2006 Toyota Tacoma: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 61,000 miles · CT · fire

The entire frame of this garage kept truck is completely rusted though. This truck as only 61,000 miles on it & is unsafe to drive. The rear leaf spring mounts are broken & have punctured the gas tank. The electrical wiring to do with the safety neutral switch, which is tied into the entire from wiring harness has caught fire twice. Toyota has been notified about all of this, in detail, & they could care less about my own or anyone else's safety. There isn't a scratch on this truck & has really low miles yet is so unsafe to use because of poor construction on toyota's part.

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · Engine · 137,816 miles · OK · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact could smell smoke near the vehicle. The contact observed flames around the front driver's side wheel. While the vehicle was on fire, the contact drove the vehicle home to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher. The fire and police departments were not contacted. The contact called pat lobb's toyota of mckinney (located at 3350 s central expy, mckinney, tx 75070, (214) 544-8696) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 137,816.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Engine · 121,000 miles · NJ

2006 tacoma 120,000 miles is leaking antifreeze into the engine. Personal mechanics smelled burning antifreeze coming from the exhaust and saw it leaking. Tells us we could blow the head gasket and it needs to be replaced. I noticed about 3 days ago has my truck warmed up it would shudder almost stall out while driving.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · FL

We had started hearing a clunk and bang in the rear end of my vehicle back in sept 2014. We tried to locate the problem thinking maybe it was something under the seats in the storage compartments. We could not elevate the problem. We then received a recall notice about rear leaf springs and called the dealer where we bought the vehicle. They told us to come in immediately. We went in and they read my recall and inspected the truck. The mechanic told his boss that someone had come in the week before with the same problem and they could not figure out what it was and told his boss to expect them back with their truck and notice soon. We were then told that my notice was an interim notice and they would place a work order for my truck and let me know when the parts came in. I expressed my concerns as the letter states that they could break and puncture brake lines or the fuel tank. I explained to them that this was my only transportation and was told they would receive the parts soon. That was back in october. They have yet to receive the parts and now it is banging and clunking on both sides constantly. I called today 2/15/2015 and they told me they still don't have the parts. I was told they would call when they came in. I told them if I was still alive. He told me he didn't think it was that drastic. I said well the letter states it could break and puncture the fuel tank. If I am going 70 on the interstate and it punctures the tank that more than likely it would catch on fire. He said to call corp and gave me a 1 800 number. Well needless to say my truck still is not fixed and there is no telling when these parts are going to come in. I don't care if they have to put new recalled parts in my truck as long as I would be safe until they got the new improved parts. At least I would no that I would not get killed or kill someone else.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Body · 155,000 miles · NY

I have owned my truck for about 2 1/2 years. The frame of the vehicle has significant rust and rot. There are several holes through the frame due to rot and corrosion which are not normal for a vehicle less than 10 years old. On the drivers side next to the catalytic converter there is a hole. On the drivers side in the rear of the body mount there is a hole as well as on the bottom of the frame where the c channel butts together right below the body mount. The passenger side also has a hole by one of the exhaust hangers about 2"x3". There is significant rust and flaking along the entire frame. The tow hitch has signifiacnt rust and holes as well. About 6 weeks ago in mid june after filing a complaint with toyota and having the service manager at the local dealership, in riverhead ny, look at my frame and submit some pictures to toyota corporate only to be told too bad we aren't replacing frames in ny. I had a gas tank support strap fail while driving home from work, luckily I didn't lose the gas tank and end up in a ball of flames. I also reported this to the dealership and was told I was liable to replace the gas tank straps. There is a limited service campaign to address the issues with these frames but when I log on to the toyota owners website I can not find any mention of such campaign. However there is thread on a tacoma enthusiast site, tacomaworld.com where people are posting and tracking their respective progress with toyota and the issues with their frames. The manager of the service department at my local dealership stated that they are aware of the frame problems however right now toyota is not replacing frames. I spoke to someone at toyota corporate about my particular frame and she stated that they are aware of the issues and my frame meets the criteria to be replaced, however they are going to replace it. So basically toyota told me I'm sol.

Filed Feb 6, 2011 · Engine · OH · fire

2006 toyota tacoma, was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the engine caught on fire. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0741-91) updated 02/15/11

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma pre-runner. The contact stated the accelerator pedal failure happened on two occasions within one month since he has owned the vehicle. The first incident the contact stated happened on november 8, 2008. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH and came to a rolling stop. The contact stated that when his foot was on the brake the vehicle accelerated then the contact pressed more firmly, but the back tires started to spin in acceleration. The contact was able to put the vehicle in neutral then shutting the vehicle off. The second incident occurred on december 7, 2008. The contact stated while pulling into his garage, he placed his foot on the brakes, and the back tires of the vehicle spun into acceleration onto his concrete driveway. The contact stated that smoke came from the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic and testing. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The dealer stated the contact must of had his foot on the brake and the accelerator pedal at the same time. The contact stated that the floor mat was not against the accelerator, but secured on the floor tabs. The contact stated that the vehicle has not accelerated since 2008. The approximate failure mileage was 15000. The current mileage was 25,000. Updated 04/16/10. *lj updated 06/18/10.

Filed May 10, 2007 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The vehicle caught fire due to the fuel tank and fuel line while traveling 65 MPH. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact was unsure if there was property damage. A fire report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 3,000. The consumer provided an incident report. Updated 06/08/07