2005 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- suspension part · 33 records
- leaf springs · 20 records
- issue failure · 20 records
- part recall · 17 records
- rear leaf · 14 records
- leaf spring · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
I own a 2005 toyota tacoma, i took it to white river toyota, [redacted], white river junction vt 0500[redacted] for some recall work, they were unable to complete the recall work on the leaf springs because the frame was so rotted that there was nothing that they could attach the leaf springs to, it was at that time that i was informed that there was a warranty for the frame that had expired on 1/31/19 and they were…
ODI 11207709
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Our 2005 toyota tacoma's gas tank had fallen off the frame due to corroded straps while the vehicle was moving at slow speed on our property. The vehicle has less than 140,000 miles on it. The vehicle needed to be towed to a local toyota dealership. There was no serious injury. However, had the tank separated while being driven it is very possible and probable that this could have resulted in ignition, fire,…
ODI 11138919
Body · Steering · Suspension
We brought the truck in to have it checked for rust and corrosion that we seen, palmers airport toyota said they seen none, the a-frame has rusted and corroded to the point of snapping and the metal is corroded and peeling with a crack going around the whole a-frame. The truck is now not moveable, the whole tire will fall off if we do move it, we made it back to our home with it luckily and toyota corporate says…
ODI 11103711
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bohn brothers toyota ([redacted], harvey, la 70058; [redacted]) and was informed that parts were not available and…
ODI 11023634
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Toyota frame recall - i have a 2005 toyota tacoma with holes and cracks visible in the frame. I can only imagine the damage internally to the frame. Huge chunks of frame rust come from the inside of the frame when pressure washed. The truck was originally purchased and resided in the northeast for the majority of the vehicle's life. The truck was obviously exposed to road salts and as a result the frame has been…
ODI 10993333
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard in the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear leaf spring fractured from the frame. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear leaf spring needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic ordered the part from the manufacturer and the vehicle was to…
ODI 10984751
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where the contact noticed that the entire frame was fractured. It was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10984308
Suspension
Leaf springs broke and severed my brake lines.when i contacted a mechanic i was told this is saftey recall e02. I was never notified of recall, i lost my breaks smashed into my garage door. Toyota wont pay for a tow for me to get fixed. I cant drive it to the dealer because the recall caused my leaf spring to break my break lines and smash my garage door. Its not drivable
Crash reported
ODI 10968734
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the rear leaf spring detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear leaf spring fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was included in…
ODI 10968181
Suspension
Manufacturer recall numbere02 nhtsa recall number14v604 safety risk: if the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. Toyota has not repaired this as of this date
ODI 11064794
Suspension
I took my tacoma to dealer to have rear leaf springs inspected per a recall (14v604).. They refused to honor recall because the original owner (i'm second owner) had installed a 2" lift kit. They left me in "limbo" regarding this recall. I do not know, one way or another, if my leaf springs need replacing. This seems like a lousy way to handle a recall.
ODI 11001375
Suspension
After waiting for years to be called to get the toyota leaf springs changed after manufacturer recall, the dealer refused to exchange them. I added an extra leaf under the substandard ones to mitigate damage to my vehicle while towing, and was told i had "modified the original springs". The dealer was red mc combs toyota; 13526 interstate [redacted], san antonio, us [redacted]
ODI 10991608
Suspension
Recall # 14v-604, rear leaf springs recalled. Heartland toyota in bremerton washington saying they will do work, but not return vehicle in condition they found it. They are refusing to replace the "add-a-leaf" that was put on the truck, on top of the existing, recalled, leaf spring. Heartland has serviced this vehicle for 10 years in its current condition. I was told by a service associate that it is because of a…
ODI 10972152
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine servicing and was informed that there was extensive rust, corrosion, holes, and cracks in the frame. The vehicle would not pass an inspection unless the parts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10924851
Suspension
The leaf springs the dealer replaced under a recall failed. We had a tow package on our tacoma & had no problem towing our camper with the existing leaf springs. The new leaf springs failed when we tried to tow our camper & the dealer says it's our fault for overloading the suspension. I wish i had ignored the recall notice.
ODI 10899631
Suspension
Received recall notice and took to local dealer. Dealer refused to work on vehicle because of aftermarket lift kit (3"). I was informed that in order to do recall i had to pay $480 to remove front suspension in order to do recall which amounts to 3 hrs labor charge. I didn't agree to that and left. I ended up calling toyota with the issue and asking for a resolution to this and was informed there was nothing they…
ODI 10883880
Suspension
Because my toyota tacoma has a 3 in lift kit, toyota will replace the defective leaf springs but will not reinstall the lift kit. This will cost me approximately three hundred of my own money. I find this unacceptable-
ODI 10882180
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also heard a thud coming from the transmission when the vehicle was being slowed to a stop. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…
Crash reported
ODI 10875865
Suspension
I own a 2005 tacoma. There have been several recalls with this vehicle. The vehicle was rejected by a state inspection in june of 2016 for frame rust. I thought i was current on all recall activity but it turns out this was a "service campaign" that had a start and end date. Records show i had recall work done just days before this time frame period began and recall work done less than a month after it expired.…
ODI 10874689
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10872905
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10860357
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10969812
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion around the attachment area of the leaf springs. The technician diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The subframe was previously sprayed with an anti-corrosion agent…
ODI 10860472
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The owner of the toyota tacoma received a safety recall notice informing the owner that certain toyota vehicles from the year 2005 -2011 has had a defect with rear leaf spring . The owner immediately went to toyota of bowie , maryland he informed them the notice he received in march . He has called the manager several times during the last 4 months to give an update of the parts . It's been 4 months the car hasn't…
ODI 10888923
Suspension
Rear leaf springs are bottoming out and the the rear axle is coming in contact with the truck frame
ODI 10846106