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Problems with 2008 Toyota Tacoma SUSPENSION

On average, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma starts to “feel” problems with the SUSPENSION and its various aspects after 85 217 miles.

Components Affected by SUSPENSION Issues

We have classified the 92 complaints from 2008 Toyota Tacoma about SUSPENSION into the following categories.

FRONT 4 REAR 2

Recently reported SUSPENSION problems on 2008 Toyota Tacoma

I haven't been contacted from the dealership i bought this truck from about any recalls... i need to get the 3 recalls done on my truck asap

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa recall number:14v604000 (suspension). the contact took the vehicle to the dealer independence toyota (730 airport rd, hazleton, pa 18202) and they stated that the leaf springs on the rear suspension were not damaged. the contact took his vehicle in for regular maintenance at another unknown dealer and the leafs were discovered to be fractured. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer independence toyota and this time they confirmed that the leafs were fractured and repaired the vehicel under the recall. the failure mileage was 139,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to servco auto kauai (2477 ulu maika st, lihue, hi 96766, 877-689-1808) where the technician disqualified the vehicle for the recall repair due to an aftermarket leveling kit being installed. the contact stated that the frame was rusted and there were holes underneath the front driver and passenger seats. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 and dealer 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. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was taken to the puente hills toyota dealer (17070 gale ave, city of industry, ca 91748), but the parts were unavailable for the repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota tacoma. while driving 70 mph, the contact looked in the rearview mirror and noticed flames between the vehicle cab and bed. the contact did not detect any smoke or a burning odor. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. within thirty seconds, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. a police report was filed. the fire department extinguished the flames. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. ..updated 06/14/17 *bf the consumer received the recall notice after the vehicle caught fire. updated 08/22/2017 *js

Frame limited recall that expired march 2016 i did not receive notification and toyota refuses repair. my family drives this vehicle and i feel it is not safe due to recall. there are visible signs of corrosion. recall is recall. visible corrosion is abundant.

Steering intermediate shaft failing been a problem for toyota for years yet no recall this is a very bad problem for it is diffacult to steer and steering will doesn't respond to come back to were it should be after turning very dangerious some one is going to get killed from this problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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.

Parts have not been available for 6 months.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. while driving 40 mph, a loud banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 67,354. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and was informed by the dealer to call in two weeks to check on the status of receiving the recall repair. for weeks, the contact received no response and called the dealer to schedule an appointment. the appointment was scheduled by the dealer who later stated that the parts were unavailable to receive the repair. the manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. parts distribution disconnect.

Our 2008 toyota tacoma was making a creaking noise coming from the rear suspension. in 12/2012, we had taken it to our mechanic who noticed the springs seemed to be sagging beyond normal & he suggested we replace the springs & shocks. we later received notice from toyota regarding a leaf spring recall. we sent toyota the appropriate paperwork, which was requested from toyota, as we had already paid for the leaf spring replacement. we were told that "the repair performed on your vehicle does not meet the criteria for reimbursement." we are requesting an appeal as we feel our leaf spring should have been covered under the recall.

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