2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 154about this part
- Share
- 20%of 782 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 154 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 20% of the 782 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When inspecting the leaf spring replacement from a recall, found the frame corroded to the point that it will fail. (see photo). Toyota had a recall on these frames and this truck fell under the guidelines.when I contacted Toyota they said this was an extended warranty and had expired.said they sent notification which I never received.”
NHTSA complaint #11326005, filed 2020-05, 199,000 miles“Frame is rusting out excessively.this is a known problem on these vehicles, but Toyota says since I don't live in what they consider a cold state, I guess they've never spent a winter in nebraska they won't cover it. I feel this could potentially cause an accident if my frame sags or gives out. I feel they should expand this recall to include more states.”
NHTSA complaint #10662078, filed 2014-12, 105,000 miles“I brought car in for routine oil change. Mechanic called me in to show me the extreme rust under the frame. It is flaking off in chunks and almost rusted through in some parts. Mechanic informed me that this was not normal and I should contact Toyota for possible recall information. I contacted Toyota, but have not heard back for over one month.”
NHTSA complaint #10548318, filed 2013-10, 100,006 miles“Received recall notice 12/2/14 about rear springs. As of 6/24/15 no remedy for this problem. This truck is not being used due to this recall.we do not want any employee getting heart because of this problem. We need to get this truck back in service asap. We have this truck registered and can't use it.”
NHTSA complaint #10730160, filed 2015-06, 42,000 miles“As I was driving home my truck started making a noise from the back end. When I got home I looked at the underside of the truck and both spring shackles were rusted away and holes in the frame above them. The frame is completely rusted and I am unable to drive it because it could cause an accident. I called Toyota about it and they said we apologize for the problem but we aren't going to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10620905, filed 2014-08, 63,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V604000Sep 29, 2014Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2005–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10123422Oct 30, 2017Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 14 | 11% |
| 2012 | 21 | 7% |
| 2011 | 60 | 32% |
| 2010 | 95 | 32% |
| 2009 | 119 | 23% |
| 2008 | 125 | 28% |
| 2007 | 118 | 22% |
| 2006 | 154 | 20% |
| 2005 | 137 | 19% |
| 2004 | 85 | 20% |
| 2003 | 66 | 18% |
| 2002 | 82 | 25% |
| 2001 | 81 | 20% |
| 2000 | 52 | 25% |
| 1999 | 35 | 14% |
| 1998 | 28 | 9% |
| 1997 | 24 | 18% |
| 1996 | 87 | 34% |
| 1995 | 90 | 51% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
242 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 complaintsTires
15 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology