2006 Toyota Tacoma Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 3%of 782 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the 782 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Around 30,000 miles, I started getting a clunking noise everytime I came to a stop. Either when I stopped or when I took my foot off the brake. I talked to the Toyota mechanic and he said it was a drive shaft problem and there wasn't anything he could do until I called the 800 number and put a fire under there butt. So here I am - filing a complaint, trying to get this fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10267241, filed 2009-04, 30,000 miles“In late may 2009 while on highway 50 in sacramento just east of the 50/80 interchange in good weather (dry and clear) my 2006 Toyota Tacoma's gas pedal buried itself to the floor and the vehicle went to maximum acceleration. Braking only had a slight initial effect and then overheated and faded. After a lucky 4 miles I shifted to neutral and the problem resolved. This began around 60mph and maxed around 107. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312361, filed 2010-02, 36,500 miles“Since day one I heard this ticking noise, I brought it back to dealer and complained about it. They test drove it and heard the noise, then they drove a new one off the lot and said it made the same noise, so they told me it was normal. After the 3rd time bringing it back for the ticking noise they said it could be the injectors or the exhaust manifolds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164358, filed 2006-08, 10 miles“I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. I have concerns about the throttle mechanism. About a year ago at a stop sign, I experienced the motor racing and vehicle attempting to lurch forward. I had to press very hard on the brake pedal to remain in place. After reading an article from the la times about the Toyota throttle problems, I called my Toyota dealer. He denied that there was a problem with the electronic throttle. I am concerned that the carpet/gas pedal fix is not addressing the electronic throttle problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10293997, filed 2009-11, 15,000 miles“I wanted to write you to let you know that I have a '06 Tacoma double cab and I am experiencing the lurch problem. I have around 2000 miles on my truck. I thought it was just me being picky, but it actually feels like it doesn't want to stop at times. I have noticed that with the AC or heat on, if I are sitting at a red light, and don't have my foot firmly, I mean firmly planted on the brake, it wants to jump forward. It will do this a couple of times if the light is red for a while. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184416, filed 2007-03, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 3% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
242 complaintsSuspension
154 complaintsVehicle speed control
147 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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