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2006 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (0%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2006 Toyota Tacoma electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 45260 mi | Spiral cable in steering wheel house was rubbing and caused the airbag sensor to go off.Repaired under recall. Campaign 160 Spiral Cable |
| 70980 mi C $287 |
Had to replace bad Alternator. Not producing a charge. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $968 |
Dealer replaced the alternator and battery. |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Had faulty A/C evaporator replaced which required removing dash. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 111000 mi US $100 |
ac inop. Tried filling it myself didn't work. They did an evacuation/fill/leak test and replaced air dryer. Works for now |
| 167000 mi US $25 |
replaced blower plug due to overheating/shorting and cleaned contacts on blower fan due to intermittent stoppage |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Temp/ Compass display failed. Replaced temp/compass display. |
| 82800 mi US $400 |
Alternator bearing worn, required replacement. |
| 93500 mi US $1300 |
A/C Compressor failed. Entire system replacement required. |
| 58480 mi | Air Bag light came on. It was repaired under Toyota recall campaign |
| 60760 mi C $1250 |
Noisy A/C - Magnetic clutch failed and was replaced. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 59200 mi | Clockspring assembly behind steering wheel was recalled by Toyota. |
| 58500 mi | Replaced clockspring |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 36000 mi | Headliner temperature gauge malfunction...replaced whole module. |
| 80900 mi US $40 |
Brake light switch at the brake pedal needed replacement. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi US $67 |
repair recall for drivers air bag, also had oil changed. received recall notice for air bag and within one week air bag light came on. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 167000 mi US $400 |
Alternator bad. It took the battery down with it. It was $150 for a rebuilt generic alternator. The OEM Denso part would have cost just over $200. A generic new battery was $120. The rest was labor and tax. |
| 79000 mi US $50 |
blower motor resistor and plug failed. replaced under certified warranty. overhead console compass/thermometer failed |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 128200 mi US $200 |
Cruise Control stopped working |
| 129300 mi US $300 |
Cruise control switch stopped working. Cost is for OEM replacement and installation labor. Update: it broke again. I'm about to return it next week as they think maybe the brake controller is causing the problem. |
| 145000 mi US $278 |
To fix the cruise control, I replaced the steering clock spring. |
| 97000 mi US $160 |
Preventative battery replacement (5 years old) |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi US $600 |
Major leak in AC condenser required replacement. |
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