2006 TOYOTA Tacoma

ruster frame

On June 8, 2016, the accelerator on my truck stuck while pulling into a parking spot at my home. I could not stop it and ran into my detached building. Damaged front of building, which had a brick facade and damaged the front of my truck. Everything was handled through my insurance company, USAA. All repairs are documented. I was researching new cars and came upon a Washington Post article dated March 19, 2014 and a Consumer Alerts Blog titled \"Toyota and Lexus Unintended Acceleration Problems.\" I was not aware of this recall and my Tacoma falls under the recall. I did check with a local Toyota dealer in Concord, NC, and he indicated I had a throttle adjustment…this has happened after my accident again, but was able to stop my truck. Do I have any recourse to get reimbursed for this accident? I do feel somewhat vindicated that is was not my fault, but there are consequences when the insurance company covers costs. I did end up paying $1,200.00 for deductibles. v/r Charles W. Yard

I was pulling into my driveway with the intention of parking in the garage. My foot was without question on the brake when the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. It accelerated, and as my foot was on the brake, it simultaneously was squealing and left black burnt rubber marks on the concrete driveway. I kept pushing harder and harder on the brake but without success, eventually i crammed it into park and turned off the ignition and the car stopped.

I just pulled my truck into my friends driveway. Came to a complete stop, never took my foot off the brake. Went shift the transmission from Drive to Park. All off a sudden the engine began to rev up, and rear wheels started to spin. I\'m standing on the brake to prevent my truck from advancing forward, but it doesn\'t help. My truck drives right through my friend\'s garage door – fortunately, there was no other car in the garage at the time and no one got hurt. I got the truck to stop by getting the transmission shifted into Park, and letting off on the brake.

TRUCK FRAME AND ALL COMPONENTS WITH SUSPENSION AND SUPPORTS ARE RUSTING RAPIDLY,YOU CAN RUN A SCREWDRIVER ALONG THE FRAME AND THE RUST JUST FLAKES OFF LEAVING A NOTICEABLE PILE ON THE GROUND, AT THE RATE IT IS GOING 2-3 YRS AND IT WILL BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL IF ANY REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE MADE MIGHT NOT BE POSSIBLE. I SPOKE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER IN MAMARONECK NY AND THEY SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND I WOULD BE CHARGED FOR JUST LOOKING AT IT.

The underside left rear passenger frame and front right bumper frame are rusting away and this posses severe injury or death if it fails and Toyota refuses to take responsibility or take actions to repair it. Give or take maybe less than a year, this frame will buckle under the weight of the body and vehicle. I Am surprised that there has been no recall even with all the complaint given by may customers. All Toyota service center said that it is out of warranty. What are they waiting for, another accident or death to do a recall.

Please inform them of this. I have not the finance nor the equipment to do the repairs.

Aloha, Kalei.

The 2006 Tacoma Pre-Runner Brakes squeal very loud first thing in the morning when backing. It occurs only when applying the brakes as you back the vehicle from it’s first parking space. Once it has been moved the brakes no longer squeal. This is very annoying to me and the neighbors because I have to back the vehicle to get out of the parking space early in the mornings. I have had it into the Toyota garage where I purchased it twice and they replaced the brake discs which did not solve the problem. They claim there is no defect which isn’t correct.

While exiting the highway, brakes were applied but the engine accelerated out of control. The driver, weighing 250lbs, could not put enough force on the brakes to stop the vehicle. The driver had to run 2 red lights barely missing a truck and numerous cars in the interstections until the parking(emergency brake) was engaged bringing the truck to a stop. In researching this issue/concern – it seems like this not the first incident of this nature with a 2006 Toyota Tacoma Truck. I would appreciate if someone could inform me of how I can have a federal agency inspect this vehicle before I allow my local Toyota dealership. My main concern is that the dealership and/or Toyota themselves will attempt to hide or cover-up any mechanical problems thus absolving themselves of any responsibility and/or liability.

The frame and all parts under the truck are covered with rust. The vehicle has only 30,000 miles on the speedometer and it is a 2006 model.

I recently became aware of a significant amount of RUST on the frame, crossmembers and various brackets on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Truck.

I just found two small cracks (one on each side) on the rear bed of my 2006 Toyota Tacoma PU truck. It had a Snugtop and when I took it off I noticed the cracks on the bottom part of the bed near the tailgate. I went of Tacoma forum sites and noticed numerous owners had the same issue when they purchased Snugtops for their truck (http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108857). I purchased my Snugtop, as an option, thru the dealership brand new. I am surprised Toyota allowed their beds to be compromised by the weight of a snugtop. Since numerous owners had the same problem, can it be a Toyota defect/recall? I contacted my local dealership and they said, "it was out of warranty" and couldn’t do a thing. What should I do???

Recall on frame - dealer sprayed frame with rust prevention. in less than a year it fell off in chucks. brought it back to dealer and was told there was nothing they could do, even though they had a stack of replacement frames. i don't feel safe in this vehicle and i can not sell it because everyone knows of the problem. also, my garage floor is stained with rust. should they have replaced this safety problem?

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

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

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

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.

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

It is hard to pull out and the belt is not tied enough. i did bring to the dealer for recall, but they dont confirm that they fix/replace or not. the consumer stated the seat belt was repaired under recall but, still failed. *js

Rear differential oil leak. there had been a recall in the 2016 toyota tacoma but my 2006 has the same problem starting years ago. i did not know it was leaking until i took it to the dealership.

Broken rear leaf spring assembly: this problem has been known in toyotas since the first generation tacomas but worse in the second generation. the leaf springs aren’t properly equipped to handle the towing capacity outlined in the owner’s manual and will crack, flatten, or break under too much weight. i was told by the dealer that it needed replaced on 11/7/2016. toyota addressed this issue in 2007 by releasing a tsb stating that they’d replace the springs on any second-gen tacoma still under warranty. i bought mine in 2006 and was never told or sent notice of this. i have lived in the same location for over 25 years.

This should be a mandatory recall. this is dangerous and should be looked at that way people have had their frames broken in half. the worst damage on mine is driver's side up front there is also rust near the rear my truck recently had rear springs replaced on a recall. they should have noticed it they said nothing about it, the front tires have been replaced several times at the same dealership should have been easy to notice the damage at front didn't mention it. thank you tony baggett.

The frame has rusted and the dealer told me they couldn’t replace for free the whole frame is rusted and where the suspension is holding with the nuts are starting to look very dangers also it has a good amount of whole and i was told i had to pay to replace which is horrible because it’s not my fault i live in an area where salt is used it’s toyota fault since they didn’t use the right metal or whatever for the frame and now i’m stuck with a 2006 toyota tacoma with 119,000 miles that i don’t feel safe using when driving

I too am a victim of the defective toyota tacoma frame. the frame of my vehicle rusted through to the point of breaking, rendering my vehicle completely unsafe to drive. the vehicle only has 78,000 miles, and is now utterly worthless. i was driving the vehicle at highway speeds when i felt the frame give way, immediately changing the entire dynamic of performance. i was able to get the vehicle to my home when i discovered the frame had rusted through completely, dropping the vehicle between the cab and the bed. only luck and my own driving experience kept me from crashing when the defective frame failed. i contacted toyota, thinking that this issue would be handled because of the obvious manufacturer defect in the frame of the vehicle. i was wrong about this, and was met with complete disregard and a smug assurance that toyota would never make any amends for this defective product. i was told that a notice was mailed to the previous owner of the vehicle, and that this met their obligation and that nothing further would be done concerning the matter. to say that the american consumer has been taken advantage of in this situation is a gross understatement. from the number of complaints concerning this exact situation, it is clear that there is a systemic defect in the frame used by toyota in these vehicles. the manufacturer knows this, but instead of making efforts to correct the problem, they are expending their resources to defend not addressing the issue. just because the company set an arbitrary date when they would no longer address the issue does not make the issue go away. they knowingly installed defective components in these vehicles and are now engaged in a deceptive and manipulative campaign to shirk their responsibility to the american consumer. i implore the nhsta to be the voice of the individual in this matter, as alone, we have no recourse.

Frame corrosion. the frame on my 2006 toyota tacoma truck is very rusty. the metal is just flaking off. i took it to the car wash and while washing underneath parts of the metal just flaked off in large pieces. i called the dealer and was told they couldn't help me and gave me a customer service number for toyota corporation. i called that number and was told a limited service campaign for corrosion problems on my truck ended on march 31, 2016. they could not assist me with my problem because it wasn't a safety recall. what will it take for this problem to become a safety issue. the frames on these trucks are defective. they are fracturing and rendering these trucks useless. many of us cannot afford to replace the frames and if we sell this problem is so well known we can't get a fair price for vehicles. my truck has 100600 miles on it. i've taken care of the truck but it doesn't matter. the frame rusted anyway. please help those of us that have these vehicles. toyota should recognize that this is a safety issue just like it was before. the only difference is that toyota learned how to avoid responsibility for these defective frames.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while using the pressure washer to wash the undercarriage of the vehicle, the contact noticed excessive amounts of rust emitting from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the contact was informed that there was a limited manufacturer's extended warranty on the vehicle, which had expired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the approximate failure mileage was 100,600. updated 04/18/17 *lj updated 09/06/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 12/20/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired updated 12/22/16. *jb

This is what i wrote to toyota "hello there, i already called toyota customer care number and even got a case number for my problem and the answer i got was we can not help you with your problem because there is no warranty after the recall period is over. i will start from the beginning. my truck is 2006 toyota tacoma . i got a letter in mail about the recall for the frame and it stated that if my truck has excessive rust or a hole in it they will replace the frame, if not they will coat the frame to slow down the rust on the frame. i took to my dealer, they inspected it and found no holes in my frame. they will apply the coating and sent me on my marry way. this was back in 1/20/2015. now fast forward to 9/6/2016 and now i have a big hole in my frame and a lot more rust then before. i don't take to beach. i take very good care of the truck but it's that defective frame that is on the truck. i know 95-00 tacoma's did a buy back program a few years ago. the 2001-2004 if the frame got coated you gave the a 15 year warranty on the frame. 2005-2008 tacoma's in canada got the same 15 year warranty if the frame got coated. so why not 2005-2008 tacoma"s in the usa don't have that warranty? my point is you kinda need to work with me and others with this problem. this will be an safety issue at some point. the safety of myself, my family and other drivers. please help me out now before it's too late. "

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact noticed that the subframe was rusted and cracked. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the undercoating fractured. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

01/22/15 toyota dealer applied corrosion-resistant compound (crc), to frame of 2006 tacoma (mileage 113835), a recall service. march 2016, i discovered crc peeling/flaking off many places on the frame. it appeared crc had been applied over rust. 4/12/16 we asked dealer to inspect crc during upcoming recall service for leaf spring assemblies. these were replaced 06/23/16 (mileage 138878). invoice reads, “please note: crc on frame is peeling off”. dealer advised calling toyota customer experience center. 06/24/16 toyota created case complaint #1606240431. they notified us 6/27/16 that the crc campaign had ended and there was no remedy. 08/01/16, proprietor of a local garage, in business since 1955, evaluated. he was aware of the recall, had worked on other recalled trucks and said this was the worst he had seen. he thought crc had been applied to cover up rust. he recommended sand blasting and re-applying rust protectant soon before rust causes a serious safety issue. 08/11/16, owner of a body shop evaluated and said it would be difficult if not impossible to remove the rust. he was surprised the dealer had not replaced the frame, since he was aware of many frames being replaced by another dealer 40 miles away. both professionals noted bubbling &/or buckling frame metal due to rust and said this will eventually become a very serious safety issue. 8/31/16, i contacted toyota customer experience center to share professional opinions. the supervisor said toyota would do nothing and would assume no liability for property damage, injury or death if the rusted frame breaks and causes an accident. i said this was unacceptable and repeatedly asked to speak with her manager. she said she did not have a manager and she terminated my call. toyota’s failed remedy leaves us with the initial recall problem and safety concern.

Rear leaf spring recalls. been two months waiting for parts to arrive at local toyota dealer. order was placed on 7/13/16. was told by toyota rep, that rep from local dealer said it would take a few more months for parts to come in. feels unsafe driving vehicle.

