

Reported in: HOLLY HILL FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

there is a whine in the running gear at 53 to 63 miles per hour. above or below that speed range there is no whine. *jb

Reported in: SUMTER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

since day one i heard this ticking noise, i brought it back to dealer and complained about it. they test drove it and heard the noise, then they drove a new one off the lot and said it made the same noise, so they told me it was normal. after the 3rd time bringing it back for the ticking noise they said it could be the injectors or the exhaust manifolds. then i called the toyota corporation and complained about the ticking and they had somebody from the dealership call me up and take him for a test drive and he did not hear the noise he told me i must have especially good hearing at that frequency. what a bunch of crap! *jb

Reported in: FOX ISLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

POWER TRAIN

this is a supplement to an earlier complaint, odi #10161327. there is a whine in the drive train at 53 to 63 mph. above or below that speed range there is no whine. the dealer acknowledges there is a whine, but says all regular cab tacomas with a manual 5 speed transmission have that whine and that it is not a problem. (they don't have to listen to it!) other tacoma models (with automatic transmissions) do not whine, only those with manual transmissions, according to this dealer. if this is true, there must be a defect somewhere in the drive train. i think they are stonewalling me and feeding me a bunch of bull. they also tell me that if i want a resolution to the problem, i must talk to someone at the regional level. so far, i've been unable to find out how to reach them. i'm still working on that. woe is me! i should have stayed with nissan. *nm

Reported in: SUMTER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

front suspension instability, i have replaced the tires two times, and have replaced the oem shocks for the bilstein "oem trd" but the vehicle behaves like the front sway bar or the rack & pininion are loose. i have taken this vehicle to the dealer countless times but they are unable to notice the noise that comes from the front suspension or anything wrong. it is my perception that a design flaw or a defective part of the front suspension or rack & pinion have to be causing all of the instability. i really consider this vehicle very unsafe and hope to find the problem withim the next couple months or i will replace it for a tundra. *jb

Reported in: CAROLINA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N26Z

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Reported in: CAROLINA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N26Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

applied brake pedal as i approached an intersection with a red light and could not stop, causing my vehicle to rear end a stopped vehicle. my vehicle also picked up acceleration when i applied the brake a second time. i had to shut the vehicle off in order to stop it from climbing up the rear of the vehicle ahead of me. police officer at the scene verified this observation afterward indicating a mechanical problem and noted same on the police report. my brand new vehicle was purchased less than two weeks before this accident, towed back to the dealership after the accident and remains there awaiting an inspection by the manufacturer. *jb

Reported in: OLD FORGE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: OLD FORGE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

i am writing to complain about a ticking noise from the v6 motor. i've taken the truck into the dealer twice and even drove a new tacoma from the lot. i've noticed a sound from all of the tacoma's. the problem seems to be a normal thing for the tacoma's, but it's very irritating. *jb

Reported in: SUISUN CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

the 2006 toyota tacoma with automatic transmission cruise control is very erratic in operation, sometimes suddenly downshifting 2 gears and accelerating quite violently when climbing a grade. very startling when it happens and could really be dangerous if the road is wet & slick with rain or snow. i've owned probably 20 cars and trucks in my 43 years of driving and have never experienced anything like it. this is a well discussed topic on forums dedicated to toyota tacoma pickup trucks and a lot of people are having these problems. *jb

Reported in: BUFFALO WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

cruise control very erratic, will accelerate and decelerate violently at times. especially on uneven terrain. *jb

Reported in: ST GEORGE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N96M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

engine tick is horrible for a brand new vehicle, i find it hard to believe this is what toyota is selling as a quality product. *nm

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

erratic, sometimes dangerous transmission shifting while using the cruise control. *nm

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N66Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

erratic, sometimes dangerous transmission shifting while using the cruise control. *nm

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N66Z

OTHER

dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 20 mph on a city street, the vehicle lurched forward without warning into another vehicle resulting in a rear impact crash. the contact was wearing a seat belt, and no injuries were sustained. there was minimal damage to front of the vehicle. the police was notified, and a report was taken. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the floor mat had slipped out of the floorboard retainer clip and touched the accelerator pedal causing the sudden acceleration. the manufacturer was notified. *ak the driver of unit 2 complained of back pain. updated 11/03/06. *jb

Reported in: KAPAA HI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

i just recently purchased a 2005 toyota tacoma x-runner that has bridgestone potenza re050a tires on it. i have been reading some forums and talked to the previous owner lately and i am under the understanding that these tires have been cracking. i have been told that the tires are getting replaced by firestone dealers under a defect warranty. i have already been directed to call an 800 number on the issue (which i called) and they acted/said that they have not heard of this issue and told me to go to a bidgestone/firestone dealer. i went to a dealer in town and they told me to go to a firestone retailer. i've been going on this big run around now for about a month. there has been a lot of controversy on this issue and i am contacting you to try to get headed in the right direction of solving this issue. have you heard of this and/or do you know the best way to handle this issue. *jb

Reported in: NAVARRE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22NX5Z

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

dt*: 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. *jb

Reported in: BAHAMA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N26Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: BAHAMA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N26Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: BAHAMA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N26Z

STRUCTURE

Reported in: BAHAMA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N26Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

as i applied the brakes upon approaching a red light, the vehicle failed to slow down in a normal manner, even when i applied more pressure. i put the gear selector into neutral and the brakes stopped the vehicle. the engine, however, sped up for another few seconds before it suddenly dropped to idle speed. i have not yet had a recurrence of this dangerous incident. *nm

Reported in: CAMDENTON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N26Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

dt*: the contact stated while braking, the brake pedal went to the floor. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the master cylinder was defective. the consumer had the vehicle repaired. updated 12/01/06. *jb

Reported in: DOLAN SPRINGS AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N66Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

sudden acceleration for the third time in this vehicle. driving on a mountainous road about 30 mph. truck moved to the side going up an incline for my husband to pass him. he accelerated and the gas pedal "stuck". applied the brakes with no disengaging of the gas pedal. turned the key off and on so as not to lose the power steering. this continued for several minutes. when we were on a straightaway, he turned the key off and finally the gas pedal disengaged. two times previously toyota has replaced the cruise control. this is not a cruise control issue. this is a gas pedal issue. i was told previously the mat was under the gas pedal. this is hardly the problem. the brakes were again red hot when my husband tried to stop the truck. we will be in touch with toyota again this a.m. this vehicle is a death trap and needs to be put down! *nm see also odi 10158925 and 10149327 *dsy

Reported in: LANSING NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N36M

STEERING

new 2006 toyota tacoma steering pulls to the left dealer performed tsb. *jb

Reported in: GOSHEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

when driving at high speeds (above 50 mph) there is a whining coming from the drivetrain. i have an 06 tacoma reg. cab with 4x4 & 5 speed with less than 500 miles. truck has made the noise since purchase date. service tech thought noise was normal or may go away eventually. i then test drove a duplicate truck off dealer lot with service tech & there was no whining. they then conceited that it was not normal. they have replaced the transmission, transfer case & driveshaft with no results. fortunately dealer does recognize the problem however they can not give a solution. dealer has provided me with loaner car while problem is being worked, but they have had the truck 24 days of the approx. 70 days i have owned truck. *jb

Reported in: PALM COAST FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my cigarette lighter popped out of its receptacle on to the floor of my brand new truck (approx. 4,000 miles) causing a fire that destroyed 75% of the interior. twenty minutes after the fire was put out i called the dealer that i bought the truck from. they told me it was a manufacturing issue and offered no help. toyota sent an investigator to inspect the truck and he did just that, for about 4 hours. eventually they sent a letter to me (2 months later) that suggested an outside source could have started the fire. *nm

Reported in: WILLITS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

engine races when shifting from 4th to 5th gear. engine rpm may go as high as 3,000 rpms. 2006 toyota tacoma access cab 4 cylinder 4-wheel drive. manufacturer say this is an emission procedure. it's o.k. to shift the transmission and let the clutch out while the engine is fee winding. even the toyota mechanics at my local dealer says this is wrong it will ruin the clutch eventually. i paid cash for this vehicle.......and toyota just as soon get rid of me rather than fix the problem. i will do everything in my power to give toyota all the free publicity i can on every forum there is on the net. i have proof from the dealer that this is not normal and toyota says to it;s customer.....bugger off. we got your money. and your right i do have stupid written on my forehead. *jb

Reported in: FALLON NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

erratic cruise control. will not set consistently. shifts and accelerates violently. *nm

Reported in: BROWNS SUMMIT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N76M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

exhaust noise. vehicle sounds as if there is an exhaust manifold leak. *jb

Reported in: CHEHALIS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

SUSPENSION:REAR

rear-end whines between 50 & 65 mph, going up grade. (auto trans.reg. cab, 2.7 engine) i took it to my toyota dealer and they told me it was road noise. well i know the difference between road noise & a mechanical noise. i just want this to go on record. thank you. *nm

Reported in: DOLAN SPRINGS AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N76Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: DOLAN SPRINGS AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N76Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

engine tick is bothersome on a just purchased 2006 tacoma. i bought this truck because of the standard of quality, but i guess i thought wrong. truck only has 600 miles on it, and the ticking is getting worse. *jb

Reported in: FLORENCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

i own a 2006 toyota tacoma which i purchased new, and now have 11,347 miles on it. it's an automatic 4 speed ect-i transmission. from date of purchase to present at speeds between 50 and 60 mph there is a loud gera whine. below 50 and above 60 it goes away. i think it may be caused by the ring & pinion gears in the differential,although i am not certain. *nm

Reported in: GLOUCESTER PT> VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

me and my family was out on 2/13/07 and was coming up to a stop light. the gas on my 2006 toyota tacoma would not let off. i applied brakes, this would not disengage the gas. a car was in front of me. i was able to put the truck in neutral and turn into a side road before hitting car. while in neutral rpm's were high causing the rev limiter to kick in. cut ignition switch off. restarted truck and was okay. took this truck to dealership on 2-14-07 they could not make it happen again. they contacted toyota. on 2-15-07 toyota had not contacted them back. i called toyota myself and was given a case number on 2-15-07. this is 2-20-07 and toyota has not contacted me on this issue. i have called them back and e-mailed with no response. this is a very serious situation and could get someone killed. this has happened again since then. *nm

Reported in: SALISBURY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N56M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

yesterday going home, i took the interstate. trying the lower speed (for better mileage), i was going 60 mph with the cc set. traffic came up on me and i felt my truck was in danger, so i used my foot to increase to 70 mph. when i reached 70 mph, i pressed set on the cc switch for it to set the cruise at 70 mph. i removed my foot from the pedal and my truck slowed down to 60 mph, then down shifted and screamed like crazy until it had passed 70 mph, then slowed back down to 70 mph. i was about to reproduce it 3 more times before getting off the interstate. i'm sure it would do the same at lower speeds, but did not have a chance to check it. *nm

Reported in: FLORENCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma , cab. cruise control malfunctioned. while driving at 60 mph the vehicle surged at 5100 rpms, and down shifted before adding fuel. the failure almost caused the vehicle to crash into a barrier. a product engineer inspected the vehicle, and stated that it performed as designed and according to the contact the design was incorrect. this failure occurred since august 2006. the contact stated that the door should lock after engaging the gears. the dealer stated it was designed that way, and they're unable to reprogram it to make it auto lock. the owner mailed a detailed failure report to the president of toyota. the failure mileage was 8000, and the current mileage was 15100.*ak

Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N36Z

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have experienced a lurching problem in my 2006 sport 4 door tacoma. the first time it happened, i rear ended a vehicle causing $1500 damage to the tacoma and $1200 to the other vehicle. i also had a witness that saw my foot on the brake pedal after impact. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the accident reported to toyota canada and the ministry of transportation. a third party investigator/engineering was sent to check the vehicle and found no error codes. i was told there was no problem. two months later the truck lurched again at an intersection. this time i shoved the truck into neutral. i observed the rpms climb to 3000 rpm then drop off. the toyota dealership (northside toyota) checked the vehicle over and said they found no problem. note: the vehicle had roughly 10,000 kilometers at that time. i also found myself riding the brakes more then i have ever on any vehicle i've owned. we have since traded the vehicle in for a 2007 tacoma thinking this problem is one of a kind issue. i told the dealership why i was trading it in. we no longer trusted the 2006. they had no qualms doing the trade, obviously thinking there was no issue. i took a major hit for depreciation on a truck that had one oil change. that 2006 is still sitting on their lot. to say the least i am not pleased, but don't have the means to pursue this. also the stress got to us. *jb

Reported in: SAULT STE MARIE 00 || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEMU52N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have an '06 toyota tacoma that "lurches" when at a stop but still in drive. after a few seconds from coming to a stop, the vehicle idles higher and if the brakes are not depressed to the floor the vehicle will move forward. *jb

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N36M

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N36M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i wanted to write you to let you know that i have a '06 tacoma double cab and i am experiencing the "lurch" problem. i have around 2000 miles on my truck. i thought it was just me being picky, but it actually feels like it doesn't want to stop at times. i have noticed that with the ac or heat on, if i are sitting at a red light, and don't have my foot firmly, i mean firmly planted on the brake, it wants to jump forward. it will do this a couple of times if the light is red for a while. also, if i am driving through a parking lot at slow speeds, it tends to "lurch" forwards at times, thus causing me to "play" with the brake and gas. not sure if this is related or not, but also, if i am riding at about 34-45 mph and then release the gas, the engine feels like it stalls, but it doesn't. the rpms drop, then level off again as it coast. *jb

Reported in: FLORENCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: FLORENCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

we have had two incidents with our 2006 toyota tacoma truck; i. my wife, was driving route 40 when after red lights the engine suddenly started speeding up w/o any warning or alarm. having her foot off the accelerator pedal didn't have any impact. she had to brake as much she could to control the car. she was able to pull to pull off but still couldn't control the engine. the engine didn't even shut down when turning the key. changing the selector lever to neutral was impossible as the engine took full rpm. somehow after some "trial and horror" she was able to shut and restart the engine and eventually the car was back in control. the situation had been really scary. i wasn't there so i could not fully appreciate what had happened when she described the situation. ii. my wife didn't dare to use the car before i came back from a business trip. yesterday - saturday 3/10 - i was driving the truck the first time after the previous incident. there was a slow down in the traffic when suddenly the engine did the same as above. i was on a middle lane and couldn't do anything but brake as hard as i could. having hazard lights on and slowing the speed carefully i was able stop on the highway w/o anybody driving on us. i shut and restarted the engine couple of times w/o any impact. each time engine started as if the accelerator pedal would be pushed down. i started the car and pushing the brake pedal hard i was able to control the truck and drive to next red lights. after some braking and restarting the car was again suddenly back in control. the defect described above could easily cause a crash with serious injury or even death when happening in a heavy traffic or bad weather conditions. we don't dare to drive the truck before it is the defect is identified and fixed. it will be important to understand what caused the problem and how it was fixed. i have notified toyota dealer and they will pick up the truck tomorrow. *jb

Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2006 toyota tacoma lurching forward at a stop light. this has happened quite a bit. very strange for a new truck. *jb

Reported in: ARVADA CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2006 toyota tacoma, many times when stopped at a red light i too have experience the "lurching". i will have my foot on the brake and for some reason the engine goes to a higher idle and the break is no longer adequate to keep the truck stopped and so it jumps/lurches ahead. pressing harder on the brake is the answer to this issue. i also at times feel like the trusk does not want to stop...when coasting to a red light the truck kinda wants to keep going. i too thought i was being pick but now that i have read these other posts i'm going to take this vehicke back to the dealership and demand a fix..

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

sun visor droops down when pushed forward. causes loss of vision at distance. blocks overhead traffic lights. blocks view down to below rear view mirror. dealer replaced twice - same results. toyota rep said this is typical for this vehicle and is a design problem. neither dealer (i-10 toyota) nor toyota offered solution.

Reported in: YUCCA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N46Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*-the contact stated that the 2006 toyota tacoma lost power on a number of occasions. while driving 70 mph or at 5 mph the vehicle would stall. the contact stated that this usually happened when he had to shift and use the clutch. he contacted the manufacturer ,and was given case# 200701040167. he had been told that they couldn't duplicate the failure. also, he stated that in his state the lemon law was not worth anything after 12,000 miles ,and his vehicle now had 26,000 miles. the contact stated that the vehicle had this stalling problem since it was brand new at 800 miles . *ak consumer states the truck stops and will not restart for approximately 10 minutes. update *4/23/07tr

Reported in: BARDSTOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while slowing down for a red light or stop sign going less than 10 mph the vehicle lunges or lurches forward. this also happens while completely stopped. this pretty much happens on a regualr basis.*ak

Reported in: SAVANNAH MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

vehicle has a drivetrain shudder on take off between shift from 1st to 2nd gear at approximately 15-20 mph. this has done this since it was brand new. dealer replaced driveline which did not help. regional toyota rep drove the truck and acknowledged the shudder but thought it might be normal. this appears to be a design defect and is complained about by many owners on toyota tacoma online forum: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t171279.html . there are many other message threads from other owners with the same complaint. searching for shudder or vibration will yield results. i am concerned that this shudder/vibration is causing wear on components on my vehicle and it is very uncomfortable to drive every day. many owners seem to be waiting for a technical service bulletin that will advise dealers on how to fix this. i have owned 4 other toyota's and this is the first time i have experienced this poor quality/design in one of their vehicles. *jb

Reported in: KENT WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the vehicle caught fire due to the fuel tank and fuel line while traveling 65 mph. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the contact was unsure if there was property damage. a fire report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 3,000. the consumer provided an incident report. updated 06/08/07

Reported in: CYPRESS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 2 mph the vehicle accelerated without warning, which caused the vehicle to crash into a building. the road conditions were clear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure and current mileage was 5,500.

Reported in: SPRINGDALE AR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEJU62N76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

the paint on the 2006 tacoma with 5000 miles had numerous paint chips all over the body. the paint seemed extremely thin/low quality. the vehicle was driven approximately 35 miles/round trip to work and parked in a garage. *ak

Reported in: MONACA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the brakes squeal when driving in reverse. the failure only occurs when the vehicle is cold. the toyota dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the engine size and current mileage were unknown. the failure mileage was 500.

Reported in: CONKLIN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N46Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

after setting overnight, backing up the brakes squeal. this happens only if the weather is damp.

Reported in: MONT ALTO PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

when driving between 50-60 mph a noise and vibration appears as documented by many others and as being reported by the dealership and toyota as being a normal characteristic of a tacoma 6 speed truck. when using the a/c unit after waiting 24 hours or longer a loud noise upon engaging the unit can be heard. toyota and the dealership explain this is normal operation, and the warranty does not cover it. numerous other owners report experience this also. 3 6 speed transmission is clunky (noisy) and makes loud noises when engaging and disengaging the clutch. also stated by toyota and the dealership as normal, and reported by many owners from day one of ownership. difficulty and failure to engage or low as well as the rr diff lock, also failure to disengage unless the vehicle is turned off. reported by toyota and dealership as normal due to non-use and requires a break in period. owners report this from day one to as much as 40k miles. my vehcile has 12k and it performs as others and as i have described. toyota and the dealership claim this is normal operation as designed. steering pulls to the left even after alignment, and tire balance and rotation. numerous painted areas have missing paint due to it lifts off the vehicle revealing the metal surface below without impact or damage as if it was poorly applied. vehicle mpg averages 10-12 city and 10-15 highway way below listed and documented ranges.*ak

Reported in: FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes always squeal noisily when damp after first starting truck, especially if backing up.

Reported in: ASHAWAY RI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

as many many many others have experienced, i just purchased a used 2006 tacoma about 3 weeks ago and he lurching at red lights with the ac on is dangerous. i never know when the truck is going to go too far and strike the vehicle in front of me at the stop light. also, the erratic shifting, mainly between 4th and 5th gear worries me of early transmission failure. the excessive acceleration on cruise control is ridiculous!!! there is no need for the aggressive down shifting to gain 2 mph. right now i am concerned with the quality of the product and it's ability to last it's expected life span.

Reported in: YOUNGTOWN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 60-70 mph he swerved from his lane into the next to avoid a crash which caused his vehicle to flipped approximately six times and slammed head on into an embankment. the contact stated that none of the airbags deployed. the road conditions were clear. the contact sustained bruises, tissue damage and a concussion. the crash caused the roof to cave, the windows to blow out and smashed the front end. the manufacturer stated that type of crash would not have caused the airbags to deploy and requested pictures of the vehicle. a police report is available. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. the consumer provided photos of the vehicle. updated 09/18/07

Reported in: COSTA MESA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3TMLU42N36M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

2006 toyota tacoma took to dealer. brakes extremely spongy. almost had accident on two occasions,vehicle would not stop. technician at dealership checked brakes ,stated he could not duplicate. i took the technician on road test to demonstrate condition. he stated brake fade shown was normal, because i do not agree because of near accidents experienced by me. *jb

Reported in: SCHERTZ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N36M

TIRES:SIDEWALL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the vehicle has dunlop grand trek tires, size p24575r16. while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a popping sound and the low tire pressure light illuminated. he pulled over and noticed a blow out on the rear driver side tire and cracks on the sidewall. as of august 16, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the tire. there is a recall for the tire bead (nhtsa campaign # 06v061000), however, the dealer and manufacturer stated that they were unaware of any recall. the contact felt that his vehicle should be included in the recall and submitted complaint number 918236 to the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 15,900.

Reported in: ASHVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N16Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. he stated that he heard a noise in the front end of the vehicle for the past five months. the mechanic stated that the suspension might be the cause of the failure. the contact felt that he should not have to pay for defective suspension when the vehicle has only 6,400 miles on it. the current and failure mileage on the vehicle was 6,400.

Reported in: JERMEN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably to 95 mph. the dealer stated that a toyota engineer needed to repair the vehicle, however, one would not be available until september 24, 2007. the dealer informed the contact that he could drive the vehicle in the interim. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 17,000.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

on july 27th of this year my 2006 toyota tacoma had a pressure plate failure that caused my truck to have to be towed. my truck was towed to a local dealership who told me my clutch was burned up and would cost $1450 to be fixed and would not be covered by warranty. i knew this was not true and had my truck towed to a transmission shop who found my pressure plate had failed with no sign of abuse. i had the parts replaced with toyota factory replacement parts. when the shop received these parts they called me to tell me these parts were a different design then the parts that failed in my truck. after some research i found out toyota changed these parts and part #s in 2006 after i bought my truck. i found several other complaints of clutch failure on the design in my truck. even though i have proof of this toyota denies that there was a part change or problem with my truck and has not offered me any assistance with the $1300 in bills i have in incurred with having to change this part.

Reported in: RINCON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

while rotating the wheels on my 2006 tacoma pick up truck the lug stud snapped. i was using a torque wrench and the stud snapped at less than 85 ft-lbs of torque

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N96Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

i own a 2006 toyota tacoma 4x4 dbl cab long bed trd sport ($30,867.00 + tax!) and have enjoyed it for just over a year now. it has 29,816 miles and has had all service done at toyota dealership. while driving on a paved road i went over a very small bump, and the left front side of my truck dropped about 3" inches causing tire to rub fender. i got out and looked under the driver side front and could see that the coil over shock broke off near the bottom. i took photos and brought both the photos and truck to my local dealer. the 2 service people at the counter both said it would be covered under warranty, but then the service manager told them that i must have hit something to have this happen. i told them i did not hit anything and it went down when i went over a very small bump in the road. not a big bump! he again said "no" he would not warranty it. this totally dropped the front left side down onto the tire and could easily have caused an accident. i have called the toyota customer experience center and was assigned ref: 2007 0907 0986 i really like my tacoma, but if toyota continues to treat me like this, i will have to buy a different brand. i will also tell as many others as i can about my treatment at the dealership! *jb contact stated i had to buy new coil over shocks and replaced myself. updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07

Reported in: JOHNSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

experiencing a "lurching" problem when applying the brakes, and coming to a stop. at times, the lurch occurs while the vehicle is stopped. sometimes the experience is sudden and forceful enough that it almost feels like another car has bumped into me. this compels me to keep my foot on the brake forcefully, more so than is normally necessary in other vehicles. this is a safety concern, as without adequate brake pressure the vehicle moves forward.

