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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.
2006 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (46%)
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 201245260 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 201245460 miC $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 201347820 miC $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 201353800 miC $65 | rear driver side inner seal rearend | ||
| Mar 201561380 miC $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 201567580 miC $220 | replaced muffler and tailpipe as one assembly replaced rotors, calipers and pads | ||
| Oct 201670980 miC $287 | Power Steering return line leak. replaced metal section of return line. Had to replace bad Alternator. Not producing a charge. | ||
| Apr 202084320 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. | ||
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 201789000 miUS $1100 | Had faulty A/C evaporator replaced which required removing dash. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2014134000 miUS $968 | Dealer replaced the alternator and battery. Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014135000 miUS $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 2017150000 miUS $550 | Right front wheel bearing worn out due to water damage. | ||
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 201254960 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 201358480 mi | Air Bag light came on. It was repaired under Toyota recall campaign | ||
| May 201460760 miC $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 201754000 miUS $50 | Temp/ Compass display failed. Replaced temp/compass display. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201376600 miUS $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 201591000 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 201698300 miUS $100 | straps holding fuel tank rusted...simple repair/replace. | ||
| Jul 2018111000 miUS $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 2016150000 miUS $500 | Ball joint repair on front left Brake job | ||
| Sep 2017167000 miUS $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 201382800 miUS $400 | Alternator bearing worn, required replacement. | ||
| Jul 201493500 miUS $1300 | A/C Compressor failed. Entire system replacement required. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Nov 2013122800 miUS $80 | The lower idler pulley for the serpentine belt had a bearing seize. I had to replace the pulley. | ||
| Mar 2015136000 miUS $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 2015136500 miUS $72 | Bad Oxygen Sensor Replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018165000 miUS $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 201386300 mi | Catalytic convertor heat shield loose. We used a worm drive clamp to reinstall. | ||
| Nov 2015111700 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 2017122000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201359200 mi | Clockspring assembly behind steering wheel was recalled by Toyota. | ||
| Jan 201458500 mi | Replaced clockspring | ||
| Dec 201463000 miUS $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 201565000 miUS $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 201667300 mi | Check engine light came on. Have not yet attempted to diagnose. | ||
| Aug 201667000 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 201769000 mi | Check engine light came on again. No diagnosis as of yet. | ||
| Jun 201770000 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 201770550 mi | Replaced gas cap again. Rubber gasket on cap had shrunk, setting off MIL. | ||
| Jan 201872000 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 201872000 miUS $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 2016150000 miUS $100 | Rusty exhaust connector, replaced with piece of pipe welding in place. | ||
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 201036000 mi | Headliner temperature gauge malfunction...replaced whole module. | ||
| Nov 201680900 miUS $40 | Brake light switch at the brake pedal needed replacement. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Kansas, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 2013119000 miUS $449 | Driveshaft center support bearing failed. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Hawaii, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201686000 miUS $750 | front passenger side wheel bearing | ||
| Feb 201790000 miUS $750 | front driver wheel bearing | ||
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 201285000 miUS $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 2012136400 miC $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. | ||
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 2015167000 miUS $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 2016173000 miUS $1400 | Oil leak from timing chain cover. Common problem to this engine. Often misdiagnosed as a leaking power Steering pump. | ||
| Jul 2016174000 miUS $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 201379000 miUS $50 | blower motor resistor and plug failed. replaced under certified warranty. overhead console compass/thermometer failed | ||
| Feb 2018146000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2013145000 miUS $750 | Replaced shocks | ||
| Mar 2014145000 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 2014102900 miUS $1000 | R front wheel bearing | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016139000 miUS $500 | Frame replacement due to frame corrosion and Toyota recall | ||
| Aug 2017148000 miUS $250 | fluid exchange and work to isolate and quiet a vibration. | ||
| Jan 2018149000 miUS $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 2014128200 miUS $200 | Cruise Control stopped working | ||
| Jul 2014129300 miUS $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 2017145000 miUS $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 200712167 mi | TSB # EG021-06 EXHAUST TICKING NOISE. Replace exhaust manifolds assm on LH and RH side, replace gasket | ||
| May 200822414 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 201797000 miUS $160 | Front Brake pad replacement Shocks worn out, front & rear replaced with Bilstein 5100s Preventative battery replacement (5 years old) | ||
| Jan 2018101000 miUS $1500 | Replaced front driver side and passenger side wheel bearings | ||
| Jul 2018103000 miUS $3000 | Toyota extended warranty frame replacement and owner selected other repairs. | ||
| Mar 2021121000 miUS $1500 | Replaced leaking power steering rack with rebuilt OEM unit. | ||
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 202295000 miUS $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 201838000 miUS $600 | Major leak in AC condenser required replacement. | ||
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 2017143000 miUS $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 201221000 miUS $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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