2006 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 5%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 5% of the 545 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving in the city my power steering went out and made driving difficult. Upon taking my 2006 Tundra to the nearest dealer to get it fixed they informed me the frame had a hole in it and that the vehicle was not serviceable. It appears multiple recalls for multiple models were issued but not 2005 and 2006. This is something that Toyota should look at and extend the recall to these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11271729, filed 2019-10, 131,000 miles“While driving on highway, felt a and heard a bump (no bumps in road) and lost most steering capabilities. After pulling to side of road. I noticed tires were pointed in different directions. After looking under the vehicle, I could see large rust holes in the frame and the rack was no longer connected to the frame. Toyota inspected the frame under recall in 2015 and said there were no problems and painted only the rear portion of the frame with an anti corrosion paint which has now also rusted away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404640, filed 2021-03, 112,000 miles“Anti corrosion paint was put on the frame a year and half later and my truck will not pass inspection and Toyota will do nothing they want me to believe that the frame rusted out in a year and a half and was fine when they put the coating on”
NHTSA complaint #11062869, filed 2018-01, 150,000 miles“I have experienced an issue with the steering of my vehicle for the past several months. Steering requires an increased effort on my part. Also, there is a noise coming from the front suspension when I am driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10937429, filed 2016-12, 150,000 miles“I noticed the low tire light was blinking, and checked all the tires for pressure, and they were fine, then I looked under the truck and saw that the bracket that holds the round bar that is part of the steering mechanism, had actually pulled completely out of the frame due to rust, this truck frame was supposedly treated in 2014, and obviously did little to take care of the problem, of frame rot. Toyota is replacing frames on the majority of Tundra's and tacoma's, but not my specific year. It is quite obvious 2006 Tundra's have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11230011, filed 2019-07, 158,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 21 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 38 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Tundra
169 complaintsAir bags
134 complaintsSuspension
91 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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