2006 Toyota Tundra Structure Problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 120,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rust” (13% of reports).
- 169structure complaints
- 120,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Frame rust: mentioned in 22 of 169 complaints (13%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 9 of 169 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 114 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 169 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Toyota Tundra structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 7 | 5% | 1,300 |
| 2024 Tundra | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 9 | 2% | 57,000 |
| 2022 Tundra | 17 | 4% | 28,321 |
| 2021 Tundra | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Tundra | 4 | 5% | 2,000 |
| 2018 Tundra | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 2 | 3% | 4,800 |
| 2016 Tundra | 21 | 18% | 16,000 |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2014 Tundra | 14 | 15% | 9,400 |
| 2013 Tundra | 7 | 8% | 11,450 |
| 2012 Tundra | 11 | 7% | 42,600 |
| 2011 Tundra | 11 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 25 | 15% | 74,300 |
| 2009 Tundra | 1 | 3% | 38,794 |
| 2008 Tundra | 56 | 17% | 76,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 61 | 16% | 76,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 169 | 31% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 91 | 24% | 126,635 |
| 2004 Tundra | 200 | 43% | 110,280 |
| 2003 Tundra | 150 | 38% | 113,466 |
| 2002 Tundra | 154 | 32% | 121,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 171 | 41% | 111,320 |
| 2000 Tundra | 529 | 52% | 110,368 |
| 1999 Tundra | 1 | 100% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2006 Toyota Tundra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle was at the independent mechanic. For a repair and discovered that the bottom frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was also notified of the failure; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate…
My frame is rotting, with literal holes in it. I spoke with a dealership and they stated the recall had been fixed in 2015, prior to me owning it. I was told to contact the manufacturer and they said it would be an out of pocket expense. When I research the recall, the affected area of the frame is…
Frame rust is so extreme that rear suspension mounts are completely disconnected from frame
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Toyota Tundras have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 169 owner complaints about structure for the 2006 Toyota Tundra (31% of the 545 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Tundra structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 120,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2006 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rust”, in 22 of 169 complaints, followed by “cross member” (9).
Other 2006 Toyota Tundra problems
- Air Bags problems (134)
- Suspension problems (91)
See all 2006 Toyota Tundra problems or structure problems across all Tundra years.