2006 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 545 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Structure (169), Air Bags (134), Suspension (91).
Key takeaways
- 545 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 38 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 169 | 31% |
| Air Bags | 134 | 25% |
| Suspension | 91 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 65 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 6% |
| Steering | 25 | 5% |
| Power Train | 23 | 4% |
| Engine | 18 | 3% |
| Wheels | 17 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2006 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2006 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-05-26
The vehicle was at the independent mechanic. For a repair and discovered that the bottom frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was also notified of the failure; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 3...
Structure - filed 2026-02-16
My frame is rotting, with literal holes in it. I spoke with a dealership and they stated the recall had been fixed in 2015, prior to me owning it. I was told to contact the manufacturer and they said it would be an out of pocket expense. When I research the recall, the affected area of the frame is the same, with no ap...
Steering,suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-01
The frame has rusted so badly that the sway bar mount disengaged from the frame. Brought it to a Toyota dealership and confirmed that frame recalls were performed on earlier models with the same issue . However my year did not qualify.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.