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N66M

CHILD SEAT

infant seats in 2006 toyota access cab. we went to have the car seat installed by certified installers at the local fire department. three firemen could not get the seat installed tightly and safely enough using the latch or the seatbelt. they referred us to the local dealership, steven toyota in harrisonburg, virginia. four men attempted to install the seat at the dealership an they were unsuccessful. i spoke with the service manager and he made some phone calls on our behalf. after several days, i heard back from him and was told they didn't have a solution except to ?put a cushion under it? to help tighten it. this was toyota?s response? a completely non-specific, blanket statement that if taken seriously and the cushion failed during a crash, could have devastating results. next, i spoke to someone in sales who made a phone call to "dan" who is apparently works for toyota?s safety department. six days later, we were told that toyota had only heard of one other case that this was an issue and it was resolved. we were told that there was ?no resolution? and to try other seats. the dealership did make a trip to the local target store to look at seats and make suggestions but none of them worked. we made several more attempts with the local fire department and we could not find a seat that would tighten safely, either with latch or the seatbelt. steven toyota also suggested that we install the seat in the front but it is not recommended and effective july 1, a law in the state of virginia. the following seats were attempted: baby trend flex loc infant seat, cosco scenera convertible seat, cosco alpha omega elite convertible/booster seat. another issue that we noticed is that if a seat could be installed, the seat must lean at a 45 degree angle for infants to ride. however, the angle leaves no room for anyone to sit comfortably in the front. the passenger seat had to be moved forward too much. i am 5 foot 8 inches tall and my knees were against the dashboard. *jb

Reported in: WEYERS CAVE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42NX6Z

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

i have a 2006 x runner with 14000 miles on tires. tire started cracking and chunks coming out of tread. went to three firestone dealers. 1st said no problem would replace for 1200. 2nd did not have time you look at them. 3rd said the tire needed to come of the truck there was a problem. the problem was bridestone but cost me 615.00 tires are bridestone potenza reo50a p255/45/r18 99v bl. *jb

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N26Z

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the label on his vehicle requires the air pressure in his tires to be at 29 psi. when tire pressure is at 29 psi, the pressure indicator light illuminates and remains lit. the vehicle drifts all over the road and the tires wear out quickly from under inflation. the tire manufacturer stated that the air pressure for the tires should be 51 psi. a mechanic at another shop stated that 45 psi is the best air pressure for that climate. the contact agreed and stated that the vehicle drives the best at 45 psi. the contact did not provide tire information because he stated that the tires were not the issue. the current mileage was 9,000 and failure mileage was 8,950.

Reported in: EWABEACH HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2SWUW11AX7G

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

throttle sticks, unsafe. also makes vehicle hard to drive. does it constantly over approx 50 mph. toyota is aware, but in denial.

Reported in: ROSEBURG OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42N86Z

SUSPENSION:REAR

4. my rear end was constantly bottoming out and as a result it created a pretty harsh ride. what exactly does that mean? well, every time i carried a full load of passengers / towed our 19' boat, / or hauled material in the bed it will bottom out. the slightest dip or speed bump even at 10mph is felt. do i feel it when i'm by myself and the bed is empty, and there are no other passengers? yes, but at higher speeds. do i ever off-road my vehicle? no. well, typically in the pre 35 thousand miles while under warranty toyotas paper work would constantly state that they were unable to duplicate the problem, therefore there was nothing wrong with it. i called to make an appointment the second time and a girl answered and i asked about making an appointment and i told her about the issue that i was having, and she responded, telling me that my truck was beyond its warranty period. oh, i have 66, thousand miles on it and purchased it in january of 06. anyway, she gave me an 800 number to see if i was eligible. well, a request was put in for one of the main mechanics to take a ride with me to witness the problem. a very short ride later after having hit a few small dips at 10, 20, and 30 miles per hour when he both heard and felt the bottoming out of the vehicle. he suggested that we go back to the service center. we got back and the first thing he did was look under the bed and he popped up and stated that the springs were flat on one side and off on the other side. why didn't everyone else do the same before, now when it's to my convenience to have the issue addressed, i'm denied. i'm denied about an issue that's been there all along. i was simply told "sorry, we can't do anything for you. your mileage is too far over the warranty. ". i've never heard of any other 1/2 ton pickup not being able to carry a load. they should just call the tacoma a cruck because it's more car than truck.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N46Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 60 mph on the highway, the front driver side wheel began vibrating. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle has not been diagnosed. the current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Reported in: PASCAGOULA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

several problems with lurching, sudden acceleration, and high idle. when stopped with foot squarely on the brake (and only the brake), there will be a sudden lurch that is often strong enough to overcome the brake, nearly causing several accidents with the car in front of me. always seem to be pressing the brake hard to stop motion and stay stopped. when i let off the brake, the truck accelerates about 100 rpm before even touching the accelerator pedal, and begins moving significantly. when decelerating to a stop, have had several instances of sudden rpm and acceleration. this also occurs when gently pulling into my garage - the engine suddenly lurches, and has nearly caused me to damage my garage. have had several instances where braking to stop, but the engine lurches greatly (several hundred rpm), i almost can't get the truck to stop, and has nearly caused several accidents. i have been fortunate so far, but afraid it won't last. all of this is worsened when the ac/compressor is running - the idle rpm increases about 300 rpm (way more than necessary), and also contributes to worsening the lurch. sometimes it seems that the lurching occurs while down-shifting during deceleration. these problems happen to me regularly - and always occur when running the ac/compressor. please address asap. thanks.

Reported in: FISHERS IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

when stopping the vehicle sometimes once stopped the truck will lurch forward for no reason. the truck feels as though it is going to get away from me. this has happened several times and no one seems to be able to help.

Reported in: STANHOPE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle accelerates (surges) on its own and braking does not remedy the problem. this has happened several times when the cruise control is not being used. it also is not attributed to the floor mats as we have carefully checked the positioning of our mats.

Reported in: MEADOW VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52NX6Z

INTERIOR LIGHTING

on all 2005 and 2006 toyota tacomas the fourwheel drive selector switch does not light up and is very difficult to find when driving at night. i needed to put the truck into fourwheel drive and had to feel around the dashboard for a few seconds before i could get it into fourwheel drive. i feel that this is a safety issue that could result in an accident and someone getting hurt because they can't get into fourwheel drive in a hurry if they need to. i contacted my local toyota dealer but they said there was nothing they could do. i also contacted toyota headquarters and told them about the problem but i don't think they will do anything based on their response. all other toyota fourwheel drive models have fourwheel drive switches that do light up. all tacoma models from atleast 2001 to 2004 have switches that light up. i don't know if they changed the switch on the 2007 or 2008 tacomas. this is a very popular truck and there are thousands of them on the road. i am not the only person who is not happy about this. there are a number tacoma forums on the internet where people are complaing about this problem.*cn

Reported in: GANSEVOORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N46Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: GANSEVOORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the vehicle experienced two spontaneous and uncontrolled accelerations within about two hours. the first was on the highway. i turned into a pullout to allow a faster car to pass on a snow-slicked road. while turning back toward the highway at slow speed, about 5 mph, tapping on my brake pedal, the car suddenly accelerated and i was forced to stand on the brakes to keep it from running away. because of the anti-skid brakes engaging, the car still made it 3-4 feet into the traffic lane before i was able to stop. the second incident occurred about an hour later when i arrived home. i was backing the truck down a curved, gravel driveway toward a tuck-under garage. the total distance to be traveled was about 30 feet. easing down in the turn, i had traveled about 20 feet with my foot on the brake (idling power was all that was needed to back down at 1-2 mph; no gas was applied). the vehicle suddenly lurched backwards. again, i had to stand on the brakes while the engine revved and the rear tires spun and threw gravel, digging 3-4 inches deep into the gravel surface, before i was able to turn off the engine. the following monday, i took the truck to my toyota dealer. they were unable to find any defect or recreate the problem, but said they were opening a case file with toyota on the incidents and hoped to gain more information from the manufacturer. see also 10216086 *dsy consumer sent a letter with new information. updated 7/2/08. *nj updated 07/02/08

Reported in: HELENA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2006 toyota tacoma. 2006 and 2007 toyota tacoma with sudden acceleration. consumer is asking that a formal investigation be issued for this problem on these vehicles. *kb the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration with his vehicle. *jb see also 10214130 *dsy

Reported in: HELENA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my 2006 tacoma (14k miles) has a "loud" grinding noise that lasts for approximately one second at start-up.. approximately one year ago, after numerous visits to the dealer, and one air conditioner compressor replacement, the dealership acknowledges that they heard the noise, and that several "other" tacomas on the lot made the same noise. it sounds like the top of the engine is coming off. the noise appears to be a result of a liquid migration or flood-back condition of liquid refrigerant (instead of vapor) being compressed by the air conditioning compressor. toyota emphatically insists the noise is a characteristic of the vehicle and that no fixes are available now and none are planned. my contention is that if the a/c compressor seizes during operation, this would result in the loss of the engine drive belt (single belt serpentine system). if the belt separates from the engine, the power steering system would become inoperative and would result in a significant loss of steering control. at freeway speeds, this could have an adverse affect for me, my family, and other motorists.

Reported in: COVINA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my family and i were driving in our 2006 toyota tacoma. we came up to a stop light and we began to slow down to approx 15 miles per hour the truck would not stop and began to accelerate on its own. i tried to stop it but could not control the vehicle and as a result we wrecked into a truck that was in front of us. if is was not for that truck we would have gone into the intersection on a red light. the day after the crash we took the truck to our local toyota dealership and what do you know they can't find anything wrong. i have refused to drive this unsafe vehicle and by reading all of the other complaints that are just like mine i think that toyota needs to find out what's going on before they have a huge lawsuit on there hands. i printed out all of the complaints that were just like mine and took them to the manager in the service department and as of today we are waiting on further test to be done. as i said before i will not drive this unsafe vehicle! as soon as we get it back we will be looking for something else to drive.

Reported in: ROSWELL NM || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

rear hydraulic brakes squeal when reversing after vehicle sat overnight.

Reported in: LAWAI HI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i want to express my concerns with my 2006 toyota tacoma. i also have a lurching problem once at a complete stop with my foot on the brake. i have never hit anything, but there times when it feels like someone has tapped my rear bumper. i don't know that this is a major problem for me, but i've read that others have actually hit other cars due to this problem. this is not normal, in my opinion. and toyota needs to address this problem before more people get hurt. i purchased this truck because of toyotas reputation for quality and dependability. this lurching occurs almost every day, so the incident date is the last day that this happened.

Reported in: RIVERVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N66M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

approximately september 12, 2007, i was approaching a stoplight and applied the brake of my 2006 toyota tacoma. the vehicle began revving out of control and started moving forward. i stepped harder on the brake pedal as the vehicle began to inch forward - i had all my weight on the brake pedal. knowing the truck was going to move, i turned the wheel to the right to avoid the stopped cars in front of me; however the truck clipped the passenger-side rear bumper of the car in front of me, pushing it into the car in front of it. the truck then shot off the road into the grassy area next to an interstate on-ramp, where i was able to push the shift into park - which is what made the truck stop and then it died. no injuries were incurred; however, the sudden acceleration could have sent me into interstate traffic. though stopped at a light, i received a ticket for "following too closely" and our insurance paid out damages to two other vehicles. i have damage to my front bumper that has not yet been fixed. at that time, i had the 2006 toyota tacoma towed to old mill toyota to assess what had occurred; they stated they could find nothing wrong with the truck.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

in january 2007 i purchased a new 2006 toyota tacoma. since this time i have noticed on multiple occasions that when i am sitting at a stop, the truck lunges forward. i have never experienced this sensation with other vehicles i have owned or driven, but thought that maybe i was taking my foot off the brake pedal enough to allow the truck to move forward. my wife, who rarely drives the truck; however, has experienced the same issue. because it has happened enough, i know enough not to get too close to a car in front of me when i am sitting at a light or stop sign. that being said, i just read an article in a newspaper that stated that there are other 2006 tacoma drivers that have experienced similar situations, some of which may have led to crashes. for that reason, i have decided to report my situation as well.

Reported in: LEXINGTON PARK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota tacoma 2006 sudden and uncontrolled acceleration.

Reported in: BOQUERON PR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEJU62N86Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

vehicle 2006 toyota tacoma with towing package factory installed. while loading a 450 lb motorcycle into the bed of a 2006 toyota tacoma, using a motorcycle ramp, the tailgate completely collapsed by bending into a u shape in the middle causing the motorcycle to come falling down and injury two persons that were loading the motorcycle. all weight limits were checked in the owner manual before loading and the same motorcycle had been loaded into 3 other trucks of same size before with no incidents. i believe that the tailgate of this particular vehicle is unsafe and someone could be seriously injured or death could have occurred in this situation.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72NX6M

STRUCTURE

2006 toyota tacoma tailgate is dangerously weak, and is unable to support what most consider normal weight for a truck tailgate. although substandard design may be considered "buyer beware", truck buyers expect a tailgate to support the weight of normal truck use activities. toyota provides no warning or caution anywhere that the tailgate is of insufficient strength to perform normal 1/2-ton truck duties, and typically (per internet forum threads) tells their customers that it is their problem and that they should not expect to be able to safely use the tailgate for anything more than hiding the inside of the bed. since toyota has produced a substandard designed part, they should have provided a visual warning on the part to alert customers to the danger their product imposes if used in a traditional manner. since they did not do so, they should be held liable to provide a redesigned part to their customers or full restitution for the purchase price of the vehicles. a google or similar internet search on "tacoma tailgate forum" will substantiate my statements beyond my personal experience with the tailgate bending.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while braking, approaching a traffic light in my 2006 toyota tacoma the truck surged forward and i could not stop in time. i was broadsided by a delivery truck and thrown across the intersection shearing off the pole supporting same traffic light. my vehicle was totaled and i received a citation for failure to stop. i escaped with minor injuries.

Reported in: NORRISTOWN PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i purchased the vehicle in oct of 2005, and started to take frequent trips to arizona using highway 40 about nine months after i purchased it. since its not a densely populated freeway, i normally set the cruise control between 65-70mph. sometimes i need to decelerate by applying the brake pedal, to change lanes and let someone pass, and when i go to resume to my previously set speed, the tacoma down-shifts at least one to two gears, revs rpms high, and accelerates, normally passing the original set speed. normally, i don't resume the cruise control until i am within 3-5 mph of the rate of speed it was previously set for, but nevertheless, it will downshift, accelerate and pass the set speed. this is not happening on an upgrade, but on a reasonably level stretch of road. the cruise control does this every time, no matter the driver of the vehicle.

Reported in: LOMITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N36Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 toyota tacoma double cab has had acceleration when brakes were being applied, and episodes where the brake pedal can be pushed completely to the floor with no brake action what so ever. have taken vehicle into toyota dealer on 5 occasions with the complaint, but each time have been told that they couldn't find anything wrong (i think their investigation involved driving it around and seeing if the brakes worked--and they did at those times). the problem is episodic, and so is difficult to recreate. i believe that there has been a defect in the braking/cruise control/acceleration system since shortly after i purchased it. today i was driving at a low speed and tried to stop at a red light. i pushed the brake pedal, it went to the floor and the truck did not stop, causing me to crash into another vehicle. i see that there are multiple similar complaints about this vehicle. when is somebody going to take this seriously? i think an independent panel should conduct an inquiry because i think toyota knows something is wrong, but they don't want to acknowledge it.

Reported in: PARKER CO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

air bag light stays on. toyota dealer claims restraint system warranty only good for 36,000 . my truck only had 51,000 toyota dealer claims airbags will not open in front crash due to airbag light being on. i contacted toyota motor co. they were going to speak with the dealer, they never contacted me in any way. dealer called and said toyota motor corp. would not take care of problem.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22NX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

cold start ,when backing up brakes squeaks very loud dealer stated is normal> had it in 7 times same problem dockuments to prove.

Reported in: CAPE CORAL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N66M

STRUCTURE:BODY

front and rear mud flaps tear loose and beat side of vehicle as they do not completely separate when this happens . on the front at highway speed driver will hear very loud noise from banging on side of vehicle . when this occurs on the rear passenger side the flap will contact the exhaust pipe and burn the plastic .if someone is traveling at highway speed this could lead to a fire in the rear wheel well . my front passenger side broke around 20 june 2008 two weeks later 3 july 2008 drivers side broke , yesterday 7 aug 2008 i noticed the rear passenger was broken and had contacted the exhaust pipe causing it to melt.

Reported in: TERRY MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42NX6M

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2006 4 door 4x4 toyota tacoma has an unintended acceleration problem. the first incident: i was driving down the ramp of a parking garage when the tacoma suddenly started accelerating out of control. my foot was covering the brake when the acceleration began and when i put hard pressure on the brakes the truck was still accelerating. nothing slowed it down, i was slamming through the (automatic) gears desperately trying to stop the truck. i had to go over walk ways and curbs to avoid pedestrians and cement barriers. i finally came to a stop against a lincoln town car. the second incident (yesterday) i was driving through an intersection when the truck suddenly felt like it was floored and took off. i was slamming the brakes and going through the auto gears and it continued for about 30 seconds until it came to a stop. i am very disappointed to read that toyota is denying this issue. peoples lives are at stake and the problem really does exist according to the 423 complaints. i have always loved toyota trucks but i am sad to say this one is going to have to go. what if the toyota tacoma kills someone next time this happens? i wish someone could do something about this...how many accidents will it take?

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

EQUIPMENT

the jack that comes with a toyota tacoma (2005 or later) with the off-road package does not work. the jack is too small to reach the lowest point on the vehicle to jack the truck to change a tire. toyota does not advise the customer upon purchase of the vehicle that the jack is not compatible with the truck. i contacted toyota customer service and they responded by saying they had tested the jack with the tire and it worked. i responded that the strut and leaf spring combination on the vehicle raised the vehicle higher and a standard jack would not work. toyota refused to acknowledge they had provided a product that would not work with their vehicle. potential danger exists if the operator is unaware of the jack issue and suffers a flat in a remote location and has no way of contacting anyone for assistance. it would seem obvious that vehicle manufacturers should be required to provide equipment that actually works with the vehicle design.

Reported in: YUKON OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma v6 4d 6'bed. at highway speeds i noticed a vibration in the whike truck. my brake drums and rotors hae been replaced tires balanced by two companies and the problem still exist.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

the speedometer is not accurate i took it to the dealer once when still had warranty the blame on the tires the other dealer said it was accurate but i change the tires size and now is better is counting more miles than is used to.

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

TIRES

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i purchased a toyota tacoma 2006 new and from day one had problems with the vehicle over revving on start up, which is very damaging to an engine in cold climates. it also between shifting from 3rd to 4th, and 4th to 5th gears the rpm's will not come down to enable one to shift properly and not only makes for a road dangerous condition but it also causes damage to the entire drive train. i've been unsuccessful at trying to take care of this problem with toyota, quite frankly they have a very bad attitude with this whole matter and to give you an example, i was told by one dealership that maybe i should learn how to shift faster. please assist me .

Reported in: SOUTHBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: SOUTHBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2006 double cab tacoma trd off road tends to lunge forward as i am coming to a stop. it has never caused me to wreck but it could some day. it seems to be a transmission issue with the deceleration or something.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

throttle sticks in 4th and 5th gear. i have taken it to the toyota dealer 3 times and they said they can not find anything wrong. i drive it everyday and it happens at lease once everytime i drive it.

Reported in: BUNKER HILL WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

accelerator was "floored" at about 30 mph to pass a car. the automatic transmission shifted down and the truck accelerated to about 45, when i released the throttle. the throttle remained wide open when i lifted my foot and didn't release when i kicked it several times. i slowed with my brakes, but they soon faded and i found myself out of control until i found the presence of mind to turn the ignition to the off position. i coasted off of the road at a fairly high rate of speed to miss other traffic and came to a stop with my brakes smoking. after a few minutes, i restarted the truck and found that the throttle had returned to normal. this has never happened before and i have called the dealer seeking an appointment to examine the truck. the truck is still under warranty.

Reported in: ANCHORAGE AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42NX6Z

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward into a building. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact and passenger were uninjured and both were wearing their seat belts. the front bumper and grill were smashed into the vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact was able to drive away from the scene. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 33,311.

Reported in: WEATHERFORD TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEKU72N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: WEATHERFORD TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEKU72N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i experienced a problem with 2006 tacoma lurching. previous incidents were minor in nature with vehicle lurching forward when starting from a stopped position. no real pattern was noted so the problem was not reported to dealer. my husband advised me to report the problem to the dealer during next service visit. today (november 20, 2008) while parking in front of a wendy's the vehicle suddenly lurched forward causing the vehicle to go over the curb and strike the building doing considerable damage to the tacoma and the building. the vehicle has 33,356 miles and was purchased new in september 2006. i noted similar reported incidents involving the tacoma while searching the internet -- including a nhtsa action item dp08001 for which the agency investigator was unable to determine a cause for the reported problem. we believe it is important to report our experience to ensure that a potential defect is fully investigated and the problem corrected. if a person was in front of my tacoma when it lurched forward someone could have been seriously injured or killed. a police report was made, which can be provided upon request. we also took pictures of the damage.

Reported in: WEATHERFORD TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEKU72N56Z

SUSPENSION:REAR

tacoma 2006 rear end suspension bottom up on one side only, the dealer doesn't want to pass the problem under warranty, i have 75,000km the warranty expire at 60,000. any little imperfection on the road will make the suspension bottom up. dangerous to drive.

Reported in: ST-LAZARE 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was pulling out of a parking lot with my toyota tacoma when it suddenly accelerated to a high speed. i tried braking but i could not stop the truck. i finally cut the ignition off to stop the acceleration. it was night and had there been traffic i would of wrecked.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while attempting to stop at the end of a parking lot, the engine accelerated, the vehicle lurched forward rapidly, could not be stopped by braking. the vehicle surged over a curb, shrubs, and through a chain link fence before it was able to be stopped. this is the second time this has occurred. the first incident did not result in any damage. since the incident occurred this evening no corrective measure has yet been taken.

Reported in: SALEM VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N36Z

SUSPENSION:REAR

when truck has 4 to 5 passengers, the rear end bottoms out with the slightest dip in the roadway.

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N06M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*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.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while exiting the highway, brakes were applied but the 2006 toyota tacoma accelerated out of control. the driver, weighing 250 lbs, could not put enough force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the driver had to run 2 red lights barely missing a commercial truck and numerous cars because of the uncontrollable acceleration of the engine even while the brakes were fully engaged by the driver. the driver was finally able to stop the vehicle by engaging the parking, emergency brake. i would like to have an agency of the federal government inspect this truck before i even attempt to have my local toyota dealership inspect it. i am concerned that the dealership and/or toyota inc. will cover-up and/or decline to admit there is a problem with this particular truck and others with the same complaint; thus absolving themselves of any liability and/or responsibility of this issue/concern that has been experienced by more than 1 toyota tacoma owner. in this incident, there was neither an accident nor any fatalities involved, luckily, but is that what it takes, fatalities, before toyota and/or the appropriate government agency takes this issue seriously? thank you, scott j. schulte

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N16M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated to 100 mph without voluntary application of the accelerator pedal. when the failure occurred, the rpms abnormally increased and the braking system became inoperative. the contact had to depress the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer because the technician could not duplicate the failure or locate any diagnostic error codes. the failure and current mileages were 65,000. 4/01/09 *nj updated 04/06/09.*jb

Reported in: TRAVERSE CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: TRAVERSE CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while exiting the highway at less than 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably when the brake pedal was depressed. the driver, weighing 250 lbs., could not place enough force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. he ran two red lights and barely missed a commercial vehicle and numerous other vehicles while the brakes were still fully engaged. he was finally able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the floor mats. the contact was concerned about how that was linked to the uncontrollable acceleration. the failure and current mileages were less than 18,000.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N16M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

twice this has happened with in a week. the first time the engine accelerated while coming to a stop but i had time to pump the brake and the acceleration stopped and i dismissed it as a fluke occurrence but today coming to work it was worse and i was going through a school district, i was coming to a stop sign, brakes were applied but the 2006 toyota tacoma accelerated out of control. i could not put enough force on the brake pedal to stop my vehicle, my back tires were squeal, i barely missed a van while having to turn right as the back end peeled out uncontrollable acceleration of the engine even while the brakes were fully engaged by me. i was able finally stop some how. i would like to have an agency of the federal government inspect this truck before i even attempt to have my local toyota dealership inspect it. i am concerned that the dealership and/or toyota inc. will cover-up and/or decline to admit there is a problem with this particular truck and others with the same complaint; thus absolving themselves of any liability and/or responsibility of this issue/concern that has been experienced by more than 1 toyota tacoma owner. in this incident, there was neither an accident nor any fatalities involved, luckily, but is that what it takes, fatalities, before toyota and/or the appropriate government agency takes this issue seriously?

Reported in: NORTH SMITHFIELD RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N76Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

the frame of the truck is very rusted and pitting and i feel that this will cause frame failure and i also am on a second tailgate first one bent in half .

Reported in: VALHALLA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

we purchased a 2006 tacoma on dec. 23, 2008 from competition toyota in new york. we drove the truck back to wisconsin that day. two days after purchase date (approx. 1500 miles later), the airbag light came on. having a busy schedule, and not using the truck much, we brought the truck into marquart toyota in eau claire, wi on march 18, 2009. they assured me that it would be covered under warranty as long as it were an airbag problem. turns out they charged us with $94.95 for the problem to be diagnosed. a spiral coil that allows the steering wheel to turn while still keeping the airbag connected broke. they quoted me $483.19 for the repair of this coil. due to this broken coil, none of the airbags in the truck work. i called toyota customer service to resolve this issue. after two weeks of deliberating, toyota told me that this would not be covered under warranty. i reminded the representative whom i was speaking with that all safety related defects are to be covered in entirety by the manufacturer. none of the airbags in this truck work because of this coil, sounds like a safety defect to me.