The frame of my truck is dangerously rusted, and toyota refuses to honor its own recall commitment to replace the frame because of an arbitrary deadline for inspection. the date is irrelevant to the basic problem -- their frame is defective, i and my passengers are at risk, and repair is urgently needed. nhsta should challenge auto makers, especially toyota, on the policy of time-limited recalls. updated 11/08/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

During a recent safety inspection, the inspector noted that the frame was rusted and in one spot was rusted through. contacted the manufacturer and was told that a recall had been initiated but had expired in march of 2016. additionally, the manufacturer stated that the recall was not safety related. i have never been notified of this recall. driving the vehicle with a frame that may fail is not safe. i believe that toyota should be required to issue a safety recall and that they should be required to repair this unsafe condition caused by lack of a viable quality control program.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) in november of 2015. the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was in reverse, there was a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. parts distribution disconnect.

I recently discovered that the frame of of this truck, only 10 years old, had severely rusted to the point where it is no longer safe to drive. toyota has informed me that there had been a limited service period for this problem but it had expired. i was unaware of this and do not believe i was notified. i believe this to be a severe safety issue which many like me may not be aware of. if the frame were to fail while travelling at highway speeds it is quite possible people could be severely injured.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the dealer was unable to supply the parts for an extended period of time. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was contacted and was unable to supply the parts for the recall repair within a reasonable time frame. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. while the bumper was being replaced, the technician noticed that the frame was corroded and rusted out. the technician stated there was a recall that was expired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall expired and did not offer assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the recall details were unknown. the failure mileage was 1,000.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact found a hole in the frame. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 131,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic noticed that the front passenger side frame was corroded through with holes approximately three to four inches. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was closed and the vehicle could not be serviced. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Never received recall on the airbags? safety harness in the back seats where my rand kids ride will not tighten up. leaf-springs bow up in the middle not down? have replaced u-joints more times then on my 97 ford. plus carrier bearings because of the leaf springs and stopped driving it because it goes back and forth on the road. my rear end howls and needs replaced because the rear end is higher then the tranny but there has been 7 recalls on this model and only found out about them on line. you must be doing a better job or your fired!!! lol but if you care i thank you but at least make them fix these safety issues, or at least make us aware of them instead of hiding them. don't let them get away with ripping americans off . to do so is no better then them.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the contact stated that there was rust and cracks on the undercarriage and the leaf springs were not connected properly. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (valley hi toyota 14612 valley center drive victorville ca 92395 780-241-6484), but they declined to assist and stated that the vehicle was in operational condition. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,000.

2006 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to rear leaf spring remedy. *ld the consumer stated that recall could not be performed until the lift was removed. the consumer does not wish to have the lift kit removed. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v605000 (suspension). the technician stated that the recall repair could not be completed due to severe frame rust. the dealer diagnosed that the frame needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the manufacturer's frame rust campaign had expired. the contacted mentioned that the manufacturer informed him that an additional campaign or recall would be issued in the future. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe was rusted and corroded. the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000.

The universal joint in the intermediate steering shaft has rusted, creating an unsafe condition. this joint in the steering column should have been protected from the elements by a boot, or some other means, to maintain lubrication and prevent this joint from rusting. online research suggests this is a common, and very dangerous, problem. due to the cost of this repair ($400- 500), many people may try to simply lubricate a damaged joint, possibly resulting in steering failure.

Took my truck to dealership for leaf spring recall. they checked vin ,and gave me a courtesy car while they do the wor. they called me later in day and said they wont do it due to my truck being modified (lifted). now yes my truck is lifted, however there is no modification to the springs. there is blocks in the rear that simply let the springs mount on the top of the block instead of the top of the axle and does not affect or change any dynamics or function to the springs. i dont feel this is right,with this being a life saftey issue. my truck is part of the recall and my springs are week and a saftey hazzard.

Accelerated by itself. unintended acceleration. my wife was driving our 2006 4x4 toyota tacoma on a 55mph road with or 3 year old and 1 year old children on march 2017 at around 12:00 noon, when she started to decelerate to turn onto side road she depressed the brakes but they didn't work, she pressed harder and there was no change; then the truck accelerated on its own while she still only applied the brake pedal, the brakes finally worked and she was able to navigate the turn, yet much too fast. overt the next two miles to our house on a 35mph road, she stopped the truck fine (once at a stop sign, and once at our mailbox). however, as she pulled into our garage she stepped on the brake pedal and again the brakes did not work, and the truck again accelerated on its own and hit a tool cabinet which hit the garage wall. thankfully she and the kids were ok. the truck has a push-bar on the front and that was pushed into the front bumper and grill, the tacoma's front bumper is concaved in the middle and the ends are broken from where the join the front fenders, the lower grill area also broke. i immediately called three different toyota dealerships to explain what had happened and ask if there was a recall. two claimed to never have heard of this, and one of those told me to make sure a floor mat wasn't in the way (which it wasn't). one service advisor stated that this was similar symptoms to a national recall that had been issued for other toyota models, but not our tacoma was not one of those. i took to the internet and instantly found thousands of similar complaints by tacoma owners, and even verbiage that nhsta has had thousands, maybe tens of thousands, of similar complaints for this generation tacoma. i tested the truck later in the day and it worked as it should, however it's clear that toyota, and this tacoma, have unintended acceleration issues

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the contact stated that after the repair was completed, the contact drove over a bump and the vehicle jarred excessively. additionally, while the contact drove over a bump at 40 mph, the rear tires the vehicle jarred, independently pulled left, and the vehicle veered off the road. the contact was able to avoid a collision. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normal. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist as the dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normally. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the dealer stated that the recall repair could only be performed if the aftermarket air bag was removed. the contact would be charged for removal of that component. the contact stated that the letter did not express that verbiage. the contact was also advised that the air bag would not be reinstalled upon the completion of the recall and they would have to independently have them reinstalled. the contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/17/17*lj

2006 toyota frame rust on tacoma

Went to get my car inspected and it failed for a rusted frame. did some research and found out it's under recall.

When i drive over a bump even a small one the leaf springs bottom out, but worse when some one is riding with me. never could load my camping gear in with out it doing this. leaf springs are weak. seen recall but dealership wont replace leaf springs for me. my shocks are gone because they weren't made to take all the load. 1/4 ton leafs springs don't support a 1/2 ton vehicle. corvallis was where i took it the last time, but they said have to wait for fix? my fear of them breaking and a crash happen and other people get caught up in it and some one lose a life. what will it take to get this fixed? tired of the b.s. they say. can you help with this are am i gonna need a lawyer? i guess if you can't make them fix it then both of you are guilty of this problem,you not making them fix it, them for not.

I went to my mechanic for a small repair recently and he informed me (and showed me) extensive rust on the frame and a major split in the frame from the extensive rust. he has told me that perforations are imminent in the frame and that the frame will need to be replaced. he also found rust damage to my brakes, rotors, paint (chipping with rust), wheel caps, and tailgate. he informed me that i cannot safely drive this truck on dirt roads or haul anything. 75% of the roads where i reside are dirt roads. cost of frame replacement would exceed what i paid for the truck; i have owned this truck for 6 months. i have contacted toyota and a local toyota dealership for assistance, but have yet to hear back from either. i understand there was a class action lawsuit that was settled in 2016 for this very issue. toyota needs to replace the frame of my truck and repair or replace all of the affected parts of the truck due to the extensive rust damage. i use my truck to travel long distances in order to take care of my mom who lives 600+ miles from me; my mechanic has informed me that it is not safe to drive this truck for long distances. this has a substantial impact on my daily life and my ability to take care of my mom. i do not believe i should have to bare the responsibility or liability of the damage caused by deficient parts used in the manufacturing process. toyota should be made liable for these damages. please advise. i will be contacting my lawyer.

The vehicle frame is so rusty everywhere including visible cracks that i do not know if it is safe to drive anymore. i am sure it will not be safe to tow anything for sure or the thing will break in half.

"toyota recall" nhtsa recall: 14v604.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma equipped with hankook roadhandler sport tires, size: p245/75/r16 (na). while driving 65 mph, there was a vibration in the tires and the rear passenger side tire blew out. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and an eyewitness was able to install the spare tire. the vehicle was taken to sears auto (located at 693 stillwater ave bangor, maine 0441) where it was confirmed that the entire sidewall failed due to a defect of the manufacturer. the manufacturer was made aware and informed the contact that the tire was exclusively manufactured for sears. the tire was not replaced. the approximate vehicle failure mileage was 160,000 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. the dot number was not available.

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

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

I was unaware of any issue with rust problems in the frame when i bought the truck used in march 2014, nor did i ever receive any letters from toyota regarding problems with rusting frames. during a regular maintenance tune-up at a toyota dealer 05/13/2016 (160,000 miles), they reported to me 2 holes in the frame resulting from rust and that the vehicle will not pass inspection. they also reported that the manufacture had extended some kind of “recall” to deal with the problem had expired march 31, 2016 and there was nothing the dealership could do. the dealer gave me a referral to a specialist that specialize in repairing rusted frames. went to another mechanic to see if it was worth the expense to invest in the truck, they then brought it to the local toyota dealership, which reported that the truck had the toyota’s attempt fix undercoating done and that nothing else would be done by the manufacture. called the toyota corporation customer service and reported the problem. they called back to say nothing would be done.

Letter from senator wicker on behalf of constituent re 2006 toyota tacoma recall. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued for the rear spring. however, she has been with difficulty in getting them replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the leaf springs fractured. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 178,000. parts distribution disconnect....updated 09/12/16 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. a year after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall, the subframe was rusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000. updated 10/06/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), the vehicle shook excessively when driving over 60 mph. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

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

2006 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to dealerships refusal to repair vehicle frame corrosion/holes safety recall. *smd the consumer was informed there was no recall, but a limited service campaign. the consumer also stated the leaf spring broke and was held with into place with a wire. updated 03/01/17.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

2006 tacoma has major frame rust. toyota approved rustproofing was applied in may 2015 by the original toyota dealer. one year later, the rustproofing is falling off in sheets, showing the separating layers of frame steel. i contacted toyota (case 1060290111) and was told there was nothing toyota would do. i had wanted the frame and rustproofing to be inspected by toyota. they would do neither. they called the dealer that applied the coating and suggested i take it to them, for inspection, but they are 300 mile away. i asked if a local dealer could perform the task, but was told toyota would not authorize that. the truck has 165000 miles and is otherwise in very good condition. my fear is that the frame will fail while driving on the road.

Steering issue. when i turn the steering wheel i experience stiffness on/off on the turn. i noticed the u joint was rusted out. i sprayed it with silicone, worked fine for a while, now the stiffness is back. i believe toyota needs to recall this u joint replacement. this is a huge safety issue

I own a 2006 tacoma, with 67,800 miles on it. i purchased it from a dealership in 2013; it had 34,000 miles on it then. i received correspondence from toyota in 2014 that i needed to have the frame inspected for excessive rust. the same dealership did the inspection and found it eligible only for the undercoat spray. last week, the dealership replaced the spring leaf (pursuant to a separate recall) and advised me that the frame has excessive rust, cracks and perforation. it's clear that the undercoat "solution" was no solution at all and that it did not resolve the underlying problem. the dealership was unsympathetic and defensive about their workmanship spraying the undercoat. i see that there is a state class action somewhere down south -- arkansas? alabama? -- but that doesn't help me (i'm in the northeast) and i depend exclusively on this truck. can nhtsa help?

I received a rusty frame recall from toyota on my 2006 toyota tacoma,so i set up a appointment with bryan easler toyota at hendersonville,n.c. i took my 2006 tacoma in to bryan easler toyota,they checked it for rusty frame recalland was told they would turn in the results to toyota.i received information later that my 2006 tacoma passed the rusty frame recall,and thinking to myself that was great news.a few weeks later when changing the oil i was broken hearted at finding big holes as big as my hand in the main frame of my 2006 tacoma that i have took special care of with only 112,000 miles,and this is my second new toyota bought from bryan easler toyota.the rusty frame recall was not checked correct,and the case manager was contacted with a reply that the rusty frame recall has ende,but now i have a very unsafe vehicle that might brake at anytime to cause wreck or death??????????(sending some pictures please check thanks)

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

Air bag light is illuminated on dashboard this will cause air bag not to function in an accident. can sometimes hear loose spring sound coming from steering wheel when making turns.

