Vehicle taken in for recall undercoating for defective frame. Service advised frame perforated and would not do undercoating. Vehicle past 15-year warranty buy-back program (150% of bluebook) by about two days. No action available. 2014 continued use and attempted servicing. Refused due to frame deterioration. Contacted dealer for cost estimate of frame replacement. Advised by parts that frame was discontinued in 2006 (2006!) and no alternatives available. Vehicle now has 77500 miles on it and in good condition save for the defective frame that is irreparable.
1996 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame on the rear passenger's side tire became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front passenger's side suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v129000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Truck is still in good running condition but the body is rusting off the frame. Is there anything I can do... Please help me find a solution.
I purchased a one owner 96 tacoma 4wd truck last month the owner said the truck had completed a frame recall for corrosion in nov of 2011. After purchasing the truck I had the truck maintenances at my local toyota dealer. The dealer said the frame has a large hole in it and it has happened since the frame had been treated per the recall. Now I am stuck with a truck that is unsafe to drive due to a shoddy recall job by toyota. I tried to rectify the issue with tmmi headquarters but they said after 15 years their frames are not guaranteed. Considering it has been less than 2 years since the truck had been treated I think they owe it to either replace the frame or purchase the truck per their agreement. In my opinion just spraying the truck with undercoating inadequately was just covering up the real problem which is the poor quality frames.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v129000 (suspension:front). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs and the dealer confirmed that the frame was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,869 and the current mileage was 114,879.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that after receiving notification of the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 96v129000 (suspension:front), the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer refused repairs due to the vehicle age. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 154,000.
During pa state inspection, notified by dealer that both rear leaf springs were broken. Dealer wanted $1200 + to replace. I found a local shop to replace them with aftermarket parts for under $800. Toyota knows there is a problem with these springs and yet still tries to milk the owners for more $.
Broken rear driver side leaf springs on 1996 toyota tacoma 4wd extended cab LED to poor vehicular control and tire damage
There rear of the vehicle made noise. *jb the vehicle was returned to the dealer because the noise could not be resolved. The consumer believes the dealer resold the vehicle without it being repaired.
Right side rear leaf spring broke in half at 79,000 miles. Rodland toyota in everett, wa. Stated this is not covered under the extended warranty. The service department did not mention this as a known problem. No offers were extended to correct the defect. No mention was made when I purchased the truck 6 months ago (oct. 03). Truck was said to be in excellent condition.
Bad rear leaf springs, causing extreme instability. Vehicle: 1996 toyota tacoma 4x4 regular cab, regular bed, 4cylinder. The middle rear leaf spring has a tendancy to break, even under light loads.*ak on my truck, the driver's side broke at around 100,000 miles, the passenger side broke at about 110,000 miles. This created two problems: 1) the rear of the truck tends to leave the ground on even small bumps. 2) there is less weight towards the front of the vehicle, causing a serious degradation in steering control. My springs broke with no load, I heard it happen each time. I contacted a toyota dealership expecting there is some sort of recall on these springs, they said no, but there was a 'technical bulletin' for replacement of these springs. Toyota would not pay for the replacement, except if under warranty. (my warranty expired at 100,000 miles) they wanted $345 each side, plus labor to have the problem fixed. There was no way I could afford it. I drove around with for a year and a half with a broken leaf spring on each side, wondering when I would get in a crash. How many other tacoma's out there have this same problem? Many! I did some research into fixing the problem myself. I called a local toyota repair shop (not the dealership), they stated that this is a major and very very common problem with 1996 tacoma's, that I was the fourth caller for that day alone asking about the springs. Doing more research on the internet, I learned about countless cases of both leaf springs breaking, with and without a load. This needs to be a safety recall because the springs are prone to failure and the vehicle is extremely unstable when they are broken. I have high quality digital photo's available, the web site is still being developed http://tacomasprings.home.comcast.net email or call, I can send out the whole cd, I have more than 50 photos total, all taken at 3.1megpixel. [email protected] thank you. Sean
Faulty speedometer. Front end suspension faulty,leaf spring noise.
Top of the shock absorber mount detached from the frame because of metal failure.
Rear leaf spring on passenger side (# 2 leaf) has cracked, leading to unpredictable rear suspesion behavior over bumps. This is a widely known problem. Toyota is aware that there is a high failure rate on tacoma leaf springs, as are all parts and service personnel that I have spoken to. This is a very expensive repair for a known problem, toyota should be providing assistance/recall.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the ball joint snap causing the front driver side wheel to separate and the consumer will have to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts
While driving, upper and lower ball joints broke and front end fell, causing major damage to other components in vehicle.
Front suspension support bracket bar snapped from frame.
Rear suspension support spring has crystallized.
Consumer stated the head gasket began to leak red fluid, it was determined that both head gakskets were cracked, consumer has since retured to the dealer on 3 other occasions complaing about an engine noise, consumer then learned that the head gasket was never replaced, consumer finally had the gasket replaced and the noise became even louder, consumer was informed that after head gasket work is performed that potential for later damage was common.
It appears to me that toyota has used a bad quality spring steel not only have my cracked but so have evreyone that I have talk to. The salvage yard has told me that as soon as they get some in that are not cracked they are sold fast, I was told by two difrent spring service companys in town that all the tacoma springs crack what is this am I the first person to report this the danger here is if the center leaf falls out like mine did it could stab the tires and cause one heck of a accident, I always loved my toyota but come on a cracked leaf spring and they want 375.00 each for them at a spring shop lord knows what toyotas getting. Thank you mark gianopoulos.
Bracket that holds coil spring onto frame on driver's side broke. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Tapping noise in engine has been going on since 4-12-97. Consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, toyota has not been assisting consumer with any of the vehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been, and from one toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyota stated they will not cover head gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem. *ak. Consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle.
Noticed right rear wheel bounce, investigated noticed middle leaf protruding and rubbing on shock absorber. Called toyota about problem, they indicated that they would not replace it, and I had to take it back to the dealer for repair at my expense. Called dealer, dealer said both leaf springs should be replaced on left and right sides. Repair cost would be around $1200.00. One other note, this truck was never used to carry large loads.
While making turns tires were rubbing. A private repair shop examined vehicle, and determined that right rear leaf spring broke. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
The middle leaf spring on my truck broke in half. I bought replacement springs at lexington auto springs, the salesman told me that they have already replaced the rear springs on about 30 tacoma's (all 96 or 97 models) in the last couple of months.
Right rear spring is broken, I had it fixed once before at an indipendent repair shop. This is a known problem with toyotas rear springs I would like to know what the federal safety agency is doing about it since it is a safety problem.
I have heard a noise in rear for some time. I discovered recently that the middle of right rear leaf spring was popped out and rubbing the shock. No used part can be found and new part very unaffordable considering 5000.00 left owing on 18000 for the vehicle. Work for local tag office and have heard many similiar reports on same part. Reports came from individuals, mechanics, and dealers.
Both rear leaf springs cracked, this is a problem toyota is aware of but won't repair at their expense, toyota claims it is not dangerous, perhaps after first death they will take notice
Rear leaf spring broke. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
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