Reported in: CHETEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42NX6Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CHETEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42NX6Z

STEERING

my 2006 tacoma developed a leak at the rack for the power steering at 1600 miles and was discovered at two months outside of warranty. dealer and toyota america have refused to cover this failure. i have noted over the internet that several other tacoma owners have had this same failure which may be the result of the power steering unit not being robust enough to handle the large (stock) tires on the vehicle.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my '06 toyota tacoma experienced unintended and sudden acceleration will entering i65 the truck fishtailed and did a 180 slamming into the concrete guard rail.

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETU62N26Z

POWER TRAIN

there was no events leading up, it just started one day. you put the brake on and all of a sudden the truck would try to leap forward with a loud thunk. the longer you hold the brake the louder the sound would be. now when you let up on the brake, it does it. not when holding the brake down. when you let up on the brake, it thunks hard and loud forward.

Reported in: SANGER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my wife was driving our new 2006 tacoma, my 9 year old and i were in the back seat. my wife began to scream because the truck began to accelerate uncontrollably, she was "standing" on the brake pedal but it did not slow down. the acceleration continuance for a little under a mile before regaining control. luckily the traffic was minimal no accident or injuries occurred. the truck was taken to the dealership to get checked out, corrective action was nothing because they could not duplicate. mileage of vehicle during fault was 6380. since that time small occurrences have taken place, such as at a stop light the vehicle wants to creep forward on its own. nothing ever found when taken to the dealer. seeing the news report and reading the complaints only confirm our suspicion of this defective vehicle and it will be traded in.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N16Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

around 30,000 miles, i started getting a clunking noise everytime i came to a stop. either when i stopped or when i took my foot off the brake. i talked to the toyota mechanic and he said it was a drive shaft problem and there wasn't anything he could do until i called the 800 number and put a fire under there butt. so here i am - filing a complaint, trying to get this fixed.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes squeal when backing out of the driveway every morning. this happens only when the truck is used the first time every day. after it has been driven it is fine the rest of the day. the 2006 tacoma has had this problem since day 1 and currently has 52,000 miles use. very frustrating.

Reported in: ASSONET MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N56Z

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma x-runner trim and it has had an issue with the transmission since i bought it. the transmission will not shift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd and can easily be repeated even though toyota tech's always state that the problem could not be duplicated even though i have done it with two techs test rides. also, it cannot be downshifted easily. if i am merging i cannot shift into the next gear and have had a few close calls. also, more recently i cannot shift into reverse which seems like the same forward shifting, except i am not moving. i had recently parked in a spot that had a slight incline and when it came time to back out, i could not get it into gear and kept rolling forward more and more each time till i hit the bump stop in the parking stall and damaged the underside of the front bumper and from which i had to get some help to push it backwards out of the spot.

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the vehicle accelerated on its own several times when the contact attempted to stop. the failure occurred while driving 40 mph. the vehicle stops when the gear is placed into neutral. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they recommended adding fuel injector to the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle after the second failure, but could not locate a failure code. the manufacturer was notified several times and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 10,200.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have been driving a toyota tacoma 2006 for a year and it has had two occurrences where the car goes out of control. i just press the gas pedal and it creates this weird screeching noise and all a sudden it jerks forward and it starts to run full force. it has happened when the car is going 5 mph. the first time i had stopped in an intersection when it was my turn to go i pressed the gas pedal and there was this screeching noise. all of a sudden it went forward at full speed and it hit a car in front of it. this next time i was driving in a parking structure 5mph when all of a sudden it started doing the same noise and it went full force and hit the wall. i checked if there was anything under the floor if the mat was loose or there was debris and nothing was around the pedals. i got bruises in my neck and chest because of the safety belt.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETX22N36Z

VISIBILITY

sun visors on 2006 toyota tacoma 4wd, don't hold their positions especially when in use. this has occurred since truck was new. they were replaced under warranty, and continue to fail.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed through a fence. there were no injuries. he was able to pump the brake pedal and the vehicle gradually slowed down and came to a complete stop. the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 4,900 updated 8/10/09 *cn

Reported in: MONTUNK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N06Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame of his vehicle was completely rusted. the manufacturer would not assist. the contact is very concerned that the frame could fail while driving. the failure mileage was 26,000. updated 07/20/09 *bf updated 07/21/09.*jb

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N26Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2006 toyota tacoma 2.7 liter engine. purchased and @ 42k miles fuel smell enters cabin. i does not happen all the time but suspect the air injected exhaust system a failure. the smell of fuel is so bad i have to stop and remove everyone from vehicle due to nausea, and light headed.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N76Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

the frame is broke in the front side of the driver, this truck never was involve on an accident or on an offroad extreme situation, always used on the city or on freeways. i went to the dealer and they open a case and i'm waiting for a answer, i hear the phone conversation of the dealer whit toyota's engineering department and they said that is not the first report of this kind of problem whit the frame.

Reported in: CALEXICO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged forward andwent trough 2 fences and over 2 driveways. the vehicle could not be stopped by applying the brakes and it only stopped surging because the engine stalled. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 45,000. updated 8/28/09 *cn updated 09/02/09.*jb

Reported in: SEBASTOPOL CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETX22NX6Z

AIR BAGS

my wife was just involved in a single mvc, it appears she had a syncopal episode that made her loose control of her toyota tacoma. she was traveling at an unknown speed when for no apparent reason she veered to the right shoulder for several feet causing her to roll several times coming to a stop after hitting several trees head on. the vehicle is deemed a total loss. there was no airbag deployment from drivers, passenger or side.

Reported in: NORMAN PARK GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETX22N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle surged forward, the rear tires started spinning and the vehicle crashed into the vehicle in front of him. there were no injuries. a police report was taken. the dealer and manufacturer stated that the failure was no fault of their own. there was no error code identifying the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000.

Reported in: NORTH DARTMOUTH MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N26Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle engine revved while still in park in the parking lot of a local medical center and only stopped when the key in the ignition was turned off. this is the third time this has occurred. on january 1, 2009 an accident involving property damage (through a chain link fence) occurred as a result. we filed a complaint (confirmation number 10253526). a toyota technician "checked out" the vehicle and found nothing wrong. there is obviously something wrong. the first time this occurred we were in the parking lot of a local department store, assumed human error, and did not report the incident. this is strike three. toyota has been contacted.

Reported in: SALEM VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N36Z

STRUCTURE

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.

Reported in: WEARE NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i was creeping--2 or 3 mph--up to an intersection in my 06 tacoma. when i tried to stop, i could feel the anti lock brakes shifting around, but the truck would not stop. it "drove itself" into the path of a mack dump truck, totaling my truck & sending me to the chiropractor twice so far. if my truck had managed to get another 2 or 3 feet into the intersection, the dump truck would have hit my driver's side door instead of the front tire. odds are, i would not have survived that crash. my insurance is finding me at fault, toyota offered to run diagnostics on the truck after it was fixed. my truck was hit so hard, it busted the engine block, so it won't be fixed, it's considered totaled. so i'm ?!@#$% unless you folks can get something done!

Reported in: ROGERS AR || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

rear axle seals continue to leak after being repaired by the dealer twice.

Reported in: SASKATOON 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: FOLSOM CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

accident on a four way street, gas pedal and steering wheel stuck.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETU62N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

accident on a four way street, gas pedal and steering wheel stuck.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETU62N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i am filing a complaint regarding the toyota accelerator issue. i received notice that toyota is going to do a recall based on the floor mats causing the problem. i floor mats are not the problem. i have a 2006 tacoma and the day i brought it home the accelerator stuck as i pulled into my garage causing me to scrap the wall and caused minor body damage. since then i have had several instances where the accelerator has stuck. it seems to occur when i come over a hill and as i start down the engine continues to "rev" and the rpms stay up even if i apply the brakes. i have complained to toyota about this everytime i have the truck in for routine service and i'm always told it is nothing. i know two things for sure, it is not "nothing" and it is not the floor mats. as information the floor mats are the standard mat that came with the truck when i bought it new and they are secured to the floor. ntsb should not accept that this is a floor mat problem.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N96Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

problem: throttle hung in a wide-open position while driving. no carpet problem was involved. this has happened twice to me in a two week span!!! i would like to report a serious problem with my 2006 tacoma. on 10/29/09 while towing a trailer i experienced the first occurrence. i had two passengers with me that can attest to the truth of my situation. i depressed the throttle and the motor suddenly went to a wide-open position. fortunately, i was not in heavy traffic. i attempted to slow the truck with brakes alone but they could not stop the acceleration of the truck. my only thought was to turn off the ignition. i did so and brought the truck and trailer to a safe stop although it was very difficult without the power brakes being active along with the fact that i was also towing a trailer. i checked the throttle and gas pedal connections and found no obvious problems. i then attempted to restart the truck to see if possibly the computer cleared itself. when i turned on the ignition, the motor started and instantly went into a full-open throttle mode. i shut it off before it reached a very high level. we then checked all the same things we already checked and i decided to try starting the truck again. this time, it started and ran like nothing ever was wrong. we drove the truck home with no other problems. i brought the truck to my local toyota dealer where i had purchased it. they inspected both the throttle body, engine codes, and test drove it and told me that they could find nothing wrong. i was sent on my way with no charge to me. they gave me no paperwork as i normally get but i did confirm that this complaint was put into their computer system. this same problem happened to me once more on 11/02/09 which also happened to be my birthday. i feel extremely fortunate to not have been involved in any accident to date but i must tell you that i do not feel safe driving this vehicle at the present time. ref. toyota national headquarters file #0911125974.

Reported in: TEQUESTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: TEQUESTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N86Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma. i have concerns about the throttle mechanism. about a year ago at a stop sign, i experienced the motor racing and vehicle attempting to lurch forward. i had to press very hard on the brake pedal to remain in place. after reading an article from the la times about the toyota throttle problems, i called my toyota dealer. he denied that there was a problem with the electronic throttle. i am concerned that the carpet/gas pedal fix is not addressing the electronic throttle problem.

Reported in: GLEN ELLEN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on june 10, 2009 i was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma, as i started to decrease my speed at a traffic light the engine began to race. i attempted to stop;however, the engine raced and i was unable to stop my truck. as a result i caused an accident - myself and another truck. no one was injured, however there was damage to both vehicles. at the time of the accident i was unaware of any possible recalls or safety warnings regarding a throttle problem. this was the second time the throttle "stuck" - i was fortunate that time, no one else was on the road i was driving. i'm extremely concerned that this will happen again. now toyota is issuing a recall on specific vehicles.

Reported in: ELDERSBURG MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

AIR BAGS

i was driving on i-16 west bound at 70 miles an hour when both air bags deployed without having an accident. 2006 toyota tacoma, i left the truck beside the road.

Reported in: GLENWOOD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the contact attempted to accelerate he noticed that the acceleration pedal became stuck in an open position causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate. the failure occurred for 10 seconds before the accelerator pedal corrected itself. the dealer advised the contact to remove the driver side floor mat. the current mileage was 90000 and the failure mileage was at 75000.

Reported in: LEXINGTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N56M

AIR BAGS

i was operating the vehicle on the highway at about 70 mph and the airbag light (airbag srs warning! according to the manual on the truck) came on. i immediately took it to the dealership because i was literally minutes away. the service technician knew exactly what repair needed to be made without even doing an inspection. i was informed that the "spiral cable" either shorted out or broke, and that my airbags would not function until the $400.00 part was replaced plus the cost of labor because my truck is no longer under warranty. i don't feel that a component as vital to the driver and passenger's safety as the airbag is should be subject to costly repairs unless it's actually been deployed. the vehicle has never been in an accident. nothing has been done to correct the problem as of yet, it only became an issue today.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2006 toyota tacoma has a problem with the floor mat/gas pedal. *nj the consumer stated the floor mat jammed the accelerator pedal. an inspection revealed that the hooks in the floor intended to hold the mat back had become detached from the floor. the mats were aftermarket. the consumer stated the floor mats have the same character numbers as the published toyota floor mats. there was a black plastic box that had recently become detached from the upper left corner of the front drivers side floor space which may have contributed to the mats ability to slide forward after the floor mat hooks fell off.

Reported in: UNKNOWN DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N56Z

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

floor mat issue with toyota. i reported this to toyota back in mar 2009 and was told there was no issues with this. it had scared the �!@#$% out of me 4 or 5 times until i was able to figure it out. i just noted your site had a report section and wanted to add my problems to the report.

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the truck accelerated and would not stop i had both feet on the brakes they was as hard as a rock and the truck kept accelerating ,i was on a two lane road. i was coming quickly upon cars in front of me and i put the gear shift in 3rd out of drive and back in ,and truck engine came back under my control . engine came down but ,a little later the brakes would not stop the truck. i managed to get it home and i am afraid to drive it. i called toyota and they said i had to drive it to one of their dealers or they can not help me.i am afraid to drive it what should i do i do not want to hurt myself or some one else it has nothing to do with the floor mat. i ask the lady if she would promise me it would not happen on the way to the dealers she would not i ask her if they would tow it she said at my expense. i refused and she hung up the phone. she called me back on dec 21 and said she had contacted toyota lawyers and they can not help me. i need more information on what to do if you can help me .

Reported in: FELLSMERE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N26M

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i own a 2006 toyota tacoma and the frame and all steel components on the underside of the vehicle are rusty. this vehicle only has 31,000 miles the speedometer.

Reported in: DAMASCUS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 5 mph in his garage, the vehicle accelerated and crashed the front end of the vehicle into a wall. the contact does not have floor mats. the incident happened while driving into the garage and engaging the brakes to slow down. the current and failure mileages were 41687.

Reported in: WELCH WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while he was at a traffic light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear end the vehicle in front of him. he suppressed the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. he noted that in april 2008, he had issues with sudden acceleration but was able to control the vehicle. he contacted the manufacturer, was given a case number and was informed that someone would inspect it on january 26, 2010. the current mileage was approximately 55,250. the failure mileage was approximately 54,190. updated 05/14/10. *lj

Reported in: OXFORD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

last spring, my husband and i filed a complaint against toyota for stuck accelerator pedal in our 2006 tacoma pick-up truck. we had about 4 incidents where the pedal was stuck, during speeds ranging from 30-60 miles per hour. the floor mats were not the issue. toyota denied any problems at the time and our only choice was to leave our truck at the dealership because we were afraid to drive it home or sell it to someone else. they suggested we trade in the vehicle for a new truck, which we did, for a 2009 tacoma. i am very disburbed that toyota did not include the tacoma on the recall list when we know for a fact it has the issue, at least the 2006 model did. i fear that the recall list is incomplete (all 2006 tacomas on the road are a hazard) and fear that my truck might have the issue too.*cw

Reported in: MT. PLEASANT SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. he stated that while at a complete stop, while having his foot on the brake the vehicle accelerated forward. on a different occasion when he was in reverse the vehicle accelerated without a warning. he put full pressure on the brakes and then the acceleration stopped. the dealer was contacted. the dealer stated that he had a option to bring in the vehicle and that it will take the dealer a while to figure and duplicate the failure. there have been no repairs to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 30000 and current mileage was 50000. updated 03/04/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated at fuel throttle on two occasions. the consumer was able to control the vehicle. updated 06/17/10*jb

Reported in: FRONT ROYAL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N26Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2006 toyota tacoma regularly surges forward when at full stop with brakes applied. this happens unpredictably and whether a/c is on or not. it is not idle speed increase associated with compressor turn on, and causes the vehicle to move forward- no other vehicle that i have had has done this. this is very likely a software issue with the ecu and needs to be addressed in this manner. your previous investigation may not have been designed to find a software defect, which by nature, can be intermittent and difficult to find. research into the code is required. (i am an engineer involved in aviation software- these abnormalities must be properly researched.) *tw

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

air bag light stays on. i have owned 5 toyotas and my air bag light has never come on. took vehicle to toyota of redlands, calif on 1/28/2020 for check. they reported that the spiral cable has failed. cost to replace $523. as i stated i have owned 5 toyotas and have never had this problem. i believe thepart to be defective and it should be investigated by your organization. toyota should be made to replace defective air bag system parts up to 100k miles of a vehicle. can you tell me if there has been many problems of this nature reported and if so do i have any recourse with toyota. thank you.

Reported in: YUCAIPA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N16Z

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

on november 09, 2009, about 19:21 p.m. i was driving my vehicle toyota tacoma 2006. i was unable to stop at the red signal due to brake failure and my car was going down the grade totaly out of control without brakes and unable to stiring the wheel and after this i struck another vehicle. the accident happened in paterson, passaic county, new jersey. the police report # 09-141205. the next day after the accident toyota sent me a recall letter about floor mat interference with accelerator pedal.

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N36Z

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N36Z

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

we own a 2006 toyota tacoma. in three different incidents when we have attempted to brake especially when we go over bumps the caused on freeways by big rigs the tacoma will makes a noise, and it does not brake. it is not stopping, and we have to pump the brake in order to eventually brake. this especially occurred when we were exiting the freeway. we fear our safety, and called the toyota dealer where we purchased the vehicle today. i spoke to a representative from the service department at 10:05 a.m. local time at 800-276-9699. she advised that since we did not purchase extended warranty they would have to charge me. i explained that we feared for our safety and since we are expecting a newborn in few months do not even want to use the car. in these economic times and due to the recent issues with toyota we feel they should take a look at the vehicle without expecting to charge us. this is truly a safety issue, and can result in death or serious injury from an accident. we are hoping for some assistance since toyota does not want to help in any way. i finally want to say i verified this problem as i drove back to this location and the same thing occurred, so i am hoping this can clearly raise the issue that there is a problem with these cars and toyota once again.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N06Z

POWER TRAIN

on our 2006 toyota tacoma 4-cylinder 5-speed manual transmission, which we bought new, when you lift off the gas and press in the clutch to shift, the engine rpm's do not drop as they should, they remain high and even increase. this has been the case since it was almost new. normally when you shift the rpm should drop between shifts - instead the revs stay constant or increase between shifts. this is not a problem with "unintended acceleration", but rather the throttle getting "hung" when in neutral between shifts. even tapping on the gas pedal does not cause the revs to drop, they stay high or increase. i originally thought it was a toyota "feature" to smooth out shifts, but after all the press, i have come to think it is a sticky throttle issue, whether due to mechanical issues (sticky cable, sticky throttle linkage) or electronic issues. i contacted toyota online several months ago, got a confirmation that they had received the complaint, but that is the last i have heard. i put in a required month/year/date, but really it is an ongoing problem since the car was almost new.

Reported in: DURANGO CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. she stated while accelerating from a complete stop making a right turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the driver removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle continued to increase in rpms. the dealer manufacturer was contacted and the contact was told her vehicle was not included with the toyota acceleration recall (see nhtsa campaign id number: 09v388000). no repairs were made to the vehicle to date. the failure and current mileages were under 54,000. updated 3/30/10 *cn the consumer stated the accelerator became stuck on several occasions. updated 06/28/10*jb

Reported in: GLOCESTER RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

cruise control: since my 2006 toyota tacoma was brand new, when going up an incline such as a freeway overcrossing, or moderate incline, the cruise control will cause the automatic transmission to downshift one gear and many times two gears in an effort to maintain the freeway set speed (i.e. 65 or 70 mph). this cruise control throttle increase and transmission downshifting results in aggressive acceleration which continues past the set speed by a few miles per hour before the cruise control's increased throttle input backs off (since it shot past the cruise control's set speed!) before the cruise control initiates reduced throttle input to try to reduce the vehicle speed back down to the set speed. in addition to the lack of smooth cruise control set speed operation, this condition is especially scary when the incline is also on a curve. as the vehicle aggressively accelerates it can feel as the vehicle is traveling faster than it should for the curve causing the driver to tap the brake to disengage the cruise control to stop the excessive acceleration. to date, all inquiries to northern california toyota dealer service representatives have resulted in the same response; � the 2006 tacoma does not have a speed control problem and there are no adjustments as it is controlled by the main computer�.

Reported in: ELK GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N86Z

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

powertrain (front differential) front vibration around 30~45mph. the vibration goes away when 4wd is engaged. other owners have claimed premature wear on front differential bearings (driver side).

Reported in: MILPITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving a 2006 toyota tacoma on military base. stopped at back of a building to let a soldier pass going into the building. soldier was not in front of truck anymore, pressed on accelerator and truck took off. i hit the brakes and truck starts "spinning out" for a couple of seconds.

Reported in: HATTIESBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

i stepped on the gas pedal to pass another car and the pedal got stuck, i tried to pull the pedal with my foot but i couldn't, the rpm went all the way up. it occurs every time i step on the gas pedal to pass or gain speed. i went to toyota shop and they ignored me stating they never heard that complaint before and that my warranty was over, it happened three times already and now i'm afraid to drive. *jb

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this issue is repeatable and occurs under two circumstances. 1. when vehicle speed control has been previously set, and the "resume" function is used when actual speed is greater than or equal to 6mph slower than the previously set speed, the throttle moves to wide open and the transmission downshifts two gears and the vehicle accelerates very quickly until it exceeds the set speed by 5mph and then the throttle backs off and the transmission up-shifts to 5th gear. 2. when the vehicle is slowed by wind or moderate grade while using the vehicle speed control, the vehicle exhibits similar behavior indicated above when attempting to maintain set speed. this nearly caused an accident when my parents used this vehicle. they had cleared all nearby traffic and resumed the speed control. the vehicle accelerated so fast that when it some loose gravel on the paved roadway, they nearly lost control. i had brought this repeatable behavior to the attention of the dealer shortly after purchasing the vehicle in september of 2006. the dealer indicated that the behavior is normal. this issue continues to be a problem. vehicle has 37,000 as of this complaint.

Reported in: YORK NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a 2006 toyota tacoma. on 2 occasions in the last few months i thought my accelerator pedal went down slightly increasing my speed without me doing anything to make it happen. on both occasions the roadway was wet and i tried to explain the weird feel by telling myself it must be hydroplaning.

Reported in: AMERICAN CANYON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma pickup truck. since the vehicle was purchased he smelled fuel inside of the vehicle after starting it. the dealer could not duplicate the failures. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to repair the vehicle; however, the contact does not know what component was repaired. he also stated the driver's side seat belt sensor failed and the seat belt off warning light illuminated on the warning panel. the dealer confirmed that the sensor had failed. no repairs were made to the seat belt. the failure and current mileages were under 65,000.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N56Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on a couple different occasions my toyota has taken off by itself. the last time i almost wrecked the road was slick and it start taking off. i was talking to my friends they said there is a recall on toyotas. i called the dealer and he said my particular truck has no problems. i disagree with that.

Reported in: SILVER LAKE OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was stopped at a light. 30 or so seconds went by and my 2006 toyota tacoma started moving forward, so i looked back & no car was pushing me. i depressed the brake further, now the tires in back started to spin (size 33 inch large off road tires) the brake was not holding my truck back, i started moving into the intersection. i have a lot of off road racing experience. i put the car in neutral turned the truck off. i then put it in park started the truck & drove to the dealership at toyota of orange. they checked the truck out with a computer, noticed my car floor mat was connected. the dealer would not do anything and told me they could not help. i think its a computer or cruise control issue, because the truck took off after tack was at idle while waiting for the light to change. i finally found this site to complain.

