1999 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 20
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- leaf spring · 5 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. While driving 20 mph over a bump in the road, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear shock absorber fractured and that there was a hole in the frame. Del toyota (2945 lincoln hwy e, thorndale, pa 19372, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was sold as is without further…
ODI 11160941
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Bought 99 toyota tacoma truck.verified with dealer who did the frame exam in 2014 for rust. At 207000 miles. It passed imspectiom in 2014??? Now 4 yrs later and 18000 additional miles, it's rusted in half?
ODI 11093513
Suspension
In ma you need to have an annual vehicle inspection. I went for that inspection and was told that they could not pass the truck because of a severely rusted frame. I went to the dealer who sold me the vehicle and was told to either agree to pay for a frame replacement or junk the truck. I can't drive the vehicle without a valid inspection.
ODI 11034537
Steering · Suspension
I've had complete failure of both sides- front ball joints. I chalked up the the drivers side failure to happenstance, but after passenger side recently had the same failure i did some investigating and realized this is a vehicle assembly issue. The same issue had recalls for the later models 2001-05 tacomas, i believe. Not sure why the earlier models were excluded, but this is scary and dangerous to have a complete…
ODI 11001382
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected at a toyota dealer for corrosion. The technician assured the contact that the vehicle was fine. Five years later, the contact brought the vehicle in for an oil change and it was diagnosed that the rear suspension detached from the frame due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10887688
Body · Suspension
Dec 13, 2015, while bending down to pick up my reading glasses in the driveway, i noticed a clean through fracture of the frame, rear passenger side, just in front of the shock absorber fitting. A few days earlier i had wondered why the bed was tilted up pinching the back of the cab. The vehicle had passed state inspection year after year and had been see by my regular mechanic less than 2 years ago and no issues…
ODI 10811670
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Noticed my truck was leaking gas. Upon further inspection it appears to be coming from the tank and then i noticed that the frame is rotted out around where the leaf spring is mounted. My truck frame was inspected by toyota years ago and i was told that it passed. I know about the extended frame warranty but just my luck it expired for my truck at the beginning of this year. I usually do a visual of the frame when i…
ODI 10689634
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
It was under warranty for rusting underneath.i'ts a1999 tacoma the manufactor said the warranty expired in i think march for my truck.but my frame broke in august and they (toyota) are not going to do nothing for me about it.i didnt recive any of the recall notices from them and i told them this .they told me they could only do what the dmv sends them well i have had the truck since 2006.so you would think somebody…
ODI 10670486
Suspension
Tl* the contact own a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 50 mph and making a left turn, the rear passenger side leaf spring fractured causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence where a private mechanic diagnosed that the rear passenger leaf spring and shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10652673
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The contact observed that the leaf spring fell into the frame and punctured the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 10765016
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Truck has perforated rust through the frame. After researching online, this appears to be a known issue impacting older toyota tacomas. I have received no notice of any issue from toyota despite having a good address on file, but after contacting toyota, they have informed me of a 15 year extended program specifically for perforated frame rust issues on this truck. Per toyota, this program lapsed two months prior to…
ODI 10615018
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Frame rust by rear driver leaf spring connection and obvious rust all over frame. *tr
ODI 10594016
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear frame of the vehicle was corroded near the leaf springs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10746831
Steering · Suspension
Lower ball joint severed. My family and i were lucky that it did not happen a few minutes before on highway going 60mph. We were on an extended trip and had slowed down going through a town, stopped and were making a u-turn when the front left wheel practically fell off. *tr
ODI 10534445
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
The car in front of me stopped on the freeway and i was not able to stop in time. My front right hit his rear left, and my car spun 180 degrees into the lane next to the one i had been in and i was facing the oncoming traffic. My air bags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10523807
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I purchased a 1999 toyota tacoma in 8/2000. The vehicle had a blown engine that had been replaced and had been involved in a minor accident. I bought it from a local auto-body shop for $10,500 where it had been repaired. I have made my living with this truck and have put over 200 k miles on it with no major repairs. It has been trouble-free and i had no thoughts of replacing it. In october 2008, i took the truck to…
ODI 10442858
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was recalled due to corrosion in the frame beneath the leaf springs. The repair was supposed to be fixed in july 2011 by spraying anti-corrosion chemicals. However, this did not satisfy the problem as the rear is so rusted out it is unsafe to drive. Neither the toyota dealer nor the toyota company will fix this now as part of the recall because it is "expired" since the corrosion now is so complete, it…
ODI 10761287
Springs · Suspension
Just normal driving nothing heavy in the back of the truck. Had to replace the leaf springs. Has happened 3 times. *tr
ODI 10215243
Suspension
While driving on the highway the truck started to sway from side to side. Vehicle had 800 pounds of empty cabinets not exceeding 57 inches, nor any weight factor overload on truck. *ak *mjs
ODI 846299
Suspension
When driving from 35 to 65mph the steering wheel vibrates, making it hard to control the steering. Vehicle has been looked at 3 times, still no solution. Tires have been changed 5 times.
ODI 830360