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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 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. |
| 67580 mi C $220 |
replaced muffler and tailpipe as one assembly |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $968 |
Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 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. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 86300 mi | Catalytic convertor heat shield loose. We used a worm drive clamp to reinstall. |
| 54960 mi C $500 |
Had ECP warranty (now ended) cover timing chain inspection cover gasket replacement. |
| 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. |
| 122800 mi US $80 |
The lower idler pulley for the serpentine belt had a bearing seize. I had to replace the pulley. |
| 136500 mi US $72 |
Bad Oxygen Sensor Replaced. |
| 165000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced exhaust gaskets (3) and muffler |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Rusty exhaust connector, replaced with piece of pipe welding in place. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 67300 mi | Check engine light came on. Have not yet attempted to diagnose. |
| 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. |
| 69000 mi | Check engine light came on again. No diagnosis as of yet. |
| 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. |
| 70550 mi | Replaced gas cap again. Rubber gasket on cap had shrunk, setting off MIL. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 173000 mi US $1400 |
Oil leak from timing chain cover. Common problem to this engine. Often misdiagnosed as a leaking power Steering pump. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 148000 mi US $250 |
fluid exchange and work to isolate and quiet a vibration. |
| 149000 mi US $25 |
Evaporative system - Gas Cap causing check engine light. Air intake vibrating and causing noise. Covered by a recall. |
| 145000 mi US $3706 |
Valve covers leaking on both sides. Shop replaced seals. |
| 12167 mi | TSB # EG021-06 EXHAUST TICKING NOISE. Replace exhaust manifolds assm on LH and RH side, replace gasket |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 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. |
2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
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