2008 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 92
- 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 92 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- suspension part · 34 records
- leaf spring · 30 records
- issue failure · 27 records
- leaf springs · 26 records
- recall issue · 20 records
- part recall · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
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
ODI 11121943
Suspension
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 ([redacted], 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…
ODI 11143834
Frame And Members · Suspension
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 ([redacted], lihue, hi 96766, [redacted]) 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…
ODI 11119960
Suspension
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 ([redacted], city of industry, ca 91748), but the parts were unavailable for…
ODI 11012673
Suspension
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.
ODI 10970933
Electrical System · Suspension
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10965823
Suspension
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.
ODI 10938671
Suspension
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
ODI 10949644
Suspension
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.
ODI 10906451
Suspension
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.
ODI 10959839
Suspension
PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 6 MONTHS.
ODI 10948608
Suspension
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…
ODI 10894095
Suspension
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.
ODI 10903149
Suspension
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…
ODI 10897538
Suspension
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…
ODI 10885997
Suspension
Toyota has not reimbursed me for payment i made to replace a leaf (spring). The leaf became subject to a recall. I have sent them documentation and sometimes they asked me for documentation i have already provided. Now they are asking for documentation showing cause as to why the leaf failed???? They never asked for such in the beginning. I feel like they are just trying to wear me out. Can i file a complaint with…
ODI 10910545
Suspension
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10873487
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The rear driver side leaf spring fractured and the recommendation of the independent mechanic was not to drive the vehicle. The vin was invalid. The failure…
ODI 10877076
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer indicated that the vehicle would need to receive a manufacturer recall remedy first for the undercoating. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer; however, the dealer indicated that they did not have the coating for the repair for months. The contact…
ODI 10897253
Suspension
Nhtsa recall: 14v-604 (leaf springs recall) i attempted to have my leaf springs replaced after receiving a letter from toyota. Took the vehicle to bayridge toyota in brooklyn ny to have the work done. Was never told that it would require two visits and the first visit was only for an inspection. Then when i was told the service would take another two weeks in order to get the parts in, i was forced to decline the…
ODI 10852952
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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. Vin tool confirms parts unavailable.
ODI 10845887
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v602000 (suspension) as well as a recall pertaining to the frame. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. Due to the frame being rusted, the tires had to be replaced ten times. The contact felt that the leaf springs could snap, puncture the fuel tank, and possibly cause a fire. The dealer diagnosed the…
ODI 10845683
Seat Belts · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have 3 active recalls on this vehicle and toyota seems unable to supply the parts to fix it. The recalls are for "drive and front passenger seat belt assemblies", "rear leaf spring" and "corrosion-resistant compound application to the vehicle frame". For the seat belt problem, i have made appointments with 2 different toyota dealers within the last year, have driven [redacted] to have it done and have been told…
ODI 10820871
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the leaf springs were fractured. 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 failure. The contact was notified that there…
ODI 10794693
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Tacoma leaf springs broken and not supporting vehicle. Damaged and replaced shocks and alignment. Vehicle is unsafe due to recall and possible puncture of fuel tank due to defective leaf springs and can also sever the brake lines. Toyota is aware of voluntary recall but has refused to replace leaf springs even after admitting that the vehicle is not supported as required by leaf springs and that the shocks were…
ODI 10746045