Reported in: ANAHEIM HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my son took his new 3 month old 2006 toyota tacoma truck back to the dealer on 12-12-05 for "high idling" and "when accelerating customer having a hard time stopping it" according to the invoice.this vehicle went out of control two times. the first time it happened on a surface street speeding up from 40 mph to 80 mph and the second time he was on the highway. it sped up from 70 mph to 110. both times my son shifted into neutral - instinctive reaction - and the truck did slow down. had the traffic been bad, he and others, would have been killed for sure. both times, he took his foot off of the accelerator and he could see it moving down towards the floor all by itself. it still has an idling problem. he was told that there was nothing wrong; by the dealer at the time. nothing has been done to correct the problems with the high idling and accelerating problem. this model is not on the recall list. my son is deaf and he can be reached by email. *cn

Reported in: VALENCIA, CA. CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: VALENCIA, CA. CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

transmission fails to go into gear. this is a common problem with the aisin ay6 6-speed manual transmission in the tacoma from what i see on internet forums. a danger results in crossing an intersection, merging or many other unforeseen incidents where it is nearly impossible to get the transmission into the next gear. in my case, it is particularly difficult for the 1-2, 2-3 shifts and reverse. i have taken my truck to toyota numerous times and in short was more or less told to "take a hike" and sometimes in a manner than was not the most pleasant means. throwout bearing also squeaks since brand new (tsb posted?), and toyota's only action is to replace it with another bearing that will only squeak again anyway. i do not get why i have to constantly take a truck that is barely driven in for a complaint. something is not right, i (we) paid for a toyota and their reputation, but this was my last purchase from toyota ever. it seems that to get anything replaced on every vehicle affected by these profound issues, that someone must die again as with the gas pedal incidents. *tw

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N56Z

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N56Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma with 43,800 miles on it. i have taken the tacoma in to valley high toyota in victorville numerous times for a terrible braking problem that they are now recognizing on the prius. the truck does not stop when driving over any uneven surface. when we went to valley high toyota we were told that it is abs brakes trying not to lock up. in fact, the brakes don't work at all in this situation which could lead to a very serious accident. furthermore, there seems to be a problem with the motor mounts as well. in 2007 we took the truck in for its first motor mount problem, it seems that both motor mounts were stretched beyond repair and had to be replaced. we thought the problem was over, but in nov. 2009 the driver side motor mount snapped completely through. the truck has never been driven roughly and this should not have happened. i researched this problem and found that there were new designs put into place on the 2007 tacoma models. the mechanic working on the truck said he could tell the truck had not been driven hard and stated that he had seen this happen before. we have also noticed that since the first motor mount problem the transmission has been shifting extremely rough. we've asked valley high toyota about the transmission several times and they have said there's nothing wrong with it. our warranty is almost up and i'm worried we could have a transmission failure within the next several months. my daughter drives this truck, and i no longer feel it�s safe for her to drive. i am very concerned about these problems and the fact that our local toyota dealer won�t do anything about the brakes or the transmission, we are fortunate that the motor mounts did not cause the engine to fall out of the truck, causing serious damage to the vehicle and injury to my daughter and anyone else. *cn

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62NX6Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62NX6Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62NX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 18 mph and making a turn he depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor with no resistance. one week prior to the failure the brakes were replaced by a local mechanic. the road conditions were wet and covered with snow. the dealer advised the contact to bring in his vehicle for a diagnostic test at the owners expense for $200. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Reported in: RUNNING SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i was stopped at a stop light for 30 seconds. my right foot was on the brake. the engine rpm suddenly jumped and my truck surged ahead 8 feet. the only reason it stopped going forward is because the rpm dropped to normal. my right foot never left the brake pedal. this only happened once. i am first writing now because i heard today that the nhtsa has received hundreds of complaints for the 2006-2007 toyota tacoma regarding this problem. this was not carpet mat related.

Reported in: NEW BERLIN WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma pre-runner. i received a notice regarding the floor mat entrapment recall, however, the engine has over revved on one occasion requiring two feet on the brake and an immediate shift into neutral to disengage the accelerator. now the accelerator is slow to return to idle and it often revs up while i'm trying to slow down , especially at lower speeds. i called the dealership today and was told that there was no recall for my vehicle and that there was no problem with my truck. i explained that i had received an official recall notice. the service rep. re-stated that there was no problem with my truck. but there is! and floor mat is not the problem. it is so tightly secured to the floor by the factory connectors that it is, and has always been, a major pain to remove for cleaning. i don't take it out to clean because it is so hard to get disconnected. that is why i feel that the accelerator issues with my truck should be included in the second recall. i believe that this issue is more complex than is being stated. i felt that way when i received the floor mat recall notice and i feel stronger about this every time the rpm's rev and my foot is not on the pedal. the initial problem occurred before the floor mat recall notice arrived and continues intermittently. no accident or crash occurred, but the first time the pedal stuck wide open i was in a very small parking lot and would have hit the bartell's pharmacy building if i had not put it in neutral. i am awaiting notification about the first recall fix but remain extremely confident that it is not a floor mat issue.

Reported in: EVERETT WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N66Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

the frame of my 2006 toyota tacoma is severely rusted at all welds and connections. since the car is garaged 95% of the time and the vehicle only has 12,000 miles on it and since i wash it regularly it makes even less sense. i've taken the vehicle to the dealer and they confirmed it was severely rusted but not yet "perforated"--the criteria for the warranty to kick in. the technician told me it was the worst he'd seen. i've called toyota corporate in california and have been directed to the lady in charge of the previous recall for rusted toyota tacoma frames that ended with the 2002 model. she told me there was nothing they could or would do. i was told i'd have to have a body shop clean the rust areas, treat them with a rust neutralizer (sic?) and then re-paint them. i am a fanatic about car cleanliness and even have a spotless engine compartment at all times. the previous tacoma frame recall was from 1998 - 2002 and toyota replaced frames and entire vehicles. the problem still persists. i've logged onto the tacoma yahoo chat group and found numerous tacoma owners of later model trucks complaining of the exact same issue.

Reported in: LEESBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N96Z

AIR BAGS

air bag light is intermittent. the light remains in the on position for extended periods of time for no apparent reason, giving you the impression that the airbag will not deploy when necessary.

Reported in: FONTANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N86Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph when he started to brake the brakes did not engage.the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a vehicle in front of him . there were no damages to the vehicle, the police was not contacted. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they tested the brake system and could not duplicate the failure. this failure has occurred about to 4 to 5 times in one year. there had been no repairs done to the vehicle to date. the failure mileage was 50800 and current mileage was 50902.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 toyota tacoma quad cab 4wd. on 02/10/2010 brakes failed to work and vehicle rear ended a car. no injuries. on dry pavement vehicle started to stop and abs felt like they were deploying. vehicle stopped slowing down and brakes failed at approximately 3mph and ran into rear of vehicle in front. toyota says they can not replicate situation. will it take a death to have nhtsa investigate and hold toyota accountable.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2006 toyota tacoma involved to accident on 10/22/09 where during the accident the accelerator stuck wide open on the ice. my foot was on the brake when truck stopped & the rear tires where still spinning. i had to turn off the ignition to get the wheels to stop spinning. the car i hit honda accord was totaled. it got knocked into the drainage ditch. luckily no one was injured. at the time i didn't tell police about the accelerator problem. not on the police report. i did advise the party i hit & the tow truck drivers. also advised the body shop. now my insurance went up[ $50 a month. i have a ticket and have to pay a fine. i immediately removed the floor mat when i got my truck back from the body shop. i believe toyota is partially to blame for my accident. i started to slide on the ice & at some point the accelerator stuck wide open. this i'm sure made the accident much worse. imagine being on ice with your accelerator stuck wide open. i was lucky no one was killed.

Reported in: LAKEWOOD CO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

stuck accelerator pedal in 2006 toyota tacoma. no floor mats installed. truck reached 110mph before i was able to get truck under control. no crash. had reported to toyota several times that i was having problems from the start. they said there were no problems or they could not re-create them. i have stopped driving the truck.

Reported in: CANTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N86Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

in late may 2009 while on highway 50 in sacramento just east of the 50/80 interchange in good weather (dry and clear) my 2006 toyota tacoma's gas pedal buried itself to the floor and the vehicle went to maximum acceleration. braking only had a slight initial effect and then overheated and faded. after a lucky 4 miles i shifted to neutral and the problem resolved. this began around 60mph and maxed around 107. during the 4 miles i activated and deactivated my cruise several times, tapped the brakes, reached down and pulled on the pedal and the mat, the recent toyota explanations of sticking pedal and mat issues did not apply and i find them ludicrous.. it is an eerie feeling to have your accelerator leave your foot on its own. truck had 36,500 miles, never in an accident, was in good repair with regular maintenance and was stock except for a shell. while owned the truck had experienced the at stop surge described by many others where it felt like someone tapped the back of the truck while waiting in an intersection. loved the truck until that day, and respected toyota. had this happened on another road or with heavier traffic it would have had a different outcome. traded the vehicle two weeks later at great loss of equity. someone else now owns this vehicle.

Reported in: ELK GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N26Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: ELK GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was have accident in oct 2009 ,i was drive my 2006 toyota tacoma when my gas pedal was stuck in the carpet.

Reported in: MECHANICSBURG PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N46Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i own a 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner double cab 4x2 v6. i bought the truck new from the dealership and have experienced four instances where after pressing the gas pedal hard, thus into overdrive, the truck either kept speeding up or did not rev back down. 1st instance - about 6 months after buying the vehicle, i was entering the freeway and needed to speed up to enter into traffic at speed. i pressed the gas pedal hard enough to boost speed. as i entered traffic, the truck just kept speeding up. after applying a light brake, i pumped the gas pedal several times and it the transmission finally engaged and geared back down. 2nd instance - while leaving the freeway @ 65 mph i slowed to 45 mph and switched lanes to the right. then i applied gas to speed up to merge and the truck did not slow down. again the link between the throttle and the transmission did not seem to reaction as in a normal situation. i had to merge back because the would not slow down fast enough. after 4-5 seconds the truck slowed down. 3rd instance - again entering the freeway. i applied pressure to the gas pedal to speed up enough to enter the traffic. this time the throttle opened full bore. i put the truck in neutral, lightly applied the brake, and pumped the gas pedal. after 5 seconds the truck finally revved back down. i reached a speed of over 90 mph in this instance. 4th instance - driving uphill the car automatically increased throttle with a small amount of additional pressure to the pedal, the truck surged forward, again full bore. i used the same technique and it eventually slowed. this problem is definitely not a floor mat problem. i now drive my truck very gingerly so as not to replicate the issue. i have taken the truck to two dealerships, both have not been helpful or have recognized the problem. saying that "your truck is not on the recall list we see here, call this toyota number." i know that others with the same model have this problem.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N96Z

STRUCTURE

starting in march 2009, cast aluminum wheels have paint bubbling and surface corrosion. contacted toyota and they would not address the issue stating out of warranty condition. a professional wheel reconditioner has stated that if even if repainted it would return since the corrosion is embedded into the metal. my opinion is that over time, surface corrosion can lead to weakening of the wheel structure potentially causing failure and serious injury.

Reported in: FARMINGDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the accelerator was stuck in our 2006 toyota tacoma on several occasions. almost causing an accident each time. we do not feel safe driving it. we have removed the mats. toyota isn't offering replacement mats to fix the problems for their mistake. toyota also hasn't included my truck in this supposed voluntary recall.

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was passing on a two lane highway and the accelerator stuck. it has happened twice in three and a half years. both times i tried putting the truck in neutral and had to shut the engine off. when it restarted both times the pedal was working normally.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N66Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact was backing out of a parking space. the engine began to rev excessively high and crashed into a utility pole. the gear was then placed into the "drive" position. an unintended acceleration occurred without warning. the vehicle crashed into a parked trailer and pushed the trailer into another parked vehicle. the police was called to the scene. there were no personal injuries. the vehicle was towed to an auto body collision shop. the vehicle was repaired for the body damages. there was an investigation performed by the manufacturer. the cause of failure has not been determined. updated 05/07/10 updated 06/03/10*bf updated 06/07/10 *jb updated 06/22/10 *bf resend 06/24/10*lj updated 06/24/10 updated 07/19/10 *bf updated 07/21/10.*jb updated 8/9/10 *cn toyota's field technical specialist found no mechanical defects. updated 08/17/10.*jb

Reported in: LEOMINSTER MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N16Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i am writing to file a complaint about my 2006 toyota tacoma. in january 2010 while i was having new tires installed on my truck i noticed a significant amount of rust and large areas of metal flaking off of the frame, crossmembers and factory installed trailer hitch of my truck. subsequent to this discovery i did some research on the internet and found that toyota had instituted a customer support program for owners of 1995-2004 tacomas addressing this exact issue. on january 15, 2010 i took my truck to gateway toyota in tom's river nj, the dealership where i bought my then new truck in 2006 and had their service manager inspect my truck. i was present during this inspection and i pointed out the large arrears of rust and flaking metal on my frame, crossmembers and trailer hitch to the service manager who told me that unless my frame had actual holes in it caused by rust nothing could or would be done to correct the obvious corrosion of these vital components. this rust problem is an issue that toyota has been avoiding dealing with for many years and i feel that ignoring this issue is affecting the safety and value of my truck. it is beyond logic for toyota to assist owners of older vehicles and ignore owners of newer and much more valuable vehicles with the exact same problem. please institute a recall of all toyota tacoma trucks regardless of year of manufacture before serious and possibly deadly incidents occur due to compromised structural integrity of these substandard and rust prone frames. . thank you.

Reported in: LEONARDO NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i am the owner of a 2006 toyota tacoma that was involved in a roll over accident on 2/14/2010. my son was driving the vehicle with 2 passengers on a church outing. they were stopped at a traffic light waiting to turn. when the light changed he said he tried to accelerate but the pedal did not respond, the second time he tried the vehicle took off. as he tried to round the corner, the vehicle kept accelerating, he tried to brake but they did not respond. he lost control of the vehicle and hit the curb on the adjacent side of the road and became airborn. they went down an embankment and rolled. there was another vehicle of young adults traveling with them, and in the lane next to them on their left. they saw the whole thing and said they could hear the engine racing. when the got to the vehicle, they were able to get everyone out and my son just kept saying "what the hell happened". they were all treated and released with minor injuries. this vehicle was in the toyota recall for floor mats. i did not have toyota mats in the truck, i had very heavy rubber mats. i believe this vehicle experienced the accelerator pedal issue that has caused hundreds of other crashes. we are just fortunate no one was seriously hurt.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEJU62N76Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the incident occurred in a 2006 toyota tacoma double cab (automatic transmission) on dry pavement during congested evening rush-hour traffic in redmond, washington, usa. the vehicle was coasting (decelerating) up a gentle right-bending grade to a yield sign from southbound 148th ave ne to westbound redmond way (rte 908). as the vehicle coasted to the yield sign slowing through a speed of approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated at full power with the tachometer needle indicating approximately 5000-6000 rpm. the driver states with utmost certainty that his foot was not in contact with the accelerator pedal immediately prior to or during the acceleration. the vehicle's cruise control was turned on but the driver states with utmost certainty that the cruise control was not set/engaged immediately prior to or during the incident. within approximately 2 seconds of the onset of the rapid unexpected acceleration, the driver applied heavy braking and the acceleration ceased. the vehicle operated normally immediately after the application of brakes. the driver states that no subsequent unexpected accelerations have occurred since the reported incident.

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this is a description of an event that occurred in september of 2009., bellingham washington. i was southbound on i-5 approximately .25 miles south of sunset drive. i was traveling at about 60 mph, when noticing a slow vehicle directly about 300 ft ahead i signaled and moved into the passing lane to pass the slower vehicle. traffic was fairly light. just as i was just past the slow vehicle i noticed i wanted to take the upcoming off ramp, so i accelerated briefly to gain speed to move back into the slower lane., fortunately traffic was light because the vehicle started racing, i had let off the accelerator and nothing happened, instead i applied both feet first gently quickly firmly to the brake even with the brake firmly applied with both feet my speed was well in excess of 80mph and the engine was racing. several hundred feet in front of me was my offramp and traffic, lots of it. i asked my husband sitting next to me if he could reach down and pry the accelerator from the floor, he tried unsuccessfully, at this point i new i had to get off the highway or rear end someone on the highway first, then again the same would be true off the ramp which was a fairly short right sweeping ramp. i didn't think we would make it and was most concerned about hitting someone else so i decided to take the ramp, at the same time carefully holding the wheel i ducked under it all the way to the floor and jerked the accelerator pedal out to the top,immediately returned above to the turning ramp both feet still pressed hard on the brake and just as i got to the end of the ramp, the vehicle stopped right in front of mcdonald's.. i just gripped the wheel tightly looked at my husband and said loudly !@#$% (excuse me) thank you god. i had never told anyone of this incident but it haunted me and when i heard of the issues going on in january i thought over and over i should contact toyota. i finally did, i think it was about a month ago. i did get a response. safety issues don't affect my vehicle why?

Reported in: EASTSOUND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2006 toyota tacoma has a problem surging forward at stops. i have not been involved in an accident but with the current recalls now on other toyota vehicles i am concerned. the only current recall on my vehicle is for the floor mats. i was wondering if there were any other complaints like mine? didn't know where else to state my concerns. have done some research on my own. found some toyota owners forums online others have stated they have the same problem. please help!!

Reported in: SUFFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

s10 appropriate handling re toyota throttle control problem fm owner of a 2006 toyota tacoma truck. *kb the consumer stated twice within the past year, he experienced sudden acceleration. in both instances, his foot was on the brake and he was moving less that 5 mph. both times, the vehicle surged forward as the abs activated, and the front of the vehicle impacted the garage wall. the consumer believed the problem involved the electronic control system that activated and operated the abs and throttle. he noticed that the abs tends to activate too often and too early, even in dry conditions. *jb

Reported in: CHESTER NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CHESTER NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. whenever the contact attempted to switch gears from 4th to 5th he noticed that the rpm's would remain constant or rise for a period of 10 seconds. the failure occurred at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working properly. the contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. the failure mileage was 26,041 updated 4/26/10 *cn the consumer stated during 4th and 5th shifting, the accelerator pedal would stick. he also experienced erratic idling while in 1st gear. the throttle would stick from 8-14 seconds. updated 08/24/10.

Reported in: PRESTON ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Reported in: PRESTON ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma pickup truck that has had numerous incidents of automatic rapid acceleration. these have all occurred during highway driving and with multiple drivers. initially, i thought this was related to a cruise control problem since they occurred during highway driving. however, the cruise control was replaced in 2008 and i am still having acceleration problems. at present time toyota has the vehicle listed for the 90l floor mat entrapment recall only and not the accelerator pedal recall. i do not think this is a floor mat problem, but rather it is an accelerator pedal problem. i have attempted to call and email toyota corporation several times and have had zero response. the local toyota dealership service department has indicated that they cannot perform the 90l floor mat entrapment recall service until toyota releases the vin numbers and service requirements for the tacoma. no one seems to know when this recall will be released by toyota and there doesn't seem to be any urgency for it. in the meantime nothing has been done to resolve the acceleration problems with the tacoma, and infact toyota fails to recognize rapid acceleration in the tacoma. i have listed may 1, 2009 as the approximate incident date. however, as noted previously, these incidents occurred multiple times to multiple drivers over the course of the 3 years i have owned the vehicle.

Reported in: CHAPEL HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

POWER TRAIN

while driving on i-95 south of jacksonville florida in my 2006 toyota tacoma i was forced to accelerate rapidly to avoid an accident. the vehicle kept accelerating until i doing almost a 100 mph weaving through traffic until i could get into the right hand lane and shut the engine off. once stopped the first thing i checked was the floor mat as i had a problem with previous vehicle causing the accelerator to stick but the floor mat was no where near the accelerator pedal. i restarted the vehicle but it just revved wide open so i turned it back off and called arlington toyota. i was advised to call a wrecker as they said they had not experienced this issue before. they had it for three days but could not find any problems as it run perfectly when off loaded off the wrecker. i was advised to install mat retaining pins. then i received a recall for the floor mats and when i took it to the dealer for recall i was advised to removed the drivers side floormat. i was told nothing more that toyota as to what was being attempted to correct the issue. is that a viable recall? i know for a fact it was not the floor mat that caused the issue but was advised by toyota there was no documented instances of unexplained acceleration with tacoma's. my vehicle is a 2006 tacoma prerunner access cab, v6, automatic transmission with towing package. i really thought that toyota would rapidly get fix in place but that has not been the case and for this reason i am submitting this complaint.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota tacoma 2006.... engine lurches at red lights...when idle...when warming at intermittent or sporadic times. rpm goes from 1.5 to 3.5. this normally happens when i have my foot on the brake..only twice has it lurched with my foot not fully on the brake. both times i was turning and had my foot near the brake so that i had time to push hard on the brake to keep me from running into the car in front of me. i have had the truck for almost two years and it happens on a regular basis. it lurched during one of the turns last weekend on a trip to florida.

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N46M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

just leaving a mall and heading towards a busy intersection when engine on truck accelerated as fast as it could go. braked the vehicle to a stop using both legs on brake pedal, put car in park, tapped gas pedal, and engine returned to normal.

Reported in: SIMPSONVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

hello i have a 2006 toyota tacoma and i have taken it to the toyota dealership twice for loud clacking sounds coming from the brakes every time i use the brakes. the dealership tells me that this sound is normal but i know better as i have never had a vehicle that sounded like this before and i also am some what of a mechanic. the clacking sound is coming from the brake caliper hitting the mounting bolts and as any one with a brain knows that metal hitting metal over and over will either break the bolts or eventually wear through the bolts. i purchased this vehicle used as a toyota certified vehicle with 48,000 miles on it. the brake pads are not even close to being worn out and this issue is not with wear of brake pads but it is an issue with the mounting of the break calipers them self. toyota may not have a problem at this moment with this but you better believe that the problem is right around the corner and some one needs to get them on it now before this starts causing wrecks.

Reported in: ALTO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N86M

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i have filed a complaint with consumer affairs as well as toyota experience regarding the gas pedal / floor mat issue. this has occurred two times to myself as well as three times to my husband, thankfully it did not result in any injuries. i want my floor mats replaced at the least, my floor is damaged by not being able to use mats and the fear of it talking off really prevents me from driving it without extreme caution and constant worrying. i was given a customer case # 1002131342 and was told to speak with marisol betancourt because they were under the impression that there were some new mats available but this was the response i received from: ---- marisol betancourt [xxx] wrote: ============= [xxx] i spoke to you on the phone regarding your concern about your vehicle's pedal and floor mats. the service writer named kevin hollinger pulled your vehicle's vin number to see if it was under recall and he informed me that your vehicle is not under recall. if you have further questions please feel free to contact kevin hollinger or myself. thank you, marisol betancourt customer relations manager toyota chula vista [xxx] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Reported in: CHULA VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N06M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CHULA VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N06M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

now that the toyota problems have received such widespread coverage, i wanted to report what i believe is a problem on my wife's 2006 toyota tacoma. on several occasions over the last 3 1/2 years, when using the cruise control, when there was an upgrade requiring the cruise control to increase power to maintain speed, the cruise control would simply start the vehicle accelerating without stopping and i had to turn off the cruise control. i didn't think too much about it until the recalls as i simply don't use it--just thought it was poorly designed compared to every other one i have ever had.

Reported in: PEORIA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma pre-runner. the contact stated the accelerator pedal failure happened on two occasions within one month since he has owned the vehicle. the first incident the contact stated happened on november 8, 2008. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph and came to a rolling stop. the contact stated that when his foot was on the brake the vehicle accelerated then the contact pressed more firmly, but the back tires started to spin in acceleration. the contact was able to put the vehicle in neutral then shutting the vehicle off. the second incident occurred on december 7, 2008. the contact stated while pulling into his garage, he placed his foot on the brakes, and the back tires of the vehicle spun into acceleration onto his concrete driveway. the contact stated that smoke came from the tires. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic and testing. the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the dealer stated the contact must of had his foot on the brake and the accelerator pedal at the same time. the contact stated that the floor mat was not against the accelerator, but secured on the floor tabs. the contact stated that the vehicle has not accelerated since 2008. the approximate failure mileage was 15000. the current mileage was 25,000. updated 04/16/10. *lj updated 06/18/10.*jb

Reported in: BRIDGETON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72NX6Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma. it has uncommanded engine surges. it is most notable at a stop. once the vehicle stops engine rpm reduces to 500 rpms and seconds later it surges to 800rpm. i noticed this when i bought the car,but thought that was "normal". in 2008 it caused me to have a minor traffic accident and realized it was not normal. at higher rpms above 35 mph the vehicle feels like it is in a high gear as it quickly reduces speed when you take your foot off the pedal. again i thought this normal prior to this current round of recalls. i was amazed the tacoma's are not being recalled. something is definitely wrong with the engine computer.

Reported in: MINDEN NV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEMU52N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

when i was coasting to park my truck at my parking space outside of my house parking garage, my p/u truck suddenly accelerated very fast and the truck hit the fence and stopped. i remember clearly my sense that i pushed the brake while the car accelerating for a split second but do not remember if the engine was stopped after hitting the fence with steel pole. i somehow reversed back about 8 feet from the fence and stopped the engine. i came out of the car and checked if the accelerating pedal was depressed. it was not. i had experienced the truck engine racing a little fast as i tried to park at work in the mornings also. i felt something unusual but ignored the feeling, since my car was running high rpm since new. i remember that i asked about the high rpm to the salesman. he mentioned some new design feature that i could not understand. after this incident within 30 minutes i went to toyota of plano and reported my incident, and then i went to my car/home insurance company (state farm insurance co.) to report the incident. my car was towed to toyota of plano. i hope some one checks the engine electronics, not just mechanical problem of my car. this is very odd and dangerous. i asked myself about the state of my own mind and attitude at the moment but i was very normal. i am an electrical engineer and have driven the cars for last 50 years and have lived and parked at the same parking space for last 17 years. i have heard about the toyota problems but not about my truck model. updated 03/30/10

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

2006 toyota tacoma . abs brakes right front brake when slowing or coming to a stop @ times applying the brakes in a normal manner. the right front seems to lock up while the others seem not to brake @ all. and slid through a traffic light. took it to toyota 2/15/10 picked up 2/18 /10, could not duplicate . this has happened before when it was about1 to 11/2 years old was pulling a small trailer, i called toyota the said it happened because of pulling the trailer, so never took it in. it when this happens there is like a loud rumbling buzzing vibration coming from the right front. also ever since new the idle will run rough then speed up to run normal. at toyota they said its normal 4 a tacoma to run like that & there was nothing they could do to fix it.

