Ordering by model year alone is where Tacoma work goes wrong, because the 2006 truck was sold as two quite different machines: a 2.7L four (2TR-FE) and a 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE), offered in two-door, four-door and extra-cab form under the Base, PreRunner and X-Runner names. This factory service and repair manual is matched to your exact 2006 Tacoma year, engine and trim, so the values you set and torque to are the ones Toyota published for that build rather than a close figure carried over from another Tacoma.
Engines
- 2.7L 2700CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 4.0L 4000CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, 2D Pickup
- Base, 2D Pickup, Automatic
- Base, 2D Pickup, Standard
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard
- Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic
- Base, 4D Pickup, Standard
- PreRunner, 2D Pickup
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard
- X-Runner
Known issues on the 2006 Tacoma. Eight recalls are on federal record for this model year. One covers the frontal air bags: over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly, and in the event of a crash the driver's side air bag may not deploy. A second covers the accelerator pedal, which can get stuck in the wide open position; a stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop. A third covers the seat belts, where the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly. Three concern labeling: Toyota recalled vehicles that were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels, and incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded; Southeast Toyota recalled vehicles that failed to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, tire selection and rims, where a driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash; and Gulf States Toyota recalled vehicles for failing to meet the requirements of that same standard. A seventh covers the front seat heater, whose copper strand heating element may short circuit if damaged, increasing the risk of a fire. The last covers the tires, whose bead may be damaged by improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels, and if the vehicle is operated in that condition a bulge may be formed. Owners have logged 977 complaints for the year and 128 technical service bulletins have been issued. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether the job is an air bag warning traced back to the spiral cable, a seat belt pre-tensioner inspection, or a scheduled service on either engine, this manual holds you to Toyota's own procedure and the figure specified for your 2006 Tacoma.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing per
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purch
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured Sep
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 201
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of t
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 20
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as des
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt as
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXP
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING T
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH C
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND,
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
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK O
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-2
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.
IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A BULGE MAY BE FORMED ON THE SIDEWALL AND AIR
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 329 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
ACCIDENT ON A FOUR WAY STREET, GAS PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL STUCK. *TR
The frame is rusted so bad. The dealer wouldn’t replace due to the vehicle being registered in Florida as it’s not one o
MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING IN OUR 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WE CAME UP TO A STOP LIGHT AND WE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO APPROX 1
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR FOR RECALL 09V388000
Showing the 5 most serious of 782 complaints filed with NHTSA.
