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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received a 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 vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10668986
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 not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/2 *cn
ODI 10750295
Suspension
I called toyota in february 2014 to complain of rough riding truck. Was told my truck was out of warranty and nothing toyota was willing to cover. In october 2014 i called toyota to report my leaf springs had broke and needed replaced. Was told toyota would not cover repairs and that i was responsible to pay for the repairs. Shortly after i made the repair, toyota issued a recall of the leaf springs. I have been…
ODI 10938665
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension system) was received in october of 2014. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10736189
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 10971675
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v60400 (suspension). The parts were not available beyond a reasonable time frame so the contact was unable to determine when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified several times and was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. The contact had not…
ODI 10824564
Suspension
Toyota sent out a recall on their leaf springs (suspension) nhtsa recall id 14v604 on september 29, 2014. Nothing has happened since. Are they not fixing this problem?
ODI 10819121
Suspension
In june of 2014 i went to get an ma state safety inspection sticker and was told at the sullivan tire auto center in raynham, ma that one of the leaf springs on my 2008 tacoma was fractured and i could not get a safety inspection sticker. I went to copeland toyota, in brockton, ma, (where i bought the vehicle) and was told that the broken spring was due to old age. I then went back to sullivan tire and had them…
ODI 10764206
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10762816
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed 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 10746153
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 10864660
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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10684261
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 repairs 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 10747082
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving 45 mph, there was an abnormally loud noise emitting under the vehicle. The contact discovered that the leaf spring and the brake line fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the leaf springs fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10767396
Suspension
I took my tacoma to my dealer on june 16, 2016 to address the recall 14v-604. After inspecting the truck, i was told that parts would be ithere in two weeks. Called in the middle of july and was told parts are on back order. Then called toyota directly at end of july and was told they had no target date. The recall originated in september 2014 and over a year to reach a remedy. Formal recall began in january 2016.…
ODI 10905156
Suspension
I was driving at highway speed on the interstate without a load in the back of my truck. I went over a slight bump in the road and went to apply the breaks. Upon applying the breaks i had no response from them. The leaf springs broke; cutting my brake-line. I subsequently had the leaf springs replaced and the brake-line repaired at a cost to me of approximaetly $1300.
ODI 10744680
Suspension
I own a 2008 tacoma double cab, 4x4. Strange noise was coming from the rear suspension after driving over frost heaves and pot holes. The driver side leaf spring had broke, and was rubbing hard on the brake line. I do not tow, off road, or carry heavy loads. Online search found this is a common problem with tacomas. Happy (or lucky) the brakes didn't fail, and disappointed in the inferior quality. *tr
ODI 10578023
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise as the vehicle tilted to the side. The contact mentioned that the leaf spring became fractured and landed on top of the axle, crushing the brake lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and stated that the leaf spring assembly needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10577433
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds and driving over a hump or a rough surface, the vehicle would shake. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was…
ODI 10795111
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine repair, the technician diagnosed that both rear leaf springs had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part needed to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the…
ODI 10758883
Suspension
March 2014:the rear spring on the toyotat tacoma broke. Toyota denied responsibility. I paid for new leaf. August 2014: the other spring broke. Again toyota denied responsibility. I paid for a new leaf. Sept 29, 2014: a recall notice is issued for rear leaf spring. Sept 29 to date: toyota acknowledges the problem and agrees to reimburse me for my out of pocket expenses and replace the springs. But....no date is…
ODI 10758765
Suspension
I brought my car to a repair facility for brakes and when it was put up on the lift the mechanic noted that one of the leaf springs on both sides of the vehicle had snapped - the snapped spring was able to move both back and forth as well as to protrude sideways. I was told the vehicle was not drivable and the springs needed to be replaced. I paid for the replacement of the springs. Recently i received a notice that…
ODI 10615744
Suspension
2008 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for vehicle repair prior to nhtsa recall notice being received. *ld the consumer stated a cracking noise coming from the vehicle revealed a broken spring. *jb
ODI 10838405
Steering · Suspension
Steering feels likes its binding intermittently. Have read on various toyota online forums there is a u-joint in the intermediate shaft that is exposed underneath the vehicle and fails due to road debris, salt, sand etc. If this joint fails vehicle will not be able to be controlled. There are tsbs for this but only for 36,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10567102
Suspension
Problem: broken rear leaf springs on both sides of vehicle. They broke 6 months apart. There has been a long delay by in taking care of the recall for spring replacement. I received the message below 10/2/14. Is there something that can be done to get toyota to act? Not only do they need to replace the spring assemblies but they need to reimburse me for my previous repair of broken springs. I get no information from…
ODI 10712409