I purchased a used 2006 toyota tacoma several years ago. my mechanic recently noticed severe rust damage to my frame when performing an oil change. they mentioned to me about a campaign that toyota was doing where they were replacing frames or coating them. when i inquired about this i learned that the campaign had expired on 3/31/16. i spoke with an executive with toyota several times only to be told that they would not do anything further since it is after the expiration date. they said they mailed out 3 notices in regards to the campaign in which i did not receive a one. i obviously would have taken care of such a safety issue had i known. i am very surprised that toyota would not extend this campaign or that it would not be deemed as a full blown recall with no expiration! how can such a serious safety issue have an expiration date! i now have a vehicle that i am nervous to be driving let alone have a member of my family drive. this is very upsetting especially since i never received a notice. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 30 to 70 mph, the drive train vibrated uncontrollably, and the seat and steering wheel also vibrated. the manufacturer was notified. the dealer replaced the tires, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I was pulling into my driveway with the intention of parking in the garage. i was slowly with my foot on the brake, turning into the driveway when the vehicle simultaneously started to squeal (as i was on the brake) and accelerate. i kept pushing harder and harder on the brake, the squealing continued. i was able to put the truck in park and shut the ignition off prior to crashing into anything.

Major frame rust issue. frame is rusted to the point of perforation. back on 6/23/14 toyota advised spraying the undercarriage, which was done at a dealership repair order #0840463. went back to have the leaf springs fixed due to recall and to have the frame inspected. now the dealership says the frame rust recall expired in march of 2016 and it is out of their hands. need to know how to get toyota to fix the frame since the spraying did not rectify the problem and it continues to get worse.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2015 where an anti-corrosive material was applied to the subframe. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe experienced severe rusting and corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000.

I took my toyota tacoma 2006 in for service at pauly toyota 1035 s. route 31, crystal lake, il 60014 last night and they found several cracks in the frame, the area were the springs are mounting to, is really rusted and in really bad condition. the cracks don’t seem to be new, and there is even paint in between the crack so they knew the crack was there in february 2015 when i took my truck to be painted, this was part of the frame rust recall by toyota. the frame was not wire brush at least to get some of the rust off for the paint to attach to it, within 2 months big pieces of metal and paint were falling from the frame. on september of 2015 i took my truck to pauly toyota to be inspected for hole or problems in the frame, because of the big pieces of metal falling from the frame and they said everything was ok. now a year later the frame has several cracks.

I took my 2006 toyota tacoma to boch toyota as part of toyota service campaign regarding frame recall back in dec of 2015. i waited 5 months to get my truck back to get it back in deplorable conditions. truck was not repaired satisfactorily and i am still having issues with it. i have made several complaints to toyota and both toyota to no avail. truck barely running. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to servco auto (2477 ulu maika st, lihue, hi 96766, (877) 292-9755) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the leaf springs were rusted and the recall repair could not be completed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that additional repairs may be completed by the vehicle owner. the failure mileage was 147,250.

It is hard to pull out and the belt is not tied enough. i did bring to the dealer for recall, but they dont confirm that they fix/replace or not.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control) and 14v604000 (suspension). the contact called and took the vehicle to the arlington toyota located at 10939 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, and after two weeks, the technician stated that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced prior to the recall repairs being performed. the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 136,100.

When pressing the break pedal to stop the truck, the break pedal will go straight to the floor. the breaks will not engage the truck will not stop. pumping the breaks does not bring the breaks back. no dashboard light come on. the breaks will be gone for any length of time and then will start working again. stopping the truck and turning it on and off will not bring the breaks back. only way to stop the truck when the breaks go out is with the parking break. this is an intermittent problem sometimes they work sometimes they don't. when the breaks would go out it was always at speeds over 40mph and on highways country roads and always on a return trip after the car had been turned off once. after the first incident took it to toyota dealership they said it was bad front breaks and front left bearing, replaced both took it home two weeks later breaks went out again on highway while trying to stop at a light, brought it back to toyota dealership, breaks were still out. they said nothing was wrong except i heated up my front breaks while trying to stop, and that they were now cool and i should not have the problem again. i asked them to check all the other components of the breaking system they said they were fine. at no time did any light come on on the dashboard. i picked it up from dealership there was no breaks on the truck. so i towed home. had break booster and check valve replaced re-flushed breaks. problem accured again, took it to local mechanic who believes it's the abs modular. have been trying to replace abs modular since may of 2020, toyota says there is a backorder of abs systems can not give an eta of when they will be back in stock.the problem might be unknown but the mechanic is pretty sure it is the abs modular.

Body rot due to corrosion of manufacture defect. toyota sprayed the body under cost but again coming off and body rot through out vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the while the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 218,000. part distribution disconnect. updated 01/10/2017*ct updated 7/5/18*jb *tr

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

2006 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to replacement frame never ordered by dealership to repair frame and leaf springs corrosion recall notice. *smd

Vehicle was subject to a limited service campaign for frame corrosion that expired march 2016. i was unaware of this campaign and when i took my vehicle in for service at the dealership, i was informed that my vehicle would have been covered by the campaign and that the current state of the frame is questionable to pass virginia state inspection next year. i have filed a bbb complaint and the response from toyota was that they are compliant with all regulations and that no accommodation or extension of the lsc will be considered. i am the original owner who now has a vehicle that could potentially fail due to an acknowledged defect by the manufacturer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. per a toyota customer satisfaction campaign, the contact was informed that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. the vehicle was coated in anti-corrosion adhesive, but the corrosion worsened on the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000. updated 01/04/17*lj

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

Toyota settlement on frames: frame rusted out underneath, there is a class action law suit that just got settled with toyota, see below. problem when i go to a toyota dealer to have it fixed they say its to late but the settlement clearly lists my year and make truck. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/11/toyota-settles-pickup-frame-rust-lawsuit-for-34-billion.html settlement from toyota

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle frame experienced severe corrosion. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted severely. the vehicle was taken to be repaired per a recall in which the frame was spraycoated, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. the vin and nhtsa campaign number were unavailable.

My tacoma truck was brought to dealer in 2014, per recall instructions, for frame corrosion issue, the dealer elected to spray the frame. in early part of 2016 i brought truck in for leaf spring recall. the dealer found a hole in the frame, sent pictures to toyota requesting authorization to repair frame before replacing leaf springs, toyota denied frame repair request. because of the issue with frame the dealer would not replace leaf springs. i contacted toyota and was told that it is toyota's policy that they would not replace the leaf springs on an unsafe vehicle. when i stated that the vehicle was unsafe because the frame issue was not corrected in 2014 i was told that the frame recall was over and there was no recourse. so now i have an unsafe vehicle because the frame recall was not properly addressed in 2014 and toyota would not approve replacement of leaf springs in2016.

I am the original owner of this 06 tacoma, 140 thousand miles. in april i was informed by my mechanic that the frame appeared to have extensive rust. he checked for a recall and found that it had ended the previous month. i did some research and found that toyota had a recall (that i was never informed of) and had replaced thousands of frames. after more research i found that this has been an ongoing issue since the 1990's. i recently took the truck to toyota of turnersville nj for other warranty work and asked if they would check the frame. the note they left on the receipt stated "extensive rusting of both front frame rails. do not recommend long trips of heavy loads!! " this truck is used to travel from nj to va. usually with my grandchildren sometimes twice a month. the service rep. answer to the problem was that maybe i could find someone to weld some steel to the frame ???...i just hope that my issue (and i am sure there thousands of others) can be resolved brfore someone has to die on the highway as is typical.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the chassis and frame had premature rust and corrosion. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer refused to provide a manufacturer's service campaign for the frame. the vehicle was included, but the contact was informed that the statute had expired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the statute for the manufacturer's service campaign had expired. the contact was uncertain when the vehicle would be repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

Received recall on frame rust went to dealer to have inspected it failed inspection dealer said that they would replace frame but would have to wait 6 months for new frame to arrive. it has been 7 months and frame has not yet arrived. how long should i have to wait on new frame. driving with a failed frame is not safe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving in reverse at 5 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise. the contact checked the vehicle and discovered that the frame was damaged. the contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that the warranty to repair the frame had expired. there were no recalls for the frame failure. the failure mileage was 185,000.

The frame of my tacoma 2006 is heavily rusted and perforated. muller toyota, clinton, new jersey has jerked me around for the last seven months, failing to honor the safety recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the vehicle would not pass state inspection. the vehicle was taken to gloucester toyota located at 6357 george washington memorial hwy, gloucester, va 23061, and the contact was informed by the technician that the vehicle was subjected to nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was repaired. the technician also informed the contact about an unknown frame recall that had expired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but, offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000.*jb

I have a black-colored 2006 toyota tacoma pickup truck. for many years, i've wondered why the paint on the hood chipped off in tiny circles, unlike any other model vehicle that i have ever owned. recently, i was shocked to see how badly rusted a section of the roof of my cab was. i checked online to see if others were having a similar issue and found people complaining of this seemed to own pick-ups that were also painted black, and were also 2006 models. the rust patterns seemed similar in every picture i viewed, a portion of the roof above the drivers side, rusted the length from near the front windshield area to near the back of the cab. in my opinion, and based on the pictures of similar instances i've viewed online, there seems to possibly be some compelling evidence of a deficiency in the painting method or material used on this color/year truck. is there a recall or service bulletin in the works? i believe toyota needs to acknowledge this issue as something does not seem quite right and that they should address these anomalies in an effort to reach a fair resolution? btw, the rear bumper's exceptionally rusted out too, and the plastic headlight coverings on this model have clouded up worse than i have ever seen on any other vehicle make, as most other headlights that i am familiar with are made of glass. (see attached pictures)

Rusty frame, i was just told by my local toyota that my frame recall expired last january 2019. i was not aware that a recall expires, now my daughter has to drive an unsafe vehicle. there is one spot on the frame where i can put my whole hand into. please advise.

Excessive corrosion and rusted through frame that is unable to support weight of vehicle. had a brake line bust due to being rusted or corroded out. also suspension shows excessive rust and corrosion. cooling lines corroded. power steering lines corroded. transmission lines corroded. any metal line is that's attached to this vehicle are corroded. and all brackets and hardware attached to frame and even the metal pulleys all excessively corroded.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the clockspring failed to function as designed, which caused the air bag warning light to illuminate. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 173,170.

When inspecting the leaf spring replacement from a recall, found the frame corroded to the point that it will fail. (see photo). toyota had a recall on these frames and this truck fell under the guidelines.when i contacted toyota they said this was an extended warranty and had expired.said they sent notification which i never received. *tr

Previous owner removed driver airbag and seat belt harness (webbing only) due to recalls. the part that caused the recall for the seat belt is still attached to the vehicle. local dealership will not honor recall. contacted toyota (case #[xxx]) and they too will not honor the recall. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the entire subframe was severely rusted. the vehicle was taken to toyota south (961 four mile rd, richmond, ky 40475, (859) 624-1313) and the contact was informed of toyota warranty enhancement program zh6 however, the warranty period was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 262,000.

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

Steering became very stiff while driving in town yesterday. upon making a right turn at a familiar intersection, it became difficult to make the turn due to very stiff steering. the front end of my truck came very close to a vehicle coming into the intersection from the street i was turning into, and then the usual return of my wheels to straight ahead did not occur as expected, and i had to quickly force the steering wheel back before i ran up over the curb on my right. luckily the car coming into the intersection had been far enough back from the intersection that we did not collide, and if i had not forced the steering wheel back at the end of the turn i may have hit pedestrians on the sidewalk. upon investigating this problem with a mechanic immediately after the incident (yesterday afternoon) and at online forums, the most likely cause seemed to be the u-joint on the lower intermediate shaft of the steering column down just before the steering gear, just inside the left front wheel. per some online forum advice, i used penetrating oil on that u-joint to loosen it, with good results (stiffness is now gone). but this seems most likely to be a temporary fix. i doubt that loosening the u-joint today will keep it from a repeat performance at some unknown and unpredictable time. clearly this could cause accidents, and per online forums, it has apparently been a known issue for a while. there are no grease fittings on the u-joint, so there is no way to put a more permanent lubricant (grease) into the bearings of the u-joint. also, the u-joint in question is not protected by a rubber boot, and is completely exposed to all the water, dirt, and salt that splashes up while driving. others have noted that spraying with penetrating oil or the like is only a temporary fix, and the stiff steering problem returns after a time, making an accident much more likely.

