2006 Toyota Tacoma: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Acceleration · 181,000 miles · MO · crash

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.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Acceleration · 187,671 miles · TX

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.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · FL

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).

Filed Oct 7, 2013 · Acceleration · 132,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Oct 24, 2010 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 7, 2010 · Transmission · NJ

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.

Filed May 17, 2009 · Brakes · 25 miles · MA

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.

Filed Mar 20, 2009 · Acceleration · 46,000 miles · RI

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?

Filed Aug 3, 2008 · Brakes · 15 miles · FL

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

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Brakes · HI

Rear hydraulic brakes squeal when reversing after vehicle sat overnight.

Filed Jan 18, 2008 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Brakes · RI

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