2006 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2006

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2006 Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2006 Toyota Tundra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

92000 mi

US $600
Truck was having trouble starting, battery replaced. 
139300 mi

US $777
Alternator failed. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

76000 mi

US $30
Battery positive cable connector corroded so badly that truck would not start. Whole cable pulled off battery without tools. Replaced cable terminal. 
83000 mi

US $200
Battery exploded 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

74000 mi

US $60
CD player in factory head unit stopped functioning. In addition, the tuner had difficulty getting weaker stations without significant static. Replaced factory head unit with aftermarket Kenwood unit, but continued to have tuning difficulty. Replaced factory antenna mount, and cable to head unit with OEM Toyota part. Reception was greatly improved. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

138000 mi

US $4
Driver side tail-light burnt out. Replaced with new bulb. 
188000 mi

US $500
alternator & battery replaced 
100000 mi

US $40
Freon was low recharge solved the issue. 
104000 mi

US $106
Battery failed so we replaced it. 
369000 mi

US $580
Alternator seized up causing surp belt to break. Tension pulley also seized completely and bearing seized. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra Electrical Problems

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