Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Toyota Tacoma has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 782 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V604000 Leaf Spring may Fracture and Puncture Tank NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V337000 Seat Belt Screws May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V092000 AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING SPIRAL CABLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V061000 IMPROPER TIRE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 242 complaints
- Suspension 154 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 147 complaints
- Air Bags 76 complaints
- Power Train 56 complaints
- Unknown or Other 47 complaints
Of the 782 complaints on file, 66 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 782 complaints, owners report 31 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Toyota Tacoma is rated "average" due to numerous recalls and owner complaints, primarily relating to structural and suspension issues. Recalls covering airbag, seat belt, and accelerator pedal issues contribute to safety concerns, but overall reliability remains stable with fewer significant engine or transmission concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt inspection every 90,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rust or corrosion on frame
- Clunking noises in suspension
- Airbag warning light illuminated
- Uncontrolled acceleration or deceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.