Toyota was forced to give a warranty enhancement for frames on a number of trucks because of rust. the warranty has expired but i sill have the old rust prone frame. this should have been a recall that does not expire, what happens to me down the road when my frame fails? since the problem will not go away how is the warranty limited? this is not right, how can i resell a truck that has a faulty frame? i am upset they got away with out a recall.

The subject vehicles' rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. there is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. if this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. safety risk: if the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire. remedy: toyota will replace the leaf springs with newly designed ones. it has been repaired i need to have it shipped off island asap

The entire frame of this garage kept truck is completely rusted though. this truck as only 61,000 miles on it & is unsafe to drive. the rear leaf spring mounts are broken & have punctured the gas tank. the electrical wiring to do with the safety neutral switch, which is tied into the entire from wiring harness has caught fire twice. toyota has been notified about all of this, in detail, & they could care less about my own or anyone else’s safety. there isn’t a scratch on this truck & has really low miles yet is so unsafe to use because of poor construction on toyota’s part.

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

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

On december 1, 2019 i was backing into a gas station fill up spot. as i let off the gas to apply pressure to the brakes the truck revved up and started accelerating in reverse. i applied as much pressure to the brakes as possible only to continue accelerating in reverse. i could fill the truck's brakes attempting to stop the vehicle but the truck's back tires are squealing over powering the brakes. i finally come to a stop on one of the poles that protects the gas pumps after hitting another vehicle. i have contacted toyota and they sent a third party company to pull the information from the event data recorder. i was told i would get a report over what they said happened within 30 days after the third party has inspected the vehicle. it has now been 37 days and toyota is refusing to give me any information. i have done all the recalls that have been issued on the 2006 tacoma. on one recall they installed an override that would have decreased acceleration in the event that both the brake and gas were being depressed at the same time. this did not work in my accident. i have noticed on this site that there are 144 other complaints on this make and model of truck of the same thing occurring, yet that is not enough to say that the truck is unsafe? i am convinced that the truck is a danger and toyota is not responding and have missed the deadline of getting me the report within 30 days.

Dealer did not apply the corrosion resistant compound to the frame during the warranty enhancement period as i requested. they did not notify me when they were capable of doing so until after the warranty was expired.as a result during the warranty period, the frame developed major rust perforation resulting in frame cracking.at that point the vehicle was unsafe to drive.the dealer also would not replace the frame as per the warranty enhancement program. i made no progress with east madison toyota or toyota corporate over this issue.i have filed a complaint with toyota corporate, the better business bureau and also contacted datcp. i am basically getting nowhere with this issue and am left with a vehicle sitting in the backyard useless.if they know the frame is faulty why don't they fix it ? i could have been killed or killed someone else driving down the road with this dangerous problem.

When first startup in morning, i hear a bad knocking noise it goes away after the engine warms up but as soon as it cools off, it is back again.. happens mostly when it is cooler

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection at maui toyota (320 hana hwy, kahului, hi 96732, (808) 877-2781), the mechanic noticed rust on the chassis and a hole in the frame. the contact had to sign a waiver. the vehicle was repaired and in drivable condition. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 75,895. *dt*jb

When toyota recalled takoma trucks for frame rust i took it to the dealer and was told it didn't have enough rust to qualify. now when i had it checked ou the mechanic said it isn't safe to drive any more. when i complained to toyta customer service they said the time for replacing the frames was over. the truck is still dangerous to drive and i feel the frame should be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact took the vehicle to servco auto kauai (located at 2477 ulu maika st, lihue, hi 96766, (877) 292-9755) for inspection. the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and the body frame was rusted through. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 99,985.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was parked, the contact could smell smoke near the vehicle. the contact observed flames around the front driver's side wheel. while the vehicle was on fire, the contact drove the vehicle home to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher. the fire and police departments were not contacted. the contact called pat lobb's toyota of mckinney (located at 3350 s central expy, mckinney, tx 75070, (214) 544-8696) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 137,816.

Frame rust. truck was treated during the recall in dec 2014 and dealer stated it would be fine. 5 years and 19,000 miles later, the frame is totally rusted through. contacted toyota and they said there's nothing they can do because the warranty expired. vehicle was treated and if treated correctly it should have lasted longer than 5 years.

I received a letter in 2014 about possible frame rust issues and was asked to have mine checked at a toyota dealer. i took it in and was told my frame was ok but the dealership said they sprayed a rust inhibitor on the frame to be sure. i was notified about possible rear leaf springs in 2017. i took the vechicle back to the same dealer (steven toyota in harrisonburg va.) and they replaced the rear springs but said nothing about the frame. i took the vehicle took an independent mechanic in august 2019 to have a muffle installed and they contacted me and informed me the vehicle was not safe to drive because the frame was rusted badly rusted out. on futher inspection it was found that when the vehicle was sprayed with rust inhibitor only the outside of the frame was sprayed, nothing under the vehicle was sprayed and that is where the damage is now. at least 2 of the cross members have rusted into 2 separate pieces so they now support nothing. i reported the issue to toyota corp. and they refused to do anything about it. i also reported it to steven toyota in harrisonburg va and was told they had the records of the vehicle frame being sprayed in 2014 and springs being replace in 2017 but they also refuse to do anything about this problem. in my opinion and in other mechanics i have spoken with when the springs were replaced in 2017 the rust issue had to be noticed because of how badly it is rusted at this time.

There was a recall for frame rust on tacoma trucks between 2005-2010. my truck was affected with this recall and i took it to a toyota dealer in dec 2014 for evaluation. the dealer said the frame was fine but they applied a corrosion protection spray and said that would protect the frame. in august 2019, we notice a good bit of rust on the frame and took it to a different toyota dealer and they said there's a lot of rust and the frame is rusted through. in 2014 when treated as a solution to the recall, the truck had 56,853 miles on it. in august 2019 when we took it in for evaluation, the truck had 75,239 miles on it. since 2014, we only put 19,092 miles on the truck. attached is some photo's of the frame and 1 of the truck to show the condition of the vehicle. my complaint is we did what we were supposed to do when the recall was active and we were told the corrosion protection spray would protect the frame but now i have a safety issue because the frame is rusted through and per the dealer there's nothing they can do because there's no open program. if protected, why did the frame rust through with very little miles on it. i'm going use the date as august 7, 2019 since that's when the dealer said the frame was rusted through.

Truck had excelerator to full on 3 occasions and on each episode i barely avoided death, these are extreme episodes , the vehicle went full blast from idle , it had happened 3 times

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that there was rust on the bed cab and frame. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact called stapp interstate toyota (8019 raspberry way, frederick, co 80504, (303) 776-1743) and was informed that they were unable to service the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact called larry h. miller toyota boulder (2465 48th ct, boulder, co 80301, (720) 907-0926) and was advised to schedule a service appointment. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1906051787. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 150,000.

My tacoma is a leasure/work vehicle, garaged and maintained with 65k miles. within this month i had a main exhuast hanger that was welded to the frame break away and take a large part of the frame with it, then thanks to my wife she noticed an oddity under the bed and it was that 2 of my gas tank straps had broken. i informed the local dealer (kolar) and toyota, they responded by saying that due to its advanced years, they would not help and are not responsible. if i had been traveling down i35 to the cities at 85 mph and the tank came off, and it struck my or another vehicle this note would be worded very differently. i will provide photos, but i am yet to get my vehicle released from toyota, not sure how that works, they will not release it to me until it is safe and they would not cover the costs.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted out and the vehicle was dangerous to drive. the vehicle was taken to team toyota langhorne (746 e lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047, 267-569-0691), but was not diagnosed. the dealer sprayed the undercarriage with an anti-corrosion ointment, but the repair failed. the contact stated that there were presently holes in the undercarriage. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the extended warranty was expired; therefore, they could not assist. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Stiff steering while stationary. difficult turning while moving after not using the vehicle for a time. this occurred after leaving the vehicle for 6 months or so at the dealer for a recall in 2012 or so. when i got the vehicle back it was ok but i don't know what they did to it. this problem just reoccurred last week after i did not use the vehicle for a while.

The steering wheel get really tight and make it difficult to turn. it feels like it's going to lock up on me. call toyota and the dealer about it. they don't seem to care. truck has 86,000 original miles on it.

Rear leaf spring, recall: 14v-604. on july 10th of 2016 i made a call to elk grove toyota in regards to the recall. the service writer ask me if my truck had a level kit installed ? i told him yes, 2”. he told me it voided the recall. i did sone research and found many customers had the same situation, but others did not. their dealership replaced and took care of the recall even with a level kit installed. in different parts of the states and country. i called again on 3/25/19 to elk grove toyota again and was told the same. my recall is void because of the level kit. the dealership is in elk grove, ca. if they won’t perform the recall is there a way i can have another shop perform the recall and toyota paid them ? please advice

When the vehicle had around 112,000 miles on it the check engine light came on and it experienced irregularities with regard to shifting. the code was ran and the shift solenoid was the issue. a new transmission was recommended. we were not informed of this when we purchased the vehicle second hand. approximately a year later the same thing happened with the shifting and the check engine light coming on. unfortunately by the time we took it to a certified toyota dealer the light was off and it was running smoothly. the inconsistency of the issue is frustrating because we don't know the actual issue and if the vehicle can be trusted. the certified dealer recommends a costly transmission replacement without being able to verify the issue.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle felt as if it would stall and a loud rattling noise was heard coming from the engine. the engine and oil pressure warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was cracked and needed to be replaced. the contact called toyota of runnemede at (856) 939-3400 (located at 99 s black horse pike, runnemede, nj 08078) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic appointment. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1812100777. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2006 tacoma 120,000 miles is leaking antifreeze into the engine. personal mechanics smelled burning antifreeze coming from the exhaust and saw it leaking. tells us we could blow the head gasket and it needs to be replaced. i noticed about 3 days ago has my truck warmed up it would shudder almost stall out while driving.

I have the airbag light on for about 6 months or so now and i am concern about my safety, me and my family. i checked, my car's model is not under the airbag recall but it is an important issue to be fixed.

The airbag light just turned on. cruise control on steering wheel is not functioning, audio control on steering not working also and lastly the horn is not working also. looks like a spiral cable problem based on the symptom and validation of discussion group online. checked for recall here and seen my vin number on the range for recall. why did i not received any recall notice on this. not sure if the vehicle is unsafe to drive considering the airbag deployed light is on or if this will affect the airbag deloyment if needed. this happened just recently and there are issues similar to my case. hope it can be fixed by toyota.

Buena park toyota refuses to fix the recall on my truck. they say it because i don't have the original shocks. my truck was purchased from buena park toyota as a certified used vehicle and i haven't made any changes to the truck. the way it sits now is the way i bought it from the dealership as a certified vehicle. the rear leaf spring has hit the fuel take a few times and bottoms out on every little bump (which is what the recall is for) and everything on the rear suspension is exactly the way it came from toyota. they told me if i wanted to have the items replaced i would have to put all the oem stuff back on the vehicle but that's the way this dealer sold it to me.

TransmisiÓn slips or not run in reverse, even on flat surfaces. runs normally in forward.

97,224 miles. the frame is rusted and broken at the left front near the cab mount under the door. my truck was made in canada, but i purchased it used in minneasota, so it’s registered in us. canada’s frame warranty class action lawsuit requires my truck to be registered in canada to qualify for a new frame and toyota us requires my truck to be made in the us to qualify for the massive frame recall here. what can i do to make my otherwise very nice truck safe to drive again? the crack was discovered during an oil change and i have only driven it 1/2 a mile since. thank you.

