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5TELU42N16Z••••••2006 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota TACOMA build (18 vs 4).
18on this build
679on the model
161builds in total
6involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Power Train 4Structure 4Suspension 4
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashFeb 2010
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph when he started to brake the brakes did not engage.the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a vehicle in front of him . There were no damages to the vehicle, the police was not…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashOct 2009
2006 toyota tacoma involved to accident on 10/22/09 where during the accident the accelerator stuck wide open on the ice. My foot was on the brake when truck stopped & the rear tires where still spinning. I had to turn off the ignition to get the wheels to stop spinning. The car…
Power TraincrashAug 2008
My 2006 4 door 4x4 toyota tacoma has an unintended acceleration problem. The first incident: I was driving down the ramp of a parking garage when the tacoma suddenly started accelerating out of control. My foot was covering the brake when the acceleration began and when I put…
StructureAug 2021
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift and pull to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion damage and that…
SuspensionMar 2021
This should be a mandatory recall. This is dangerous and should be looked at that way people have had their frames broken in half. The worst damage on mine is driver's side up front there is also rust near the rear my truck recently had rear springs replaced on a recall. They…
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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 5TELU42N16Z227000 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.