2006 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 17%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 17% of the 545 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 5 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.
“Severely rusted frame and brake calbers. The brake lines broke and I was unable to brake the truck so I put in neutral and gradnually came to a stop ina parking lot with the assistance of the emergency brake. Mechanic told me he has had this with other tundras. I checked with Toyota for a recall but was informed there wasn't one .”
NHTSA complaint #11205829, filed 2019-05, 102,100 miles“We had the truck inspected in june 2019 after just doing new break lines which rusted, we had also just put new tires on it. Truck passed inspection june 2019. Truck developed power steering leak in july. While looking into the leak we noticed the frame rusted and the anti sway bar is completely rusted off the frame. Can not trade this in or sell it now. Mileage 124k.”
NHTSA complaint #11244651, filed 2019-08, 124,000 miles“I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra with no body rust but the frame is rotting out from underneath the truck. This is a serious safety hazard or could have even killed someone and Toyota did not even notify me of the issue. When I did find out about this and contacted Toyota they said this is not an issue and there is no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11013064, filed 2017-08, 110,000 miles“First complaint was in motion came to a signal light started applying brakes to stop came to stop briefly as I was pushing brake pedal could feel grinding like under pedal and truck began to move forward while holding brake then continued to pump brake several times to try and stop it because it was moving me and my children into moving traffic intersection.. This issue has happened on a few occastions second complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150438, filed 2018-11, 190,000 miles“Takata recall rusty rear axel springs, I got recall notice from manufacture about this rusted springs ,not sure what year that was. I took my truck to dealer but it did not repair at that time. So now the springs rusted more visible. This truck is still drivable.”
NHTSA complaint #11080287, filed 2018-03, 68,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V013000Jan 19, 2007On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2004–2006, Sequoia 2004–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 31 | 19% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 29 | 9% |
| 2007 | 57 | 15% |
| 2006 | 91 | 17% |
| 2005 | 76 | 20% |
| 2004 | 152 | 33% |
| 2003 | 63 | 16% |
| 2002 | 81 | 17% |
| 2001 | 84 | 20% |
| 2000 | 100 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Tundra
169 complaintsAir bags
134 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSteering
25 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 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