2006 Toyota Tundra transmission problems

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Transmission · AR

The yoke assembly on rear driveshaft broke and the rear part of shaft fell to the ground while making a turn on paved road. I was about to back down an inclined boat ramp to put boat in river. The boat was an aluminum john boat, motor and trailer not weighing over 800 pounds. Vehicle and boat could have gone in river or the truck could have hit someone. The vehicle was towed and is being repaired by local repair shop. There were no warning lights or any unusual noise prior to the incident. The truck has 135,000 miles on the odometer. The shop were the repairs are being done said this was a common problem he has seen on many Toyota Tundras and not any particular year.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Suspension, Transmission · 117,000 miles · TX

Rust rust rust

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 165,000 miles · TX

Takata recall 2006 toyota tundra sr5 4x4. Purchased about a year ago. Power steering failed a couple months in while driving to work. Found fluid leaking I crawled underneath and founf the entire frme rusted and both anti roll bar links have separated from control arms. The bushings and nuts were missing and the powersteering link is from rotted boot on the pasenger side.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · NC

The rear differential cover plate is leaking gear oil. The cover plate is fixed in place not bolted on. The excessive corrosion of the entire rear axle assembly is the problem. The only solution is to replace the entire rear axle assembly. There is an existing recall for toyota tacomas so I contacted toyota and they will not address the problem without a recall initiated by the federal safety agency. Should this cover plate totally fail while on the highway the resulting in loss of control the resulting accident may cause loss of life for this vehicle and other vehicles traveling on the same highway.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Body, Transmission · 150,000 miles · NH

Had truck towed due to broken brake line and was advised by mechanic that frame was severely corroded with holes above front wheels and was not safe to drive. Rear end also severely corroded. Contacted toyota dealer, no warranty or recall on 2006 frames although tundras and tacomas older and newer than 2006 are getting warrantied frame replacements due to recalls. Dealer went to the garage that had towed the truck and inspected the frame. Dealer advised us to get holes in frame fixed at our expense. Dealer verified that there was an earlier recall to spray frames, but the spray had limited availability from toyota and they were unable to fulfill the recall when we brought the truck to them for this service. The vehicle currently has 150,000 miles on it and should have been drivable for many more. We lodged a complaint with toyota USA on 11/14/2018, complaint# 181 114 1536 and are next entering a complaint with the nh attorney general.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · DE

Drove my truck about 200 miles that day. Pulled into my driveway and unloaded a formica counter top in my garage then pulled my truck to it's normal parking spot. Walked back to the garage and saw a rather large grease spot. Looked at the rear of my truck and the rear end housing was leaking around the pumpkin area. Took it to my mechanic and he told me my whole rear end housing was rusted out and had to be replaced. Since this is a problem with these trucks (frame was replaced a year ago) my mechanic told me there are no good used rear ends to be found and it would require a new rear end housing. If toyota had made a recall on frame issues, why haven't they done the same with the rear end housing. A catastrophic failure of the rear driving train seems to me would be a major safety issue!!

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Body, Engine · 108,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tamara recall - I was exiting the freeway, making a left hand turn onto the city street, I was traveling approximately 25 miles per hour. As I entered the intersection, on a green light, a 1996 gmc yukon ran a red light, travelling approximately 40 miles an hour and hit me on my front end, damaging the bumper, fender, door, hood and bed on the drivers side. I was wearing my seatbelt but the impact was hard enough to propell me upwards, causing my left shoulder to hit the frame above the window which caused a grade 3 separation of my left collarbone.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 92,000 miles · TX

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 .

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 67,293 miles · MA

Rusted brake lines, rusted differential leaking fluid

Filed Jun 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash · 3 injuries

A 1992 ford f-250 (2 door) towing a portable cement mixer, estimated weight @350-450 pounds, crossed the center line and struck a 2006 toyota tundra crew cab (4 door) head on. Both vehicles estimated speed was 50 MPH. All drivers and passenger were wearing seat belts, airbags did deploy. The f-250's driver sustained 1 detached rib plus cuts and bruises. In the toyota, the following injuries occurred: passenger: broken left ankle, 7 broken ribs, sternum and clavicle fractures, 7 inch leg laceration, 5 inch hand laceration, cuts & bruises. Driver: broken right ankle, brain contusion/concussion (visible impact spot on windshield - see below), broken rib, cuts and bruises. Toyota's occupants confirmed that the engine/transmission intruded about 2 feet into the passenger compartment, consistent with the ankle injuries. It also appears from photos that the windshield was pushed back into the driver, although the belt and airbag could have not provided adequate protection also. Frontal photos of the toyota show, apparently, that the bodywork detached from the frame - the front of the frame is clearly visible & does not look seriously damaged, with the bodywork (including the bumper) pushed back substantially. It seems to me there are several possible defect/design issues here: 1. Engine and transmission came straight back and did not deflect downwards, causing the lower extremity injuries. 2. Multiple rib injuries despite occupants being belted suggests excessive airbag inflation pressure. 3. Body to frame attachment failure, exacerbating intrusion of engine and frontal collapse/compression. The accident was investigated by the california highway patrol (report available) and occurred on state route 178 on may 27, 2015, about 25 miles east of bakersfield, california.