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5TBET34186S••••••2006 Toyota TUNDRA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota TUNDRA build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
494on the model
95builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 4Suspension 3Engine 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
WheelscrashOct 2013
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the passenger's side front wheel became detached from the vehicle and caused it to roll over, crashing into an embankment. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
SuspensioncrashDec 2006
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While changing lanes at 60 mph the vehicle suddenly rolled over and overturned four times. The vehicle was destroyed and totaled by the adjuster on december 12, 2006. The contact received recall # 07V013000 on march 29, 2007. The current…
StructureMay 2024
06 Toyota Tundra SR5 with has severe frame rusting, to the point the truck has became a safety hazard. I tried to take the truck in for a Fluid Film coating and/or a Ziebart coating, and they both said I shouldn't even bother. Hundreds of thousands of these trucks all had frame…
Air BagsNov 2015
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Electrical SystemJun 2015
Secondary air injection pump needs replaced. Code p1441 and p1444 error code. This recall only effects 2007-2009 models although the same problem was happening in 2005 and 2006. Mine being a 2006 isn't covered by a recall for the same issues. This is a 2k plus job. Thanks
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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 5TBET34186S552118 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.