Master cylinder leaking somewhere. No fluid on the ground so it's internal?
2006 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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My service provider reported in october 2018 that the underside of the vehicle was very rusted. I had them replace the rusted muffler. During the test drive after repairs the front brake line burst because of rust. I had it repaired. During pressure testing after repairs the rear brake line burst because of rust. At this point, the dealer showed me that the frame was so deteriorated that it required replacement. The cost of this repair would be more than the blue book value of the vehicle, so I parked the truck in my driveway. If my wife and I would have been driving when the brake lines burst, we could have been killed. I have never heard of brake lines rusting and failing before. Toyota claims that I was notified to have the frame inspected in 2015 for possible replacement. I was not notified. Toyota refuses to do anything to help with my problem. This vehicle with every option available at the time of purchase is no longer usable. How many other tundras out there have the potential of brake lines failing because of rust.
The airbag light it on my dash I need fix by recall by dealer
Driving home at the end of our vacation, my wife and I were in seperate vehicles, she in front of me on I-80 going west bound. We'd just gotten off the george washington bridge and as traffic was building and slowing, she braked ahead of me and when I pressed my brake it went to the floor. I couldn't stop in time before rear ending the car my wife was driving. It was a low speed impact, maybe 25 MPH. No police report and we just kept driving after checking that all was ok. I took the truck to the shop to have the brakes repaired and the mechanic called me to say the brake lines and everything associated needed to be replaced. He stated he cannot do the work due to the fact the truck is rusted beyond repair and he felt unsafe to work underneath the truck for fear of it falling on him. I found there was a recall on the truck for rusted frame issues and the window to respond was missed due to personal reasons involving care of a since deceased mother. I tried to talk to toyota but the short answer is I was too late even though the rusted frame is only worsening with time due to from what I understand is a manufacturing flaw with the method these trucks were produced.
First complaint was in motion came to a signal light started applying brakes to stop came to stop briefly as I was pushing brake pedal could feel grinding like under pedal and truck began to move forward while holding brake then continued to pump brake several times to try and stop it because it was moving me and my children into moving traffic intersection.. This issue has happened on a few occastions second complaint. Driver front lower balljoint grinding, popping scrubbing sound when wheel is turned any little bit while driving or stopped and popping metal sound even when anyone gets in or out of the vehicle.also since I purchased the truck in 2013 the u-joint has been replaced 3 times due to shaking taken off and slowing down when taken part off metal shavens would pour out from the part in small pile.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 10 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact coasted the vehicle to a field until it finally stopped. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. When the vehicle was placed on the lift, the mechanic noticed that the frame was severely rusted, including all the other components beneath. The vehicle was taken to kinderhook toyota (1908 ny 9h, hudson, ny 12534) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had severe rust failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 143,766. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 60 MPH on the highway, a tractor trailer entered the contact's lane. The contact depressed the brake pedal and it became stuck to the floorboard. The contact described the failure as a complete loss of brake function. In an effort to avoid a crash, the vehicle was downshifted to third gear and then second gear to stop the vehicle. The contact drove to toyota knoxville (10415 parkside drive, knoxville, tennessee 37922, (865) 312-6618) where it was diagnosed that the brake lines failed. The front and rear brake lines were repaired. In addition, the fuel tank bracket was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided the contact with case number: 1808302087. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
This started 1/7/2017 coming home from work back gravel road heater would not work noticed heat gauge went all the way up then came down to normal worked ok for a while did it again. Drive home approx. 10 miles did not get hot but temperature gauge registered hot slowly drove home put water in after cooled off. Had to leave at home till I made appointment to bring in. Did not bring to dealer which is 40 miles away drove 8 miles slowly to mechanic. He replaced radiator, filled with new coolant mileage 91003. Did not mess up until 2/27/2017 same road registered hot drove home shut off added water, had to sit for a few days till opening for appointment. He did not fix he checked out found 2 leaks one dealing with transmission and the other dealing with steering or ball joints. He is concerned because it ran out of fluid even thou I filled up asap. Never had a problem before. This is what he says possible head gasket leak near steering rack. And between engine and transmission possible front seal. Also I will be calling the dealership tomorrow in olathe, kansas.
A very disturbing vibration coming from underneath the truck during acceleration between 30 to 40 then again from 60 to 70. The whole truck shakes !!! I have taken it to the dealer but of course everything is ok by them. No where to turn .
I own a 2006 dbl cab tundra in wi. Back in 2013 I was driving one and and someone was honking at me from behind. So I pulled over. They told me my gas tank was about to fall off. Sure thing I went under it and the gas tank strap was rust and only 1 of them was holding it up. I didnt some research and notice there was a recall on the frame rust. So I took it in for a inspection. The dealer told my that it didnt qualify for a replacement but they they can do a undebody coat and they replaced the tank strap too. So 1 yrs flew by and now my passenger side rear lower strut bracket broke off. It was just hanging there. This truck is falling apart. A few monther later while driving down the road. I was going about 35 MPH and ther boom! I heard something loud. I ther braking but no brakes! I almost good hit twice running a red light. Scraiest day of my life. I almost doe that day. I finally rolled to a stop. I check the back and sure enough the driver side top strut bracket broke off taking out the brake distributor in the rear and also cutiing through some eletrical wires. This truck is a lemon! Toyota need to buy this truck back!
