2006 Toyota TUNDRA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Toyota Tundra 4-DR has not been rated for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In specific crash test categories, the front crash driver side rating is 4 out of 5, while the front crash passenger side rating is 5 out of 5. However, the rollover rating is 3 out of 5, indicating a moderate risk of rollover. This vehicle offers optional electronic stability control but does not include forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of reported issues, there have been 521 complaints filed about this model, and it has been subject to 13 recalls. These numbers suggest a higher than average level of reported problems and recalls compared to similar vehicles in its class. It is advisable for potential buyers to consider these factors alongside the safety ratings when evaluating the overall safety of the 2006 Toyota Tundra.

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Complaint Count

521

Recall Count

13

Investigation Count

3

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Toyota Tundra 4-DR.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Optional
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 Toyota TUNDRA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"i have been trying to get my airbag changed from recall. toyota will not do the repair. they refuse to pick up my truck. my reference number at toyota is 220901001583. this is the number toyota corp. gave to me. twice corp. set up the repair both times dealers refused to come get it. now corp. says i have to bring it in to get the repair. for two years they have been sending me recall notices saying they will come and get the vehicle. now they refuse to do that. i will not take it to toyota. they have wasted enough of my time already. thanks russ"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-09-05
Complaint:
"not long after the last takata recall,nhtsa campaign id: 15v286000, the passenger side airbag cover became sticky and discolored - my local toyota dealer who performed the recall and the toyota corporation said it is not a toyota issue. an internet search reveals owners of a variety of auto manufacturers have the same complaint. it is my understanding that any defects related to airbag components could pose a potential safety hazard. please advise if this constitutes a " safety problem " and any known remedy. thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-05
Complaint:
"takata recall. the contact owned a 2006 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the front driver and passenger-side air bags deployed independently, causing the contact to crash into a power pole. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact sustained a back injury and sought medical attention after the incident. the police did show up but the contact was not aware if they filed a police report. the vehicle was not drivable. the insurance deemed the vehicle a total loss. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the vehicle was not diagnosed. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the vin was associated with nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v286000 (air bags) and 16v065000 (air bags). the failure mileage was unknown."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-06
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle which resulted in the vehicle flipping 3 times and none of the airbags deployed. the contact sustained a bruised lung, bruised arms, and bruised ribs, and sought medical treatment. the contact does not know if a police report was taken. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard then was towed again to an insurance lot. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 118,000. consumer stated the airbag/s failed to deploy."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-09-12
Complaint:
"jan. 2, 2021 dealer (advantage toyota of valley stream) refused to complete nhtsa recall no. 19v-741. dealer stated that they do not do recall service on weekends. toyota corporate's recall letter states that a loaner vehicle would be provided. advantage toyota states that they do not have loaner vehicles, regardless of what day or time i would be willing to schedule the service appointment. dealer did not offer any alternative transportation options (ride home, paid taxi, etc.) contacted corporate, advised that the dealers are privately owned and toyota inc is neither affiliated nor liable for dealership actions. toyota recommended that i pay out of pocket for the expenses for a rental car and request reimbursement at a later date. i thought it would be of interest to the nhtsa this example of toyota's lack of interest to remedy a mandated safety recall. toyota sends multiple letters indicated a serious safety issue with a vehicle they manufactured. then, dealerships make it difficult (if not impossible) to have the recall service completed. toyota then excuses itself from liability by stating dealerships are privately owned. convenient. feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions pertaining to this matter."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-02-01
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota tundra. the contact stated that her husband ran a stop sign and another vehicle crashed into his vehicle from the front right side fender and the vehicle overturned, knocking him out. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact stated that her husband sustained fractures on c2 vertebrae, sternal, lower lumber area, thoracic vertebrae. and was taken to the emergency room. the contact stated that about three years ago, the vehicle was taken to the danville toyota dealer, located at: 125 piedmont pl, danville, va 24541, where an unknown air bag was repaired. the contact recently received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact mentioned that she emailed a letter to the manufacturer of the accident and was make aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. the vin was not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-02-08
Complaint:
"i brought my truck to miller toyota dealer at 1331 n. euclid st, anaheim, ca 92801 on nov-26, 2019. and they stated that part was not available, and they would contact me when they have the part, would take couple days. since, i several times, texted, emails and left voice mails for when they have part, but i have not heard back from them since."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-02-11
Complaint:
"takata recall while truck was at dealership having an electrical problem troubleshot was informed by dealership about air bag recall and that recall would be done at same time. passenger air was replaced at this time. after truck sat a dealership for extended period eventually got truck back. everything appeared normal. after several months to a year started noticing an odd appearance on the passenger air bag cover. this area began having a sticky feeling to it. placed a paper napkin on the air bag cover and had part of the napkin stick to the cover. during one of the recent heat spells with the interior of the truck reaching a high temperature discovered that the air bag cover has been spray painted to match interior color of truck. this makes that area of the dash look disgusting plus you can no longer lay an object there without it getting stuck to the dash. am able to push paint and see that original color of air bag cover is black."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-02-08
Complaint:
"2006 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated that the drive to the dealership was too far to travel. the consumer requested to have the parts sent to another location. *js"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-05-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota tundra. while driving 25 mph in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. the contact stated that the driver's frontal air bag failed to deploy. the contact sustained two fractured toes, bruising to the stomach, and a sore neck that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-07-07

Recalls for the 2006 Toyota TUNDRA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. these vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.""
Consequence:
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2009-06-15
Recall:
"gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels."
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2010-02-03
Recall:
"southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels."
Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Component(s) Involved: EQUIPMENT > OTHER > LABELS
Date of incident: 2010-02-03

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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