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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota Tundra

Engine not specified

Toyota Tundra in Arkansas, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

26000 mi

US $250
replace two tires have alignment reset. Took tires down in less than 2000 miles 

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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

Toyota Tundra in Vermont, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

81000 mi
Parking brake cable replaced to pass inspection. 
Mar 2016

84000 mi

US $350
Replaced lower right ball joint and control arm. 
May 2016

86300 mi

US $300
Lower left ball joint replaced. 
Sep 2016

92000 mi

US $600
Rear brakes serviced due to leaking rear brake line. Truck was having trouble starting, battery replaced. 
Oct 2016

92500 mi

US $450
Additional leaf added to rear suspension for hauling/towing. 
Dec 2016

95000 mi

US $550
Left rear wheel bearing replaced to pass VT state inspection. 
Toyota Tundra in Washington, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

139300 mi

US $777
Alternator failed. 
May 2017

148100 mi
At 146k miles replaced the leaking valve cover, drive belt, water pump. Did the brakes, including replacement of the front rotors. Also, the #3 cylinder coil failed and was replaced. 
Jul 2017

149000 mi

US $1100
Water pump Idler 
Toyota Tundra in Iowa, United States
Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
Jul 2021

190000 mi

US $1000
Two issues. First, the rear parking brake levers rusted, until they didn't move. Second, the flexible hydraulic hose which connects the rear brake line between the frame and the axle sprung a leak and needed replacement. 
Oct 2022

192000 mi

US $5000
Broken timing belt 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Aug 2011

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. 
Mar 2012

83000 mi

US $200
Battery exploded 
Mar 2013

96000 mi

US $279
Replaced three universal joints between the transmission, prop shaft, drive shaft and the rear differential. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States
- Jan 2008
May 2007

2418 mi
Replaced sun glasses holder on visor, freed sticking endgate latch, attempted to cure cupping tires by rotating them 
Jan 2008

6236 mi
Replace lower ball joints 
Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2022
Dec 2012

80000 mi

US $5
The guide clips to open the tailgate broke and had to be replaced. 
May 2015

117100 mi

US $550
Universal joints replaced. 
Mar 2021

202000 mi

US $2800
Transmission was rebuilt. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013

142000 mi

US $1100
Master Cylinder failed and Power Brake Booster filled up with brake fluid - Both hjad to be reaplced. 
Toyota Tundra in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017

97400 mi

US $600
The rack & pinion began leaking at 96k. The ASE certified mechanic, who also worked at a Toyota dealership for several years said this was one of only a couple that he had ever seen go bad. Considering that this is the only repair that has occurred since buying it in 2007 (apart from basic maintenance e.g. oil changes, alignment, etc), this truck has been perfect. My last Chevy half ton (1996) required major work every year. And while I like the way the newer GM trucks look, I always go back and count the number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) between these two truck models. This said, I intend to buy another Tundra when the time comes. 
Toyota Tundra in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2017
Apr 2016

117700 mi

US $487
U Joints and Carrier 
Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

90500 mi

US $225
Transmission support cross member was cracked and needed replaced. 
Sep 2015

95000 mi

US $995
Rear brakes sticking. After cleaning and adjustment, still sticking. 
Feb 2017

110000 mi

US $100
Hard shifting when the transmission is cold. Tech performed flush and re-fill with WS ATF. Still shifts hard. 
Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

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. 
Toyota Tundra in Georgia, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

135000 mi

US $400
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator. 
Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015

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

Toyota Tundra in Oregon, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
Nov 2015

117800 mi

US $1000
Replaced water pump (which was leaking) and timing belt at the same time (which was also due for replacement). 
Dec 2017

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. 
Toyota Tundra in New Mexico, United States
- Apr 2010
Apr 2010

55000 mi

US $600
Replaced power steering hose. 
Toyota Tundra in Oregon, United States
Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

253000 mi

US $1000
Transfer case seal was leaking, replaced. Inner front drive shaft boot was replaced, it was leaking or damaged 
Toyota Tundra in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017

138000 mi

US $4
Driver side tail-light burnt out. Replaced with new bulb. 
Toyota Tundra in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2022
Oct 2014

76000 mi

US $140
replace almost new pads. pedal goes down far, need to pump twice. 
Jan 2018

101000 mi

US $25
windshield fluid nozzle squirting fluid below lower 1/4 of windshield. Bought and installed new nozzle 
Toyota Tundra in Idaho, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
Aug 2014

75000 mi

US $8
Fan control knob (all plastic) broke rendering fan speed uncontrollable. 
Toyota Tundra in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

103000 mi

US $100
leaking water pump 
Toyota Tundra in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

113000 mi

US $500
Master brake cylinder replaced. Only non-scheduled maintenance in ~120,000 miles. Amazing vehicle. 
Toyota Tundra in Washington, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015

188000 mi

US $500
alternator & battery replaced 
Oct 2015

206000 mi

US $200
lower ball joints replaced 
Dec 2015

210000 mi

US $1240
replaced water pump, timing belt 
Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2015
Jul 2012

230300 mi
lower ball joint 
Dec 2012

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 
Jan 2013

US $195
The rubber bushings were sloppy causing the Rack And Pinion to move before the wheels moved when steering. Problem was getting worse causing inside tire wear and a vibration in the steering. Purchased a bushing kit and had repair shop repair. 
Feb 2013

264300 mi

US $1500
tie-rod ball broke resulting in ball joint breaking off 
Apr 2013

270000 mi

US $440
Left front wheel bearing. 
May 2013

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. 
Sep 2013

300000 mi

US $500
Front end shimmy at high way speeds. Replaced front struts and rear shocks 
Nov 2013

305100 mi

US $150
Rusted return for power steering line. Cut out rusted section and replace with Rubber hose. 
May 2014

322300 mi

US $800
Pinion gear and seals 
Sep 2015

369000 mi

US $580
Alternator seized up causing surp belt to break. Tension pulley also seized completely and bearing seized. 
Toyota Tundra in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2015 - May 2016
Jan 2016

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. 
Toyota Tundra in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

89000 mi
idler pulley needed to be replaced. squeaky belt so shop said it should be replaced. 
Toyota Tundra in Maine, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012

93000 mi

US $365
Shudder in Driveshaft underload at certain speeds. 
Jun 2014

100000 mi

US $40
Freon was low recharge solved the issue. 
Aug 2015

104000 mi

US $106
Battery failed so we replaced it. 
Mar 2016

107000 mi

US $397
Warped rotors and sticking calipers. 
Sep 2016

109000 mi

US $65
Metal brake line on right from side split. 
Oct 2017

112000 mi

US $40
Hard line left front split and replaced 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
Jun 2011

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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2006 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2019
Nov 2017

93000 mi

US $200
Vibration at all speeds. U-Joint replaced. 

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