2006 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 38
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 38 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 11 records
- lower ball · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- ball joints · 5 records
- rusted frame · 4 records
- takata recall · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Front ball joint broke in half while turning into a parking lot
ODI 11289141
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
We had the truck inspected in june 2019 after just doing new break lines which rusted, we had also just put new tires on it. Truck passed inspection june 2019. Truck developed power steering leak in july. While looking into the leak we noticed the frame rusted and the anti sway bar is completely rusted off the frame. Can not trade this in or sell it now. Mileage 124k.
ODI 11244651
Steering · Suspension
I noticed the low tire light was blinking, and checked all the tires for pressure, and they were fine, then i looked under the truck and saw that the bracket that holds the round bar that is part of the steering mechanism, had actually pulled completely out of the frame due to rust, this truck frame was supposedly treated in 2014, and obviously did little to take care of the problem, of frame rot. Toyota is…
ODI 11230011
Service Brakes · Suspension
Severely rusted frame and brake calbers. The brake lines broke and i was unable to brake the truck so i put in neutral and gradnually came to a stop ina parking lot with the assistance of the emergency brake. Mechanic told me he has had this with other tundras. I checked with toyota for a recall but was informed there wasn't one .
ODI 11205829
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Rusted frame with hole has been deemed by portsmouth toyota as unsafe to drive the vehicle was brought to meinke initially because it felt unsafe to drive
ODI 11207518
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Takata recall 2006 toyota tundra sr5 4x4. Purchased about a year ago. Power steering failed a couple months in while driving to work. Found fluid leaking i crawled underneath and founf the entire frme rusted and both anti roll bar links have separated from control arms. The bushings and nuts were missing and the powersteering link is from rotted boot on the pasenger side.
ODI 11195903
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Driving home at the end of our vacation, my wife and i were in seperate vehicles, she in front of me on i-80 going west bound. We'd just gotten off the george washington bridge and as traffic was building and slowing, she braked ahead of me and when i pressed my brake it went to the floor. I couldn't stop in time before rear ending the car my wife was driving. It was a low speed impact, maybe 25 mph. No police…
Crash reported
ODI 11165754
Service Brakes · Suspension
First complaint was in motion came to a signal light started applying brakes to stop came to stop briefly as i was pushing brake pedal could feel grinding like under pedal and truck began to move forward while holding brake then continued to pump brake several times to try and stop it because it was moving me and my children into moving traffic intersection.. This issue has happened on a few occastions second…
ODI 11150438
Suspension
The upper ball joint failed 16 days after the annual inspection. My son drove over a speed bump in an apartment complex and the driver-side front wheel folded under the car. I contacted toyota and told them they should recall vehicles with this part because of the catastrophic nature of the failure. They dismissed it and claimed "...we do not show any recalls or other support programs applicable to the vehicle."…
ODI 11078772
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2006 toyota tundra with no body rust but the frame is rotting out from underneath the truck. This is a serious safety hazard or could have even killed someone and toyota did not even notify me of the issue. When i did find out about this and contacted toyota they said this is not an issue and there is no problem.
ODI 11013064
Body · Steering · Suspension
Anti corrosion paint was put on the frame a year and half later and my truck will not pass inspection and toyota will do nothing they want me to believe that the frame rusted out in a year and a half and was fine when they put the coating on
ODI 11062869
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving 2 mph, the ball joint suspension fractured and damaged the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 216,374.
ODI 10968660
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) in june of 2015 and 07v013000 (suspension) in january of 2007. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts…
ODI 10929867
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving 10 mph, the front driver side tire fractured without warning while making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
ODI 10936515
Steering · Suspension
I have experienced an issue with the steering of my vehicle for the past several months. Steering requires an increased effort on my part. Also, there is a noise coming from the front suspension when i am driving. *tr
ODI 10937429
Suspension
I noticed pieces of rust falling under the front of my truck. When i looked at the frame where the motor sets and the front suspension parts i noticed severe rusting. The front brake lines appear affected also. Some bolts are rusted through and others appear to be close to rusting through.
ODI 10893902
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 40 mph, an abnormal grinding sound emitted from the driver side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the driver side lower ball joint was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10875205
Service Brakes · Suspension
I own a 2006 dbl cab tundra in wi. Back in 2013 i was driving one and and someone was honking at me from behind. So i pulled over. They told me my gas tank was about to fall off. Sure thing i went under it and the gas tank strap was rust and only 1 of them was holding it up. I didnt some research and notice there was a recall on the frame rust. So i took it in for a inspection. The dealer told my that it didnt…
ODI 10852604
Body · Steering · Suspension
Stabilizer links rotted off, fixed. Front end failing, falling apart at 78,000 miles. Also truck frame rusting badly, received recall 3rd notice a year after they expired it. I never received 1st 2 notices, they don't come not registered mail. We had mail issues with usps! The regular mailman was out for 2 years with cancer so we had substitute mailmen, we didn't always get our mail, get other peoples mail etc.. We…
ODI 11098270
Suspension
Takata recall my toyota tundra is a 2006 limited fully loaded beautiful truck.... Until you look under neath it! The frame has rust holes, the struts rusted off the frame, the break lines are rusted out, my break drums are rusted out, leaf spring are rusted out, the exhaust system rusted off and the best part about all of this is that the truck was taken to toyota for the recall and sprayed instead of replaced! The…
ODI 10817041
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving at any speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side axle of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there were components entering and exiting the axle which was causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10786825
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My 2006 toyota tundra double cab has significant rust, which has resulted in a crack along the frame rail approximately 6 inches long near the passenger side front wheel. The frame has numerous other holes opening up and significant flakes of steel falling of the frame in this same area. I have meticulously cared for this vehicle and have been sure to keep the car and frame clean, particularly during the harsh…
ODI 10761775
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 07v013000 (suspension); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were 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.
ODI 10748231
Suspension
Takata recall rusty rear axel springs, i got recall notice from manufacture about this rusted springs ,not sure what year that was. I took my truck to dealer but it did not repair at that time. So now the springs rusted more visible. This truck is still drivable.
ODI 11080287
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the subframe near the front passenger side axle area was rusted with holes present. In 2015, the vehicle was inspected by kramer toyota in port charlotte, fl and no rust was found. In addition, the contact indicated that the front brake lines, control arm, steering rack, and ball…
ODI 11093740