2006 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2006

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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%)

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2006 Toyota Tundra transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (0%)

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

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

117100 mi

US $550
Universal joints replaced. 
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

110000 mi

US $100
Hard shifting when the transmission is cold. Tech performed flush and re-fill with WS ATF. Still shifts hard. 
117700 mi

US $487
U Joints and Carrier 

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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

253000 mi

US $1000
Transfer case seal was leaking, replaced. Inner front drive shaft boot was replaced, it was leaking or damaged 
55000 mi

US $600
Replaced power steering hose. 
322300 mi

US $800
Pinion gear and seals 
93000 mi

US $365
Shudder in Driveshaft underload at certain speeds. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

93000 mi

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

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2006 Toyota Tundra Transmission Problems

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