Reported in: TUNNELHILL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N46M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Reported in: TUNNELHILL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N46M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

fax on behalf of constituent re his 2006 toyota tacoma with defective accelerator; his vehicle is not listed in the toyota recall. *kb the consumer stated the accelerator became stuck on 2 occasions, which nearly caused an accident on both occasions. *jb

Reported in: FRONT ROYAL VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph on the highway. the accelerator pedal traveled to the floor when pressure was applied and the vehicle failed to slow down. the brakes were engaged repeatedly with aggressive force before the vehicle was able to slow down. the authorized dealer was notified; and informed the contact there was a service charge for the diagnostic testing. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 35,000. the current mileage was 50,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 05/25/10*bf the consumer stated the vehicle has not been fixed. updated 06/02/10*jb

Reported in: STOCKTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma 2.7 l manual trans where the gas pedal sticks, toyota claims its the floor mat. no way the floor mat has anything to do with this problem. this problem occurs about 5% of the time, when removing your foot from the petal, it will stay in the open position for aprox 10 sec before the rpm's slow down. i have own the truck new and did take it back to the dealership back in 2006. they told me it was impossible for the gas pedal to stick and did nothing to fix the problem back then. this is an on going problem with the truck, i am glad its a manual trans, all i have to do is push in the clutch when it happens.

Reported in: RIO RANCHO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while coasting at approximately 5 mph in a parking lot the vehicle suddenly exhibited an unusual increase in engine rpms. the contacts foot was neither on the accelerator or brake pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. he instinctively placed the vehicle in neutral and abruptly depressed the brake pedal. he did not remove his foot from the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. the dealer could not duplicate the failure and no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 19,200 and the current was 19,225.

Reported in: WORCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

stuck gas pedal on my tacoma truck.

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

stuck gas pedal on my tacoma truck.

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2006 toyota tacoma. consumer states notice received regarding floor mats but no other course of action has been taken. *tgw

Reported in: MOORESVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on the 26th of march 2010 about 3:00 pm, i was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma and got onto interstate 80 going west and began to merge into traffic. as i accelerated to get in front of a white semi-tractor trailer, i realized i was accelerating faster than i was pushing down on the gas pedal. my truck accelerated as if it wanted to go faster than i did, and so i let my foot off the gas pedal. but, my toyota tacoma still increased in speed, and the gas pedal seemed soft as if the truck was in cruise control. realizing that my speed was 80 and rising rapidly, i pushed down on the brake pedal. the car barely slowed down and sped right back up continuing to accelerate as soon as i removed my foot from the brake. so, i pressed down the brake pedal with all my force, but the truck did not slow down sufficiently to safely pull over. so, then, i put one foot on the brake and used the other to push down the emergency brake. the truck decelerated enough to allow me to pull over into the far right lane. the car continued to roll despite application of both brakes, and so i threw the vehicle into park. this shut off the engine. i had my truck towed to the dealership and nothing has been resolved as of today.

Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the contact was driving approximately 2 mph in reverse the vehicle surged resulting in a crash. the police appeared on the scene and there were no injuries reported. prior to the failure the vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance. the dealer stated that the floor mats were exchanged and the vehicle was safe to drive. the vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Reported in: VANCLEAVE MS || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was going about 50 was slowing down for a red light,the truck started to speed up on it`s own,pulled to the right just missing a car and went off the road..this was reported to toyota and the nhtsa..of course toyota said no problem found...nothing from nhtsa..this has happened twice,no other family members will drive the 06 tacoma.

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

braking took much longer to stop. ceramic pads were installed. brake pedal now goes to the floor when stopped. master cylinder was replaced by toyota on 2/25/2010. the brake pedal still went to the floor when stopped. toyota checked it on 4/05/2010 and said all their newer trucks loose vacuum and the pedal goes to the floor. called toyota headquarters and they said this isn't normal (4/07/2010). toyota inspected brakes again on 4/12/2010 and said it's normal for the brake pedal to go to the floor at a stop. i have a 2006 toyota tacoma w/ 40k miles. toyota showed me a 2007 tacoma that did the same thing. my pedal never went to the floor before the master cylinder went. many mechanics tell me it's not safe for the pedal to go to the floor. if you feel this is safe ok. if this is not safe please investigate.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N66M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

hi, i have owned my 2006 tacoma 4x4 trd auto v6 for almost 5 yrs, problem free, and have been a big skeptic of the sudden acceleration thing in the news till this morning, i was going to the post office around ten as usual to mail some packages, turned into parking lot of post office, pulled into a space facing away from post office thankfully, as i pulled in, foot on brake only, coming up to curb about to put into park and turn off key, suddenly the vehicle floored itself spinning the rear wheels, jumping front of vehicle over tall curb, taking out a shrub in the median, vehicle was headed towards some new mini mall buildings 25 ft away, all the while as this started i was pressing on brakes hard, the vehicle didn't stop until i threw shifter into park and turned ignition off, immediately i saw that i was ok and nothing damaged, i started the truck and put in reverse and backed off the median into the space and parked, did my business, came back out, started up and drove home with no further problems, i have not contacted toyota yet about the incident.

Reported in: LINCOLN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact came to a stop and when he took his foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the rpms increased to 7000. the contact shifted into neutral, pulled over and shut off the engine. however, the engine continued to run. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the aftermarket floor mat was found to be the cause of the problem. the contact did not believe that the floor mat was the problem. the failure mileage was 112,714. the current mileage was 116,740.

Reported in: BRICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N16Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while traveling at approximately 30 mph, the contact applied the brakes and noticed a clanking noise from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership and was told that the vehicle was performing normally. the failure mileage was approximately 47,000. the current mileage was approximately 52,000.

Reported in: ALTO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMLU42N86M

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

a chirping sound began being emitted from the transmission. the chirp was present at all times except when the clutch was depressed. the problem was diagnosed as a throw out bearing wiggling on the pilot shaft. the throw out bearing scored the pilot shaft. a new throw out bearing was installed and the pilot shaft smoothed with emory cloth. this solution solved the problem immediately, but within a year, the same chirp returned. the throw out bearing is again vibrating on the pilot shaft.

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

several times when i applied my brakes on ice or slippery snow,it seemed like my brakes failed to function properly, at the initial application.

Reported in: GREEN BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ltr fwd on behalf of (al) her son who drives a 2006 toyota tacoma truck she purchased for his use has experienced sudden unintended acceleration as early as august 2007, reply attn. bryan parker (envelope only) when the consumers son depressed the brake, the pedal went to the floor and it felt soft. after pumping the brakes and running off the road, he finally was able to get the truck stopped and shut it off. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, however they were unable to find any problems. *jb

Reported in: MAGNOLIA SPRINGS AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N86Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

s10 appropriate handling- courtesy copy of message to mr. toyoda from regarding toyota acceleration *tgw 2006 toyota tacoma. the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly and without warning accelerated at a high rate of speed and crashed into a guardrail. the vehicle was totaled. *jb

Reported in: PATERSON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #:

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the tire air pressure sensor warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the air pressure was low in the tire and dispensed air into the tire. the contact was uncertain of the location of the tire on the vehicle. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer on six separate occasions for the identical failures which there were no resolutions. the failures continued to occur. also, there was a replacement of the tire rims. in addition, the rear passenger tire exploded without warning causing the vehicle to travel uncontrollably. the contact was able to gain control with no injuries. the failure mileage was 200. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

2006 toyota tacoma with automatic transmission. same complaint as others. low end rumbling sound and vibration in front end between 55 and 65 mph. front differential bearings, where front axles enter the differential case, have excessive play (slop) in the bearings. dealer refuses to repair the bearings even though it is still under warranty. i have video taped the condition as well as the mileage and will keep records of my multiple visits to the dealer. i have also found other used tacoma trucks on dealer lots with as little as 20,000 miles that have this same problem. i believe toyota engineered these differentials to last only 60,000 mi and most owners may not notice the problem until warranty is over. my 1992 toyota pickup 4x4 with 238,000 miles has less bearing slop in it than the '06.

Reported in: GRAND HAVEN MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 06 tacoma has had two accelerations, the first time i ran across a traffic lane to the side of the road, the next time it was in a supermarket parking lot. toyota checked the truck out, said all was fine. the next time toyota had a tech. look at it said it was fine,would not give me any paper work,at this point i was afraid to drive it,my family would not ride in it.tried to buy a toyota,they would not work with me on the price,told toyota that i was getting a new truck and wanted them to pay for one-half.they did not deny it,i sent them the invoice for 3500.00,have not heard from them at this date. toyota has given me the run-around and this has been a hardship on me and my family, i like the truck, put alot of extra items on it,i was planning on having it a long time.

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while braking from the speed of 25 mph for a traffic stop, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and the vehicle proceeded through the traffic stop. the contact immediately shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. six months later, the exact failure occurred a second time causing the contact to crash into a mailbox. the vehicle flipped onto its side and crashed into a ditch. the contact was able to get the vehicle into an upright position. the police did not arrive. the contact suffered moderate injuries to the head, neck and knee. the vehicle sustained substantial body damage as well as damage to the exterior mirrors, turn signals and windshield. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further investigation. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had significant concern of the safety hazard. the failure mileage was 79,000. updated 08/24/10*lj updated 08/25/10

Reported in: WILLISTON FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETU62N66Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving at 65 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. the contact attempted to dislodge the pedal to no avail. she began to apply steady yet firm pressure to the brake pedal and the accelerator released itself as the vehicle decreased in speed. the dealer was testing the accelerator pedal for vibrations when the failure recurred. the manufacturer sent two investigators to further assess the failure. the accelerator pedal was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Reported in: ELKRIDGE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

STRUCTURE

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N26Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this is the second incident with my 2006 toyota tacoma, double cab. in feb 09 the truck ran away on me after accelerating to pass another vehicle. rpm raged and truck would not slow down, it speed to over 100 mph, brakes locked. see previous report. i had it towed to the dealer, who called toyota in and had the vehicle for two weeks. in the end they were not able to duplicate the problem. the dealer offered to buy it back for a ridiculous price, which i could not afford to accept seeing that we paid over $30,000 for the vehicle. i have driven it with kid gloves since, not trusting the vehicle at all. my family will not ride with me and my adult children refuse to allow their children to ride also. on july 9, 2010 i started the vehicle up and the engine was racing, rpm to 7, oscillating back and forth. i put it into gear and started out slowing, engine continued to race. i drove it for about 5 minutes, but felt very unsafe. i believed it would again accelerate out of control. light did come on indicating to take to dealer immediately. this light did not come on for over 5 minutes. i called my dealer and they told me to have it towed in which i did and start a case with toyota which i did. truck remains at the dealership at this point.

Reported in: WHITE CLOUD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

we heard a loud noise in the engine area, when going over bumps. took it to our mechanic, and he found a loose fan shroud and tightened it up. two weeks later the power steering went out while my husband was driving. we towed the 2006 toyota tacoma double cab to the dealership we bought the car from, and they finally told us the frame was broken under the engine area, right next to the power steering. they told us $14,000 to fix the truck. they said we need a full frame replacement. the truck has only 71,000 miles. it has not been repaired...toyota offered to pay 1/2 of the frame cost, which they said is $9800, not including the 40 hours @$40/hr of labor they want to charge to replace it. they will not tell me why my frame is broken. i had my truck towed to an different repair shop, for another estimate, which the dealership hasn't even given me their written estimate. when i asked for it they made up an excuse on why i had to wait for the service rep. to access my account to print it out for me, this is when i removed my truck last week after, they told me to take the deal or get my truck off their property or they would starting charging me fees. my truck has been broken for three weeks now, i have had no loaner, and now help from toyota or the dealer. my husband could have been in a serious accident, when he lost power steering, this is a defective frame, and due to it breaking, it caused the power steering to go out. we have no truck now, and still owe over $10,000 for this broken, defective one.

Reported in: POTTER VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal fell into the floorboard and became stuck in the open throttle position. the vehicle began to abnormally accelerate up to 120 mph. the contact attempted to engage the emergency brake but to no avail. he then shifted into neutral and was able to maintain control of the vehicle until stopping. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure recurred four additional times. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the accelerator pedal was replaced. the failure persisted. the contact stated the vehicle was left with the dealer and he did not feel safe operating the vehicle after the failure continued to recur. the contact refused to drive the vehicle. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 4,000 and the current mileage was approximately 25,000.

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact was attempting to brake at a traffic stop when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into the rear of the vehicle ahead of his. there was no damage to the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken into the dealer where they stated that they could not duplicate the problem. the vehicle was traded because the contact believed the vehicle to be a safety hazard. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 19,000.

Reported in: T OR C NM || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while i was driving and approaching an intersection i heard cellular phone interference through my vehicle speakers. the traffic light changed to red. i placed my foot onto the brake pedal which was not effective due to the continued acceleration of my vehicle, and simultaneously hearing loud engine noise due to the acceleration. in attempt to avoid vehicles i struck and knocked over two cemented posts, avoided to drive into a building, i still continuing to accelerate and drive onto a sidewalk where i was able to place my vehicle into neutral to stop the acceleration and turning off my vehicle. i have had two other situations with acceleration problems approximately 12 months apart. one involved striking two vehicles onto oncoming traffic when losing control of my vehicle. second was when merging onto a interstate my vehicle continued to accelerate, i had time to check my floor mats for possible pedal obstruction which was clear, i placed my car into neutral where the rpm gauge of my vehicle went to the red for several seconds and then corrected itself to the idle position where i was able to place the vehicle back into drive and was able to continue as normal without any incident.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the driver side air bag warning light remained illuminated. in addition when sitting idle with the brakes depressed, the vehicle would sporadically lunge forward. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 66,780.

Reported in: HARTSFIELD SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: HARTSFIELD SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the rear passenger lock actuator failed. the dealer advised that the wires had come loose and re-plugged the wires accordingly. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 45,000.

Reported in: NEW CASTLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i am original owner of 2006 toyota tacoma, currently has 41,000 miles. began to notice a little surface rust on the frame around 20,000 miles at which time i pointed out to service dept at dealership where i purchased the truck. was told that should not get any worse, and there was nothing to work about. since this time rust has gotten considerably worse, each time i try to speak with someone at toyota or dealership i am given run around,cold shoulder. i have researched several legitimate and reputable sources and have found hundreds, possibly thousands of individual complaints of frame rust on 2005 and newer tacomas. please, someone help! my family needs this truck to last. this comes down to simply doing the right thing, being honest, and fair.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N26Z

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that when driving with a heavy load, the rear suspension would drop. the dealer advised that the rear suspension springs would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N86Z

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received recall notice 10v036000 (equipment:other:labels) for the incorrect labeling. the manufacturer sent her the correct label but the contact was concerned because the manufacturer could not explain if the loading capacity was related to the double cab, vehicle in its entirety or the tires. the current and failure mileages were approximately 41,000.

Reported in: PITTSFIELD ROAD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMMU52N96M

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma. it is washed regularly and all manufacturer routine maintenance is performed. every year i take the time to do through inspection underneath to make sure there are no problems. last summer when flushing out frame tubes with a garden hose i noticed large flakes of rust being flushed out through the drain holes. i also noted significant rust on many areas of the frame. this summer i can see the problem is getting severely worse. brackets and mounts are becoming severely rusted. frame is beginning to flake. skid plat is nearly rusted through. at the mass inspection the inspector told me the truck frame is rusting fast and i needed to be concerned. this truck is only 4 years old! the body is perfect. but the frame is crumbling! i have spoken with my dealer. he said many 2005 models were recalled for this problem and toyota was replacing the frames. they did an inspection and said my problem is exactly the same as the 05s. but they did think toyota was going to repair the 06 models. please help. i need at least 4 more years from this truck. and i looked at trading, but the dealer said with the rust my current vehicle is not worth much on a trade.

Reported in: EAST OTIS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

AIR BAGS

airbag light came on, stays on, dealer acknowledges failure, air bag won't deploy. diagnostics show "clock spring/spiral cable" needs to be replaced. cost $100 diagnostic fee and $654 to fix. cannot afford to fix at this time. i have no airbag in the event of a collision. this part failed simply from normal turning of the steering wheel. airbag not working with only 50,000 miles on 2006 toyota tacoma.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2006 toyota tacoma sr5 dbl cab, 6 cyl, 4.0 eng. 65k miles, 2 wheel drive, automatic transmission: driver side airbag light turned on and stays on. i have searched the internet for info. on it and have found a lot of people have been having this problem. i had it reset by a couple of different shops and the light comes back on. going by the info. found on line, from google to newsgroups. the toyota dealers are just charging for the same work done and not admitting a product defect. i am taking mine to the dealer and is $117.00 just to diagnose it.. and i know this takes them 10 min or less to hook it up to the computer and get the error codes printed. we the consumers need some help. and i and i'm sure everyone else that has been having this problem would greatly appreciate if someone can look into it. i know there is a recall for the side curtain airbags.. but i don't think mine is equipped with those. i have even read that there have been instances where the bag deploys for no reason, while the truck is been driven with that light on.. i'm guessing not all of us can afford having this corrected as soon as the light turns on. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: NORTHRIDGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2006 tacoma has been in dealership on 3 different occasions for out of control sudden acceleration problems. the first event was in 2009, i was taking a friend home at approx. 11 pm when vehicle suddenly accelerated itself to maximum speed and we were fortunately able to avoid collision and vehicle rollover and bring vehicle to a stop. the second even happened on labor day weekend 2010. vehicle was backing a trailer onto property with guidance of friend and sudden acceleration occurred. my friend had to jump out of harms way. the truck suddenly accelerated two more times on this day backing the truck back into the driveway. toyota dealership towed the vehicle away. the vehicle had been modified on two recalls for sudden acceleration before the accidents on labor day weekend. the vehicle was kept by toyota for 6 weeks and they said they could not duplicate the problem and said nothing was wrong with it. i have to pay for this vehicle, i drive it and i am scared to death to drive it because i don't know when it's going to happen again and possibly hurt or even kill myself or somebody else. this vehicle should not be on the road. i avoid and continue to avoid driving with any passengers including my wife and son. i have written testimonies from both the passenger and the person i almost run over.

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N46Z

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the air bag light illuminated. the dealer stated that the failure was within the squid circuit. the vehicle was repaired under warranty. the failure occurred again. the vehicle had not been repaired again. the failure mileage was 14,685 and the current mileage was approximately 149,000. updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 12/30/10*jb

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N46Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair for recall 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the dealer repaired the vehicle by shortening the pedal. after the contact picked the vehicle up, she was shifting from drive to park when the vehicle suddenly accelerated into the garage. the contact injured her back. there was no police report filed. the contact called the dealer in regards to the failure (what was discussed was unknown). the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was 64,703. updated 1/25/11 *cn

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3TMKU72N56M

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the front driver side sun visor would gradually tilt downward, obstructing the driver�s view of the highway. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they did not diagnose the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N36Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2006 toyota tacoma is doing the same thing the prius was recalled for with the brakes. any time i slow speeds and step on the brakes especially when i go over a bump it does not stop and you hear a grinding noise. i have contacted my toyota dealer and i keep getting the run around, told a technician cannot find anything and that they will call me no call yet! i need help, i am afraid for my life to get into this truck it is unsafe, and i am not getting any help. we have a son, and have never let him on due to the unsafety of this vehicle. all i wan is for toyota to fix this as i know it is the same problem that they are having with the prius and nobody will hear me out or help. i now turn to you for assistance please i beg of you.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N06Z

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma when airbag warning light went on. this was brought to the dealer immediately the next day and diagnosis is failed spiral cable. the spiral cable senses more than the airbag and includes the steering wheel, horn, and cruise control. cost of replacement is $603.31.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N26Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N26Z

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

own 2006 toyota tacoma. air bag lite came on at 40k miles. no attempt made to fix. vehicle drives fine.

Reported in: CHICOPEE MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra equipped with spector tire line advanta spe tires (na), size p245/75/r16. when the contact inspected the vehicle, he noticed that the front and rear tires were cracked around the sidewall. the vehicle was taken to a tire shop who offered no assistance. the tires had not been replaced. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: MAYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, he noticed an abnormal clapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the differential unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 57,859.

Reported in: JUNCOS PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N36Z

STEERING

2006 toyota tacoma double cab, v-6, 4wd. i bought this truck new from palmer's toyota in mobile, al. at 72,000 miles, the driver's side airbag light came on. took the truck in for service and it was determined that the spiral cable in the steering column was bad. the cost to repair is in excess of $500! i chose not to repair at the time - have been driving with the light on for a week now. service rep said that until repair is made, my airbags were "disabled". it appears that alot of toyota owners are experiencing this same problem. what are the chances that this could be investigated and possibly toyota issuing a recall for this?

Reported in: MOSS POINT MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MOSS POINT MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the vehicle has had problems with the cruise control. the failure began after the contact had the transmission serviced and the transmission was not refilled properly. after the service, the contact stated that the cruise control started to accelerate pass the speed that it was set with being reset by the driver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and repairs were made to the electronic control unit, which has caused the rpms to idle either excessively low or excessively high. the contact stated the vehicle will also downshift from fifth gear to second gear when driving with the cruise control set to 55 mph and above. the failure mileage was 85,118 and the current mileage was 85,557.

Reported in: WARNER SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact was stopped at a light when the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. a police report was available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and stated they would give the contact a call back but have not yet returned the call. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Reported in: MEL KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

AIR BAGS

srs system failed at 65000 miles.

Reported in: EL DORADO HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

airbag light came on. dealer said there was a problem with the airbag spiral cable that makes the airbag work. they said they have a lot of these that they have replaced. they said it should be a recall, and not the customer's responsibility. part # 84306-04080 cable sub- assy, spir i kept the old part.

Reported in: AFTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

VISIBILITY

at approx. 37000 miles my driver's side sun visor on my 2006 tacoma started drooping down blocking my field of vision. the sun visor would not stay in any position and started making a cracking noise when moved. this was reported to a toyota dealership for which they stated that it is a known design issue. the sun visor contains two plastic pieces that have been known to fail causing the sun visor to not hold in any position (up or down). i was told by this toyota dealership to glue a velcro strip onto the sun visor and headboard to stop the visor from falling into my field of vision or pay $120 for a new sun visor with a supposed fix. this is an unacceptable and serious safety issue that must be addressed promptly by toyota.

Reported in: FORT WALTON BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N76M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated until the brakes were applied. after a few moments, the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the failure and current mileage was 78,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: SANGER CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i own a 2006 tacoma,recently the driver side airbag light came on. went to dealership they told me the spiral cable in the steering wheel needed to be replaced would cost about $550. to replace. needs be a recall.

Reported in: LENOIR CITY TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2006 toyota tacoma double cab 4x4 - 88000 miles srs airbag light came on. diagnosed at toyota dealer spiral cable failure.

Reported in: CHICO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2006 toyota tacoma, was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the engine caught on fire. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0741-91) updated 02/15/11 *bf

Reported in: MANSFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. approximately one month later while the contact was driving in reverse, the contact attempted to shift into drive with the brakes depressed when the vehicle exhibited an unusually loud noise. the vehicle then abnormally accelerated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer purchased the vehicle back from the contact. the current and failure mileage was approximately 37,000. updated 03/07/11*lj the consumer stated the problem was not due to a floor mat or sticking gas pedal, it was something electrical within the acceleration system. updated 05/06/11

Reported in: SELINSGROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

VISIBILITY

i have a 2006 toyota tacoma and the sun visor will not stay up. when the problem started it would be at a 30 degree angle from the roof and when i go over a bump it drops completely down blocking my view. it just started to not stay up at all yesterday and completely swings back and forth. i had to remove it this morning before going to work and now am researching a replacement unit.

Reported in: YORBA LINDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 06 toyota tacoma has accelerated two times,i contacted toyota and nhtsa. got the run around from toyota,like everyone else and the nhtsa did not do anything..

Reported in: FLORIDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that after experiencing a flat tire. he attempted to use his lug nut wrench which would not remove the lug nuts as needed. another vehicle came along and offered some assistance with a larger lug nut wrench. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who advised him that the lug nuts had expanded making it difficult to use the wrench. the vehicle was repaired by the tires being replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. updated 03/11*lj the consumer was informed the lug nut wrench was too small. updated 04/25/11

Reported in: BISHOP CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while pulling in into a parking lot the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle was stopped when it impacted a house. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 54,000. pm

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N56Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

1) no known events or driving behavior led to the failure. truck is driven on streets only, and rarely used to carry heavy loads 2) shock absorber seat component split and the consequence was that the load-bearing springs dropped from typical platform. wheel and transmission were out of alignment. risk of traveling at highway speeds was motor meltdown and/or loss of control of vehicle. 3) parts were replaced.

