2006 Toyota Tacoma: pulls to one side

Filed Aug 25, 2021 · Body · 140,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift and pull to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion damage and that the structural integrity of the vehicle had been compromised. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that after the repair was completed, the contact drove over a bump and the vehicle jarred excessively. Additionally, while the contact drove over a bump at 40 MPH, the rear tires the vehicle jarred, independently pulled left, and the vehicle veered off the road. The contact was able to avoid a collision. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist as the dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normally. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Acceleration · 25,530 miles · FL

I was going about 50 was slowing down for a red light,the truck started to speed up on it`s own,pulled to the right just missing a car and went off the road..this was reported to toyota and the federal safety agency..of course toyota said no problem found...nothing from the federal safety agency..this has happened twice,no other family members will drive the 06 tacoma.

Filed Jul 7, 2007 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · AZ

When driving between 50-60 MPH a noise and vibration appears as documented by many others and as being reported by the dealership and toyota as being a normal characteristic of a tacoma 6 speed truck. When using the A/C unit after waiting 24 hours or longer a loud noise upon engaging the unit can be heard. Toyota and the dealership explain this is normal operation, and the warranty does not cover it. Numerous other owners report experience this also. 3 6 speed transmission is clunky (noisy) and makes loud noises when engaging and disengaging the clutch. Also stated by toyota and the dealership as normal, and reported by many owners from day one of ownership. Difficulty and failure to engage or low as well as the rr diff lock, also failure to disengage unless the vehicle is turned off. Reported by toyota and dealership as normal due to non-use and requires a break in period. Owners report this from day one to as much as 40k miles. My vehcile has 12k and it performs as others and as I have described. Toyota and the dealership claim this is normal operation as designed. Steering pulls to the left even after alignment, and tire balance and rotation. Numerous painted areas have missing paint due to it lifts off the vehicle revealing the metal surface below without impact or damage as if it was poorly applied. Vehicle mpg averages 10-12 city and 10-15 highway way below listed and documented ranges.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Steering · 1 miles · NY

New 2006 toyota tacoma steering pulls to the left dealer performed tsb.

Filed Apr 26, 2006 · Tires · 3,656 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated after receiving a recall letter one month ago concerning the tires: bead on the vehicle, the dealership dismounted and inspected each tire. Afterwards the steering wheel shook and the vehicle pulled to the right. The dealership rebalanced the tires twice. The contact states the vehicle was not having any problems prior to the recall. The federal safety agency campaign id# is: 06v061000; tires/bead.