I do not see the recall for the spiral cable assembly on my tacoma. i read that this vin is part of a recall for the wiring in the steering wheel that controls my passenger airbag, cruise control and some other functions. it has malfunctioned. why is it not listed on your website? when i checked on the status of this recall, it shows that my model, according to the vin does qualify for this. my passenger airbag is not working, and my cruise control is no longer working at speed.

My 2006 tacoma is very stiif steering wheel everytime i use the vehicle . im afraid of accident waiting to happen.

I got my air bag light on, solid light now, i connected the scanner and read code b1801. i checked in internet that could be a recall for some trucks. i went to the dealer and it doesn't show that my truck has that recall on. i need to do my smog and now because i have the airbag on i can not do it. can you guys help me.. my email is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Lower intermediate steering shaft u joint seized. it is small and exposed to the elements, and there is no protective covering. it is a dangerous piece to have fail. many other tacoma owners of the same model years experience this problem.

I had the spiral cable fixed under the airbag recall in 2012. now the light is on again and they want to charge me $500 to fix the same problem. it seems to me if the fix breaks then there was never really a fix. so i guess now i will be driving without an airbag since i dont have the money to get this fixed. i will never again in my life purchase another toyota and will tell everyone i know to do the same!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle cruise control failed to engage. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the contact was also, concerned that the air bags may fail to deploy in the event of a crash. the vehicle was not taken to a dealership to have a diagnostic testing performed. however, the contact feels that the failure was caused by nhtsa campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags). the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 162,500.

Steering getting very stiff. hard to steer and hard to return steering to straight after completing turn.

Steering has seized up. u joint constantly needs to be lubed.

My steering wheel has become really stiff, because the #2 shaft steering was poorly desing, it's rusted and gets dirty because it doesn't have a boot or nothing covering it. truck is stiff when turning, and almost gets stock when turning back to straight.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving at any speed, the suspension made an abnormal noise. prior to the noise, the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall pertaining to the frame. the contact was uncertain if the recall repair caused the suspension noise. the vehicle was taken to more than two dealers, including tansky sawmill toyota (6300 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017, (614) 766-4800) and buckeye toyota (1903 riverway dr, lancaster, oh 43130, (740) 654-3943) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. the contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

In nov./2016 my tacoma frame was replaced. at that time the rear bumper and trailer hitch were not replaced. today i was inspecting my trailer hitch and bumper and found the bumper to be delaminating metal.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was taken to supreme toyota of hammond (located at 1415 s morrison blvd, hammond, la 70403, (877) 840-7756), but was not repaired because the part was not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

As the weather increases above 85 to 90 degrees the directional signal and the hazard flashers cease working. once the operation of the vehicle has ceased and the temperature and the vehicle cool down normal function returns. i believe the problem is in the engine compartment because when using the a/c in the cab the cool air has no effect. this is a safety hazard because i do not know when it will occur. leaving me without signals while driving.

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

The steering on my tacoma sometime stiffens and does not return back to center or sometimes you can barely turn the wheel left or right due to the lower intermediate shaft rusting in order to drive safely you have to temporarily put white lithium grease all over it because the design is wide open to road spray and salt i'm almost got into 5 head-on collisions.. and researching online this is a very common issue with these trucks and also very dangerous there should have been some kind of protection over the small u joint in the steering shaft spraying it with penetrating oil is only a temporary fix unfortunately this is a $500 repair and who knows how long it will last being unprotected once again

Steering locking up.took shaft off with u joint. got ot to loosen upwith heat and lube.put back on till i can get new one.dtarting to lock up again. had frame recall done.toyota said no recall on joint at that time.

Truck has hard steering in any condition. took to dealer deihl in butler pa. they told me it was the steering shaft. the dealer is great they replaced my frame rear springs all u joints and driveshafts.we were told this repair would cost $450 roughly. this is a known problem and should be covered too..

Excessive frame rust. pin holes in frame. rust flaking off cross members, welds, front end frame side box sections. excessive rust original discovery occurred during leaf spring replacement recall service in pennsylvania in 2016 or early 2017. exact date can be determined from dealer service records by vin. pin hole(s) discovered when replacing exhaust system. brought the vehicle to the toyota dealership service department to be inspected. dealer service department the vehicle unsafe to drive.

Lower intermediate steering shaft universal joint bearings rust resulting in the steering wheel being difficult the turn. some of have reported the steering locking. the part number is: 45203-04020.

Vibration everytime the vehicle is travelling at lower speed, 20 mph.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the contact stated that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to jim barkley toyota (located at 777 brevard rd asheville, nc 28806 828-667-8888) who stated that the leaf spring would not be replaced due to the frame being rusted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 1704112480. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Rear or truck is sagging an leaf spring on driver side is rubbing gas tank

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving less than 1 mph downhill, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact stated that the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to kendall toyota (located at 6930 old seward hwy, anchorage, ak 99518, (855) 981-5457) to be diagnosed. the contact was not informed of what caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was also contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. updated 11/02/17*lj *tr

The gas tank straps rusted and the gas tank fell from the body of the truck while in motion at low speed entering a parking lot. the vehicle was part of the north east corrosion recall and serviced in nov 2015. however, the straps were not replaced and failed about 21 months later. case filed with toyota, 1708182077 with no resolution nor concern with the condition. ira toyota of manchester invoice# 736796 replaced the fuel sub-assy bands p/n 77601-04050 and 77602-04010. a small amount of fuel was spilled due to the low speed of travel at the time and short distance to stop the vehicle (about 5mph and 30 feet). concern is for the safety of those that might have straps fail while at higher speed.

I was first notified from toyota via mail of a recall on my truck around nov 2016. i've spent from them until now trying to get cain toyota of north canton ohio to do the repair. i was told several times they had to order the parts. i also explained to them there is an "add a leaf" on my truck. the truck is lifted 3". i said i'm not paying for anything here this is a full recall under toyota. we scheduled an appointment for july 7th at 7:30am. i get there and they refuse to do the work without me paying due to the "add a leaf". they have wasted 9 months with this as myself, my wife and 3 young children ride in this truck everyday! i'm extremely disappointed with how cain toyota has handled this issue. we are now at risk due to cains refusal to repair this at toyota's recall expenses. i will also be calling toyota corporate to place a formal complaint as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, the contact was informed that there was severe rust to the subframe of the vehicle. the manufacturer was informed of the severe corrosion; however, the contact was informed that the warranty period had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 163,086.

Steering issue. when i turn the steering wheel i experience stiffness on/off on the turn. i noticed the u joint was rusted out. i sprayed it with silicone, worked fine for a while, now the stiffness is back. i believe toyota needs to recall this u joint replacement. this is a huge safety issue.

Toyota tacoma rusty frame,unsafe,toyota not fixing (unsafe-frame breaking into--cause loss of control--crash big rusty holes in vehicle frame

Recall on frame - dealer sprayed frame with rust prevention. in less than a year it fell off in chucks. brought it back to dealer and was told there was nothing they could do, even though they had a stack of replacement frames. i don't feel safe in this vehicle and i can not sell it because everyone knows of the problem. also, my garage floor is stained with rust. should they have replaced this safety problem?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 07/13/16*lj *cn

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no rust or corrosion was found. the contact later inspected under the vehicle and noticed extensive rust and corrosion. the dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the statute had expired to have the recall repair performed. the contact indicated that the dealer did not comply to provide a remedy. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

The warning light for low tire pressure keeps coming on and the dealer cannot fix it and simply puts more air into the tires. i have checked the tire pressure according to the label on the inside of the driver's side door and cannot determine if any tires have low pressure. this warning light keeps coming on again and again. this must be a faulty valve or a faulty tire pressure system.

On dec 12, 2014 , gualt toyota in endicott ny inspected truck frame as a result of the toyota truck frame recall. as a result, they applied undercoating to the frame. on may 6, 2016, my mechanic reported that i need to get my truck to toyota for the frame recall asap. i told him that gault had applied undercoating and his response was that the undercoating is gone and he could not tell that it was undercoated. he also reported that frame will soon become a safety issue. i called toyota directly and they refused to help me with the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v606000 (suspension) and the dealer provided a temporary solution of coating the underbody. the contact inquired about the completion of the recall repair remedy and the dealer stated that the rear leaf spring part was not available. the contact had waited for the part for longer than six weeks. the dealer stated that they would follow up to supply the part. the passengers side rear was making an abnormal noise when driving. the contact was concerned that the rear leaf spring might fracture on the passenger side. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect. updated 06/29/16*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a recall performed on the leaf springs. upon further inspection, the technician found severe corrosion on the frame of the vehicle and stated that the recall could not be performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,650.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the sun visor became loose and it would drop down blocking the driver's visibility. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall regarding the leaf springs on both sides of the vehicle. the mechanic noticed two holes on the frame and severe rust. the contact was informed that the recall was expired and the vehicle would not be repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 198,158.

Dunlop rover h/t 265/65-17 tire blew out sitting in driveway. the vehicle had not been driven in over a week. tire tread only half worn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the dealer informed the contact of a manufacturer's customer satisfaction campaign related to frame corrosion. while the vehicle was inspected at the dealer, the contact was informed that the frame was corroded. the vehicle was unsafe to operate and the frame would have to be completely replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My vehicle was involved in a frame rot recall. dealership checked and claimed there was no rot, so it was just cleaned and undercoated. after just three months dealership found rot through and put a claim into toyota who declined to do the repair work stating their responsibility ended when dealership missed the rust through when checked during the initial recall service. toyota should stand by their recall obligation and do the necessary repairs when such a small amount of time elapsed between initial inspection and when rust through was found.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. after reaching the destination, the contact noticed that the rear fuel tank strap fractured due to rust corrossion. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part for the recall was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/26/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. the contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. the dealer was contacted several times, but they were unable to provide a time frame. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 35 mph and making a right turn, a loud clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the contact recently received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the rear leaf spring was cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 102,540. updated 06/29/16*lj *tr

After 8 years, the headlight lenses became so cloudy, the truck could not be safely driven at night. it was parked in a carport.

On may 29, 2014 the truck went to boch toyota in norwood, ma for the limited service campaign that toyota sent a letter due to excessive corrosion because of a defect in the frame. boch toyota said the frame was okay and they could coat it with a crc. in january 2016 the truck was at mcgee toyota and their technicians said that the crc had failed and the frame had excessive corrosion. they put in for a new frame because the limited service campaign goes through march 31, 2016, however toyota denied saying they had already coated the frame and that was all they would do. after numerous complaints to toyota corporate they asked me to bring the truck back on march 9, 2016 for their technicians to review. i am told their technicians saw the corrosion but have not been provided a report. there are numerous instances of this frame corrosion on this website as well as in the news and toyota has replaced the frames on the older model tacomas which were coated with the crc and failed. they need to replace this frame as it is a known defect and poses a serious safety hazard. i am attaching pictures of the frame which i took myself and also a sample copy of the letter i received back in 2014 describing the campaign.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Frame rust issues. holes in frame from rust. inspection by the dealer on 1/4/16 determined there to be holes in frame. vehicle had to left at the dealers until the frame could be replaced. the dealer has no idea when there will be a frame available for replacement. it has now been 3 months and there is still no idea when the repair may be made.

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

I took my truck to malloy toyota for frame inspection regarding the limited service campaign eod- frame rust recall. dealer informed me there was rust, but no perforations. they recommended coating the frame with compounds. i feel that my truck may not have perforations, but it is just a matter of time before the frame becomes perforated, resulting in a dangerous / unsafe vehicle. putting the compunds on the frame is a quick band-aid and does not fix the problem. this frame will become unsafe, it is just a matter of time. this will not only potentially jeopardize the safety of my family / occupants in the vehicle, but also the others that share the road with my truck.

