2006 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 116,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (26% of reports).
- 91suspension complaints
- 116,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%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.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 24 of 91 complaints (26%)
- Rust frame: mentioned in 8 of 91 complaints (9%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 8 of 91 complaints (9%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Toyota Tundra suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 27,142 |
| 2022 Tundra | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 15 |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 8,500 |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 2,118 |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% | 34,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 4 | 3% | 90,627 |
| 2011 Tundra | 5 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 31 | 19% | 87,000 |
| 2009 Tundra | 2 | 5% | 35,989 |
| 2008 Tundra | 29 | 9% | 1,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 57 | 15% | 1,800 |
| 2006 Tundra | 91 | 17% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 76 | 20% | 118,000 |
| 2004 Tundra | 152 | 33% | 88,733 |
| 2003 Tundra | 63 | 16% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 81 | 17% | 110,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 84 | 20% | 132,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 100 | 10% | 124,302 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
Risk: In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The frame has rusted so badly that the sway bar mount disengaged from the frame. Brought it to a Toyota dealership and confirmed that frame recalls were performed on earlier models with the same issue . However my year did not qualify.
Frame rust is so extreme that rear suspension mounts are completely disconnected from frame
The lower ball joint broke causing the upper ball joint to break and damage the strut rocked pion and the brake line. I contacted Toyota and they said it was fixed from a former recall
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Toyota Tundras have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Toyota Tundra (17% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 116,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 24 of 91 complaints, followed by “rust frame” (8).
Other 2006 Toyota Tundra problems
- Structure problems (169)
- Air Bags problems (134)
See all 2006 Toyota Tundra problems or suspension problems across all Tundra years.