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Toyota Tacoma 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

782Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
94Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure249 complaints

249 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension154 complaints

154 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V604000.

Vehicle Speed Control148 complaints

148 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V388000.

Air Bags77 complaints

77 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 06V096000, 12V092000.

Power Train57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V061000.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V337000.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V223000, 10V035000, 10V036000.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V743000, 16V396000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V061000Reported March 2, 2006 - 12,020 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 12,020 vehicles across all affected models.

06V096000Reported April 3, 2006 - 133 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 133 vehicles across all affected models.

09V223000Reported June 15, 2009 - 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 27,080 vehicles across all affected models.

09V388000Reported October 5, 2009 - 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445,056 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

12V092000Reported March 7, 2012 - 495,470 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 495,470 vehicles across all affected models.

13V337000Reported August 7, 2013 - 342,451 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 342,451 vehicles across all affected models.

14V604000Reported September 29, 2014 - 710,711 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 710,711 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP08001Opened January 31, 2008 - Closed August 27, 2008

SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP08001Opened January 31, 2008 - Closed August 27, 2008

SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP08001Opened January 31, 2008 - Closed August 27, 2008

SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20051
200638
200741
200830
200942
2010105
201153
201235
201350
201473
201569
201699
201729
201822
201920
202023
202121
20229
20238
20245
20257
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.