2006 Toyota Tacoma drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 33 complaints for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My 2006 toyota tacoma makes a loud clanking noise upon takeoff. The noise comes from the rear of the truck. A representative from the dealership states that this is normal for the tacoma. If true, this is not good news.
I own a 2006 toyota tacoma which I purchased new, and now have 11,347 miles on it. It's an automatic 4 speed ect-I transmission. From date of purchase to present at speeds between 50 and 60 MPH there is a loud gera whine. Below 50 and above 60 it goes away. I think it may be caused by the ring & pinion gears in the differential,although I am not certain.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 249 complaints
- Suspension 154 complaints
- Cruise control 148 complaints
- Air bags 77 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints