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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%)

Chart based on 99 repairs.
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2006 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 80 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

Toyota Tacoma in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 2010 - Oct 2021
Sep 2012

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 
Oct 2012

45460 mi

C $166
Replaced driver side rear leaf sping, second leaf as it was broken.Note: this was not from any abuse or abnormal driving.You check on internet and find many instances of this on my truck, and Toyota is aware and of no help with any warrant 
Apr 2013

47820 mi

C $182
Replaced two rear leaf springs,one of either side. This is not from abuse or any abnormal use. I believe this to be a design issue.No heavy loads, actually no loads at all. No rough roads, all paved roadway travel.Disappoint with Toyota. 
Nov 2013

53800 mi

C $65
rear driver side inner seal rearend 
Mar 2015

61380 mi

C $40
Leak in exhaust between flanges on passenger side rear flange of header pipe. Cut out flanges and welded in small new section of pipe. Cheaper repair alternative than replacing either pipe section, which are still in excellent shape. 
Dec 2015

67580 mi

C $220
replaced muffler and tailpipe as one assembly replaced rotors, calipers and pads 
Oct 2016

70980 mi

C $287
Power Steering return line leak. replaced metal section of return line. Had to replace bad Alternator. Not producing a charge. 
Apr 2020

84320 mi
After having my truck into the Toyota dealership for frame inspection and them cleaning it inspecting it and applying rust prevention coating and telling me it was fine. One year later two major holes in the frame one on either side. Going right to the top at Toyota Canada, they refused to repair my truck, because the truck was purchased in the USA and brought to Canada. That was Canada's excuse. Toyota USA said the truck was now in Canada and they would not fix. After being a loyal Toyota customer for over 36 years, I tell them goodbye. Never heard of a truck having a Nationality Problem when trying to get it fixed. Always thought a Toyota was just a Toyota. But I guess not. If a Tacoma frame hasn't already been fixed....avoid it like the plague. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

89000 mi

US $1100
Had faulty A/C evaporator replaced which required removing dash. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

134000 mi

US $968
Dealer replaced the alternator and battery. Catalytic converter replaced. 
Sep 2014

135000 mi

US $928
The bank one catalytic converter failed. OBII code was P0420. My mechanic confirmed that the cat was not working. I had to replace the Bank two converter about a month earlier. 
Dec 2017

150000 mi

US $550
Right front wheel bearing worn out due to water damage. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012

54960 mi
Had ECP warranty (now ended) cover timing chain inspection cover gasket replacement. They diagnosed sticking caliper, had to replace caliper, pads and rotors Noise in front end which disappeared on turning wheel a bit 
Jul 2013

58480 mi
Air Bag light came on. It was repaired under Toyota recall campaign 
May 2014

60760 mi

C $1250
Noisy A/C - Magnetic clutch failed and was replaced. Squeaky leaf springs. Kit installed 
Toyota Tacoma in Colorado, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

54000 mi

US $50
Temp/ Compass display failed. Replaced temp/compass display. 
Toyota Tacoma in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013

76600 mi

US $200
Crank shaft oil seal leak, Seal replaced with new one. Oil would leak out above 2000 rpm...a little leak makes a big mess. I only lost a bit of oil but it would fling over entire engine. 
Jun 2015

91000 mi
I had it in for the Tacoma frame rust recall. Mine had a good bit of surface rust but only surface and they undercoated it and gave me a loaner. 
Jul 2016

98300 mi

US $100
straps holding fuel tank rusted...simple repair/replace. 
Jul 2018

111000 mi

US $700
ac inop. Tried filling it myself didn't work. They did an evacuation/fill/leak test and replaced air dryer. Works for now Frame replacement for class action law suit. The undercoating toyota applied made surface rust into real rust but I got a new frame out of it. I paid extra to have them install new shocks/struts (parts only) and had preventive transmission/differential/transfer case fluids done. Included new brake lines, fuel lines, LCA's, ball joints etc. Super happy with this and I now see the truck lasting as long as I do. If you get a Tacoma look for one that has had it done. 
Toyota Tacoma in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

