2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA has 181 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 23% of all 782 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 21 Tacoma model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 181
- 23% of 782 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 782
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2006 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2006, latest Feb 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 14V604000Sep 29, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires710,711 vehicles
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:leaf
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 06V061000Mar 2, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires12,020 vehicles
Tires:bead
On certain pickup trucks, the bead of the tire may be damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels.
Risk: If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tires and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Toyota Tacoma have suspension problems?
- NHTSA has 181 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
- Which Toyota Tacoma year has the most suspension complaints?
- The 2006 Toyota Tacoma has the most suspension complaints (181), compared with 181 for the 2006.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma concern the suspension: 14V604000 and 06V061000.