Reported in: DRIPPING SPRINGS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

AIR BAGS

copy of letter to toyota concerning a defective spiral cable and electronic circuit; feels this part should have been repaired and covered under a special safety warranty or recall; enclosed automotive part fwd to nvs-200 *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated 12 days after being at the dealership to have a recall problem repaired. the dealer informed the consumer he would have to pay $88 to diagnose the problem. the dealer stated the problem was due to a broken spiral cable and electronic circuit underneath the horn which would cost $ 496 in addition to the $ 88. *jb

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N76Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N76Z

AIR BAGS

90,000 miles srs airbag light came on. diagnosed at toyota dealer spiral cable failure. they want $500 to replace the cable. it's a safety item and should be covered for the life of the truck. toyota has a problem, there has been enough complaints filed,time to do something.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

complaint:driver's side airbag light came on and stayed on as a solid light. cause: clock spring/spiral spring open circuit correction: replaced clock spring cost to repair: $500.

Reported in: FOSTER CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N46Z

AIR BAGS

114,00 miles on 2006 dealer maintained toyota tacoma ext. cab 2wd 4cyl. srs airbag light came on. diagnosed at toyota dealer spiral cable failure. they want $750 to replace the cable. it's a safety item and should be covered for the life of the truck. toyota has a problem, there has been enough complaints filed,time to do something.

Reported in: DUBLIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N26Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer did not perform a diagnostic but advised that the air bag sensor failed and would need replacing. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that he could request a discount for the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 28,553.

Reported in: ARDMORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N26Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i own a 2006 tacoma trd sport with 67000 miles that i bought with 39000 miles on it. i fanaticaly take care of this vehicle, going as far as crawling under it to wash the frame. when doing this i noticed that wherever there is a weld or flat surface that the paint is missing and there is rust. i have read in many articles that these frames as well as previous generation tacomas were made by dana and that there were severe safety issues due to corrosion in earlier ones. why didn't toyota correct these issue on newer models? i have also read that toyota will not address the issue untill there is perforation. when the frame reaches the perforation point it will be dangerous to drive. my truck isn't yet at that stage so i'm expecting toyota to do nothing for me.

Reported in: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

AIR BAGS

2006 toyota tacoma..at 95000 mi srs light has come on and has stayed on i have tried my best to rule out any causes and cant come up with anything. i do know that this has been an ongoing problem with these trucks. i cannot afford to take this truck to the dealer right now so i am driving without protection.. toyota is aware of this particular issue and wont do anything even though this is clearly a major safety issue.

Reported in: GAINESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

AIR BAGS

srs indicator light appeared on dashboard. i drove 100 miles to nearest dealer who could diagnose airbag issues. i was told the spiral cable failed and therefore needed to be replaced. quoted $400 for part, plus 1.5 hrs of labor, so a total near $600. called toyota and they told me "sorry!" but would do nothing about it. i've been driving without a working air bag for almost 2 months now, simply bc i can't afford $600 for something i didn't break. mileage was near 90000 miles when srs light came on. from reading this website, obviously a recall is needed. toyota just announced a similar issue (spiral cable) recall for the 2006 highlander, so i'm assuming the tacoma is next in line! if not, it will be hefty lawsuit when airbags aren't deploying bc of an "oversight" from toyota.

Reported in: JACKSON WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact noticed an excessive amount of rust on the frame and contacted the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the dealer stated that they would keep an eye on the rust yet the contact stated that the rust became progressively worse. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was approximately 32,900 and the failure mileage was approximately 23,400. updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer stated the frame began to rust within three years of purchase. updated 09/19/11

Reported in: WESTFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving my 2006 tacoma double cab 4x4 automatic with 4x4 engaged and travelling 10 mph the truck suddenly lunged forward as the accelerator stuck causing the vehicle to crash into a building. i have no floormats and did not have my foot on the gas pedal. dealer checked and said no problem could be found.

Reported in: MARTENSVILLE 00 || Crash: Y || VIN #:

WHEELS

wheels corroding slightly noticed when purchased new and progressively worsened over time. now out of warranty says manufacturer and thousands of complaints of same online blogs. affected only 2005 - 2008 certain vehicles.

Reported in: GULFPORT MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N96M

AIR BAGS

2006 toyota tacoma, 4x4. 85,000mi, driver's side airbag warning lite came on. online search indicates problem is fairly common. $800 repair estimates. safety issue should be covered by toyota. now driving with compromised safety system. lawsuit???

Reported in: TRINIDAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

used my 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner to tow a vehicle a short distance before a short circuit in trailer wiring caused wiring fire in prerunner---30 amp fuse in toyota failed to protect circuit, leading to total truck wiring meltdown and ruin. fuse was of the ampacity required by toyota--30 amps. truck was purchased new, never involved in an accident, and no changes had been made to wiring or fuse systems. auto electric repair shop required $2800 in parts and $2000 for labor to repair melted wiring looms and fuse box; they suggested that failure could have resulted because toyota uses a 30 amp fuse on a #12 wire circuit that will melt and burn before the fuse blows. (12 gauge wire typically must be protected by a 20-amp fuse.) toyota (corporate) refuses to deal with my issue or talk to me about whether the failed fuse and meltdown could have been caused by their installing a fuse with too high an ampacity rating because i did not have the repair done by a toyota dealership. is there a dangerous design flaw with the prerunner? i am certain that i did nothing to my prerunner (as its only owner) to explain why the truck nearly burned up and the wiring system melted down (and was completely ruined) simply because of a simple short circuit in the trailer i towed for less than one mile (before meltdown occurred). i am hopeful that nhtsa may be able to use my information to approach toyota on the potential design defect issue and, certainly, to collect my complaint with any other similar complaints that could denote a trend or serious safety risks with the toyota truck's wiring system.

Reported in: COOL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N16Z

AIR BAGS

airbag light stays on for no reason. never a vehicle crash or airbag deployment. only 49,800 miles. spiral cable/clock spring sensor.. i have seen many on this site and after researching, knew mine failed. this should be a recall. toyota charged me $565.40 to repair. please recall this obvious defect....

Reported in: OREGON CITY OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

letter from senator snowe on behalf of constituent re problems with his 2006 toyota tacoma *tgw the consumer stated on three separate occasions, the accelerator became lodged under the floor mat. the first incident caused severe damaged to the vehicle. the second incident happened to the consumers wife. she was able to get the vehicle to a safe stop without incident. the third time the incident happened the consumer attempted to apply the brake, but the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into a stone wall and the vehicle flipped over and landed on its side. the consumer stated toyota continued to tell him nothing was wrong with the vehicle. months later the consumer received a recall notice regarding the problem, only for the claim to be denied, because he couldn't remember what side the mats were on. *jb

Reported in: YARMOUTH ME || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was advised to paint the vehicle as a temporary remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 71,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 09/07/2011 *ln

Reported in: NEW HARTFORD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

AIR BAGS

air bag/seat belt warning light is on for no reason. *kb

Reported in: MILFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N56Z

SEAT BELTS

air bag/seat belt warning light is on for no reason. *kb

Reported in: MILFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N56Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 65 mph. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedals. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the dealer was contacted and advised him that the floor mat may have caused the failure. the driver changed the floor mats to a flatter version. the failure continued to occur on an intermittent basis for three years. the failure mileage was approximately 3,000. updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 2/17/12 *cn

Reported in: PEPEEKEO HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N76Z

AIR BAGS

i took my 2006 toyota tacoma with 68,392 miles on the odometer to my local dealer because of a tire problem. i mentioned the airbag warning light being displayed. after the tire problem was addressed, the service advisor told me that the tech found the airbag warning light was on and that the cost of replacing the clock spring is $500. the service advisor told me that the airbags will still function despite the warning light. the information regarding the significance of the airbag warning light was not noted on the invoice.

Reported in: MILFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N36Z

STRUCTURE

tl* 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. updated 8/30/11 *cn updated 09/23/11. *jb

Reported in: CARSON CITY NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel on a consistent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a short in the drivers side squib and the vehicle needed a spiral cable. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Reported in: OMSTEAD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42NX6Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

just bought a 2006 toyota tacoma from a toyota dealer as a used certified vehicle. recently noticed rust stains on my driveway where i park the vehicle. i decided to look under the truck. i noticed that the frame is covered with rust. mostly on welding points and flat surfaces. i've been researching online and have come to find out that this was once an issue with this truck in the older models and was stated to have been resolved. but the complaints i've read so far have been of the same vehicle as mine built between 2005 - 2007. called toyota directly and was told that this is not considered a recall or safety issue. was told to contact my dealer. i know rust is corrosive and is going to spread over time progressively getting worse. i don't want to be driving the vehicle one day with my children and have the vehicle not operate properly and cause a automobile accident. thanks

Reported in: NORTH ARLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

toyota dealer avoiding mandated accelerator pedal repair to 2006 toyota tacoma. on three different occasions my local toyota dealer has either not received parts, out of parts or will require me to leave them the car for an unspecified time (while providing me with no alternative transportation). i suspect, but have no proof, that this toyota dealer attempting to avoid performing the mandated repair. i am ready to re-sell this truck but would like to have this mandated repair performed.

Reported in: GRAPEVINE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while parking his foot became stuck between the accelerator pedal and the floor mat; as a result the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. a police report was filed and the driver did not sustained any injuries. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the manufacturer made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 67,000.

Reported in: SHOREWOOD WI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETX22N26Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

barkley toyota, asheville, nc, noted, on 1 nov 2010, "frame on truck rusted on "quality vehicle inspection" report. said it wasn't important. on 7 sept 2011 jacobson toyota, durham, nc, noted "heavy rust throughout underbody" on its "25-point inspection." on 14 sept 2011, barkley toyota, the usual service provider, inspected the truck, found heavy rust throughout the underbody, but said it was up to toyota to fix any problem. barkley did not evaluate safety issues. barkley said photos and a description would be sent to toyota and i might, or might not, hear directly from them. identical problems were found on 1995-2005 toyota tacoma, and a recall was issued. but toyota has not acknowledged or recalled 2006 or later tacoma's which have what appears to be the same problem. *kb

Reported in: MARS HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: MARS HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

AIR BAGS

drivers side air bag light remains on. diagnosed as a failed spiral cable. toyota motors through their dealer ship refuses to acknowledge any responsibility (romamo toyota, syracuse ny ) internet research indicates that this a common problem amongst toyota vehicles and especially 2006 toyota tacoma's this is a safety issue. why has this not been a recall item?

Reported in: CANASTOTA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N16Z

AIR BAGS

two years ago the warning light activated for my airbag. after several recall notices on other components i eventually took it in for the repairs. i was shocked to learn the spiral cable had failed and it would be approx. $800 to have repaired. an internet search indicates this is a huge issue with many complaints documented. this should be a recall since it is so common and a safety concern. *kb

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N26Z

AIR BAGS

2006 toyota tacoma. consumer states problem with air bag system *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a faulty spiral cable in the air bag system. *jb

Reported in: HAMBURG NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N16Z

TIRES

tire pressure sensor warning light continues to flash. sensors have been replaced 5 times. warning light is located adjacent to turn signal indicator causing confusion and distractions and desensitizing to all warning lights.

Reported in: COEUR D ALENE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N76Z

AIR BAGS

air bag warning light on and was quoted a price of $500 to repair. if not fixed, air bags will not deploy! something call "clock spring" under the steering wheel has malfunctioned.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N16M

POWER TRAIN

noticed rust on the frame of the vehicle with heavier amounts near/on weld points, & bolt points. rust is accumulating on the steering tie rods. heavy rust on rear differential and various steering component parts. i consider the amount of rust on the frame and the above mentioned components a manufacturer's defect. if any of the components fail while i am driving i could crash and injure, or kill another motorist/myself. i spoke with toyota of sd service rep who told me i should contact toyota. i have a 100,000/10yr extended service plan and want this resolved prior to the time frame running out.

Reported in: CORONADO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: CORONADO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: CORONADO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 45 mph, the srs warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously until the engine was turned off. the failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the spiral cable would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 64,950. updated 12/06/11*lj the consumer stated the diagnostic codes indicated the spiral cable failed which initiates the driver air bag. updated 12/16/11

Reported in: LINVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

WHEELS:RIM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side and the front and rear passenger side rims were corroded. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v061000 (tires:bead) and taken to the dealer for inspection but the tires were not replaced under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. updated 01/03/12*lj upadted 01/05/12

Reported in: NASHUA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

WHEELS

Reported in: NASHUA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i recently had an issue with the engine fan hitting the shroud on my 2006 tacoma. i took my tacoma into the local toyota dealership for diagnostics. they informed me that the frame was cracked around the weld where the drivers' side motor mount bracket was welded to the frame. the bracket has started sinking into the frame which could ultimately cause serious problems to consumers leading to vehicle accidents etc. i have been doing research and have heard of this same issue happening with 2005 & 2006 tacomas from numerous other tacoma owners. the welds around the motor mount brackets are weak. these should be one of the strongest welds on the truck. toyota advertises their trucks for off road use yet they barely hold up to normal highway driving. i hope toyota resolves this matter accordingly.

Reported in: HERNANDEZ NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HERNANDEZ NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

in 09 noticed my 3year old trucks frame was rusting on the frame. rust was to the point that frame was swelling and flakes of metal were falling off to the touch. took truck to dealer where it was inspected. they said there was nothing they could do and recommended sanding rustproofing and paint. despite taking action against rust frame has continued to corrode in other locations such as welds where shocks are connected to frame. concerned frame will eventually fail.

Reported in: HILO HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HILO HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

at around 48,000 miles, airbag light came on. took it to toyota dealer and was diagnosed at broken spiral cable. total cost to fix was 460 dollars with labor. seems to be a common problem with 06 tacoma. *kb

Reported in: LYMAN ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N36Z

AIR BAGS

Reported in: LYMAN ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N36Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma on the interstate at approximately 65 mph. i was using cruise control and i merged into the passing lane to get over for a highway patrol that had a truck pulled over. i accelerated to pass another truck and when i went to slow down after passing the truck suddenly started accelerating by itself and i could not get the brakes to work. i thought something was wrong with the cruise control so i pushed the button to turn it off but it continued to accelerate. i was suddenly going over 90 mph and i could not stop. i was pushing the brakes and nothing was happening, just fighting against the acceleration. finally i punched the accelerator with my foot and it felt like it came un-stuck or something. i previously took the truck in for a recall to cut off the gas pedal so it would not get stuck on the floor mat, so my pedal has already been shortened. i have owned this vehicle since it was new in 2006 and have never had anything like this happen. it was as if there was a computer glitch or something and it was just driving itself.

Reported in: LARAMIE WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration upon engaging the brake pedal. the vehicle failed to reduce speed and crashed into the rear end of a vehicle. a police report was not filed of the incident. there was no personal injury. the contact's front bumper was damaged and would need to be replaced. an appointment was scheduled for the necessary repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 35,600. consmer stated as approaching stoplight taped on the brake truck accelerated an hit the car stopped in front of them. updated 1/20/2012 *bf updated 01/27/12

Reported in: CONCORD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETU62NO6Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the air bags illuminate constantly. in case of a crash the air bay would not deploy. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated it needed a spiral cable and clock spring. there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 52,375

Reported in: JARRETTSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

this has been going on for few years. this month my a/c started working intermittently again. i have replaced the resistor before thinking it was bad..that's when i first noticed the hot spots. this time i investigated more. now all 4 conductors are showing signs of a hotspots and the plug also is showing signs of overheating on the two middle connections. toyota's service manage didn't know of any service bulletins or recalls on this issue. also toyota doesn't sell a replacement plug. this can, and probably will start a fire. the parts department said i will fine that most of the plugs will show heat indications at a used parts houses. having a fire inside my vehicle is definitely a safety issue. first resistor changed 11/10 @ 81500 miles and there was nothing wrong with it, just loose connections.

Reported in: BAY CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMMU52N16M

WHEELS

the vehicle frame and included tow hitch and misc areas of the undercarriage are extremely rusted to the point of cracking and flaking metal. also of a less serious concern, the alloy rims are heavily corroded, both conditions were noticed within two years of ownership. i am the original and sole vehicle owner. i will be mailing pictures along with a hard copy of this form to the address below. updated 02/01/12*lj updated 04/18/12

Reported in: DINGMANS FERRY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52NX6Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Reported in: DINGMANS FERRY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52NX6Z

WHEELS:RIM

Reported in: DINGMANS FERRY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52NX6Z

AIR BAGS

involved in accident going 45 mph. airbag did not deploy.

Reported in: NEWMAN CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

SUSPENSION

the frame and most of the mechanical components attached to the frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma pick up are rusting very rapidly, it has approx. 45,000 miles on it. at the rate it is rusting i feel it is going to be a safety issue down the road with the frame cracking or a mechanical problem. *tt

Reported in: RYE BROOK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42N46Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Reported in: RYE BROOK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42N46Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that his independent mechanic stated that the vehicle experienced a squib up spiral wiring failure. the failure caused the air bag light to illuminate. the mechanic replaced the squib wire in order to get the air bags to operate properly. the failure mileage 90,000 and the current mileage was 91.000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: MILFORD NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

air bag light on, horn not working. dealer said defective clock spring in steering column.

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N66Z

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

air bag light on, horn not working. dealer said defective clock spring in steering column.

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N66Z

AIR BAGS

the srs warning light came on at approximately 73,500 miles. toyota diagnose it as a failed spiral cable. the cost to replace it was ~$590 (including the $89 they charged to diagnose the problem. after researching the web, i have found that there are numerous complaints about this component failing for the 2006 toyota tacoma. since this is a safety problem (and should not fail at this low mileage), i am requesting a recall on this vehicle. interestingly enough, the 2006 toyota 4runner has been recalled for the same problem.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a gate although he had engaged the brakes. a police report was filed and the contact sustained bruising and a contusion to the chest. as a result, the contact was hospitalized to treat his injuries. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 39,525. updated 04/06/12*lj the consumer stated toyota inspected the vehicle on march 20, 2012, but has not made a decision. repairs should be completed by april 4, 2012 updated 04/6/12

Reported in: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

AIR BAGS

air bag light came on. i went into toyota escondido to have it checked. cost 105.00 to have them tell me it was the spiral cable and needed to be replaced. stated that none of my airbags would work if that light was on and that my insurance would not cover me in an accident if the airbags did not deploy. total cost for repair $654.80. i have talked to many tacoma owners about this problem and they have all experienced it. some have it fail under warranty and some like me have to pay. this shouldn't be happening.

Reported in: VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the frame at the rf motor mount broke and the engine dropped so that the fan is hitting the shroud of the radiator, there seems to be a weakness in the weld location that the manufacturer changed on the 2007 frame in this location of the motor mount area. the dealer/manufacturer toyota is not warranting this defect , there are a lot of complaints on the internet, i hope they also filed with the nhtsa.

Reported in: LOS GATOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42N66Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Reported in: LOS GATOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42N66Z

STEERING

the tacoma intermediate steering shaft is unprotected and exposed to the elements under the truck, this problem is common with all tacomas from 2005 to present 1012 model. my steering began to lock while driving at highway speed giving the feel that i could not turn the truck. the problem appears suddenly and for a short time seems to come and go. according to numerous forum websites, this is becoming a wide spread problem. due to its exposure to the elements, the universal joint fails and binds making the vehicle feel like the steering wheel is locking up. spraying the joint with a penetrant will loosen it temporarily to confirm that this is the problem. if not corrected, the universal may bind completely or snap, this will undoubtedly cause loss of steering or control at highway speed. i recently had mine replaced by a toyota dealership and i am aware of many others with the same issue. this can be a serious safety issue resulting in a crash or even death! other manufacturers that i am aware of cover their universal with a plastic cover device to protect it from the elements, toyota does not. my vehicle had this failure at 164,000 miles, but i know of failures with as little as 60,000 miles.

Reported in: FINLEYVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

AIR BAGS

airbag light on. had vehicle diagnosed by independent mechanic. said vehicle needs new spiral cable (clock spring). called dealer for recall information and was told that there is a pending recall out sometime this summer 2012 but if wanted to repair now would be at my expense. why no action on known problem. there are even ads on ebay to repair the spiral cable and/or connectors. one such vendor has done hundreds of repairs. *js

Reported in: BOISE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

ENGINE

around the end of april my tacoma started making a horrible noise whenever i backed up. after some searching around i found my fan was rubbing on its cover. next i looked into why on some forums, so after some research i discovered its do too a broken motor mount. i got under my truck and true to behold my motor mount had collapsed into the frame. this is a well known issue with 05-06 tacoma's yet toyota wont do anything. they say im 100,000 miles out of warranty. to make it worse toyota is well aware of the matter because all 07 and newer tacoma's have extra support plate welded on the frame to prevent collapse.

Reported in: MONUMENT CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Reported in: MONUMENT CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the airbag (srs) light started blinking. a little research has uncovered this to be a common problem. i would think a recall would be in order due to the potential for serious injury if the system did not function in an accident. why has a recall not been issued?

Reported in: KIRKLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

i have an 06 tacoma pre-runner, which i have noticed to have some excessive rust on the frame. after having some work done on my truck, my mechanic asked if there has been a recall on this truck for the frame rusting, because it should not be this bad. after researching, i have found that they had recalled earlier models for the same problem. so what about the newer models? now i am concerned about the safety of the frame.

Reported in: MENTOR OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

despite washing, scraping/wire brushing, spot priming and painting the truck frame once per year, the frame from just in front of the axel, all the way forward, both sides, is severely corroded. the front cross piece is totally disintegrated. the "incident" is that the corrosion is so bad that the front stabilizer bar mount, driver's side, has torn away from the frame. further inspection shows that the frame in the engine compartment area needs total replacement/extensive repair. this appears to be the same frame corrosion problem supposedly addressed by toyota in the 1990 to 2004 vehicles. but toyota is not issuing recalls or "customer programs" for 2005 tacoma's and newer. since the box sectioned frame rusts from the inside out, the severity of the problem is not apparent until it is too late - when a catastrophic frame failure can happen - as with the failure of my stabilizer bar. toyota needs to address this frame issue immediately. can you imagine if an axel mount or engine mount failed on the highway? this vehicle is only 6 years old, this is insane! *js

Reported in: CHRISTIANSTED VI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

this complaint is presently filed under "suspension", but should be filed under "structure: frame and members". the following is what is printed under the "suspension" file: despite washing, scraping/wire brushing, spot priming and painting the truck frame once per year, the frame from just in front of the axle, all the way forward, both sides, is severely corroded. the front cross piece is totally disintegrated. the "incident" is that the corrosion is so bad that the front stabilizer bar mount, driver's side, has torn away from the frame. further inspection shows that the frame in the engine compartment area needs total replacement/extensive repair. this appears to be the same frame corrosion problem supposedly addressed by toyota in the 1990 to 2004 vehicles. but toyota is not issuing recalls or "customer programs" for 2005 tacoma's and newer. since the box-sectioned frame rusts from the inside out, the severity of the problem is not apparent until it is too late - when a catastrophic frame failure can happen - as with the failure of my stabilizer bar. toyota needs to address this frame issue immediately. can you imagine if an axle mount or engine mount failed on the highway? this vehicle is only 6 years old, this is insane! *tt

Reported in: CHRISTIANSTED VI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. after repair, another warning light illuminated but the contact was unsure which warning light that was. the contact stated that the air bag warning light for the passenger side was illuminated since the time of purchase. the contact was concerned it may be related to the recall. the vehicle was taken to dealer, but they refused to inspect and repair the failure. the dealer only turned off the air bag light. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: FARMERSVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact started that the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. there was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). the authorized dealer stated that the part would not be available for three weeks and the vehicle must remain at the dealer during that time frame. the contact was displeased to know that the vehicle had to remain at the dealer after waiting for five weeks to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N16Z

TIRES

spare tire cable snapped on the morning of 7/12/12.snapping of the cable resulted in the rear of the vehicle becoming airborne and shifting to the side while in mid air. luckily time was on my side. i was working nights and had this incident unfolded while working my normal day shift, i am positive there would have been contact between my vehicle with another vehicle, or another vehicle with tire and rim on route 287 north in new jersey as the roads are packed like sardines in a can yet moving at a brisk pace. i did not know what is was at first but immediately pulled off into the shoulder. found the wheel and noticed that the unused spare tire is now in need of replacement at a cost of $180.

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N56Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N56Z

WHEELS

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU22N56Z

WHEELS

while rotating tires, i have had three different wheel lugs break, one approximately 10000 miles previously and two on the same wheel on the date indicated above. the lug nuts where not cross threaded. these lugs where broken while torquing the nuts per the manufacturer specification. the torque wrench was not professionally calibrated, but was compared to a recently calibrated torque wrench, both wrenches coincided. granted the lugs have had a small amount of oil for lubrication. however, i had a gentleman whom was a metallurgist his working career and did failure analysis for a oil company. based on visual inspection of the failure, he indicated the part failed from fatigue and was not over torqued. therefore, if a fatigue is proven by further analysis, my concern is that these parts could cause failure while traveling at highway speed with detrimental results.