Toyota tacoma limited service campaign. i dropped my truck off in november 2015 for a frame inspection, i was then told i could not drive my truck off of the lot and had to have a loaner vehicle. i was in a loaner vehicle without my truck for 4 months until the beginning of march 2016. the day i got my truck back, the check engine light came on, the codes were p0420 and p0430 which indicate a catalytic converter issue. the check engine light was not on when i took the truck in, or ever in the 2 years i owned it, but the dealership is refusing to do anything but say it needs new converts that cost over $3000. my truck now has a vibration from 50-55mph which was not present before as well. i believe these issues are a direct result of the frame being replace, or the fact the my truck sat stationary for 4 months while waiting for a frame, neither of which were my fault.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the dealer diagnosed that the undercarriage was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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

Dealer found heavy rust. ordered new frame to be covered under warranty. corporate denied responsibility

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notice, but the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the nhtsa campaign number and component were unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 05/06/16*lj

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

Rear leaf spring fractured or broken. this was confirmed by rivertown toyota. re: leaf spring recall dated july 2015 | broken spring makes audible clunk or bang. fractured springs may hit fuel tank repeatedly and cause explosion or fire. toyota refuses to fix .....until...they can find a remedy to stop it from reoccuring.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Frame rust - 2006 toyota tacoma - 21k miles - significant rust of frame. spray-on rust inhibitor fix completed approx. two years ago but rust remains and is increasing.

On 3/14/2013 i noticed a noise that seemed to be coming from the rear suspension of my vehicle. i took the vehicle to my mechanic, who upon inspection noted that both rear leaf springs were broken.(see document) i then had the vehicle repaired on 3/22/2013. on september 29, 2014 the nhtsa announced the recall of my vehicle for the leaf springs(recall id 14v604) since that time i have been trying to get reimbursed by toyota for the repairs that i had completed prior to the recall. i have contacted toyota customer service several times and each time they have told me i needed to send more documentation. i've attached the required documents i have sent them, including the original invoice for diagnosis, the repair and a letter from my mechanic on letterhead supporting those documents. at one point in december 2015, they toyota representative i was speaking with, actually called the mechanic to get verbal support of these documents. in december, i received a letter from toyota stating that the remedy would be provided in early 2016. i've been told that once the remedy was provided i could then receive reimbursement for the repair. yesterday, february 4, 2016, i was checking the status of the recall on my truck on toyota.com and it stated that "there were no open recalls on my vehicle at this time" i contacted toyota again and they stated that i did not send the proper paperwork and that i had to prove my vehicle was part of the recall. i've attached the repair order and letter from my mechanic as well as a copy of the recall notification and a look-up from the toyota site that shows my vehicle is covered under the recall. i am contacting you, simply because toyota is trying to avoid reimbursing me for this recall and actually seems to have taken me off of the original recall status. i am very frustrated. the case # with toyota is 1510072576

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was inspected under toyota's service campaign due to rusting frames. the technician found no rust present and sprayed an undercoating to the vehicle. approximately fourteen months later, while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, rust and a golf ball sized hole on the front driver side. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 74,143. updated 04/13/16*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

2006 toyota tacoma found hole rusted through the frame while hooking up my electric diesel pump called toyota and they said there was a service campaign for undercoating or new frame and my truck had been sprayed and they where sorry about my frame rusting into . this is a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a seat belt repair under a manufacturer recall. the contact was notified by the mechanic that the vehicle passed the rust test. a month later, the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for a tire rotation and was informed that there was severe rust on the subframe. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

We have had several issues with our 2006 toyota tacoma which has 125331 miles. on may 11, 2015, we brought the truck into mountain states toyota, for the repair of the rear drive shaft which had failed. i was experiencing a vibration even when driving at very low speeds that continued to get worse. i have enclosed the paperwork describing the repair, which i believe was tied to a recall, and another repair. october 19, 2012, the right rear leaf spring cracked and needed repair, mileage was 92303. at the time we did not know anything about the recall for the leaf springs, and the repair for the right had cost us 1408.11. the repair shop also noticed at the time that the left rear leaf spring was also faulty and needed to be repaired, that was repaired a few days later 10/23/2012 the cost 1407.61. at the time we had driven around not knowing what the vibration was only that the vehicle was very difficult to drive. the faulty leaf springs we were told at a later date by the toyota dealer may have played a factor in the above repair. they could not guarantee that it had not been caused by the faulty leaf spring. on october 27, 2006 the head gasket needed to be repaired, the mileage at this time was 90102. the cost of the repair was 2866.18. we also had an issue with the brakes just going on the vehicle while my son was driving the vehicle, in october. he luckily was able to gear down using the transmission to slow the vehicle down. when it was towed to mountain states toyota, which is where he had had the brake fluid replaced a few months prior, paid in full for all repairs at the time. so i feel this issue was probably the fault of mountain states toyota.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a manufacturer recall for the subframe, but the vin was not included. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. updated 1/15/16 *cn updated 02/05/16*lj *cn

Toyota sent me a notice last year called a "limited service campaign" for "certain 2005 through 2008 model year tacoma vehicles corrosion-resistant compound application to the vehicle's frame". the notice said that these tacomas' frames were rusting more than usual due to insufficient corrosion protection. the campaign applied only to cold weather states like minnesota. it went on to say that i should bring my tacoma to my local toyota dealer and have the frame inspected for damage. jan. 2015: i brought my tacoma to maplewood toyota in minnesota. they told me that the frame was indeed damaged with holes and perforations already present. they said toyota would replace the frame and that it would take several months for the frame to arrive, plus time to replace it. we were going to move to colorado in the spring so i decided to have the work done there. maplewood toyota said that was fine. we moved to loveland, colorado on june 19, 2015. i then contacted the toyota national headquarters and explained the situation to them and asked if i could bring my tacoma to pedersen toyota in fort collins, colorado, which is right next to loveland. they said ok. their findings were the same: damaged frame with holes and perforations. they also said the truck was unsafe to drive and they would give me a rental for the 5 months. but then they said that while they would pay for the frame, i would have to pay for any rusted-on parts they would break, and i should expect to pay 2 to 3 thousand dollars for that! i called the national toyota headquarters and they said the same thing. they also said toyota is not admitting to defective corrosion protection, and that it isn't a recall. i told them it wasn't right to make me pay for parts attached to the frame that they break because they did a defective job in the first place. they said there was nothing they could do! please help me.

Cpsc: toyota tacoma: consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration, as well as frame corrosion, that allowed for the rack and pinion to wear and loosen prematurely. *ss the consumer stated as a result, he experienced greater steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension. *jb

Car at approximately 2 mph at indoor parking garage. my foot was not on the gas pedal when car accelerated suddenly. turned ignition off and was able to stop car before impact with several other vehicles.

Whiled i was driving i went over a bump in the road. the fan on my truck started making a loud noise. i took the vehicle to a repair shop to be checked. this i when i found out that the frame on my 2005 toyota tacoma was cracked and caving in where the motor mounts attach to the frame. this caused the motor to drop down and the fan started hitting on the shroud. also it pierced a hole in my upper oil pan when the motor dropped down and hit the rack and pinion. upon research there are many many cases of this happening to the 2005 -2006 tacoma trucks. this is clearly a safety issue that toyota refuses to fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving at various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated continuously. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the off position, the engine did not turn off. the contact had to depress the remote start in order for the vehicle to turn off. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer's recall the failures occurred. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were leaking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Vehicle was stationary and passenger unlocked seat belt to depart vehicle. passenger seat belt retracted when passenger departed vehicle and seat belt locked in retractor. seat belt does not retract or extend.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I have been experiencing significant rusting of my frame. i have complained to toyota about it with little satisfaction. i also waiting excessively about rear leaf springs recall notices. remedy taking too long. i also issues with tsb but toyota placing burden on owner, not company.

I do not think you are taking the rotted frame issue on the tacoma seriously i have read the countless complaints all stating the same problems and the same lack of respect from toyota about dealing with this problem that they have created. i"m starting to think this nhtsa is a puppet agency for the manufacturers. someone is going to get killed if the problems with the frams are not fixed. what will the nhtsa say then.sorry we should have acted sooner! alot of comfort that will be.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the steering column detached from the vehicle. the contact stated that the steering column was reattached to the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,435.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be serviced, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000. updated 11/09/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a broken leaf spring. updated 1/20/2016 *js

The left front wheel bearing failed at about 72000 miles. a year later both rear tire bearings failed at about 77000 miles. in both instances i noted an abnormal low pitched rumbling sound coming from the wheels as i drove the vehicle. the need to replace three bearings on a vehicle that has less than 80,000 miles is clearly abnormal and suggest a manufacturing defect. no unusual loads or road travel was undertaken by this vehicle. this is a revised report for odi # 10746795

Replaced rear leaf spring as it was broken and sticking out side of retainer. i paid for this. received a toyota recall of defective rear spring notice on august 2014. have not received another notice for spring replacement. another spring problem with retainer clip broken in 2015. durand toyota said they could not replace springs until i received second notice but would have to weld spring in place unti second notice is received. this is a major safety issue and i request it be addressed immediately by toyota

Nh state inspection failed my 2006 tacoma due to holes in the frame i contacted toyota about this problem and they told me its my problem not theirs since the sprayed the frame previously. well the spray did not work and the frame still rotted so why are they not being force to fix the faulty frame that they knew was a problem since they have had this come up in the past. this is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed by your agents.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was being repaired, the technician noticed that the entire frame was corroded. the dealer sprayed the vehicle with an acid spray for rust, but the spray did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the recall part needed was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.the vin was not available. ma 10/16/15 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving various speeds over a bump, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. he vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the rear leaf springs needed to be replaced. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v337000 (seat belts), 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ma 10/1.15

Toyota issued a voluntary recall on frame rust issues, and applied my vehicle with a corrosion protective compound in oct 2014 (dealer in buffalo ny). in june 2015, i noticed increasing rust areas on my suspension mounting points, frame members and other areas. went back to the different toyota dealer (in kentucky) and was told that the frame was not cleaned correctly when undercoated. toyota customer experience center said their obligation was only to coat the frame and not necessarily do it correctly. the coating is a one time service and is to prevent rusting. they mentioned that they will not provide me with supporting data on their claim that the coating prevents rusting. they have taken a perfectly fine frame and made it rust now, and unsafe to use

I received a recall for frame rust which i responded to on july 11, 2014. they treated my truck frame with a chemical and under coating saying there was no rust through and my frame would not be replaced. six months later i have rust through on the frame and they will not do any further repairs on it. i feel they just covered up the rust problem so i wouldn't see it and now its a problem. please help to remedy the problem. thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer per the service bulletin to be diagnosed and repaired; however, it did not pass the failure test. the contact was advised by the dealer to bring in the vehicle twice for the inspection because the frame was in really bad shape. the suggestion from the manufacturer was to apply a rust inhibitive coating, but the dealer stated that due to the heavy rusting a coating would not deter the vehicle from fracturing. the vin and service bulletin number were not available. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

After frame was replaced i started having stiffness in my steering.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while approaching a stop, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle jerked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v337000 (seat belts) and 14v604000 (suspension). the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repairs. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact replaced the total spring assembly. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had to replace the part associated with the rear leaf spring assembly due to the part prematurely deteriorating and not being able to receive the part from the dealer for almost a year. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was beginning to lower. the failure mileage was unavailable.

The clutch master cylinder cracked.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to repair the recall was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact did not experience a failure.

