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.
2006 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The frame on my 2006 tacoma is totally rusted! The finish on my wheels is peeling off as well!!!! Total crap!!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 federal safety agency.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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