Problems with 2005 Toyota Tacoma SUSPENSION

I own a 2005 toyota tacoma, i took it to white river toyota, 303 sykes mountain avenue, white river junction vt 05001 802-299-2880 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 no longer able to help me. my truck has 25,125 original miles on it, the body and engine are in great shape, but the frame is junk. i had noticed some instability in the handling of the truck about a week prior and found out that there was a recall on the leaf springs as well as the frame.

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, explosion and loss of control of the vehicle, serious injury or death. the dealership had given us an an initial estimate of $1,800 out of pocket expense to pay for the repairs stating that the corrosion is 'part of winter driving' this is far from a plausible and acceptable explanation. gas tanks should not fall off vehicles and pose such a significant safety threat. toyota corporate refused to pay for more than roughly $400 in repairs to the out of pocket expenses. the final bill out of pocket expenses were $2,300 in costs for repair.

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 there is nothing they can do.

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 (3800 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058; 504-341-3300) and was informed that parts were not available and they would contact him once parts arrived. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/01/17*lj updated 11/2/2017*js

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 compromised. the toyota dealer must be aware of the history of the vehicle as the truck was serviced regularly at toyota dealerships and third party service centers throughout the northeast. in 2014 toyota tried to covered up the problem with a "rust inhibitor" which only hide the true damage on the frame. i recently took my truck to autonation toyota at 2555 colonial blvd, fort myers, fl 33907 phone:(239) 321-5413 for a different recall, the rear springs. i requested the frame be replaced under the recent toyota frame recall settlement and was simply ignored. i am currently driving my truck as a necessity knowing there may be a catastrophic failure at any time. toyota has agreed ...

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 be repaired by the independent mechanic. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) by the manufacturer on september 29, 2014. the contact was only recently notified of the manufacturer recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,431.

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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,500. updated 06/21/17*lj

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

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 nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

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

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.

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 10 frontage rd, san antonio, us (210) 530-3000

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 "new service manager," and that they have done the full work many times. in fact, an associate of mine had the same rear leaf springs replaced, and this dealership did replace his "add-a-leaf", returning his vehicle in the condition it was dropped off in. "their liability" was the reason i was given for their only being willing to do an abbreviated job.

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 failure and indicated that the recall remedy statute expired in march of 2016, but refused to provide a recall repair solution. the contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

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.