Received recall notice 12/2/14 about rear springs. as of 6/24/15 no remedy for this problem. this truck is not being used due to this recall.we do not want any employee getting heart because of this problem. we need to get this truck back in service asap. we have this truck registered and can't use it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Got recall notice in december of 2014 for defective rear leaf springs. also got notice in december of 2014 of service campaign to fix corrosion on frame of vehicle. called dealer was told to come in for inspection. dealer determined that my frame was in very bad condition corrosion and rust and that i would need to have the frame replaced. said they would fix and replace the rear leaf srings at the same time they replace frame this inspection took place on wed january 14th 2015.my truck has very low mileage its a 2006 and i have only 60,000 miles on it. after waiting months to hear from dealer i called toyota, they told me in april that they wer still waiting for parts. i filed a case number with toyota, called them back on june 15th 2015 after hearing nothing from them. now on june 15th 2015 they tell me they are still waiting for parts. meanwhile the safety recall says that the rear leaf spring could snap and rupture my gas tank. i need help with this

With out warning, my steering got very stiff and the wheels would not return to center automatically. after researching i found that it could be the u-joint on the lower steering shaft. i sprayed lubricant on the u-joint and this temporarily resolved the issue. the binding returns every week or so. the u-joint is not protected from the elements allowing road grime, salt and other contaminants to get into the u-joint. this is a very big safety concern and should be recalled. when i spoke to the dealer they stated to keep lubing it until it stops working. this seems to be dangerous and i will be working to replace it. i am seeing that the cost is ~ $350 to have a dealership perform the repair. please investigate as this is a very big safety issue and many tacoma owners of the 2005 to at least the 2012 model are indicating having this issue at different mileage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I took my toyota tacoma 4x4 to rice toyota dealership and was told that they needed to check vehicle frame and leaf springs because of a recall on my vehicle. i was then contacted and told my vehicle had severe amount non standard rust but passed the toyota assessment for replacement. upon arrival to my house, i inspected the vehicle myself and found it to have an extreme amount of corrosion on the frame. i then followed up with rice and had them do a follow up inspection on the frame at their collision center. i was then told that they had taken pictures of the frame and that their were high quantities of rust and corrosion that were way above the normal expectation of wear for the vehicles mileage and age. they told me that the frames of these vehicles would most likely rust through in a few years and be a hazard. i then contacted the warranty personnel at toyota. i spoke with two individuals and was told that i had no recourse for any repair and that i was just out of luck even though the vehicle is part of a recall for leaf springs and corrosion of the frame. not sure how to follow up but i do know that this model and year is subject to extreme frame rust leading to leaf spring collapse which poses a risk to the driver. seems that a frame that is clearly admittedly documented as sub par should be remedied prior to potential incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 25 mph over a speed bump, the rear end of the vehicle began to slightly collapse towards the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that the leaf spring fractured. the mechanic installed two temporary leaf springs until the vehicle could be serviced under the recall. the temporary remedy was only performed when the failure occurred. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 101,547.

Frame rust deemed so bad by toyota tech that he refused to put the truck on a rack for inspection and service. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure....updated 05/14/15 *bf

Steering shaft binds suddenly at lower universal joint, resulting in loss of steering input. *tr

Got both brakes and rotors change still brakes do not work right does not stop very good. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. the contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable time frame for the repair. the contact experienced the failure listed in the notification. the failure mileage was 84,000.

After relocating to daly city, ca. 94015 ( pacific coast area ) about a 1.5 year ago. i noticed the frame of my 2006 toyota tacoma started to exhibit some corrosion throughout. upon some research online, toyota has initiated a limited service campaign "e0d" in the following states: ct de il in ky ma md me mi mn nh nj ny oh pa ri va vt wi wv & d.c. to address this problem. for 05-08 tacoma vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt use, may exhibit more than normal corrosion to the frame. an authorized dealer will inspect the frame. if significant rust perforation is not found*, corrosion-resistant compounds (crc) will be applied to key areas of the frame. if an authorized dealer confirms the frame has significant rust perforation*, an appropriate remedy will be provided. the problem is question here shouldn't only be addressed to vehicles located in the states above, but a safety issue that should apply to all 2005-2008 models affected nationwide. pacific coast areas may not experience high road salt usage, but there are other climate elements like salt moisture from the pacific ocean that can also accelerate corrosion in metal frames if it's not well designed or coated. this issue affects the core of the vehicle frame and its integrity during normal operation and in an event of an accident. if toyota believes their 05-08 tacoma models are having corrosion issues in the above states, why it's not a problem for those living close to coastal areas with high salt moisture like daly city, san francisco, pacific, half noon bay and cities in proximity to the coast. thank you for taking the time to review my concerns. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while parked on a hill, the parking brake did not engage and caused the vehicle to roll without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that both rear leaf springs on the vehicle fractured. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable.

I noticed heavy corrosion on my truck's frame and took it to my local dealer for a check. they stated that there was serious corrosion but no perforation and toyota would only replace the frame if it was perforated; however, toyota had extended the frame warranty to 15 years and i should return annually for checks. a few months later i found a perforation in the frame due to corrosion and returned to the dealership for verification. they sent the information to toyota along with pictures but were told that no service campaign exists for my truck. in fact a service campaign does exist in md where i am from and where the truck was primarily driven until less than 2 years ago but toyota refuses to replace their defective frame since my registration is not currently in md. this frame corrosion is inappropriate and has rendered my truck valueless and unsafe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left or right. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,000.

I received a recall notice for replacement of leaf springs on my 2006 tacoma in february 2014. called dealership to discuss necessary work on february 2015. i was told that no decision on fixing the issue has been made by toyota. i am not having any failure issues but i am concerned that if this is a safety recall, why is it toyota is dragging out the decision to act? they claim it is a possibility of leaf spring failure rupturing the gasoline tank leading to fire or worse. this does not seem to me something that should be drug out like is what i am hearing from the dealership as no action taken yet (at least what i am being told). my question is: if a safety recall is issued that could lead to failure and bodily harm, why is it that it is not acted upon in timely fashion? it has been over a year since i received the safety notice. second question is, does not the government act on long drawn out or no action from vehicle companies on a safety recall? i just want to have replaced if they are a safety issue. does not seem to me this is unreasonable to ask. *tr

We had started hearing a clunk and bang in the rear end of my vehicle back in sept 2014. we tried to locate the problem thinking maybe it was something under the seats in the storage compartments. we could not elevate the problem. we then received a recall notice about rear leaf springs and called the dealer where we bought the vehicle. they told us to come in immediately. we went in and they read my recall and inspected the truck. the mechanic told his boss that someone had come in the week before with the same problem and they could not figure out what it was and told his boss to expect them back with their truck and notice soon. we were then told that my notice was an interim notice and they would place a work order for my truck and let me know when the parts came in. i expressed my concerns as the letter states that they could break and puncture brake lines or the fuel tank. i explained to them that this was my only transportation and was told they would receive the parts soon. that was back in october. they have yet to receive the parts and now it is banging and clunking on both sides constantly. i called today 2/15/2015 and they told me they still don't have the parts. i was told they would call when they came in. i told them if i was still alive. he told me he didn't think it was that drastic. i said well the letter states it could break and puncture the fuel tank. if i am going 70 on the interstate and it punctures the tank that more than likely it would catch on fire. he said to call corp and gave me a 1 800 number. well needless to say my truck still is not fixed and there is no telling when these parts are going to come in. i don't care if they have to put new recalled parts in my truck as long as i would be safe until they got the new improved parts. at least i would no that i would not get killed or kill someone else. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The clear coat started flaking then the paint and now the primmer is coming off leaving bare metal and rust on hood, cab, and now on doors and fenders. if hand washed the layers can and do cut or stick in you skin so do not have children wash or go through any fundraiser car washes for fear of injuring someones child. toyota said that their would not be a recall for paint due to it not being a safety issue, i guess having paint products in-beaded in your skin is fine an safe. *tr

Well have spent my 2nd day on the phone with toyota about my truck. i have talked to mechanic and head of service at local dealer, [xxx] and [xxx] from ernie palmer toyota, [xxx], [xxx] and [xxx] from toyota corp hq, [xxx] case manager called me today. needless to say the recalled springs on my truck have not been replaced even though their recall letter plainly states that if your vehicle is clunking and banging from the rear end get to a dealer immediately for repair because they could puncture my fuel tank causing fire. if they fail driving it could cause alot more than a fire. the original mechanic told me that it was definitely associated with the recall but they did not have parts to repair and i would be notified as soon as they came in. i have never been called for the repairs and it months later. i have spent the past two days on the phone with them trying to get this situation resolved and was told that i needed to return to the dealership again because they noted in the computer that i was in for noise in the rear end and did not specifically state that it was because of the recall. now i ask why would they leave me in a open repair order and tell me it was due to the rear leaf spring recall if i just came in for noise. the service dept told me today on the phone with corp that they just lube the springs if they make noise. my husband said that is for squeaking not for banging and clunking and he agreed. i am still aggravated that the repairs have not been made and i still have to go back to the dealer and let them inspect it again even though it is dangerous to drive. this makes no sense. i will be told again that they do not have remedy parts and will have to wait until they get the parts in for repair. i told them i do not care if they put in another set of recalled springs in my truck that were new just to get me thru until they have the replace parts. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that rust from the frame corroded the neutral safety switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,000.

I have a 2006 tacoma that i bought used and it had the limited service campaign e0d (under coating) applied over the rusting frame and was told that toyota will not replace the frame even when it rots through. this is very unsafe and toyota should be held liable for this and forced to replace the frame. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 3/24/15*cn the consumer stated the leaf spring on the passenger failed. when it failed, it shot out underneath the vehicle toward the brake and gas lines. the consumer stated while driving, he heard a loud noise coming from under the vehicle. he discovered the heat shield was loose, due to the rusting the problem. updated 09/2/15.*jb updated 9/15/2017*cn

Original recall 09v388000 for speed control was remedied by modification to the gas pedal and replacement or repurchase of the floor mats. on my truck, i accepted their fixes. since then, the replacement floor mat has torn and is once again loose and a risk to being stuck in my gas pedal. of note is that the replacement floor mats were much lower quality (cheap fix) than the original floor mats and had i known this i probably would have asked for the repurchase option. either way, the existing floor mats are sub-standard and pose as risk which should require replacement with a mat the quality of the original mats or better. i have pictures i'd like to send you that make it abundantly clear. *tr

Several weeks ago my power steering started to act erratically. it felt like i had no help with the steering. i had to struggle to turn the steering wheel. then a few moments later it would feel better but the return motion in the power steering would still be sluggish. the dealership service said to check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary. i topped off the power steering fluid. that helped a little, but the sluggishness in the power steering continued to be erratic. made an appointment for 1/7/2015 with the local dealership. upon arriving at the dealership, one of the service writers explained that the universal joint in the power steering column had gotten dirty over the years and was now slowly breaking down. he said it was very expensive to fix and to just continue driving until it gradually is consistently very sluggish. going down the highway a 65 mph and having the power steering freeze up on you as you are making a turn is very dangerous for me, my family and other motorist. how many people have to die before toyota has a recall for this problem? *tr

There has been limited service recall on my vehicle for frame service. the toyota dealers are giving me what appears to me to be a run-around so they won't have to perform this recall service before the expiration date of the recall will occur. they say they don't have the materials to perform this fix and that the customer list is long. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire unit that operated the air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the subframe, cross member, spare tire carrier, and the brake backing plate were rusted and corroded. the contact stated that the part was not available to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where an estimated date for the recall repair to be performed was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

I was commuting to my home mid-afternoon on interstate hwy 94 when the traffic ahead of me began to slow. as i approached the slowing traffic ahead of me i removed my foot from the acceleration pedal and began to coast to a stop when unexpectedly my truck began to accelerate very quickly. i immediately began to apply the brakes using both feet, my hands gripping the top half of the steering wheel with my shoulders thrust against the back of my seat. i stayed on the brakes the entire time that it took for me to have traveled the 50-60 feet before i hit the vehicle that had now come to a stop. it was only after i collided with the vehicle ahead of me that my truck stopped accelerating. for that entire time i was on the brakes, the tires screeching so loudly that the person in the vehicle that i hit heard them prior to the impact. this incident has shaken me personally and i no longer have any confidence in my truck so i no longer drive it. i have contacted toyota and they have issued to me a case number for this incident and have sent to me a consent form to allow them to download data from the vehicle's event data recorder as well as to physically inspect the vehicle. i did initially schedule a diagnostic appointment with my local toyota dealership where i bought the vehicle new but they would not perform any diagnostic work as a result of the vehicle having been in an accident. they gave me the telephone number for toyota corporate to call. the vehicle that i hit sustained $1,100.00 worth of damage. what are my options in this matter concerning my vehicle and the damage to the vehicle that i hit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. the dealer stated that the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available to service the vehicle under the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Frame is rusting out excessively.this is a known problem on these vehicles, but toyota says since i don't live in what they consider a cold state, i guess they've never spent a winter in nebraska they won't cover it. i feel this could potentially cause an accident if my frame sags or gives out. i feel they should expand this recall to include more states. *js

I purchased a fram ph7317 filter & 5w-30 castrol oil on 5/9/14 from autozone to do an oil change for my '06 toyota tacoma regular cab prerunner. my truck was fine until 6 months & 3k miles later, on 11/7/14, when i experienced a failure such that the filter came off my truck going 30mph & oil spewed onto the road.i pulled over about 200 yards after the filter came off just as the oil check engine light came on. i found the oil filter on the side of the road.the gasket was attached in fine condition, & neither face nor body looked deformed. the filter had minor scratches.my father came with tools & oil.the car's male threads were good. assuming i erred & forgot to fully tighten the filter, it loosened over time, & its condition, i cleaned then threaded the same filter on & snugged it down with a wrench. i filled the engine with oil.my father was watching the filter area under the car for dripping oil while i filled, but there was none. i idled the car while my father & i checked for dripping oil but there was none.at this point, it seemed reasonable that the filter would not come off & oil would not leak. as a precaution, my father drove behind me.i started the car & made a u-turn in the road. at some point in the turn, the filter came off so i immediately turned off to the side of the road. the oil filter was crumpled. it is of my father's theory (he is a mechanical engineer by trade) & i that the filter failed causing pressure to build-up.this pressure build-up caused the filter to unscrew itself.the male threads on the engine side were good. i have since installed a bosch filter with castrol oil & the truck drives fine.the filter was not double gasketed.even if it were, there would have been oil leaking when i idled the truck.it was not fouled oil, because the oil was replaced.it was not an improperly tightened filter, because the oil filter failed catastrophically almost immediately after driving off & there was no oil dripping during replacement or idle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into a cement barrier. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 159,000.

