1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,743 miles

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problem #17

Jul 122017

Tundra

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon visually inspecting the vehicle, he became aware of corrosion along the frame rails underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the frame corrosion. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 116,000.

- Ramsey, NJ, USA

problem #16

Aug 312022

Tundra

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon servicing the vehicle at the independent mechanic, she was informed that the entire subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and had significant holes. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her brother's residence at a slower speed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

- Supply, NC, USA

problem #15

Aug 222022

Tundra

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed the contact that the subframe was corroded. Voss Toyota (2110 Heller Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45434) was made aware of the failure; however, the dealer informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

- Xenia, OH, USA

problem #14

Aug 112022

Tundra

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Crested Butte, CO, USA

problem #13

Jul 152021

Tundra

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic found that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. Additionally, the subframe and chassis were extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.

- James Town, RI, USA

problem #12

Jan 062020

Tundra

  • miles
2006 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to rusting frame. In 2015 consumer received a recall for the frame of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to sullivan brothers Toyota (kingston, MA) and the frame was sprayed with rust inhibitor. Consumer took vehicle to dealer in December 2019 to have frame inspected. Consumer was told that there was some surface rust that was no threat to vehicle. On 01/06/2020 a brake line broke and vehicle was taken to the dealer. Consumer was told that in the rear of the vehicle the frame was almost rusted through. He was also informed that the gas tank was wired to the frame. Consumer says that he was not informed when this took place. Consumer requested to have the frame replaced, but dealer referred him to the manufacturer. Manufacturer refused to provide assistance.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

problem #11

Jan 012019

Tundra

  • 88,321 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and had several holes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to boch Toyota norwood (277 boston providence tpke, norwood, MA 02062, (888) 321-6631) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 88,321.

- Dedham, MA, USA

problem #10

Nov 082018

Tundra

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was being serviced at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front driver and passenger side frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Hector, NY, USA

problem #9

Dec 052016

Tundra

  • miles
2006 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to frame rusting on vehicle.

- Island Heights, AE, USA

problem #8

Sep 122017

Tundra

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil service. The technician noticed underneath the vehicle, that the two main side frames that held the vehicle up were corroded. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a Toyota dealer. The contact called sunrise Toyota (3984 sunrise hwy, oakdale, NY 11769, phone number: (631) 589-9000) and was informed that they could not service the vehicle because it was a safety campaign, not a recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer again and was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in a recall and a notification was sent to the previous owner. The recall was now expired; therefore, the vehicle could not be serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

- Lake Grove, NY, USA

problem #7

Sep 022016

Tundra

  • 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service, the technician stated that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #6

Apr 012014

Tundra

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a voluntary recall regarding the subframe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician sprayed a coating to prevent the subframe from rusting more; however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the coating was separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer multiple times. The technician informed the contact that they would not provide further assistance and stated that the frame would continue to rust. The manufacturer was notified. The voluntary recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Narrowsburg, NY, USA

problem #5

Dec 182009

Tundra

  • 46,207 miles
In December 2009 while driving our 2006 Toyota Tundra, my wife and I began to feel a strange motion coming from the rear end of the truck; whenever we came to a full stop, it felt as if we someone hit us in the rear of our vehicle. December 18, 2009 I took the vehicle the Toyota dealer, I was told this is a problem with some Toyota vehicles and they adjusted center support bearing, replaced trans mount and cross member. After picking up my vehicle on January 8, 2010 the problem still existed, I took my vehicle back to the dealer on January 12, 2010 for repairs. The dealer contacted technical support and on February 1, 2010, again, I was told there was nothing else that could be done to my vehicle; this is something that happens to some vehicles. The is yet to be corrected.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #4

Dec 062009

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 39,097 miles
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 4X4 showing early signs of excessive rust on the under side of the vehicle. The welds are showing excessive rust, as is the rear differential and axle. The truck only has 39,000 miles on it and I emailed photos to 3 friends who are mechanics and much more knowledgeable than I am.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 152009

Tundra

  • miles
My 2006 Toyota Tundra has frame rust issues. Truck is less than 3 years old. Took delivery of brand new truck on January 27, 2007. Now where my truck is parked in the drive way there are major rust stains on the driveway. Again, truck is driven in northern Kentucky area, is less than 3 years old, has less than 40,000 miles and is showing signs of rust on frame that are so bad that it is staining the driveway. Notified Toyota today, and will get the truck inspected by a Toyota dealership in the area soon.

- Independence, KY, USA

problem #2

Apr 262009

Tundra

  • miles
06 Tundra seen very little mud, mud never sat on for over 24 hrs. Only 21K miles on it N rusting greatly...

- Lexington , SC, USA

problem #1

Dec 272006

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
This filing is in reference to my 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 4.7 ltr 10,000 miles. For the past few weeks of driving the above referenced vehicle I started to notice a knocking metal sound under the center console when accelerating and braking... I took no immediate action as I found it to be a very light sound. After a few more days of driving the knock became more noticeable I was more alarmed, when I got home I got under my truck with a flashlight and started to take a look around, after careful inspection I found that 3 of 4 12mm hex bolts on the automatic transmission mount/ crossmember were missing further more the case was that the rear transmission mount located near the driveshaft were loose enough that could be moved with minimal strength with my hand I was able to recover 1 bolt that fell into the crossmember along with a plastic retainer. I quickly tightened the loose bolts and realigned the mount took the truck out for a quick test drive and the sound stopped totally, the next morning I contacted my local Toyota dealer and purchased 2 new hex bolts that came out to $ 3.40. After this U can say that all is now well, I believe this should be looked into as there maybe other similar units out there with the same issue, this could cause major damage to the vehicle and also possible inflict an accident.

- Miami, FL, USA