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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TBET34146S516961 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 11

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5TBET34146S•••••• 2006 Toyota TUNDRA

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota TUNDRA build (11 vs 5).

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494on the model
95builds in total
Most reported Suspension 5 Air Bags 4 Steering 1 Wheels 1

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Wheels May 2021
My son drives this truck. The truck was purchased new in 2006 by my father in law. Today, while driving in a residential area, the wheel shook, my son heard a pop, and the left wheel separated from the barring thus skidding on the ground. The truck has been towed to a service…
Suspension Jun 2020
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where it discovered that the front lower ball joints had…
Air Bags Dec 2017
Takata recall
Steering Nov 2011
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact noticed both front tires were wearing prematurely. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed and the mechanic informed the contact that the entire rack and pinion system needed to be…
Air Bags Dec 2017
Takata recall
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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 5TBET34146S516961 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.