150000 mi

US $500
Ball joint repair on front left Brake job 
Sep 2017

167000 mi

US $25
replaced blower plug due to overheating/shorting and cleaned contacts on blower fan due to intermittent stoppage 
Toyota Tacoma in Maryland, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2013

82800 mi

US $400
Alternator bearing worn, required replacement. 
Jul 2014

93500 mi

US $1300
A/C Compressor failed. Entire system replacement required. 
Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2021
Nov 2013

122800 mi

US $80
The lower idler pulley for the serpentine belt had a bearing seize. I had to replace the pulley. 
Mar 2015

136000 mi

US $86
Leaf Spring broke. This part was under recall for this very issue. Truck was also under recall for rust on the frame.  Had been waiting for a new frame to come in anyways. Toyota replaced entire frame and leaf springs. Replaced Seized Caliper front drivers side. 
Apr 2015

136500 mi

US $72
Bad Oxygen Sensor Replaced. 
Mar 2018

165000 mi

US $1500
Replaced Frozen intermediate shaft on the steering shaft. Replaced exhaust gaskets (3) and muffler 
Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013

86300 mi
Catalytic convertor heat shield loose. We used a worm drive clamp to reinstall. 
Nov 2015

111700 mi
steering knuckle began to seize up. replaced item at no cost as a friend who owns a garage does all our work in return for hunting our farm. 
Dec 2017

122000 mi

US $405
Truck was recalled for replacement of entire frame and rear springs due to corrosion and cracks. It now drives like a new truck and I am very happy with Toyota. I had to pay nothing for this repair which cost approximately $11,600.00. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013

59200 mi
Clockspring assembly behind steering wheel was recalled by Toyota. 
Jan 2014

58500 mi
Replaced clockspring 
Dec 2014

63000 mi

US $60
Exhaust system vibration. Rusted out bolt on cat converter cover allowed shield to vibrate, very noisy at certain RPM's. Drilled out and replaced bolt. 
Dec 2015

65000 mi

US $14
Check engine line came on, hooked up reader and determined problem was vacuum leak. Narrowed down to gas tank gasket and gas fill cap. Replaced gas cap. Problem solved. 
Jul 2016

67300 mi
Check engine light came on. Have not yet attempted to diagnose. 
Aug 2016

67000 mi
CEL Diagnostic code turned out to be vacuum leak related, possibly caused by gas tank cap. Reset the code and it has not come back. 
Apr 2017

69000 mi
Check engine light came on again. No diagnosis as of yet. 
Jun 2017

70000 mi
Check engine light was cleared and has not come back on for more than a month now. It did not clear itself, had to use a scan tool. Same MIL code as before, so I inspected the rubber gasket around the gas cap. It looked a little shrunken but apparently is still okay. 
Jul 2017

70550 mi
Replaced gas cap again. Rubber gasket on cap had shrunk, setting off MIL. 
Jan 2018

72000 mi
Check Engine Light. Checked with code reader. Indicated either purge canister solenoid valve or leak at gas cap gasket. Cleared code and has not come back in just over 400 miles as of now. 
Feb 2018

72000 mi

US $24
Code came back. Cleared the code and replaced the gas cap again, this time with a Toyota OEM part. Next time will replace just the rubber gasket on the gas cap, at a cost of about $11.00. These rubber gaskets shrink and cause a CEL on a fairly regular basis. 
Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

150000 mi

US $100
Rusty exhaust connector, replaced with piece of pipe welding in place. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010

36000 mi
Headliner temperature gauge malfunction...replaced whole module. 
Nov 2016

80900 mi

US $40
Brake light switch at the brake pedal needed replacement. 
Toyota Tacoma in Kansas, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
May 2013

119000 mi

US $449
Driveshaft center support bearing failed. 
Toyota Tacoma in Hawaii, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

86000 mi

US $750
front passenger side wheel bearing 
Feb 2017

90000 mi

US $750
front driver wheel bearing 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

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. 
Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

136400 mi

C $320
Sway bar links worn, replaced myself Ball joints worn, have to replace upper control arm unit Intermediate shaft #2 replaced Steering felt very odd. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Jul 2015

