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
Vehicle recall notification received as on date above and to date toyota has not notified me of any remedy. Believe that this is an excessive wait time for toyota to get recall fix completed.
ODI 10763396
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10722154
Suspension
In september 2014 a recall was announced on my style 2009 toyota tacoma pick up because the rear leaf springs could corrode and break. On november 14, 2014, i received a recall notice letter from toyota that my vehicle was being recalled due to this issue. I have contacted toyota manufacturing company on numerous occasions only to be told "we are working on it" (replacing the springs). That is the only answer i have…
ODI 10721104
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 repaired was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of this issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10714887
Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The part was not available for longer than 14 months. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer for months, but they could not determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10839053
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 made aware of the issue. The vin was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/21/2016 *ss *tr
ODI 10788518
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10734858
Suspension
I was driving home from work on 10/10/2014 when i heard a weird sound from under my vehicle. I pulled over and looked under my vehicle and noticed my rear leave spring was snapped in the middle and at a 90 degree angle. *tr
ODI 10643966
Suspension
2009 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle passenger leaf spring cracked. *smd the consumer stated the dealer did not follow through with the terms of the recall and only replaced the passenger leaf spring, when the driver side should have been replaced as well. Since the driver's side was not replaced, it left the vehicle sitting in an awkward manner. The dealer claimed the would replace the driver…
ODI 10670047
Body · Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v604000 (suspension), 13v337000 (seat belts) and 11v148 (tire) the contact called several dealers including the toyota direct dealer [redacted], located at [redacted], columbus, oh 43230) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to…
ODI 11152487
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. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become…
ODI 11051328
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10967806
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10948478
Suspension
Nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 14v604 recall date: september 29, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e02 this recall has been ongoing since 9/2014 and nothing has been done. When are you going to force toyota to do something about this dangerous condition? Supposedly they are working on a solution, but, when you live in the west and rely on your vehicle for firewood gathering,…
ODI 10902037
Suspension
Toyota has notified me (nhtsa recall number: 14v604) on september 29, 2014 and again in september, 2015 concerning the rear suspension system of my tacoma toyota truck. I am very concerned that this safety recall 'fix' has gone on much too long. I have contacted my local dealer to see about this recall but they say they have not received the needed parts from toyota. I also called toyota hq and they too did not know…
ODI 10818604
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer stated that a remedy had not been determined by the manufacturer in order to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10761331
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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10761174
Suspension
September 29, 2014 toyota motors informed nhtsa of plans to conduct a voluntary recall of the toyota pre-runner pickup trucks. The problem is that the leaf spring is defective and could fracture due to corrosion and stress. I have a leaf spring that is not fractured or cracked but is making a lot of strange noises and my mechanic says the leaf spring on one side is defective. I have taken it to my dealer twice and…
ODI 10748405
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10748117
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign: 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 10724914
Suspension
There was a recall last 9/2014 and to this date it has not been fixed.
ODI 10717737
Suspension
Received recall notice concerning real leaf spring possible malfunction in september 2014. Had inspection done at reliable toyota and they confirmed repiar need. Still waiting to hear from them as to when i can bring vehicle in for fix. This is november 2016!! Rear leaf springrecall notice nhtsa 14v604.
ODI 10927491
Suspension
Nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 14v604 recall date: september 29, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e12 this has been open way too long and should have been resolved by now. I drive an 09 tacoma, just what the heck is nhtsa doing to keep me safe? *tr
ODI 10704664
Suspension
Driver's side rear bottom leaf spring failed in fatigue. The failed spring caused damage and deformation to the brake line. I consider this a premature life as this vehicle has not experienced towing or off road use. *tr
ODI 10628283
Suspension
No accident or breakage of rear leaf springs, but i was notified in 2014 of the recall notice and it is now 11/2015 and their is still no remedy! This is too long a period for a recall to be on hold, when i haul firewood, a boat, items to the landfill and grandkids and have to worry about a leaf spring breaking and causing an accident or injury to my family. Toyota makes lots of money off of their vehicles and this…
ODI 10794530