Reported in: LINVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the center console would stay closed.. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would have to replace the console. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 87,731. ....updated 10/11/12 *bf the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. updated 10/15/2012 *js

Reported in: WEST HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N86M

STRUCTURE:BODY

we own a 2006 toyota tacoma that was taken to a garage for a state inspection and was pointed out to us that the vehicle has extensive frame rust with area of significant rust flaking off. it was also noted that there was a small rust through in one area. we took this vehicle to the dealer where we purchased it.they took pictures of the vehicle to forward to toyota for them to evaluate the situation. it was noted that the technician exclaimed that the vehicle had this much rust for such a low mileage vehicle (29,407 miles). toyota replied to the inquiry and stated that it was not a safety issue and they would not act on it. looking at the underside of the vehicle and comparing with other earlier tacomas that had been recalled for frame rust, i fail to see where this vehicle should not be considered having a major rust problem. i'm concerned that there will be further degradation and possible lead to the vehicle being unsafe. pictures and copy of work order available upon request.

Reported in: SWANZEY NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N66Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

the frame on my 2006 tacoma is totally rusted! the finish on my wheels is peeling off as well!!!! total crap!!

Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N06Z

WHEELS

the frame on my 2006 tacoma is totally rusted! the finish on my wheels is peeling off as well!!!! total crap!!

Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N06Z

AIR BAGS

2006 toyota tacoma. consumer sent repair documents regarding clock spring and spiral cable replacement *tgw

Reported in: GREENVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N56Z

AIR BAGS

vehicle was recalled for spiral cable which could result in airbag light staying on. toyota has a problem with the airbag and are using the spiral cable as an excuse to get you in and then charge you for fixing their faulty airbag. toyota should be recalling the vehicles for faulty airbags not spiral cables. the more investigation i do the more i can see that many others have the same problem and are being ignored by toyota.

Reported in: ISANTI MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42N56Z

AIR BAGS

the air bag indicator light has come on in the dash. it is indicating that the driver side air bag is inoperative due to a faulty squib. this is a major safety concern.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

2006 toyota tacoma has outrageous rust to frame. i have read the previous complaints about this subject by other people and it's more of pretty much same problem. i just can't believe that there isn't an investigation into this by the government. this kind of rust is not normal by any standard. i have seen many makes and models of pick up trucks five years older than this one with little or no rust to their frames. i'm sure that there is a test to determine what quality steel they used on tacoma frame. is it china recycled steel? (nothing else would rust so quick and so bad.) it's hard for me to imagine that automaker of this size would put 2 tons of weight on frames so defective, to save few dollars. frame is the most important component of the vehicle ,everything rides on it including persons life. for toyota to say that you need holes in the frame before they may or may not do something about it is greedy. they should have used the right kind of material in the first place. for over $30,000 for their pick up truck most people would expect the frame to be made out of steel not mud; because that's what it looks like. after all $30,000 is no pocket change for most people. i am sure they would not be saying that if it was their family member driving their tacoma on the highway at 65 mph. i could go on about this, but what's the point? the government should protect it's citizens from cheaters like toyota, not let them get away because they have billions. average citizen does not stand a chance against corporation of that size. "to the person or persons at toyota i can only hope that you have a peaceful death when the time comes, and you should be able to take all the profits with you. you must have worked really hard on this scam. you know what materials you use for your product." if this offends anyone i apologize in advance, this is how i feel about this ordeal.

Reported in: NORTH ROYALTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N66Z

POWER TRAIN

for at least 2 mos previous i would hear a chirping noise from the engine compartment. it would get louder as you accelerated & seamed more noticeable in warmer weather. took vehicle in to dhc torrance toyota & said it was my idler bearings. i thought that was odd since the truck only has 37400 miles. it cost me over $800.00.

Reported in: RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N06M

ENGINE

Reported in: RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N06M

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). after the recall was performed, the air bag warning light illuminated again and the dealer refused to repair the failure a second time under the recall. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would instruct the manager of the dealer to call the contact but after two weeks, the contact had heard nothing. the vehicle had not been further repaired. the failure mileage was 96,387 and the current mileage was 96,975.

Reported in: LANDSFIELD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving on interstate 15 i accelerated to pass a car in front of mine, approximately 65 mph , i signal to the left, moved to left lane while i accelerated, when i cleared the car on my left i released the gas pedal, the truck kept on accelerating without my foot on the pedal, i looked and there was no interference of any floor mats luckily my truck is manual transmission and i shifted to neutral while the truck kept on accelerating. i taped the gas pedal and truck decelerated . this has happened a few times since i bought the truck i am the only owner of the truck and i bought it brand new from. after talking to a few dealerships and toyota care , they keep on telling me that it's the mats, but i have replaced the mats already and the issue is still there. no help from toyota.

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N06Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

i took my 2006 tacoma in for my yearly pennsylvania inspection only to find out that two separate places wont pass it because the frame is rusted out. toyota knows about the problem and has covered previous years.i called toyota only to be told it was my problem and they wont fix it since its not in the covered years. all they gave me was a reference # (1212040621) and the address for their legal dept so i could refer a lawyer to there. why would i want to get a lawyer when they know about the problem in previous years? its the defective product, not my fault. so im left with a $30,000 truck sitting in my driveway that i cant use!

Reported in: CHALFONT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52NX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES

december 2006 truck parked with emergency brake off and would not move below freezing temperature. all four wheels locked up. towed to dealer, after numerous attempts to fix he stated the wheel bearing were leaking grease and freezing up so truck would not move. truck operates good all year till it gets below freezing and wheels lock up. dealer does not know the problem, but only happens when parked and below freezing. december 10 2012 rear wheels lock up while driving in below freezing causing truck to slide and miss two on coming cars, truck ends up in ditch. would sell vehicle but afraid anyone driving it in cold weather would be stranded or in a fatal wreck. are other trucks having same issue as i hunt and go back 30 miles into the woods and if freezes i would be stranded.

Reported in: KIEZER OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

WHEELS

Reported in: KIEZER OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: KIEZER OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N16Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him to schedule an appointment with a dealer. the failure and current mileages were approximately 100,500. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: CLINTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

frame has rusted through. truck will no longer pass pa state inspection. had welding done to repair but there are numerous other areas on frame with severe rust. would like to see this addressed by toyota before it causes a crash.

Reported in: EAST PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N16Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

the frame of my 2006 tacoma is rusting severely, especially the welds that hold the frame together. i took my truck to the toyota dealership and they told me there is nothing wrong with 'surface rust' and it's 'normal', even though it is obvious that the problem is a galvanic reaction and will eventually cause structural failure. the two previous generation tacoma's had the same problems. there are hundreds of people that i have found across north america with the same problem. toyota obviously understands what the problem is but refuses to acknowledge it. i have taken action to protect the frame but toyota refuses to assume any responsibility for an obvious defective manufacturing process.

Reported in: BELCHERTOWN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that immediately after starting the vehicle and while secured in park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. the contact mentioned that although the brakes were engaged the vehicle was able to accelerate to abnormally high speeds. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into three different cement embankments in a parking lot. the contact sustained injuries to his spine. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the acceleration failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TETX22N36Z

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while the vehicle was coming to a stop, an odd noise was heard coming from the driveshaft. the contact also stated that acceleration suddenly increased up to 7 mph higher than what the speed control was set to. in addition, when the wind shifted the vehicle, the front stabilizer bar rubbed against the tires and caused a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no failure with the vehicle. the dealer gave him another vehicle to test drive and stated if that vehicle has the same issue then that was the design of all of the vehicles. the contact test drove the vehicle and experienced the same failure. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 102,000. updated 03/07/13*lj the consumer the driveshaft was replaced.. the failure felt like the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. *js

Reported in: COCO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N56M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: COCO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMJU62N56M

AIR BAGS

my srs light turned on and i don't know why.

Reported in: MODESTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N66Z

ENGINE

the technician notified me of a timing cover oil leak. the cost to repair was quoted as $2,763.00. this leak has been identified as a common problem on 2006 tacoma and discussed on several auto forums. toyota should initiate a recall to fix this high dollar, manufacturer error.

Reported in: SANTA FE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU4

SEAT BELTS

the passenger side seat belt retractor is not working properly. took my truck to the dealer last summer to get repaired. i asked him if he could tighten the seat belt retraction tension and he told me that he could not without replacing the entire seat belt retractor. the service manager told me that a seat belt tensioner bolt had come loose causing the retractor to malfunction. tightening the bolt would not fix it. the cost of the part to fix it was approx. $250. since my truck is out of warranty, they were not going to fix it for free. the passenger's side seat belt in my truck gets used approx. 1/10 the amount of time the driver side does. i am having no problem with the driver's side. since my truck has very low mileage, this is obviously a manufacturing defect. this is a safety issue which can affect the operation of the seatbelt and the passenger side airbag.

Reported in: CONWAY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22NX6Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

email from senator risch office on behalf of constituent regarding lack of safety recall for a sticking accelerator/electronic throttle issue on 2006 toyota tacoma. *smd the consumer stated toyota would not acknowledge the electronic throttle issue. the consumer stated he first addressed the accelerator pedal issue in 2008 when the vehicle was still under warranty.

Reported in: PRESTON ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the frame on my 2006 double cab tacoma is severely rusted. huge metal flakes with quarter size thickness is flaking off the main frame & all cross members. there is a hole that has developed under the truck bed in the frame. i took the truck to a toyota dealer and they looked at the frame and said it was very rusty but right now there was not anything they could do to help because toyota had not issued any official "recall" or "tsb" for frame repair for 2006 models. i called the toyota customer line. the lady took all my information and concern, but informed me that at this time i was on my own to have any frame work repaired. i feel the toyota corporation should stand behind the 2005+ years tacoma frame rust issues as they have with the 2001-04 model. it is obvious that the severe frame rust issue did not end with the 2004 model tacoma.

Reported in: HAROLD KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

ENGINE

as i was rolling down hill and applying the brakes, the truck suddenly accelerated. as i pressed the brakes harder the anti-lock brakes activated and the truck continued to move forward for a short distance, almost into on coming traffic, while the engine could be heard loud as if the gas peddle was being pushed although the brakes were being applied only. scary! uncontrollable forward movement and acceleration while braking.

Reported in: WARWICK RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: WARWICK RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: WARWICK RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

SERVICE BRAKES

finally did floor mat recall work done on my 2006 tacoma. new floor mat is thin, flimsy, nothing like original thick all weather floor mat. i also want to add, there was nothing wrong with the original design aw floor mat for tacoma vehicles, there was absolutely no interference with the accelerator pedal, and that the only reason i changed the mats was due to the mat ribs starting to break on the driver's side. in addition, the campaign called for the floor carpet to be vacuum cleaned and shampooed, and none of this was done. the dealer simply swapped-out the floor mats and charged-out $185 to "recall work", i don't even think they did any pedal adjustment. here's the real problem: the new, thin, flimsy floor mat uses the old floor mat retainer hooks that were intended for the thick all weather floor mats. these floor mat hooks hurt my feet when driving barefoot, but more importantly, they can, they will, and they have caught and hooked-up the heel of my shoes on occasion. i am a very safe driver, do not tailgate vehicles, and i tell you now, these hooks have caused me to get into embarrassing situations and very near accidents due to my shoe getting caught in the hooks and not being able to brake properly and on time. if i modify the hooks or cut them, there is a good chance that the new mat will slide-up under the pedals, preventing use of the brakes and not being able to stop the vehicle. i will not do this, i will not assume this responsibility. at this present situation, at this present design, the liability rests with the manufacturer and the authorization for this recall design modification. as i mentioned earlier, there was no problem with the original design for this specific year/make/model; however, the recall modification did create a problem where none existed, and made the situation worse than original.

Reported in: KAILUA-KONA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Reported in: KAILUA-KONA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: KAILUA-KONA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while standing in the driver's side doorway the vehicle accelerated independently, rolling over the contact's foot. he was able to jump inside and bring the vehicle to a stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, after one month in the dealer's possession they were unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer, who stated that they would not offer any assistance until the contact signed a release form so they could examine the black box. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: PEORIA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N76Z

VISIBILITY

the passenger sun visor started to droop and does not stay up, now the driver side sun visor has also failed and will not stay up.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

been to dealer once 2 years ago about rusting frame and they told me it would not be addressed because there were no perforations. i'm sorry but once there are perforations the vehicle has lost structural integrity making it unsafe and undriveable..

Reported in: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the bottom of the vehicle was completely corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the vehicle was not treated with the anti corrosion material. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 39,000.

Reported in: RONKONKOMA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair when he was informed that the frame was rusted. no repairs were made to the frame and several months later, the contact discovered a corroded hole in the frame. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Reported in: COLD SPRING NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

on 5/18/13, while preparing to service this truck, i found that the front frame crossmember had severe rust damage. on further inspection, i saw that the mount for the lower control arm on the frame had completely disintegrated; there was very little metal left to hold the control arm in place. this was on the left side of the vehicle. i checked the same mount on the right side and found that it too had rust perforation, though not as bad as the other side. i also found that the frame rail itself had rusted completely through on the left side. i decided to park the truck. after talking with two local mechanics, who both agreed that this truck was definitely not safe to drive, i contacted toyota corporate in california. i was told by three different toyota representatives that this truck was not covered by any recall, and that my only option was to have it repaired at my expense. i am well aware that toyota has had severe frame rust issues, and i strongly feel that they should extend their recall to include other model years. i am currently left stranded with a mechanically sound seven year old truck which i cannot drive!

Reported in: WASHINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42NX6Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

during some under body inspections prior to performing some brake repair, i noticed a crack in the rear drivers side frame in front of the shock mount. i contacted the local dealership and they confirmed a perforation and crack across bottom portion of c-channel in frame. the denied any responsibility and claimed the crack was due to severe offroading, which is absolutely incorrect. i asked them to prove that theory and they could not. they would only provide a reference number and that i could contact their legal department. i am now stuck with a 6-ish year old vehicle that cannot be driven.

Reported in: CONSTABLEVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: CONSTABLEVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

letter submitting a copy of letter he sent to the toyota claims department for reimbursement of repair expenses to the used 2006 toyota tacoma he recently purchased; vehicle was in crash previous owner ignored two recalls on vehicle *tgw the consumer stated when he applied the brake, to stop a traffic light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear of a vehicle, that was already sitting at the light.

Reported in: WARRENSVILLE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer. the contact applied grease to the universal joint in the steering shaft but the remedy failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: LANGDON NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5EEPX22N562

VISIBILITY/WIPER

my passenger side sun visor is flopping down by itself blocking my field of view while driving. i had to replace my driver's side sun visor over a year ago because of the same issue. toyota has apparently improved the design of the sun visor, but will not recall the old design and will gladly charge you $120 to replace it. this is a serious visibility issue that toyota needs to repair at no cost to the customer.

Reported in: NICEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMKU72N76M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

it seems that the tacoma's that have a drl and turn signal all-in-one assembly are burning or melting the lens in front of the bulb. mine currently has a yellowing lens are cracked and the plastic is burned in front of the bulb. the tacoma forums are full of drivers with this problem. obviously, this problem has been ongoing with no solution to repair. toyota states there is no problem with this assembly, but will charge $1000+ for new headlight/turn signal assemblies for replacement. the current solution is to turn headlights on as this turns off the drl.

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the frame was extremely corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: MANSFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEJU62N46Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

the underside of my truck has so much rust that the spare wheel and tire will not hold air. i notified toyota customer service and was told they couldn't do any thing about it because the warranty had expired. i expect the tire and wheel to fall out and cause an accident at any time.

Reported in: DAMASCUS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the frame became fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the frame would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: HAMPTON BAYS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact noticed the frame was covered with rust. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they confirmed that the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: DATOYNA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N86Z

TIRES

rear passenger tire abrupt delamination failure during usual highway use of 16 month old goodyear wrangler silent armor kevlar sidewall radial tire with slightly over 2000 miles paved road use without pre-event air tire pressure loss indication or hazard event. the vehicle is a flat bed pick-up never used for load bearing duties. similar tires listed as recalled from year 2009 manufacture as announced in 2012. tire forensic requested. attempt will be made to retrieve the tire for forensic analysis purposes. there was no warning from the tire pressure sensors, prior to the freeway sidewall blowout. updated 07/25/13

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N56Z

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N56Z

ENGINE

Reported in: SANTA FE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 6TELU42N26Z

SUSPENSION

in october of 2012 i purchased a 2006 toyota tacoma from interstate toyota in airmont, ny. the vehicle had 79,000 miles on it, had and had passed the toyota 160 point / certified pre-owned inspection. prior to the purchase i asked about missing rear wheel molding, non functioning outside temperature gauge and what looked like rust on the frame. the vehicle was brought into their shop and put on a lift. the molding was repaired, the guage ordered and shipped to my home, and i was assured by my salesman, justin goetz, that the rust was merely surface rust, and that the vehicle wouldn't have passed the 160 point inspection had it been more then just simple surface rust. i was happy with my truck and purchased it with their platinum warranty coverage using toyota financial. several weeks ago the a/c stopped working. i got an appointment at my local dealership, shore toyota, in pleasantville nj to have it fixed. i asked that the a/c be checked, and that the frame be checked as a mechanic that performed my last oil change had noted concern about frame rust to me. shore toyota replaced the a/c clutch (covered under warranty), and proceeded to tell me that "the vehicle should not be driven and taken off the road immediately as the vehicle is not safe to drive!!" i was informed that the frame was severely rusted out with perferations holes on the left & right side rails. i was told that there was no way this vehicle could have passed a 160 point inspection because it would take much longer then 8 to 9 months for so much rot to occur. i was floored!! i just wanted my a/c fixed. i never could have imagined that my $20,000+ truck was a junker.....that i'd been had. toyota corp said there were no recalls and nothing they could do about it at this time. i wish i could include the pics i have of the frame.

Reported in: CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was rusted and extremely thin in some areas. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the frame was not under warranty. the failure and the current mileages were 103,000.

Reported in: WARMWORTH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEPX42NX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES

driving from back yard to driveway to position truck for long trip. driveway is slope. unable to stop truck with foot brake; pedal went to floor. had to stop with emergency brake. refilled brake master reservoir, still no brakes. towed to shop. they found steel brake line rusted through. replaced steel lines with copper nickel lines. don't think brake lines should rust through at 39,000 miles. had failure happened at speed on highway there would have been an accident.

Reported in: MONUMENT BEACH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

truck's brakes failed, towed to shop. shop replaced steel brake lines with copper nickel but warned of rust to frame. when truck was at home, put it up on stands, went underneath, checked frame and found holes made by rust through the frame. toyota recalled earlier tacoma's (up to 2004) for defective frames. this 2006 tacoma has exactly the same problem - rust holes in frame. these tacomas are unsafe to drive. there should be a recall of 2005 and 2006 tacomas and maybe more. this truck at 39000 miles has rusted through frame and rusted through brake line.

Reported in: MONUMENT BEACH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

SUSPENSION

while changing the oil on my 2006 toyota tacoma, i notices significant rust on the frame of my truck. i scraped at some and chunks fell off revealing a weakened frame. my spare has not been able to hold air and upon inspection the entire metal area that holds the tire in place is rusted. the mileage is under 90k i would like to have this documented as i have been reading other complaints from 2006 tacoma owners they are experiencing the same problem as myself. this car is as a family vehicle as utilize it in camping, canoeing and other outdoor activities. thank you

Reported in: CHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Reported in: CHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

brought my tacoma in for regular maintenance. mechanic pointed out that there is severe rot/rust on the frame. there is severe flaking in several different areas. the most affected part is the front driver's side.

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the engine roared loudly as the tires began squealing. as the contact turned to see if there was something behind the vehicle, his foot haphazardly slipped off the brake pedal and the vehicle rapidly accelerated. as a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the driver of the second vehicle was injured. the vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure recurred two months later. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 132,000.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TEJU62N46Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

took truck into dealer for service and was informed that the frame had rusted to the point that there was now a hole in it. contacted toyota via phone and email and was told on both occasions that there was not a "program" in place to assist owners with this problem. previous replacement program covered tacomas made from 1998-2004 that exhibited the same issues, premature rusting/corrosion of the trucks' fames. my limited research has shown numerous cases where the frames of the truck corrodes to the point that it is unsafe to drive. please see forum at this link for other examples http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/toyota/tacoma/frame. obviously this is a defect with the most important part of the truck and one that toyota has been made aware of numerous times, but refuses to address. it is my believe that they should assist their customers by replacing the frames that have deteriorated prematurely. after talking with toyota and multiple dealers, i have no where else to turn for assistance. any help you can be would be greatly appreciated.

Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

complete loss of braking when pressing down on brake pedal. vehicle was inspected by toyota dealership service department and they stated the condition was caused by loss of brake fluid due to extensive corrosion/rust of the brake line and the entire brake line needed to be replaced. this is a serious safety issue which can result in loss of life when brakes fail due to the defective material that is used in the manufacture of the brake line. a recall is necessary and must be implemented as soon as possible as this is such a serious safety issue which can result in loss of life. a case has been opened by toyota and at this time they have offered me 50% of the repair cost, so it is evident that they realize there is a material defect problem, but anything less than a vehicle recall and 100% reimbursement of the repair cost is not acceptable, especially due to the seriousness of this problem.

Reported in: NEWTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he took the vehicle to a mechanic to have routine maintenance performed when the mechanic stated that the chassis was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but was unable to provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000. updated 11/26/13*lj

Reported in: ORANGE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N56Z

SUSPENSION

i brought car in for routine oil change. mechanic called me in to show me the extreme rust under the frame. it is flaking off in chunks and almost rusted through in some parts. mechanic informed me that this was not normal and i should contact toyota for possible recall information. i contacted toyota, but have not heard back for over one month.

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

the truck was taken to a service garage for the required annual state of maine safety inspection. the results disclosed severe rusting of the frame, engine mounts, and cab mounts. because there were no perforations in the frame, the vehicle passed inspection. the mechanic advised that the truck is in imminent need of frame replacement.

Reported in: SULLIVAN ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

the frame on my 2006 tacoma is showing moderate rust after 78,000 miles. i don't live in a cold weather state. i've probably only driven it on salted roads for a couple of weeks in maybe 2 of the winters i've owned it. the rust is worst above where the rear leaf springs are, but basically the entire frame shows sign of rusting. the tacoma is terrible compared to the ford f-250 that we've had for the same amount of time with more than 40,000 extra miles. the ford barely has any rust at all. i'm worried that within 2 years that my frame will have holes in it, and the truck will not be safe to drive.

Reported in: JACKSON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

frame on my 2006 tacoma is rusting/rotting out(almost a hole beside the transmission). toyota will not assist. i have pic's available.

Reported in: MIDLOTHIAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

the frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma has a rust hole by the trans cross member. the frame is also rusted very badly. i drive 150 miles a day round trip to work and also my family in this vehicle.

Reported in: MILFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

at annual inspection mechanic noted rust holes in the frame and corrosion in connections of plates to frame. this is of course a safety hazard that prevents the vehicle from passing inspection. dealer inspected and confirmed the corrosion. we purchased the truck new. we live on a dirt road with no salt use, keep the truck garaged in winter, and do not drive it regularly in winter. it is otherwise a sound and trouble-free vehicle.

Reported in: CANAAN NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N06Z

ENGINE

noticed a loud rubbing noise from the radiator fan hitting the shroud in reverse. opened the hood to observe that entire engine was leaning to the drivers side. noticed from under vehicle that the drivers side motor mount was collapsed into the frame by approximately 3/4 of an inch. further observation indicated that the mount appeared to break at the weld and then tear the frame in front and behind of the welds for the motor mount. looked on-line for similar occurrences and discovered that many owners of this vehicle have the same problem without any resolution from the manufacturer (toyota). others on similar sites observed that between the 2006 model year (mine) and 2007 model years toyota added a reinforcement to the motor mount indicating that they knew of a problem but were not willing to alert owners to the problem. i have pictures of my broken frame and a 2007 and later model frame to show where the engine mounts were reinforced.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N16Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

at about 30 mph, we hit a bump, and the fuel tank strap fell off our toyota tacoma double cab. when we brought the vehicle to the toyota dealer, where we have had the vehicle serviced since purchasing it new in 06, we were told that the frame is perforated due to rust and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. the dealer suggested we contact toyota, which we did. both the customer service representative and his supervisor told us there is nothing they can do. the supervisor also said there is no one else above her at toyota who takes phone calls. we have been loyal toyota customers, purchasing 8 new toyota vehicles in the last 30 years. we presently have 3 toyotas, and we are appalled that toyota will not remedy this serious safety issue on the tacoma.