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. 
Jun 2016

173000 mi

US $1400
Oil leak from timing chain cover. Common problem to this engine. Often misdiagnosed as a leaking power Steering pump. 
Jul 2016

174000 mi

US $1300
3rd Member (differential) noisy at certain speeds. Ordered new unit from East Coast Gear Supply for $665. Mechanic replaced unit. 
Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2021
Jan 2013

79000 mi

US $50
blower motor resistor and plug failed. replaced under certified warranty. overhead console compass/thermometer failed 
Feb 2018

146000 mi

US $345
water pump, thermostat, serp belt, tensioner, idlers, rad hoses, heater hoses, 4 other small coolant hoses (10 hoses in all), two gals of 50/50 antifreeze. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Virginia, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2016
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

145000 mi

US $750
Replaced shocks 
Mar 2014

145000 mi
Rhythmic noise, groan, vibration from unknown source. Suspect rear end. Every mechanic suggested tires, but after multiple rotations, rebalances, an alignment and swapping tires with friend the noise was still present. 
Toyota Tacoma in Oregon, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

102900 mi

US $1000
R front wheel bearing 
Toyota Tacoma in Virginia, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2018
Aug 2016

139000 mi

US $500
Frame replacement due to frame corrosion and Toyota recall 
Aug 2017

148000 mi

US $250
fluid exchange and work to isolate and quiet a vibration. 
Jan 2018

149000 mi

US $25
Evaporative system - Gas Cap causing check engine light. Air intake vibrating and causing noise. Covered by a recall. 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2019
Apr 2014

128200 mi

US $200
Cruise Control stopped working 
Jul 2014

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.  
May 2017

145000 mi

US $278
Valve covers leaking on both sides. Shop replaced seals. Tie rod end became damaged. It was replaced. Rack and pinion assembly had rusted out and needed replacement. Shop performed replacement and alignment. Both front bearings were in need of replacement. The front of the vehicle was experiencing severe vibrations. It was determined that the combination of had bearings, bent tie rod, and rusted out and loose rack and pinion were causing the vibrations. Vibrations were felt during acceleration. It was determined the carrier bearing for the driveshaft and the rearmost driveshaft U-joint required replacement. All of these parts were replaced. Bushings on both of the front lower control arms had worn out. Both LCAs were replaced. To fix the cruise control, I replaced the steering clock spring. 
Toyota Tacoma in New Jersey, United States
- May 2008
Jun 2007

12167 mi
TSB # EG021-06 EXHAUST TICKING NOISE. Replace exhaust manifolds assm on LH and RH side, replace gasket 
May 2008

22414 mi
TSB #SU006-07 DONE. REAR SPRINGS HARSH RIDE. Replace rear springs and u-bolts and do alignment. under warranty. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

97000 mi

US $160
Front Brake pad replacement Shocks worn out, front & rear replaced with Bilstein 5100s Preventative battery replacement (5 years old) 
Jan 2018

101000 mi

US $1500
Replaced front driver side and passenger side wheel bearings 
Jul 2018

103000 mi

US $3000
Toyota extended warranty frame replacement and owner selected other repairs. 
Mar 2021

121000 mi

US $1500
Replaced leaking power steering rack with rebuilt OEM unit. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2022
Jun 2022

95000 mi

US $200
Hose gaskets were leaking which allowed engine oil to intrude to where spark plug coils are located. Dealer had to order part and fixed it the next day. The symptoms where a very faint smell of burning oil without any smoke from the exhaust. Couldn't figure out what the problem was. Brought it to get spark plugs changed, that's when they discovered it. 
Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018

38000 mi

US $600
Major leak in AC condenser required replacement. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017

143000 mi

US $300
U bolt snapped on the drivetrain and drive shaft bent. Had to replace the drive shaft. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
May 2012

21000 mi

US $50
Mechanic detected slight water pump leak. Water pump replaced under warranty with $50 deductible plus $140 for 20,000 mile service w/oil change using synthetic. Rear passenger side shock absorber replaced under warranty with $50 deductible plus $140 for 20,000 mile service w/oil change using synthetic. 

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