2006 Toyota Tundra Power Train Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
The rear differential cover plate is leaking gear oil. The cover plate is fixed in place not bolted on. The excessive corrosion of the entire rear axle assembly is the problem. The only solution is to replace the entire rear axle assembly. There is an existing recall for toyota tacomas so i contacted toyota and they will not address the problem without a recall initiated by nhtsa. Should this cover plate totally…
ODI 11165637
Body · Power Train
Had truck towed due to broken brake line and was advised by mechanic that frame was severely corroded with holes above front wheels and was not safe to drive. Rear end also severely corroded. Contacted toyota dealer, no warranty or recall on 2006 frames although tundras and tacomas older and newer than 2006 are getting warrantied frame replacements due to recalls. Dealer went to the garage that had towed the truck…
ODI 11151487
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
Power Train
Drove my truck about 200 miles that day. Pulled into my driveway and unloaded a formica counter top in my garage then pulled my truck to it's normal parking spot. Walked back to the garage and saw a rather large grease spot. Looked at the rear of my truck and the rear end housing was leaking around the pumpkin area. Took it to my mechanic and he told me my whole rear end housing was rusted out and had to be…
ODI 11073993
Power Train · Service Brakes
A very disturbing vibration coming from underneath the truck during acceleration between 30 to 40 then again from 60 to 70. The whole truck shakes !!! I have taken it to the dealer but of course everything is ok by them. No where to turn .
ODI 10894870
Power Train · Service Brakes
Rusted brake lines, rusted differential leaking fluid
ODI 10744448
Air Bags · Body · Power Train
A 1992 ford f-250 (2 door) towing a portable cement mixer, estimated weight @350-450 pounds, crossed the center line and struck a 2006 toyota tundra crew cab (4 door) head on. Both vehicles estimated speed was 50 mph. All drivers and passenger were wearing seat belts, airbags did deploy. The f-250's driver sustained 1 detached rib plus cuts and bruises. In the toyota, the following injuries occurred: passenger:…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10723418
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle kicks out of gear while driving would shift real hard into second gear taking off then when up to speed would kick out of gear as into neutral and coast randomly. *tr
ODI 10668624
Body · Engine · Power Train
Tamara recall - i was exiting the freeway, making a left hand turn onto the city street, i was traveling approximately 25 miles per hour. As i entered the intersection, on a green light, a 1996 gmc yukon ran a red light, travelling approximately 40 miles an hour and hit me on my front end, damaging the bumper, fender, door, hood and bed on the drivers side. I was wearing my seatbelt but the impact was hard enough to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11057017
Power Train · Underbody Shields
Toyota recalled for frame rust. Vehicle taken apart and frame replaced. Vibration present between 30 and 70mph. Vibration gets extreme when not under load (ie slowing down). Has been back at dealer 6 times to try to identify/repair. No resolution. Toyota customer experience department recommended i take recourse. Contacted state attorney general who is trying to mediate a resolution. Ag office recommended i file a…
ODI 10565973
Power Train
Repetitive growling/whirring sound with vibration at approximately 35 mph at the front drivers side of vehicle. Taken to dealer for diagnosis. No problems found or noted. Taken back to dealer - same symptoms diagnosed as bad front differential in need of rebuilding/replacement. *tr
ODI 10555680
Engine · Power Train
'2006 tundra dbl cab limited 2x4' the gears in the rear differential broke back in july 2012 at 55000 miles, toyota dealer repaired it just as my warranty was about to expire then it just happened again on 10-9-14 at 71000 miles, exactly 8 years of the date when i bought it brand new in 10-9-06. Only 16000 miles on the new gears. Either the toyota dealer didn't repair it right or the tundras have crappy…
ODI 10645001
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while driving between 30 and 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft failred, causing the vibration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage 80,600. The vin information was not available.
ODI 10445461
Power Train
Driving on the highway at normal speed of 65 mph; suddenly i noticed an increase in rpm's and a pull of the truck, kind of pulling back and forth. I then noticed the o/d light on, i wiggled the transmission shifter while driving and the o/d light went away; the truck rpm's returned to normal for the speed i was driving. Since then, it has happened every day at any given time; what i am doing is the same or just…
ODI 10455980
Power Train
On date stated, 7/12/11, i took my truck in for oil change at the grand blanc motorcar toyota dealership. Tech came out to inform me there was discoloration in the rear differential fluid and i should have the fluid changed. I said okay. Since then i have had 2 years of rear end vibration and chatter in my first drive of the morning. I called the dealership immediately upon hearing and feeling the vibration. They…
ODI 10525581
Air Conditioner · Cruise Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ltr from (tx) reporting problems with his 2006 tundra motor vehicle. *ts the cruise control has a problem down shifting 2 gears on minor grade for no reason, which caused the engine to rev to over 4000 rpms. The vehicle would not shift into overdrive while driving on the freeway. The brake will fade while sitting at a traffic light. The stopping distance on the vehicle was much longer than any other vehicle the…
ODI 10160533