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5TBDT44186S••••••2006 Toyota TUNDRA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota TUNDRA build (16 vs 5).
16on this build
494on the model
95builds in total
Most reportedStructure 9Suspension 4Service Brakes 2Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJul 2025
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to prevent a crash with another vehicle that had pulled in front of the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to veer into another lane…
StructureOct 2023
Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota tundra with 115,000 miles on it. I took it to my mechanic because of the rust underneath basically my frame and the mechanic looked at it and said it was rusting out so bad it was too dangerous to drive, I called Toyota and they said they had a recall on…
SuspensionOct 2021
Heard some noise coming from the front left side of the truck. I parked it, took a look and noticed that the entire frame is completely rusted out with the front left wheel area with the most rust. The frame itself may break apart at any moment
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2020
Structural frame rusted through. Toyota dealer sprayed frame in 2014 and said the frame would be fine as of four years ago the frame has rotted through under the drivers side. Some structural supports also rotted on the frame. Contact with toyota customer service and with the…
Air BagsAug 2015
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15b285000 (air bag system) was received in august of 2015. After notifying the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TBDT44186S516348 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.