2006 Toyota Tacoma Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 782 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 0% of the 782 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma , cab. Cruise control malfunctioned. While driving at 60 MPH the vehicle surged at 5100 rpms, and down shifted before adding fuel. The failure almost caused the vehicle to crash into a barrier. A product engineer inspected the vehicle, and stated that it performed as designed and according to the contact the design was incorrect. This failure occurred since august 2006. The contact stated that the door should lock after engaging the gears. The dealer stated it was designed that way, and they're unable to reprogram it to make it auto lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183271, filed 2007-02, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear passenger lock actuator failed. The dealer advised that the wires had come loose and re-plugged the wires accordingly. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10350802, filed 2010-08, 45,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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