Reported in: IPSWICH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N96Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

frame is continuing to rust at an alarming rate. first reported issue in september. i have not heard anything back from toyota regarding a recall.

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

there is excessive frame rust throughout the chassis. waiting on a recall for 2006+ models. rust is flaking off in large chips. happy with my truck otherwise, but will never buy another toyota if this does not get remedied.

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N76Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

took my toyota tacoma in to have snow tires put on the vehicle, the tech. said the frame had rust holes in it and was unsafe to drive. rust was flaking off all over the frame, this vehicle is only 7 yrs. old they are sending a inspector to see if toyota will pay for a new frame. i have a ford 450 2002 and it's frame is in much better shape.

Reported in: ORLEANS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N36Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

severe frame rust caused vehicle to fail inspection. had hole repaired by certified welder, to allow it to pass inspection. he noted a number of other spots which will go bad in next 1-3 years.

Reported in: DOYLESTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by and independent mechanic who discovered that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact notified the local dealer and was informed that the manufacturer was no longer providing a remedy for the defect. the failure mileage was 220,000.

Reported in: DULUTH MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4TAPM62N3TZ

STRUCTURE:BODY

my 2006 toyota tacoma has developed a significant amount of rust on the frame. i have documented the rust with pictures (can be provided). the rust is beyond normal vehicle wear, which is in fantastic condition otherwise. i contacted my local toyota dealer to schedule an appointment for them to quickly look at it and determine if the rust is a manufacturer issue, since previous tacomas up to 2004 were recalled or bought back due to frame rust. they stated the only way they would look at it would be if i paid a $115 diagnostic fee, and that since it isn't covered under a recall they wouldn't be able to do anything. they didn't offer any other options for me to consider. the toyota frame rust program was identified in 2008, after my vehicle was purchased but not including 2006 tacomas. the frame rust i have is clearly related to the same frame issues from previous years' tacomas. based on extensive online research, 2005-06 tacoma (as well as tundra) owners are complaining at volume about rust issues as well, including their frames breaking in half, significant holes developing, spare tires falling off, and other related safety hazards. i do feel that this is a major safety issue for myself, my family, and others that are driving behind me on the highway. i wash my vehicle every so often and do not drive in adverse conditions. i have my vehicle regularly maintained at the local toyota dealer, who have never said anything about my frame rust being abnormal after their inspections. i am willing to go to great lengths to protect my vehicle investment, my and my family's safety, and ensure the right thing is done. this includes public disclosure on toyota's facebook page, repeated contact with the dealership, and exploring larger profile complaints and petitions. i would like my frame rust fixed (frame repaired, frame replaced, or bought back) by toyota immediately.

Reported in: LAUREL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N06Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he was driving approximately 45 mph when the air bags erroneously deployed, causing him to crash. the contact suffered head trauma, back and neck injuries and a broken sternum. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact had previously taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign number 12v092000 (air bags) but no repairs were performed because the air bag light was not illuminated when taken for the recall service. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD AR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX22NX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchased my truck from the dealership and have always taken it in for the oil change with the dealer inspection tickets since it was purchased. in the last inspection i was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. took it to another shop where the lead mechanic informed me that my car was "unsafe" due to significant rust on the leaf springs and frame area bolts near the leaf springs. i called the dealership to ask how my car had gone through all of these inspections and i had never heard that my vehicle had "unsafe" levels of rust on the undercarriage. i was informed that they do not inspect the undercarriage ( !? ). when i asked for the best course of action, i was informed that a car with rust on the frame should be junked. i cannot believe i spent all that money for what i thought was a quality truck that is unsafe to drive.

Reported in: KAHULUI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N06Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: KAHULUI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N06Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: KAHULUI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N06Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while the vehicle was at the local mechanic for inspection the subframe was found severely corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 25,800. the current mileage was 28,600.

Reported in: CHARDS FORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

AIR BAGS

air bag warning light in dashboard came on constantly a month ago. it is still on.

Reported in: WAKEFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N96Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

i went to local toyota service and dealer for oil change and tire rotation.once the technician raised truck he inspected frame and found rust and cracks and 2 wholes, 1 on left side frame on inside and 1 on right side inside frame adjacent to front passenger door with a 6in crack running from whole . service manager then called me to bay as soon as tech told him and showed me the rust and crack and wholes he then advised me to call the toyota customer service office 1-800 331-4331 i called and spoke to a rep who then went on to tell me because my truck does not fit the criteria for recall. only tacoma's from 1999-2000 and 2001-2004 are involved recall which if not all or most had the same problem as mine according to blogs.she said that leaves my vehicle out because its a 2006 and to add salt to these wounds my truck is up for safety inspection in march 2014 which is 2 months away and the service manager at local toyota stated it will not pass safety.i am either forced to repair a problem out of my pocket which is an obvious manufacture issue or purchase a new or used vehicle in order to travel to work.

Reported in: WESTTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N06Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

although i've under coated my tacoma every two years the frame is rusting badly. i'm afraid soon the truck may not pass inspection. i entered a case number with corporate toyota of 1401210260. i was instructed to have it inspected by a toyota dealer. on tuesday, feb 4, 2014, the truck was inspected by allegheny toyota in franklin, pa. on the 5th of feb. (yesterday) the service manager called and informed me that toyota would not rectify the problem but i could, at my own expense, cover the rust problem with some kind of coating. there have been many complaints about the frame rust problem with the 2006 tacoma. in the past toyota admitted the same problems with earlier built tacomas and corrected them either by replacing the frames or monetary compensation. i would like my truck repaired . soon the vehicle will be unsafe to drive. thank you.

Reported in: EMLENTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N36Z

ENGINE

i was slowly entering a parking space. i pressed the brake pedal and the engine speed increased to maximum rpm. i jammed the emergency brake and threw the transmission into "park." a great cloud of blue smoke issued forth from the spinning tires. this never happened before and it's definitely a problem with the truck and not my foot! several years ago, as a pedestrian, i saw the exact same thing happen to a jeep cherokee at a stop sign.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N56Z

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N56Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

my 2006 toyota tacoma has 42,200 miles on it and the frame rotting by the day, due to rust. my truck cannot be driven. the bed creaks and shakes and is very unstable. the brackets holding the leaf springs are nearly disintegrated, deeming my vehicle stranded. toyota will not do anything about it. when i purchased my vehicle from toyota in 2007, i paid for undercoating to protect from rust. upon research, many 2006 tacoma owners that are dealing the same rusting scenario. recently toyota issued a recall on tacoma frames from trucks 1995 - 2004, clearly something is wrong but didn't get resolved with newer models.i have photos of the brackets & frame, which are atrocious. local mechanics and body shops alike have said they haven't seen anything like this on such a new(ish) truck. lem, the toyota representative told me the rust is due to a chemical compound effecting the frame and it's out of their hands. "warranty reviewed photos and determined that it'��s surface rust and not perforation corrosion. rust on surface is eating it'��s way throughout all metal parts of the vehicle." does chemical compound mean rain water? rain water drips from the back of the bed, through the body onto the brackets. this is the epicenter of the rust problem. earlier in 2012 i had an issue with this same rust, which ate away my bumper. toyota said this wasn't unusual and they wouldn't help me. warranty would not cover it. i complained locally, and wrote a letter to corporate - no response. on 10/9/12 i paid $600.18 for a new bumper - toyota installed. they didn't not address the frame rust at that time.now, 16 months i have a truck that is stuck in my driveway - with rust stains all over the concrete. if i drive somewhere, rather than tow the truck to get fixed, an accident seems imminent. i would like my frame to be replaced or bought back by toyota immediately. thank you.

Reported in: HANALEI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: VIN# 5TEUU4

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

on 2/15/2014 i changed the tires on my truck and noticed that the frame is experiencing severe rust nearly everywhere. i took the truck to the local dealership for routine maintenance based on the mileage. at that time i explained to the service department representative at the dealership my concern regarding the amount of rust to the frame and might this become a safety problem leading to a failure. the dealership service department representative told that there is no problem with the frame and the frames will rust but will fine and there is nothing to worry about.

Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

STRUCTURE

Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 86,000.

Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N66Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

i noticed severe rust with holes rusting through the frame of my 2006 toyota tacoma. when i took it to toyota dealer to have it checked the employees there would just shake their heads in disbelief. they told me that they took pictures, and they would send them to corporate. they also told me that it was still safe to drive but they wouldn't give me anything in writing. i am concerned about safety, frame is an important part of a vehicle, and with rust 1/4 of an inch thick flaking off allover the frame with holes rusting through i think i have a good reason. i have never seen such rust even on trucks 10 years older then this one. i did not get any response from toyota corp., and it has been over two months since toyota mechanics looked at it. when you pay over $32, 000 for a truck, the frame should last bit longer before it turns into mud. i was not aware of their previous frame problems with earlier models at the time of purchase. however isn't it negligence when you recall a certain model years, and continue making newer models with the same problem. doesn't anyone control these people. especially when they put so many people in danger. this should give you general idea, because the more i think about it the more i get upset. thank you.

Reported in: NORTH ROYALTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N66Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while having regular maintenance done, he was notified that the frame was fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who agreed to replace the frame free of charge. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 123,800 and the current mileage was 129,000.

Reported in: CONCORD NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i discovered that the frame on my toyota truck is excessively rusted. it is actually quite unbelievable when you compare the frame to everything else on the underside of the truck. every other component on the underside is in pristine condition but there is hardly an area of the frame that is not rusted. there are some areas that have the classic "potato chip" scaling that has eaten through about 1/2 the original thickness of the metal. the rust appears on both flat surfaces and welds. a quick internet search revealed there seems to be hundreds of others with similar complaints---many are even newer, low mileage sunbelt trucks. i guess it's obvious toyota never addressed the root cause of their frame issues that prompted the previous recall on the 95-04 models. i surmise that root cause is using cheap, inferior, recycled metal to save money. btw, my previous truck was a 1990 toyota that i drove until the body fell off in 2009. after 19 years (that's 19 pennsylvania winters), that frame was spotless with most of the original paint still remaining. in every other respect, i love this truck. however, this frame rust issue is a continuing toyota safety problem --- not to mention the financial aspect as my truck will be dead long before it's time. thank you for your time any aid you can lend to this matter.

Reported in: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N46Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Reported in: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N46Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on october 2013 i approached a red light (no car in front of me) the road surface was wet and the abs kicked in. when i applied the brake hard, the engine started to accelerate and i couldn't hold the truck back. i went through the red light avoiding an accident. i called the toyota dealer and was told that i probably did not press down on the brake hard enough. on january 2014 the same thing occurred. here again i was fortunate that another vehicle was not in front of me and this time i went through a stop sign. i called the dealer and had it checked out. they found nothing wrong. march 15th it happened again. once again i was lucky that no vehicle was in front of me, but i now brake way in advance of a light or stop sign because of fear. this time when the engine started to accelerate i got off the brake and went right back on and the engine stopped accelerating. i once again put it in the garage and they found nothing wrong. i think that the unintentional acceleration is triggered when hard pressure is applied to the brakes when the abs kicks in. i'm not a rookie driver. i've been driving tacomas for over 30 years. this is my 4th one. after happening three times, it is definitely a problem with the truck. this is a possible serious accident waiting to happen. what can i do to get toyota to correct this problem? thank you

Reported in: DENVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: DENVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: DENVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

my 2006 toyota tacoma frame has rusted apart in four places. two repair facilities deemed it unsafe to drive. i am devastated!!! please help. i have heard of many, many cases of this and toyota should be held liable. my truck only had 60,000 miles when the problem began, now it has 90,000 and is undrivable. please help!

Reported in: KILL DEVIL HILLS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N26Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma is rusting through and i'm not happy about it. i believe there was a recall for 2004 and earlier tacoma models. the manufacturer should be held responsible for more recent models with the same defect. how do i get toyota to do the right thing? when i called my dealer they told me there that there was no recall or directive to fix it, therefore they wouldn't!

Reported in: NEWBURYPORT MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42NX6Z

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

burned and cracked daytime running lights. that was changed at 30,000 miles during warranty, the truck now have 63,000 miles. the same problem recur. note: every one with a tacoma is having the same problem, but toyota is avoiding the problem by saying sorry your vehicle is out of warranty. i made many calls to toyota hotline, they took all my information and say we will get back to you,every time. i am very frustrated. please help!

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N16Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that frame was rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Reported in: SAEGERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N46Z

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v092000 (air bags). the failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Reported in: SANTA ANNA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N36Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

i took my 2006 tacoma to have a 5k service. the service rep told me that i had extensive rust under the carriage and that it need to be fixed asap. he said that it would involve removing the rust and then applying rustproofing. i went online and found numerous complaints about rust issues from other owners and toyota has not issued a recall to correct the problem at no cost to the owner. this has to be dealt wtith asap. i feel that i am driving a truck that is unsafe.

Reported in: SYKESVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the casing for the spare tire was rusted. the contact could not use the crank to remove the spare. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: WEST STOCKBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N06Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

the vehicle was at the dealership it was purchased from for several safety recalls to be implemented/fixed. i had the service manager of the dealership inspect the frame while up on the lift. the frame of the vehicle was found to be badly rusted with actual holes present in the frame. he told me that this was not a safe vehicle to drive at this point. he said to put nothing in the bed of the truck.

Reported in: HOLMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N96Z

STEERING

the power steering on my 2006 toyota tacoma stops working and makes it almost impossible to steer at times. i had it towed to the toyota dealer and they said they could not find any thing wrong with the steering. it seems to just happen at times but it could very easily cause an accident when it does.

Reported in: DAMASCUS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the vehicle to crash into a hill. a police report was filed and there were injuries reported that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5TENX62N76Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my truck has severe rust in the front frame that appears to be rusting the body from the inside out! i purchased this vehicle new (toyota tacoma 2006) because i believed that toyota was a reputable company who stand by their claims of ʻbuilt to lastʻ. i also purchased a full maintenance program to be sure i was taking care of the vehicle properly and faithfully met every service. the dealer never pointed out a rust problem on these services but did on other instances like broken antenna, cloudy fluids etc. when a piece of metal fell off the front underside of the body of the truck, i was horrified to notice severe rust and took it to a local mechanic to get his opinion. when he first looked at truck as i drove in, he said your truck looks great, no rust on upper painted surfaces. when he looked underneath he remarked he had never seen rust so bad on such a new truck! i researched online and found many instances of a voluntary recall on tacoma frames model year 1998-2004) to either be replaced at toyotas cost or buy back, because inferior metal had been used. seems that 2006 models are having the same problem and i have an appt. with my local dealer on 6/5/2014. i am praying they will help me with this issue as i sunk all my savings in this truck

Reported in: HANA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the headlight assembly was entirely melted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N16Z

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEKU72N16Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while having an oil change, the technician notified him that the frame was completely corroded. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered to spray paint the frame. the failure and current mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: NORWOOD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N76Z

POWER TRAIN

6 speed transmission locked in gear when attempting to shift into first gear. appears to be stuck in 4 th gear ? was able to get in driveway.

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N86Z

SUSPENSION

my 2006 toyota tacoma frame is terribly rusted even though i have had it cleaned and undercoated for beginners. but my main issue is the fact that my leaf springs already need replaced. they have been making creaking noises for several months because they are junk already. but then, the left side leaf spring completely cracked and that's not even effected by the rust. it's very frustrating to pay so much just to try to keep the vehicle body in working order.

Reported in: SHREVE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he was made aware that the frame had rusted out and that there was a hole on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,983.

Reported in: HOMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N96Z

ENGINE

the vehicle frame is very corroded in numerous spots, especially in weld areas and behind the front wheels. some fasteners also appear to be abnormally corroded. the engine accessory pulleys are also in very poor condition. the corrosion is odd in that it is not consistent. i mean that some components and fasteners show minor corrosion while others are excessive. the vehicle frame is also very corroded in isolated areas and not uniform. odd.

Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N26Z

VISIBILITY/WIPER

sun visor made cracking type sounds when folding down or up to use. now it will not stay up or fold up against windshield. it is a vision hazard

Reported in: MENIFEE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMMU52NX6M

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

sun visor made cracking type sounds when folding down or up to use. now it will not stay up or fold up against windshield. it is a vision hazard

Reported in: MENIFEE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3TMMU52NX6M

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

vehicle failed pa inspection due to extensively rusted frame. the entire frame has been compromised. there are visible holes in the frame including spare tire support, gas tank supports, etc. the dealer and i both contacted toyota but they refuse to stand behind their product because the said they are not required to since no notice has come from nhtsb. according to the dealer, this same problem is known on earlier models of the tacoma and the toyota tundra.

Reported in: SEWICKLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

dreaded toyota frame rust, the frame is rusting extensively and i am worried it will rust through. there have been numerous compliants but no action so far. rust, rust, rust...if it is a toyota, it will rust.

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N96Z

SERVICE BRAKES

the brake lines are all rusty on my truck. i had to have one brake line replaced and all are in danger of leaking at any time. there is so much rust on the underside of my truck that more of the brake lines are going to break and cause an accident. also i just had to have the steering rack replaced at 63000 miles and the lines to the steering rack were rusty and had to be replaced.

Reported in: DAMASCUS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

STEERING

Reported in: DAMASCUS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

heavy rust on vehicle frame. the front tow bar is rusted through. you can see the threads of one of the bolts that mounts the skid bars through the frame. heavy rusting of frame mostly in the front under the engine. the frame is rusting from the inside out. this is evident when you wipe the inside rails of the frame and rust deposits are found. the tow bar is hollow and multiple 2-3in long by 1/8-1/4in pieces have been pulled out. other parts of the frame have similar pieces found although none have been found that are quite that large. the rust is causing the frame to bubble up and is often twice the width of the frame. some parts are fine. there is a spot on the front frame that looks brand new when wiped down. it is black and shiny while right next to it is some of the worst rust. the only holes i have found so far are in the front. i have a quality vehicle inspection from big island toyota when my the vehicle had 70801 miles noting the rust on frame. this was in april 2012. the vehicle was purchased in hawaii and has been in hawaii ever since. that inspection was when the vehicle was six years old. other components of the vehicle are showing extensive rust as well such as brackets, nuts, bolts, wheel hubs and rims.

Reported in: PAHOA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N76Z

POWER TRAIN

due to the rusted frame issues that i reported to toyota on 04/16/2014 (muller toyota and toyota corporate) my clutch pedal stuck to the floor when crossing an intersection almost causing a crash when the rusted clutch slave cylinder stuck . there are big rust holes in the frame and toyota freely admits that they are defective frames , but won't have a recall on those model tacomas until enough people complain or get injured or killed ! something should be done about these defective frames that rust from the inside out.

Reported in: VIENNA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETX22N36Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

significant rust in the frame of the vehicle. baseball size hole in the frame adjacent to the driver side catalytic converter. major rust throughout the rest of the frame. you can see swelling in some areas where there are two layers of steel that are sandwiched together. brake and fuel lines have severe corrosion. factory installed towing hitch is completely un-useable due to severe rust. toyota corporate told me i am out luck. would hate to see what would happen in a crash of one of these trucks with a defective frame! the brakes could fail also due to the rusted brake lines. fuel lines could also start leaking at some point creating a fire hazard.

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N76Z

SERVICE BRAKES

parking brake sleeve broke at rear wheels causing the cable to seize in the sleeve and making the rear wheels lockup or parking brake to fail.

Reported in: ATTICA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N16Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

since the vehicle was about 6 years-old i've experienced a high degree of frame rust. since this time, on a annual basis, i've spot painted (with rust protectant paint) areas of the frame that is 'peppered' with rust. recently, i found out that this problem is rampant throughout the tacoma community, so i have since contacted toyota. the local dealership has been non-responsive, so i am in the process of dealing with the corporate customer service department. as i write this, i am awaiting their response. i find this frame rust problem dangerous and unacceptable. my local climate only sees an average humidity level of 5%, with very little rain, yet still the frame is peppered with rust each year i do my inspection.

Reported in: TEHACHAPI CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N16Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: TEHACHAPI CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUX42N16Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have owned my truck for about 2 1/2 years. the frame of the vehicle has significant rust and rot. there are several holes through the frame due to rot and corrosion which are not normal for a vehicle less than 10 years old. on the drivers side next to the catalytic converter there is a hole. on the drivers side in the rear of the body mount there is a hole as well as on the bottom of the frame where the c channel butts together right below the body mount. the passenger side also has a hole by one of the exhaust hangers about 2"x3". there is significant rust and flaking along the entire frame. the tow hitch has signifiacnt rust and holes as well. about 6 weeks ago in mid june after filing a complaint with toyota and having the service manager at the local dealership, in riverhead ny, look at my frame and submit some pictures to toyota corporate only to be told too bad we aren't replacing frames in ny. i had a gas tank support strap fail while driving home from work, luckily i didn't lose the gas tank and end up in a ball of flames. i also reported this to the dealership and was told i was liable to replace the gas tank straps. there is a limited service campaign to address the issues with these frames but when i log on to the toyota owners website i can not find any mention of such campaign. however there is thread on a tacoma enthusiast site, tacomaworld.com where people are posting and tracking their respective progress with toyota and the issues with their frames. the manager of the service department at my local dealership stated that they are aware of the frame problems however right now toyota is not replacing frames. i spoke to someone at toyota corporate about my particular frame and she stated that they are aware of the issues and my frame meets the criteria to be replaced, however they are going to replace it. so basically toyota told me i'm sol.

Reported in: HAMPTON BAYS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N66Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

holes are rusting in the frame.

Reported in: TROY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

SUSPENSION

holes are rusting in the frame.

Reported in: TROY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

holes are rusting in the frame.

Reported in: TROY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N66Z

STEERING

returning home with my grandson from visiting a state university i head a knocking sound in the front of of the vehicle. i thought a rubber bushing had failed because previous models of toyotas (tercels) made the same sound when the torsion bar bushings needed to be replaced. upon returning home i found the sway bar had come out of the left bracket which secures it to the frame and was striking the front left spring of the spring and shock absorber assembly. the sway bar bracket had bent under the weight of the sway bar because the frame had rusted out where the rear sway bay bracket mounting bolt connects to the frame. there is no frame material on the bottom of the frame to reattach the sway bar bracket.the bottom of the frame has rusted out. looking at the bottom of the frame it has excessive rust. i have owned toyotas since 1977 or 78. owning tercels, corolla, camry, 1995 toyota pickup and a 4runner. toyota quality this tacoma is not!

Reported in: ROXBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N76Z

SUSPENSION

as i was driving home my truck started making a noise from the back end. when i got home i looked at the underside of the truck and both spring shackles were rusted away and holes in the frame above them. the frame is completely rusted and i am unable to drive it because it could cause an accident. i called toyota about it and they said we apologize for the problem but we aren't going to fix it.

Reported in: DAMASCUS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEUU42N86Z

AIR BAGS

my airbag light came on last week and i found a recall for this issue online. when i brought my tacoma to the dealership the technician told me the recall for the airbag light due to a spiral cable in the steering wheel was not covered for my tacoma model. the dealership said the current recall was for a certain spiral cable not in my model tacoma and that it should not be the issue. the next day the dealership called and said further diagnostic revealed it is the spiral cable and they are charging me $600.00 to repair a safety issue. the dealership said this was a safety concern and that the airbag would not have deployed if i were to have been in an accident.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: T1540122920

AIR BAGS

my airbag light came on last week and i found a recall for this issue. i just found out that the recall for the airbag light due to a spiral cable in the steering wheel of my toyota was not covered for my tacoma model. further diagnostic revealed it is the spiral cable and they are charging me $600.00. they said it is a safety concern and the airbag would not have deployed.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TETU62N16Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

vehicel frame: approximately one to two years ago began to notice excessive rust on vehicle frame. corrosion is significantly more than what would be expected for a vehicle less than eight years old. parts attached to frame also excessively corroded. concerned for overall safety and integrity of vehicle at this point. suspension and leaf springs point of contact with frame are corroded. all nuts/bolts attached to frame are also excessively rusted and corroded. vehicle has approximately 75000 miles. it was purchased as a long term vehicle. i expected a new vehicle to have a longevity of more than eight years. according to toyota the vehicle is beyond warranty and there will be no action taken on their part. a small amount of rust on a vehicle this age is expected however this corrosion is reaching the point of a catastrophic failure.

Reported in: TAYLOR PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TELU42N56Z

STRUCTURE:BODY

'frame problem" rust problem my tacoma has an excessive rust problem on the frame. i don't feel safe driving with my to kids am afraid the truck will not hold on the road while hitting pot holes (one of them is 5 and my oldest one is 10) i am limited to where to go this is my everyday car, it is not cool. i called the dealer and nothing. this truck is an 8 year old car that should'nt have this problem, on toyota forums it sims everyone has this problem. i am hoping the toyota will take care this problem before the winter starts :(

Reported in: EAST HAVEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TEMU52N56Z

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the fuel tank strap fractured without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 230,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: METAMORA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TENX22N56Z

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