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5TEUU42N06Z••••••2006 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota TACOMA build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
679on the model
161builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 4Suspension 3Service Brakes 2Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2014
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Service BrakescrashJun 2009
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed through a fence. There were no injuries. He was able to pump the brake pedal and the vehicle gradually slowed down and came to a complete stop. The…
StructureMar 2020
My 2006 toyota tacoma was recalled due to toyota's frame rust and corrosion issue. After notification, july 2015, I brought my car to toyota of wallingford (dealer) as instructed in the recall notice for a frame inspection. The dealer inspected the truck frame and said it was…
SteeringMar 2019
Rusted front end passenger side component broke of the frame due to corrosion. Toyota warranty for repair expired 31 january 2019 and vehicle was taken to toyota 2 months later and toyota will not honor repair. Very disappointing on toyotas end. The rusted frame takes longer…
SuspensionNov 2015
Takata recall; frame of vehicle is completely rusted/eroded
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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 5TEUU42N06Z287726 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.