2006 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 13 records
- frame rust · 11 records
- frame rusted · 9 records
- limited service · 8 records
- independent mechanic · 7 records
- frame rusting · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Frame rusted, toyota will not replace. Never sent me inspection notice, they say i missed my opportunity. Not happy, disabled and only transportation. Covered for a certain amount of time, but was never notified.
ODI 11309005
Body
Severe rust corrosion in one spot of frame on drivers side of vehicle. It was brought to my attention by maintenance mechanic and he brought me in to see it myself while the truck was up on the lift.
ODI 11307488
Body
2006 toyota tundra purchased new from toyota dealership in central pa; one owner. Customer purchased dealer offered undercoating due to known climate conditions of central pa in order to prevent undercarriage corrosion. Same dealership (under new ownership) carried out corrosion inspection campaign in 2015; dealer conclusion-apply additional corrosion-resistant compound to frame (did they actually apply anything?).…
ODI 11288548
Body
My 2006 tundra has a hole in the frame due to rusting out which has made the passenger side sway bar to come detached from the frame. Toyota advised me this model year is not part of any recall for the known frame rust issue with toyota trucks and refuses to assist in any way to address this issue. Completely unacceptable when toyota is fully aware of the frame issue. Toyota case # [xxx]. Information redacted…
ODI 11280209
Body
Informed that frame has developed rust issues. Vehicle was coated by dealer in 2014 with corrosion resistant compound following a letter indicating toyota was aware of this issue.today my mechanic following routine maintenance showed me the rusting frame.10/24/19. I took vehicle to thompson toyota service and was informed there is no recall on this years model. I called toyota and was informed it's not covered. It…
ODI 11270630
Body
My truck was recalled for rust underneath and was sprayed with under coating at that time. There is a lot of rust popping through where the bolts hold the bed to the frame. Rust is coming through several places including the bed frame bolts next to the cab. Is there anything that toyota can do, since this started with a recall? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
ODI 11258864
Body
A few years back had taken the truck in for the frame recall. Underside of the truck was quite rusty and was hoping for a new frame to be put on. Instead, was informed by the dealership that that was not going to happen for my truck. Instead, the frame was to be "undercoated" to protect the truck from further rust. The dealership also informed me that the current procedure from toyota, at that time, was to only…
ODI 11246378
Body
FRAME ROT ON MY 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA
ODI 11234864
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the subframe was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was then taken to toyota of brookfield ([redacted], brookfield, wi) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to the rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11240559
Body
The frame of the truck is rusting away too quickly
ODI 11219385
Body
This vehicle had the frame recall done by a local dealer - toyota of nashua in nashua, nh - and the dealer performed the undercoating remedy poorly, and not per the guidelines of the recall. Within a year the undercoating started flaking off, and i now have a 2-3" hole in the frame, caused by rust. Recall undercoating was done in 2014. Dealer is telling me there's nothing they can do, toyota is telling me the same…
ODI 11297158
Body
CROSS MEMBER OF THE FRAME HAS BROKEN DUE TO RUST
ODI 11218650
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While approaching the vehicle, the contact noticed something hanging underneath. He discovered that the bracket near the rear of the vehicle used to hold the fuel tank was corroded and becoming detached. The contact called girard toyota (located at [redacted], new london, ct 06320, [redacted]) and was informed that there was no recall. The dealer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11205533
Body
63,000 MILES FRAME IS ROTTING OUT
ODI 11195412
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was significant rust accumulation on the frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered the rust upon inspecting the vehicle and warned the contact that it could lead to a potential safety defect. The contact spoke with waite toyota (18406 us-11, watertown, ny 13601) and the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not…
ODI 11292099
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving various speeds over a pothole, the frame fractured and the motor mount dropped down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. An independent mechanic stated that the frame needed to be repaired due to holes and corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11196930
Body
Just had truck inspection done by my mechanic and he told me there is a problem starting with the frame. He said contact toyota that there was a frame recall. So i did they told me there was nothing they could do. Asked to speak to someone in charge and got a call back. Was told my truck was sprayed with the anti corrosion spray in 2014. But apparently it didn't work. Why did toyota skip certain years of the tundra?…
ODI 11191078
Body
Toyota frame rust: i was informed by my local mechanic today that my 2006 toyota tundra will not pass virginia's yearly safety inspection because of hole in the frame as a result of corrosion. My truck participated in toyota's limited service campaign d0d in 2014 and a rust resistant coating was applied to combat a known corrosion issue with their truck frames. I was told the frame was inspected, found to be clean,…
ODI 11190332
Body
My 2006 tundra is like new in all respects but one; all toyota recommended routine and periodic maintenance performed by copeland toyota for 13 years; frame has failed due to corrosion. Upon frame recall for corrosion in 2014, copeland indicated frame was "not that bad" and said they would just apply corrosion protection coating instead of replacing frame. I trusted and accepted their advice. Since then, toyota…
ODI 11181921
Body
I received notification from toyota 4 years ago that my tundra had a potential frame issue regarding rust. I was instructed to bring it to a dealer for inspection which i did. I was told it would be inspected- if frame was intact but just rusted they would treat it with a coating , if it there were holes in the frame it would be replaced. My truck was at the dealer ( boch toyota norwood ma) for several days. I was…
ODI 11180277
Body · Steering
Feb 2019 - toyota tundra at 92k miles was inspected by nj toyota dealership after owner complained of steering issues and concerns on the condition of the frame. Toyota technician inspected frame and noted "unsafe to drive" due to rust, perforations, corrosion in frame and steering rack no longer attached to frame...."vehicle is unsafe to drive" may 2018 - same tundra w 78k miles passed virginia safety inspection…
ODI 11182220
Body · Unknown Or Other
My toyota tundra has sever frame rust and will not pass inspection. The truck has 173,000 miles on it and i just got it paid off and will now have to junk it.
ODI 11163192
Body
My frame is rusting badly and there is metal separating where the leaf springs mount to the frame
ODI 11161377
Body · Unknown Or Other
Frame has rust holes . Had to replace rearend housing due to rust holes.
ODI 11151782
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