I have a 2006 toyota tacoma. i took it to my local toyota dealer in august to address the recalls needing to be done. they tell me they are backed up trying to get recalls fixed. it is now november and have not been called yet. now the leaf springs are on recall. i replaced one leaf spring in september 2014 due to it snapping.will i get reimbursed from toyota for this repair?? i have not heard from my local toyota dealer as to when they can fix the recalls, they said they will call me when they can get me in. what year will that be? will my second leaf spring snap and puncture the tank before it gets repaired? or will the frame possible rust out and fall on the leaf springs....... i love toyota tacomas, disappointed in the follow thru/timeliness on fixing these problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely tight and difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the steering knuckles were rusted and that the u-joint needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I own a 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner, purchased new from the dealer eight years ago. in less than six years, the cars frame started showing damages and today it shows severe rust and flaking. the severe rust under the car is widespread and in certain areas there are perforations through the frame structure. (see pictures attached). because of this unexpected condition my tacoma has lost considerable resale value and is resting in my driveway for fear of further damage and safety issues. (i have two small children). after some research i became aware that toyota has acknowledged that this excessive rusting is due to a manufacturing defect and addressed the problem for some vehicle owners by either replacing the frame at no cost for the owners or buying the vehicles back. i took the car to the toyota dealer to have it assessed and after a full inspection, the truck failed the rust frame inspection. the toyota dealer report states as follows: ?frame was found to have severe corrosion. frame need to be replaced? with and rough estimate cost of $ 10,000.00. i consider this defect to be a serious and unacceptable condition for a 8 year-old vehicle with toyota?s reputation. i have invested and trusted the toyota brand for over 20 years and feel very disappointed at how toyota is addressing my concerns. i am asking your toyota corporation to take my concerns seriously and to address this severe rust issue the same way you have done with 1995-2000 tacoma owners, either by replacing my frame at no cost or buying back my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician verified that the frame was rusted and there was a hole in the cross member. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

This is a known frame rusting problem that toyota has not addressed properly. i took my 2006 toyota tacoma to the service dealer and they sprayed an anti rust compound on it. the problem is that the frame is totally rusted out and is going to be a safety issue later down the road. toyota reached a settlement with the frame manufacturer, they did not properly coat the frame at time of manufacture. there is not a warranty on the corrosion compound after the corrosion campaign is over in march of 2016. this leaves the consumer with a truck that is not road worthy. i replaced the release bearing in my transmission, while working on it rust was literally falling in my eyes due to the amount of rust on the frame. i have never seen a frame rust out so quickly and am very disappointed that toyota knows there is an issue but is covering it up with a thick tar like substance to "remedy" the problem. this is just covering up a down the road safety issue that should be addressed by toyota immediately by replacing the frame. 1995 through 2000 tacoma trucks were bought back. 2001 through 2004 received anti corrosion compound and or frame replacement. the difference is that those trucks that received the compound received a 15 year extended warranty if the frame were to fail inspection down the road. not the case with the 2005 and up tacomas. *tr

The body of my tacoma is perfect --no rust. the frame however exhibits stage iv cancer rust. toyota knows about it as they sued '[xxx]" the frame manufacturer and received millions in compensation and in 2009 went with a different manufacturer. in august 2014 they came out with limited campaign for select vin #'s 2005-2008 tacomas sold in the northeast to either treat or replace rusted frames. mine however was not one of them even though i live in one of the select states. how can that be? if they could see my truck they would ask the same question but they have refused to look at it. im sorry but besides the fact that my truck is probably not going to be around to see old age there is the safety factor involved. what if i am hauling a load and the stress of the load breaks a weld that has been eaten away by corrosion? toyota should be forced to do the right thing instead of pretending a problem doesn't exist. go online and enter "tacoma frame rust" if you want to see how prevalent this problem is. thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2006 toyota tacoma trd sport access cab. found hole on frame rail from rust, about 3/4" hole behind the right front wheel, below the condenser drain. *tr

I bought my toyota tacoma new in febuary of 2006.a couple of months ago i noticed that the whole frame on my truck is rusted pretty bad.the springs are rusted as is the clips that hold them togoether.when i rubbed my finger over the rust on the frame chunks of rust about 1 eighth of a inch thick just fell off a you could still see rust on the frame under where the chunk came off.i only have 56000 miles on this truck and i am worried that my frame will fail. *tr

My driver's side visor won't stay up creating a very dangerous situation when driving. in over 30 years of owning a vehicle with as much as 240,000 miles on it, i have never had this happen before. it will cost me $100 to replace it due to poor engineering on the manufacturer's part. toyota should recall this item and offer a replacement visor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was undergoing an unrelated repair, the technician noticed that the entire frame was rusted. the dealer replaced the entire frame. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

We left our truck at a toyota dealership for repair of rattle in front end, state inspection and oil change. the vehicle was returned to us without repair as there is an abnormal amount of rust on the frame and holes through the frame. we were informed that the vehicle will not pass inspection. i called toyota customer service and was informed that our vehicle is not included in the previous recall, but may be included in the upcoming recall. however, i was not provided with a time frame and if our vehicle is definitely included. my husband uses this vehicle to commute to and from work daily and i fear for his safety. *tr

Rear driver side leaf springs have started digging into the side of fuel tank. no leak yet. visual signs of damage. *tr

I had my truck inspected by toyota of bristol for frame rust. at that time they said it was surface rust and toyota would not do any thing about it even though it was still under warranty. now the truck has rusted to the point that i can not drive it and it only has 63500 miles on it. the spring shackles on the rear of the truck have completely rusted away leaving the rear end of the truck almost completely unattached to the truck frame. even though toyota has a campaign # sc-eod to repair 2005-2008 toyota tacoma frames the said mine was not covered. *tr

My truck has been officially been declared unsafe to drive. i am experiencing extreme and unusual rust and corrosion on the frame of my 2006 toyota tacoma. this is not the kind of rust you would expect to see due to normal wear and tear. the first indication from my dealer that there was a problem was when i took the truck in on 07/10/14 for an oil change. i was told that the frame was so severely compromised by rust and corrosion the dealer recommended that it be repaired immediately. when i was taken into the service area and shown the truck on a lift, i could see that there were actual holes rotted through the frame and it had literally begun flaking and falling apart. i contacted a certified welding technician and had the affected areas reinforced as best we could. when i took the truck to be inspected on 09/16/14, i was told that it would not pass due to the advanced deterioration of the frame, in spite of the repairs. this is not normal rust for an 8 year old vehicle used to commute to and from work. the rest of the truck is in excellent condition, there is virtually no deterioration anywhere else. i have also been told by my dealer that they will not even consider a trade-in (kelly blue book trade in-value should be $9,300 or private sale $11,668). the truck is beautiful, looks almost new and runs perfectly and is worth nothing? the only issue is the frame, which in the opinion of the auto body garages i have consulted, was caused by a manufacturing defect. please note: toyota now has a limited service campaign in place for 2005-2008 tacoma's, for which my vin is not yet included. the problem has been acknowledged by toyota and based on the evidence provided by my own dealer, clearly exists in my vehicle. please do not ignore this growing problem until these compromised frames result in widespread injury or death, please open a new investigation now.

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.

'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 :( *tr

Vehicle 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. *tr

Returning home with my grandson from visiting a state university i head a knocking sound in the front 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! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

Holes are rusting in the frame. *js

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. *js

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-usable 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Dreaded toyota frame rust, the frame is rusting extensively and i am worried it will rust through. there have been numerous complaints but no action so far. rust, rust, rust...if it is a toyota, it will rust. *tr

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. *js

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. updated 11/24/2014 *js

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. *js

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! *js

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.

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! *tr

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.

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! *tr

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 *tr

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.

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. *tr

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.   *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Air bag warning light in dashboard came on constantly a month ago. it is still on. *tr

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.

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.

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Frame on my 2006 tacoma is rusting/rotting out(almost a hole beside the transmission). toyota will not assist. i have pic's available. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

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 *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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.

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! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

My srs light turned on and i don't know why. *tr

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.

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

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.

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.

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! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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

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

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

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

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

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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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.

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

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

Involved in accident going 45 mph. airbag did not deploy. *tr

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

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

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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

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. *tr

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

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? *tr

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.

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

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

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. *tr

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.

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

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

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

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. *tr

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

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 *tr

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??? *tr

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. *tr

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.... *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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.. *tr

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

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

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

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

Srs system failed at 65000 miles. *tr

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? *tr

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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). *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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.

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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. *tr

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.

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

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

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. *tr

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

Stuck gas pedal on my tacoma truck. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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

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

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] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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. *tr

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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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!! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 *tr

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

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr

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). *tr

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. *tr

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¿. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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

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. *tr

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.

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 . *tr

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.

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

Accident on a four way street, gas pedal and steering wheel stuck. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. toyota claims that the tailgate is just a door to the bed but on its own website sella a "bed extender" that utilizes the tailgate for more bed space. *tr

Rear axle seals continue to leak after being repaired by the dealer twice. *tr

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!*tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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? *tr

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. *tr

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 . *tr

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 *tr

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

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.

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.

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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 . *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Toyota tacoma 2006 sudden and uncontrolled acceleration. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Rear hydraulic brakes squeal when reversing after vehicle sat overnight. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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. *tr see also 10216086 *dsy consumer sent a letter with new information. updated 7/2/08. *nj updated 07/02/08

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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.

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

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

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 *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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

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

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 *tr

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.

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.

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. *tr

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

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

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.

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

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

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 *tr

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

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.

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

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and make contact with a guard rail before crashing into a brick wall. during the incident, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end but the air bags did not deploy. the driver suffered an injury to the left eye. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received a letter from toyota pertaining to the vehicle's frame, but it did not have a nhtsa campaign number associated with the issue. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the frame was re-coated; however, the remedy failed and rust appeared. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,000. updated 09/28/16*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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. *tr

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.

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

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. *tr

White paint chipping and peeling all over truck white paint

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that while driving approximately at 10 mph, the fuel tank straps failed causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer arlington toyota located at 10939 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225 jacksonvillle fl. who diagnosed that the subframe had sustained severe rusting and corrosion and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000. the vin was not available.

06 tacoma frame that has rusted through the frame where the front and back section are welded together. also on the arm to the shock has rusted through. the vehicle was inspected in 2018 and the leaf springs were replaced and was told the rest of the frame was ok. i only found the problem when the exhaust bracket was hanging down, which the weld broke from the rust.