2006 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 154 complaints for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 154 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 81 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 81 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The frame is rusted so bad. The dealer wouldn’t replace due to the vehicle being registered in Florida as it’s not one of the states affected. But my Toyota came from a Pennsylvania dealer first then shipped to Florida after years of being in Pennsylvania and not having an issue up there. Now I’m stuck with a truck I can’t sell or fix. It’s not right. Where is the quality control on this.
During some under body inspections prior to performing some brake repair, I noticed a crack in the rear drivers side frame in front of the shock mount. I contacted the local dealership and they confirmed a perforation and crack across bottom portion of c-channel in frame. The denied any responsibility and claimed the crack was due to severe offroading, which is absolutely incorrect. I asked them to prove that theory and they could not.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 249 complaints
- Cruise control 148 complaints
- Air bags 77 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints