Going slowly over pitted road noticed squeaking on rear end and brought to a mechanic. Was told frame cracked through due to frame rust. Vehicle is unable to be repaired. Toyota had a service bullitin but I was never notified and it expired in may of 2000. They will not honor their warranty extension despite the vehicle being serviced at dealership.
1995 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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When driving slow or on the highway when I would hit a bump I would hear a popping noise. Thought it was a shock that broke. Till I saw the frame had rusted through and broke on my rear suspension area.
Truck fell on the ground wheel went out frame slide across pavement and super scary . Ball joint broke sealed ball joints ,broke ?. Dried out and fell apart could have killed my family.
Going about 20 miles/hr suddenly the driver side front tire broke, it means the whole wheel fold out of place leaving the truck not able to drive.
I want to add this complaint with my previous one odi #[xxx] on 12/30/1013 I spoke to supervisor [xxx] from toyota corp.at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota case #[xxx]. She said they are done with this and I have to file complaints outside of toyota . I told her I did with she acted like I haven't . I have the pdf 34 page toyota customer services , customer support program - warranty coverage extension for frame rust corrosion perforation on certain 1995-2000 my tacoma documents. Signed by [xxx] in 2008. I faxed page 2 to [xxx] on 12/23/2013. No. 3 application period that states " the warranty extension is offered for a period of 15 years with no mileage limitations from the vehicle's in-service date, for perforation of the vehicle's frame caused by rust corrosion." that means 15 years from the date the vehicle was in-service date for frame was inspected for rust corrosion." we have owned this tacoma since 1/26/1998 way before this program stated so we qualify for the whole program. We have been refused this program from the very beginning. Toyota refuses it's own safety program which the say their first priority is safety. Frame rust corrosion failure is a safety hazard that toyota is covering up, so they don't have to pay out. Yet toyota spends all kinds amounts of money in racing and refuses to take full responsibility for toyota's bad frames that are still on production vehicles,on the road form rust corrosion and will or has already failed. Toyota sued and won $25 million from dana corp for bad frames. I filed a complaint with better business bureau case #[xxx] . Toyota does nothing but continually argue,refuses excellent customer service and permanent repairs and tries to scam us out of our money. Toyota is playing with peoples lives frames fail going 50 to 70 miles per hour. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I put my tacoma in reverse and heard a snap and clunk from front and rear. Front right suspension rusted through, broke and right rear shock. Local repair shop said rusted through, broke, they can't adjust caster setting on front alignment because nuts are rusted solid can't remove nuts . Pulls to the right, steering wheel is to right. Frame is also very rusted and might fail before too long. My wife and I took my tacoma to toyota dealer in 2010 to have $2,342.21 worth of services done. Repairs not done correctly and permanantly. We took it back twice and was told it would cost us $1,900.00 to replace condenser for leak . We paid $250 to have leak repaired to begin with other repeated charges . My online history says $520.00 to fix leak . Toyota service rep did nothing but try to overcharge and recharge us for repairs we paid for and refused to correct the repairs we paid for . Toyota dealer inspected my tacoma frame and declared it good in 2010, refused to undercoat my frame. Three years latter 2010 in 2013 frame is extremely rusted. Toyota refuses to buyback or replace frame. We bought tacoma in 1998 before frame rust program beginning in 2008. Second owner, never received recall or extended frame rust warranty letters. We were told there wasn't recall or anything else that need to be done in 2010. They new exactly how much money we had in the bank and tried too take every penny we had in the bank , refusing to provide excellent service repairs. We had to prepay for stainless steal exhaust . Toyota service rep. Put the old oxygen sensors back in charged us for one and said we would half to pay another $200 to $300 for another one .engine light came back on halfway home which is why we took it in for the first time. We paid for washer fluid wire repair which broke again in less than three years.we left toyota dealer very angry in 2010 and had repairs fail.
I purchased a 1995 toyota tacoma new and have owned it since. I had it serviced last week and the mechanic told me the frame and suspension was heavily rotted and the vehicle was unsafe. It had major structure damage on the welds at the front,middle,and rear of the frame on both sides. He also stated that the suspension was heavily rotted to the point where he asked me if I had a boat and used the truck in salt water which I don't. At this point, I had the truck towed to my house and contacted toyota customer care case number 1308142650. The representative told me there was nothing they could do about my issue. I paid 30k for this truck and wish I never purchased it due to the shoddy manufacturing process toyota used making this vehicle. In 2008, I brought the vehicle to boch toyota to have the frame inspected and they said it was ok but my mechanic advised me to go to the dealer because he said the frame was rotting at a very fast pace. I have read alot of reports of frame rot after the 15 year extended warranty toyota offered and feel they need to stand by their product and continue covering their products due to the defect in their manufacturing process. Signed, very unhappy toyota tacoma owner!!!!!!!!
