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
Approx. 6 months ago i received a letter from toyota that the rear leaf spring was defective. I got the letter after the leaf in my tacoma had broke and replaced. The letter states i'm supposed to get reimbursed for my expense but as of today i haven't received the instructions how. *tr
ODI 10691308
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Rear leaf spring recall - received safety recall interim notice sept. 2014 advising of defective rear leaf spring. Contacted dealership numerous times for repair, and advised continually toyota has not yet designed or created a fix for the problem. As of july 28, 2015 dealership still does not have replacement part for the defective rear leaf spring. I have advised dealership multiple times that the vehicle when…
ODI 10744350
Suspension
I have been waiting for over 1 year to have the recalled leaf springs dealt with on my truck. In february 2015, my leaf spring broke, 6 months after the first and only recall notification letter.. My dealer had " at least a 6 month wait" for the part. My mechanic repaired it and i paid the bill. Toyota filed a case number and stated i would be reimbursed when the remedy recall was announced. After another 6 months,…
ODI 10744591
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for inspection where it was diagnosed that two leaf springs were cracked and needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileage were 55,000. Updated 08/19/14*lj updated 08/23/2017*ct
ODI 10608125
Suspension
Noticed rattle in rear chassie area .inspect found both rear leaf spring broken rubbing near brake lines.asked dealer about issue said not defective.had to immediately order install new springs at great inconvenience and expense. This july 2014 . Oct,2014 news release declares 640,000 vehicles defective contact toyota they say submit invoice parts labor will reimburse. Nov 2014 no word contact toyota they say…
ODI 10663706
Service Brakes · Suspension
8/4/14 the left rear spring broke severing the brake line, leaving her with no ability to stop the truck. 7/12/13 the right rear spring was found to be broken. Both the toyota dealer and the shop that fixed the springs told me that this was very common in these trucks. Had my daughter lost her brakes ten minutes earlier, she would have been on the interstate and the results could have been tragic.. Updated 08-20-14…
ODI 10597608
Service Brakes · Suspension
A broken leaf spring cut my brake line and my brakes stopped working with my 8 year old child in the truck. I had already replaced a leaf spring on the other side. This could have caused a very serious accident, luckily the brakes still had some fluid in them when i realized there was an issue. The truck had to be towed to the dealership for repair. *tr
ODI 10595778
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) but the manufacturer had not supplied the remedy parts for an extended period. The manufacturer was contacted and had been unable to specify a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10937672
Suspension
LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING. *TR
ODI 10692898
Suspension
I heard a rattling noise from the right rear of the truck while driving on a bumpy side road. I investigated and discovered the bottom leaf spring had broken in half. Doing some online research i discovered that this is a very common problem with tacoma's. I contacted the dealer and it is not a covered item (no tbs) and it would cost over $1800. I went to my local mechanic which saved me $700. During the repair it…
ODI 10573341
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side leaf springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the…
ODI 10744126
Suspension
After hearing clunking noises in the rear end of the truck, an inspection revealed broken rear leaf springs. The springs were replaced by a local mechanic at a cost of nearly $1100. I consider the failure of the springs to be premature as i do not use the truck for heavy hauling. Research reveals that this is a common problem with this model truck. *tr
ODI 10633508
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe and the braces for the rear panel were corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10664364
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.
ODI 10821015
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a routine service, the mechanic diagnosed that the rear passenger side leaf spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 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…
ODI 10713464
Suspension
2005-2011 toyota tacoma rear leaf spring recall - nhtsa recall - 14v-604. Purchased replacement springs and paid dealership to install in aug. 2013 because my vehicle was out of warranty and springs broken. When recall announced in 2016, i requested reimbursement for parts & installation from toyota motor sales. I have submitted over 10 responses with requested documentation and toyota motor sales refuses to…
ODI 11021108
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part needed to perform 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10836909
Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v604000 (suspension) and 13v337000 (seat belts); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10764626
Suspension
The rear leaf springs broke on the tacoma, i had to pay for new, and was told they intend to replace the remaining when "they come in." for 2 years i have been waiting for the springs "to come in". They will supposedly reimburse me for the broken side ($300.00), when the new "come in". Really? 2 years? Whats going on?
ODI 10825894
Suspension
I was driving at approximately 35 mph on a suburban road. When i drove over any small bumps in the road, a loud metallic clinking sound could be heard issuing from the rear of the vehicle. An inspection revealed that the left leaf spring had broken and was smacking against the rear axle when the rear suspension was put in motion. It was mandatory that i replace the leaf springs on both sides of the vehicle in the…
ODI 10640929
Suspension
NOTICED A LOUD RATTLE IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE. *TR
ODI 10662574
Suspension
At my state inspection i was told the front ball joints were very bad. I contacted the dealer and was told they were not under warranty, they would cost $800.00 to repair and they had not experienced this failure before at such low mileage. This year i took my truck in for inspection to find the rear leaf springs on both sides were broken. When i contacted the dealer i was again told it was not a warranty issue and…
ODI 10493480
Suspension
Found a broken leaf on the rear suspension on the left hand side, it was the middle leaf not the main leaf. Must have happened in the last 2700 miles. Was under the truck at 65,000 and all was good. I do not load this truck, it can't take it. It is basically a passenger car with a cargo box, and thats how i use it. Called local dealer and was told there are no recalls or service letters. Called a local spring shop…
ODI 10462418
Suspension · Wheels
At 59,500 miles the left front wheel bearing started making a lot of noise and vibration and noticeably altered the steering. The wheel bearing was replaced under warranty. Now at 90,000 miles the bearing is faulty again and toyota refuses to fix it again. I took it to my mechanic who told me that he sees a lot of failed wheel bearings on the tacomas. A failed bearing can result in the wheel locking up or falling…
ODI 10578490
Air Bags · Power Train · Suspension
I have exactly the same problem with read leaf springs as everybody else- the rear is sagging and and the front end is starting to rise(excessive tire wear) my truck has 66,000 miles and it only carries a 210lb vintage dirtbike 5 or 6 times a year. Do people have to start dying like gm's ignition switch before someone in the federal govt gets off their rear end and actually does their job? Also spiral cable recall…
ODI 10849923