As many many many others have experienced, I just purchased a used 2006 tacoma about 3 weeks ago and he lurching at red lights with the AC on is dangerous. I never know when the truck is going to go too far and strike the vehicle in front of me at the stop light. Also, the erratic shifting, mainly between 4th and 5th gear worries me of early transmission failure. The excessive acceleration on cruise control is ridiculous!!! There is no need for the aggressive down shifting to gain 2 MPH. Right now I am concerned with the quality of the product and it's ability to last it's expected life span.
2006 Toyota Tacoma transmission complaints
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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.
Vehicle has a drivetrain shudder on take off between shift from 1st to 2nd gear at approximately 15-20 MPH. This has done this since it was brand new. Dealer replaced driveline which did not help. Regional toyota rep drove the truck and acknowledged the shudder but thought it might be normal. This appears to be a design defect and is complained about by many owners on toyota tacoma online forum: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t171279.html . There are many other message threads from other owners with the same complaint. Searching for shudder or vibration will yield results. I am concerned that this shudder/vibration is causing wear on components on my vehicle and it is very uncomfortable to drive every day. Many owners seem to be waiting for a technical service bulletin that will advise dealers on how to fix this. I have owned 4 other toyota's and this is the first time I have experienced this poor quality/design in one of their vehicles.
2006 toyota tacoma, many times when stopped at a red light I too have experience the "lurching". I will have my foot on the brake and for some reason the engine goes to a higher idle and the break is no longer adequate to keep the truck stopped and so it jumps/lurches ahead. Pressing harder on the brake is the answer to this issue. I also at times feel like the trusk does not want to stop...when coasting to a red light the truck kinda wants to keep going. I too thought I was being pick but now that I have read these other posts I'm going to take this vehicke back to the dealership and demand a fix..
I have an '06 toyota tacoma that "lurches" when at a stop but still in drive. After a few seconds from coming to a stop, the vehicle idles higher and if the brakes are not depressed to the floor the vehicle will move forward.
I own a 2006 toyota tacoma which I purchased new, and now have 11,347 miles on it. It's an automatic 4 speed ect-I transmission. From date of purchase to present at speeds between 50 and 60 MPH there is a loud gera whine. Below 50 and above 60 it goes away. I think it may be caused by the ring & pinion gears in the differential,although I am not certain.
Rear-end whines between 50 & 65 MPH, going up grade. (auto trans.reg. Cab, 2.7 engine) I took it to my toyota dealer and they told me it was road noise. Well I know the difference between road noise & a mechanical noise. I just want this to go on record. Thank you.
When driving at high speeds (above 50 MPH) there is a whining coming from the drivetrain. I have an 06 tacoma reg. Cab with 4x4 & 5 speed with less than 500 miles. Truck has made the noise since purchase date. Service tech thought noise was normal or may go away eventually. I then test drove a duplicate truck off dealer lot with service tech & there was no whining. They then conceited that it was not normal. They have replaced the transmission, transfer case & driveshaft with no results. Fortunately dealer does recognize the problem however they can not give a solution. Dealer has provided me with loaner car while problem is being worked, but they have had the truck 24 days of the approx. 70 days I have owned truck.
As I applied the brakes upon approaching a red light, the vehicle failed to slow down in a normal manner, even when I applied more pressure. I put the gear selector into neutral and the brakes stopped the vehicle. The engine, however, sped up for another few seconds before it suddenly dropped to idle speed. I have not yet had a recurrence of this dangerous incident.
Dt*: the contact stated when accelerating in 1st gear at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled on 9 occasions. At other times, the shifter would not go into reverse. There was a clunking noise when shifting occurred that became constant as the problem worsened. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer but the problem was not corrected. An appointment was scheduled with another service dealer. The fuel warning light was not activated at the proper volume of fuel. These problems happened shortly after the carpeting was replaced due to water leaking through the firewall. The manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse. On numerous occasions the truck stalled. Updated 12/18/06.
Erratic, sometimes dangerous transmission shifting while using the cruise control.
This is a supplement to an earlier complaint, odi #10161327. There is a whine in the drive train at 53 to 63 MPH. Above or below that speed range there is no whine. The dealer acknowledges there is a whine, but says all regular cab tacomas with a manual 5 speed transmission have that whine and that it is not a problem. (they don't have to listen to it!) other tacoma models (with automatic transmissions) do not whine, only those with manual transmissions, according to this dealer. If this is true, there must be a defect somewhere in the drive train. I think they are stonewalling me and feeding me a bunch of bull. They also tell me that if I want a resolution to the problem, I must talk to someone at the regional level. So far, I've been unable to find out how to reach them. I'm still working on that. Woe is me! I should have stayed with nissan.
There is a whine in the running gear at 53 to 63 miles per hour. Above or below that speed range there is no whine.
My 2006 toyota tacoma makes a loud clanking noise upon takeoff. The noise comes from the rear of the truck. A representative from the dealership states that this is normal for the tacoma. If true, this is not good news.
Engine RPM hangs when shifting from 4th to 5th gear,clutch has long delay to engagement in sub-zero temp. Dealer says these are normal.
Dt: the contact states when starting the vehicle in the morning the idle was high. It took approximately one to one and a half miles of driving for the idle to return to normal. The accelerator pedal stuck. When shifting from fourth gear to fifth without foot on the accelerator the vehicle accelerated on its own. She stated that fourth gear could not be used. The vehicle must be shifted from third gear to fifth gear. The vehicle has been to the dealership twice, and they stated the computer was learning. The manufacturer was contacted, and they agreed with the dealership. Therefore, no repairs have been made . *ak updated 01/25/06
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