My son heard from a co worker that toyota had purchased his vehicle back due to frame rust. My son called toyota and was informed that toyota is no longer doing anything to check or fix bad frames.I looked under my vehicle and the frame seemed ok,so I continued using the vehicle.while driving the vehicle approximately nine months latter,I heard a banging noise like two pieces of metal were hitting.I got out of the vehicle and started looking around.I found the frame above the rear passenger wheel had broke thru due to rust.I called toyota to find out why I was never sent a recall about this rusty frame problem.if I had received this notice ,my self and other people's lives would not have been jeopardized. Toyotas reply was that they had sent a recall.with this I started checking different web sites on this matter,only to find out there are a lot of people with the same complaint,they never received a recall notice . I feel toyota did not do what they should have in order to protect the safety of there customers and the public. If I was on the highway when this happened , people may have been killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 toyota tacoma. The contact had taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance and the technician detected that the front driver's side suspension support fractured. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v129000 (suspension: front). The VIN was included; however the dealer refused to repair the vehicle for an unknown reason. The manufacturer was notified and they planned to investigate the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 217,668.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v129000 (suspension: front). Recently, the contact discovered that the entire frame was bent and completely rusted. The front passenger side of the frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 MPH, the front passenger side of the vehicle, including the ball joints and wheel, fell underneath the front end of the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was no recall for the failure and the repair would be the contact's responsibility. The current and failure mileages were 220,000.
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer for regular maintenance, the dealer noted that there were 2 cracked leaf springs in the rear suspension. The manufacturer was also notified. Updated 01/10/07.
Dt: rear left springs failed. The caller said it was on both sides. This dealer and manufacturer said they could do nothing to help him. *ak the consumer had to replace 2 leafs in one spring.
1. Truck primarily used as a passenger vehicle. Only infrequent use truly as a truck. 2. While carrying a moderate load on the highway, a grating noise was heard from the driver's side spring. The lower long leaf (2 leaf + helper) had broken off forward of the differential and dislodged itself from the assembly such that it was rubbing against gas tank seam. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the passenger side rear leaf spring was also broken but only slightly dislodged. Both had been broken for an undetermined amount of time since the broken ends were well rusted. 3. Was approx. 200 miles from home and fortunately had a hammer to free the broken spring from the tank. Stopped every 30 miles to check it. The problem is not yet corrected and still installed on vehicle. This could have potentially caused a fire if the tank was ruptured. Toyota was called to see if there were any recalls on this issue. They took my VIN number and said that there was a recall but my particular VIN was not part of the recall. In trying to obtain used parts from auto recyclers, more than one has stated that they have had quite a few inquiries for used springs for tacomas. And after searching the federal safety agency database, I believe that the problem is more widespread than is reported to toyota or the federal safety agency.
Shortly after purchasing the used 1995 tacoma, under normal driving conditions, the middle rear driver's spring apparently broke and came in contact with shock, causing hard squeaking. Checking with local suspension repair shops and junkyards, all parties indicate how common an occurance this is. Several junkyards stated they cannot keep enough of these replacement springs in stock.
Tom scott motors of caldwell idaho sold me a used vehicle that was unsafe to drive. In contacting the dealership the problem is still not resolved and they are waiting to see if they can purchase the parts from a wrecking yard. The dealership knew that the vehicle needed new leaf springs on the rear of the truck( this is evident because they under coated the broken parts) they did nothing to fix it before selling it and allowed me to purchase it and drive from caldwell idaho to la grande oregon which is about 140 miles one way.
Rear 3-leaf spring assembly has failed twice,both times breaking in the middle and damaging rear shock. Both time this has broken were under normal driving conditions with little or no load. Local dealership deny's hearing of this problem, but was quick to schedule a replacement for $1200!.
In june 2003, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop because it was not riding smoothly in the rear. The mechanic said that the leaf springs were split in half. *ak the dealer also stated that he hasn't fixed a lot of these for the same problem. *scc
Middle leaf in both rear springs on 1995 toyota tacoma 4x4 std cab were found broken in two. Break is just in front (towards engine) of axle u-bolts. Drivers side front broken piece had rotated inward towards 18 gallon gas tank (within two inches) and passenger side front broken piece had rotated inward and hit and dented shock casing.
Broken rear leaf spring on the drivers side (left).
Leaf springs broken on rear of truck under normal driving conditions. A recall should be issued for this problem. Just wait until someone who is pulling a camper with their family in the truck has one fail and it causes a crash that kills them all can you say lawsuit?
Rear leaf springs broke and spun out 1/2 inch away from catching the back wheels. Dealer and toyota were contacted. *ak
While driving 40mph left rear leaf spring broke. Contacted manufacturer.
Leaf spring broke in two locations. One portion dislodged and also damaged nearby shock absorber and nearly severed rear brake line.
The rear leaf springs broke under normal operation conditions ! I called the toyota dealer and said they are aware of the problem and have a "fix" for $600.00! I called 10 junkyards looking for used springs and they all just laughed and said" they sell them as fast as they get them" because it is such a common failure. I now ask everyone I see driving one of these trucks if thiers has broke and about 80% of them say yes! If the truck had been loaded or if I had been going fast when it broke it would have been a heck of a wreack! How could so many trucks be doing this and toyota not be made to make it good? Thanks, greg.
The left rear and right rear leaf springs snapped in half near mounting point on axle, one of the broken springs swung in and punctured the shock. Nlm
Both springs failed and damaged rear shock causing loss of control.
Left rear leaf spring - middle spring cracked. Dealer and 2 local spring shops say it is common with this truck; however, dealer will not repair at less than full cost.
Rear leaf spring disconnected while pulling out of the parking lot of 5 MPH. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
There was a broken rear leaf spring on right passenger's side . Contacted dealer, and dealer will check into it.*ak consumer states as of may 8, 2001 neither the dealer or the manufacturer has done anything to remedy the problem, consumer was advised that vehicle is out of warranty, consumer states there was nothing wrong with vehicel until he brought it in for service for an unrelated repair.
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