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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%)

Chart based on 66 repairs.
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2006 Toyota Tundra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

148100 mi At 146k miles replaced the leaking valve cover, drive belt, water pump. Also, the #3 cylinder coil failed and was replaced. 
149000 mi

US $1100
Water pump Idler 
192000 mi

US $5000
Broken timing belt 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

135000 mi

US $400
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator. 
182000 mi

US $2688
air induction pump assembly / valve 

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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

117800 mi

US $1000
Replaced water pump (which was leaking) and timing belt at the same time (which was also due for replacement). 
136000 mi Check engine light came on. Took into shop, turns out it was sensing gas vapors in the fuel system. They reset the code and didn’t have a problem. 
210000 mi

US $1240
replaced water pump, timing belt 
148700 mi

US $2300
Engine wiring harness corroded, causing the transmission to malfunction. Part was on back order, had to wait for a new one. Harness was replaced, then had a problem with a hose that wasn't reconnected during repair. Repair completed, OK now. 
103000 mi

US $100
leaking water pump 
262000 mi

US $480
Encountered poor gas mileage and determined plugs again. In process of changing plugs discovered broken boots on the boot assembly. Cost of boots 120.00 a piece and they are hard to find. Total of 4 bad boots encountered in replacing plugs. Toyota advise 
278600 mi replaced battery and truck wouldn't hold idle. after 100 miles it was started and received an engine light. code said air flow drove another 50 miles and light went out. This has happened whenever i do maintenance on the battery. 
89000 mi idler pulley needed to be replaced. squeaky belt so shop said it should be replaced. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

118000 mi

US $650
Clutch went out on the cooling fan. There was a antifreeze leak from the pipe that runs under the intake caused by bad o-rings. I had both problems repaired and the truck runs and cools fine now. 

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