2006 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems

Filed Apr 11, 2023 · Transmission · VA

I was driving and all of the sudden I felt a vibration when I let off the gas...I checked under and saw that the drive shaft/yoke was separated a little, so I decided not to drive it anymore and to disassemble it and found out that the lock nut is missing and more likely it came off. I've noticed that no sign that the lock been staked to lock in position (picture attached)...this is a near miss and could possibly there are more like this on the road that could lead to a very serious accident if this comes off while running in high speed. I bought this car in 2005 brand new, and I know for sure that this never been work on...I am a mechanic myself so I does the Maintenace to all my cars...I just want to make the company aware to prevent any possible serious accident...I owe 5 Toyota cars and I know one of the best and safest vehicle.

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · Transmission · 78,600 miles · AZ

Rear differential oil leak. There had been a recall in the 2016 toyota tacoma but my 2006 has the same problem starting years ago. I did not know it was leaking until I took it to the dealership.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Brakes, Suspension · 121,000 miles · SC

Excessive corrosion and rusted through frame that is unable to support weight of vehicle. Had a brake line bust due to being rusted or corroded out. Also suspension shows excessive rust and corrosion. Cooling lines corroded. Power steering lines corroded. Transmission lines corroded. Any metal line is that's attached to this vehicle are corroded. And all brackets and hardware attached to frame and even the metal pulleys all excessively corroded.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · ID

When the vehicle had around 112,000 miles on it the check engine light came on and it experienced irregularities with regard to shifting. The code was ran and the shift solenoid was the issue. A new transmission was recommended. We were not informed of this when we purchased the vehicle second hand. Approximately a year later the same thing happened with the shifting and the check engine light coming on. Unfortunately by the time we took it to a certified toyota dealer the light was off and it was running smoothly. The inconsistency of the issue is frustrating because we don't know the actual issue and if the vehicle can be trusted. The certified dealer recommends a costly transmission replacement without being able to verify the issue.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · PR

Transmisin slips or not run in reverse, even on flat surfaces. Runs normally in forward.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · TX

Vibration everytime the vehicle is travelling at lower speed, 20 MPH.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Seats, Steering · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 to 70 MPH, the drive train vibrated uncontrollably, and the seat and steering wheel also vibrated. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer replaced the tires, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2016 · Body, Engine · MA

I took my 2006 toyota tacoma to boch toyota as part of toyota service campaign regarding frame recall back in dec of 2015. I waited 5 months to get my truck back to get it back in deplorable conditions. Truck was not repaired satisfactorily and I am still having issues with it. I have made several complaints to toyota and both toyota to no avail. Truck barely running.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 145,000 miles · VA

I took my truck to malloy toyota for frame inspection regarding the limited service campaign eod- frame rust recall. Dealer informed me there was rust, but no perforations. They recommended coating the frame with compounds. I feel that my truck may not have perforations, but it is just a matter of time before the frame becomes perforated, resulting in a dangerous / unsafe vehicle. Putting the compunds on the frame is a quick band-aid and does not fix the problem. This frame will become unsafe, it is just a matter of time. This will not only potentially jeopardize the safety of my family / occupants in the vehicle, but also the others that share the road with my truck.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 125,331 miles · CO

We have had several issues with our 2006 toyota tacoma which has 125331 miles. On may 11, 2015, we brought the truck into mountain states toyota, for the repair of the rear drive shaft which had failed. I was experiencing a vibration even when driving at very low speeds that continued to get worse. I have enclosed the paperwork describing the repair, which I believe was tied to a recall, and another repair. October 19, 2012, the right rear leaf spring cracked and needed repair, mileage was 92303. At the time we did not know anything about the recall for the leaf springs, and the repair for the right had cost us 1408.11. The repair shop also noticed at the time that the left rear leaf spring was also faulty and needed to be repaired, that was repaired a few days later 10/23/2012 the cost 1407.61. At the time we had driven around not knowing what the vibration was only that the vehicle was very difficult to drive. The faulty leaf springs we were told at a later date by the toyota dealer may have played a factor in the above repair. They could not guarantee that it had not been caused by the faulty leaf spring. On october 27, 2006 the head gasket needed to be repaired, the mileage at this time was 90102. The cost of the repair was 2866.18. We also had an issue with the brakes just going on the vehicle while my son was driving the vehicle, in october. He luckily was able to gear down using the transmission to slow the vehicle down. When it was towed to mountain states toyota, which is where he had had the brake fluid replaced a few months prior, paid in full for all repairs at the time. So I feel this issue was probably the fault of mountain states toyota.