Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Toyota Tacoma has 36 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
36
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL SMO... |
| Jul 11, 2019 | ENGINE | TRUCK HAD EXCELERATOR TO FULL ON 3 OCCASIONS AND ON EACH EPISODE I BARELY AVOIDED DEATH, THESE ARE E... |
| Dec 10, 2018 | ENGINE | 2006 TACOMA 120,000 MILES IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. PERSONAL MECHANICS SMELLED BURNING... |
| Dec 7, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD STA... |
| Jan 29, 2015 | ENGINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE F... |
| Nov 7, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | I PURCHASED A FRAM PH7317 FILTER & 5W-30 CASTROL OIL ON 5/9/14 FROM AUTOZONE TO DO AN OIL CHANGE FOR... |
| Nov 11, 2013 | ENGINE | NOTICED A LOUD RUBBING NOISE FROM THE RADIATOR FAN HITTING THE SHROUD IN REVERSE. OPENED THE HOOD TO... |
| Jun 26, 2013 | ENGINE | THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME OF A TIMING COVER OIL LEAK. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS QUOTED AS $2,763.00. T... |
| Apr 3, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | THE FRAME AT THE RF MOTOR MOUNT BROKE AND THE ENGINE DROPPED SO THAT THE FAN IS HITTING THE SHROUD O... |
| Mar 26, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE... |
| Nov 11, 2011 | ENGINE | THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME OF A TIMING COVER OIL LEAK. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS QUOTED AS $2,763.00. ... |
| Dec 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA, WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *... |
| Aug 2, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ... |
| Feb 16, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | JUST LEAVING A MALL AND HEADING TOWARDS A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN ENGINE ON TRUCK ACCELERATED AS FAS... |
| Feb 13, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA . ABS BRAKES RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WHEN SLOWING OR COMING TO A STOP @ TIMES APPLYING ... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | ENGINE | WHEN FIRST STARTUP IN MORNING, I HEAR A BAD KNOCKING NOISE IT GOES AWAY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP ... |
| May 18, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | IN LATE MAY 2009 WHILE ON HIGHWAY 50 IN SACRAMENTO JUST EAST OF THE 50/80 INTERCHANGE IN GOOD WEATHE... |
| May 15, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA REGULARLY SURGES FORWARD WHEN AT FULL STOP WITH BRAKES APPLIED. THIS HAPPENS UNP... |
| Nov 30, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM. ABOUT A YEAR AGO AT A S... |
| Jun 10, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT HAS UNCOMMANDED ENGINE SURGES. IT IS MOST NOTABLE AT A STOP. ONCE TH... |