Rusted brake lines, rusted differential leaking fluid
Air pressure in one tire constantly deflates. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that due to the porosity chrome of the wheels, air leaks out from the wheel causing the tire to deflate.
Brake pedal went to floor. Brakes had worked fine when vehicle was parked. When I started the vehicle, there was no warning light on dash, no indication that brake booster assembly (toyota part number 470500c03) had failed or was failing. Vehicle was towed to dealership and showed diagnostic codes c0200,215 and 1223. Dealer confirmed no warning lights to indicate this catastrophic brake failure. Under different traffic or driving conditions, this could have been a serious or fatal event. This vehicle has been serviced only by the toyota dealership where it was purchased new, at every recommended interval, and never missed any scheduled maintenance. I contacted toyota customer service today at 800‑331‑4331 (ref #[xxx])and was told they had no record of similar complaints. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2006 toyota tundra and on 4/5 I was driving on the freeway and my brakes did not stop the vehicle, I had to use my emergency brake to stop. Repair shop said that it the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid and I also needed new front brake pads and rotors. I had the car fixed at my own expense. Toyota has a recall for certain 2006 toyota tundra master cylinders leaking however when I called toyota customer service for reimbursement they said that my particular 2006 toyota tundra was not covered under that recall. Last year I had the brake line leaking fluid x 2 causing my brakes not to work.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle spun out of control. The gear was shifted into neutral and repeatedly engaged the brake pedal. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. Whenever the temperature was cold and the road surface was wet, engaging the brakes resulted in the vehicle spinning uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that a vehicle without an engine brake shut off switch was unsafe in the winter. The dealer stated that they could not replace the engine brake or supply a shut off switch due to the labor. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 34,000. The current mileage was 49,000.
I had borrowed my in-laws toyota tundra while on vacation. I had previously traveled down a street to an intersection to go to a bank while my wife was visiting friend with no issues. Came back 1/2 hour later through same intersection, and the I hit the brake to stop for the stop sign at the intersection and the vehicle kept propelling forward. While I was standing on the brake, the anti-lock brakes were engaged and the vehicle kept being propelled into the intersection, where I ran into an armored van. I was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign. There were 3 people in the vehicle, my wife, son, and myself. There were no injuries. This had never happened before. The vehicle has since be traded off for a new one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brakes faiedl when he depressed the brakes. The pedal goes all the way way to the floor. The brakes failed a couple times. The last time he hit a deer and damaged his vehicle because the brakes would not stop the vehicle. He has taken the vehicle to the dealer numerous times but they cannot duplicate the failure. He finally contacted the toyota manufacturer and they stated that is the way the brakes should be operating. The failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I own a 2006 toyota tundra limited 4wd and have experienced the same type of braking problems that are being described with the prius. In icy and slick conditions my brakes all but quit working. My toyota is great, but something is wrong with the braking system in certain conditions.
Tl*the contact owns 2006 toyota tundra. He purchased the vehicle in august of 2007 and noticed that the front brakes were wearing faster than the rear breaks. The rear brakes were not activating automatically to take the pressure off of the front brakes. The dealer is aware of the failure, but they could only adjust the rear braking system manually. The estimated cost for adjusting the rear brakes was $70.00. He will contact the manufacturer. The failure and the current mileage were 35,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact's vehicle has had four brake jobs and two sets of rotors replaced. The service manager stated that the rotors were overheated and cannot be used. The cost to repair the rotors is $500. He noticed a black substance leaking from the vehicle, which alerted him to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The VIN, engine size, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 22,183.
When applying the brakes on my o6 tundra 4x4 18,000 miles my stering wheel will jerk to the left and return. It does it more when brakes are hot from stop and go traffic. I am concerned what will happen on ice. I have had it to the dealer 4 times and have left it for 2 days for them to resolve this problem.they have not fixed or resolved the problem.they also had the toyota southeast rep look at it for 2 days and still did not fix the problem.
My husband and I purchased a 2006 toyota tundra access cab on 11/25/06 at toyota of fort worth texas . Less than 6 days later, we were driving home on a street that leads to our house,less than a mile, we have been traveling this road for at least 15 years. It was slightly raining, we approached the curve to the left on this road. Made the curve and all of a sudden the wheels broke loose, my husband tried to correct but the truck began to accelerate, then turned completely sideways and crashed into two trees that were less than 5 feet from the road. It also appears that the 4 wheel anti lock brake system wasn't working.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 MPH; when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal went to the floor and the ABS activated. The vehicle drove up over the top of a rock causing damage to the skid plate. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was not taken. The dealership was informed.
Ltr from (tx) reporting problems with his 2006 tundra motor vehicle. *ts the cruise control has a problem down shifting 2 gears on minor grade for no reason, which caused the engine to rev to over 4000 rpms. The vehicle would not shift into overdrive while driving on the freeway. The brake will fade while sitting at a traffic light. The stopping distance on the vehicle was much longer than any other vehicle the consumer had driven. The vehicle was getting very poor gas mileage. There was an odor from the air condition. The tire sensor light illuminated, but it was resolved.
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