2009 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 105
- 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.
What owners report
- leaf spring · 39 records
- suspension part · 32 records
- leaf springs · 26 records
- issue failure · 25 records
- rear leaf · 22 records
- part recall · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Front lower ball joints early signs of failure could lead to major accident. Clunking sounds from front end. Grease already leaking. Fear of joint failure.
ODI 11157151
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to charlie's toyota ([redacted], augusta, me 04330 [redacted]) after he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
ODI 11032060
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The welds lower control arm mount on the driver side failed when i applied the brakes at high speed and almost caused an accident and almost completely removed my wheel and the lower control arm from the car.
ODI 11012710
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer (rice's toyota located at [redacted] greensboro, nc 27408 [redacted]) confirmed that the remedy parts were on backorder.…
ODI 10992922
Suspension
Waited for 2 years and finally got called from the dealer. Today i was told that the technician will inspect it and if in need will order the part. The manufacturer in the recall letter promise to replace the leaf springs, the dealer will replace them only if needed.
ODI 10971038
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 manhattan toyota dealer (located at 1500 n del sepulveda blvd, manhattan beach, ca 90266) where the contact…
ODI 10993288
Suspension
Nhtsa recall number 14vg-604 i own a 2009 toyota tacoma. Currently there is a recall on my truck. Nhtsa recall number 14vg-604. I took my truck into the toyota dealership to have the part replaced for the recall. Toyota stated they were unable to repair the parts for the recall because the truck has aftermarket parts on it. They stated that it would cost me an additional 160 for the u-bolts to be replaced in order…
ODI 10969066
Suspension
I have been waiting since 9/24/2014 for you to make toyota accountable for their vehicles. It is now 1/23/2017 and you have not done a [xxx] thing! Why do i even bother writing to you when i know it'll be atleast 2 more years before you ever make toyota be accountable for their bad parts, etc... Or is this the usual bureaucratic stuff that goes on in dc to make the consumer feel like something is actually being…
ODI 10947259
Suspension
Nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 14v604 recall date: september 29, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e02 summary: the subject vehicles? Rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. If this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the…
ODI 10925259
Suspension
My 09 tacoma vibrated at certain speeds and slightly swerved going down the highway causing instability and lack of control. Also heard some clanking in the rear end. Upon examination the rear leaf springs in both sides were broken. According to the mechanic one spring was actually rubbing the tire . Toyota had numerous recalls for tacoma rear leaf springs because they were breaking. However, when i called toyota…
ODI 10915788
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the repair could not be completed due to modifications on the vehicle. The contact was advised to un-modify the vehicle to remedy the recall. Afterwards, it could be modified again at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10897762
Suspension
I contacted toyota on 8/10/16 to report a broken leaf spring (currently on a recall list). The rep was friendly, but i was told i had to go to a dealer to have it replaced. The transferred me to the dealer and then to the parts office who told me that it would take 6 weeks to get the part. One of the problems associated with this recall is that there is a chance that the broken leaf spring moves and hits the gas…
ODI 10894800
Suspension
I am still waiting for a solution to the defective leaf spring replacement issue with my vehicle. Toyota has neglected provide an update or replacement leaf-spring solution to the noted issue.
ODI 10924187
Suspension
I received a notice of recall over a year ago, but only got the actual recall notice about a month ago. I scheduled an appointment to have the rear leaf springs replaced at toyota of poway. When i arrived for the appointment i was told they did not have the recall parts! I called the toyota customer experience line and despite what the recall letter said, i was told that the dealership would not have the parts and…
ODI 10881455
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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. The vin was not…
ODI 10905856
Suspension
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Safety recall [xxx]- rear leaf springs. Customer: [xxx] took car to toyota richardson in richardson tx for brake and recall repair in june 2016. They gladly fixed the breaks for $600 bucks, but had to order parts for the recall and call me when ready. Left a bad review on their requested customer survey because it felt like a…
ODI 10958249
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the remedy caused the load and tow weight capacity to be reduced. The vehicle no longer met the manufacturer's gross load specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was concerned of the potential safety hazard. The contact had not…
ODI 10872959
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10865220
Steering · Suspension
Lack of alignment during toyota safety recall e02 / nhtsa recall id 14v 604 i am concerned with the lack of vehicle alignment as an included part of e02 post replacement of the rear spring packs. When the rear springs are removed from the vehicle, the rear axle often shifts such that is it no longer in the same position as it was previously installed. Thus the vehicle is no longer properly aligned, as front toe is…
ODI 10862948
Suspension
I took my vehicle in for the notified recall repair., ( replace defective leaf springs ). The dealership said my vehicle didn't need the repair. This vehicle had a leaf spring break when it was two years old. Ive had problems with this dealership in the past re: poor work. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired, despite being told another dealer had already performed the work. A visual inspection revealed a…
ODI 10870261
Suspension
I received the recall notice for this vehicle. I took the vehicle in for repair. The dealer said i had the proper springs on the vehicle and no repair was needed. I find this hard o believe since rear leafspring broke on this vehicle when it was approx. 2 yrs. Old. How then could it have the proper springs?
ODI 10861047
Suspension
I took the vehicle in for the suspension recall repair. The dealer stated that upon inspection my vehicle has the proper parts. I find this hard to believe as this vehicle had a broken leaf spring when it was approx. 2 years old. If the problem is breaking leaf springs,then how can a vehicle under recall that had a prior broken leaf spring not be repaired?
ODI 10861044
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While driving 2 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The dealer repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe and rear passenger side leaf spring fractured due to corrosion. The mechanic diagnosed that the…
ODI 10860266
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10872739
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not yet available. Updated…
ODI 10845780