Under normal driving conditions rear leaf springs both left and right sides broke and separated.*ak (tiresize: 10.5 30 15)( dot number: tire size: 10.5 30 15 )
1996 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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Rear middle leaf spring broke in half, causeing vehicle to vibrate when driving.
Right rear leaf spring snapped while driving, causing it to swing out of assembly, which could have gotten caught on brake line or caused a tire to blowout. *ak
Both rear leaf springs broke, causing spring to cut into brake line. Please give any further details.
Vehicle experienced broken leaf spring due to weight of truck bed and undercarriage, an ex-technician stated that this vehicle along with 1995-1997 models were made with passenger car suspensions.
While turning left into a parking space left front of vehicle fell to ground. Dealer verified that front left ball joint broke. Similar to recall 96v129000.
Rear leaf springs failed at 80,000 miles, causing a gash into tire. Mechanic stated that toyota was sending a spring with 4 leafs instead of three. Apparently installed with wrong leafs. *ak consumer states that prior to new springs, vehicle rocked and rolled and was very unstable, mechanic installed a clamp on the broken spring, however the spring gradually worked its way under the clamp cuasing the broken leaf to swing out into the tire.
Both rear springs failed. Nlm
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Axle falls out causing crash rear seal keeps going and bearing
Frist real seal, rear seal and bearing, bearing and axle, new axle put in then flew off truck and crashed, 3 weeks later rear seals axle again help
Both driver's side and passenger side rear leaf springs hav developed cracks. Vehicle has three leaf springs. Consumer noted a tsb to upgrade leaf springs from three to four. Manufacturer and dealer refused to correct the tsb. Please provide any further details.
Weakened shock absorbers caused the truck to bounce too much. Nlm
While traveling at highway speed at 65 MPH rear leaf spring broke. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop which informed consumer that both rear leaf springs had to be replaced because manufacturer had redesigned the rear leaf spring assembly. *ak
Calle d toyota sales to report complaint. I was informed that manufacturer was aware of the defect in the rear suspension and has began correct it with a stronger leaf spring later in 1996. Even though they are aware of the defect they are not issuing a recall.
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Rear leaf springs broke on both sides of vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Both rear springs broke, causing noise in the rear part of the vehicle which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Common problem. Please provide further information.
I recently noticed that both of my rear #2 leaf springs were broken in half and had shifted out of place. In trying to figuree out where the cheapest place to get the leaf springs would be I found out that this has been an "known problem" with the tacoma. One person even knew the prolem before I could even tell him about it.
Contacted dealer , the service department stated they couldn't help me because the truck was out of warranty. Steve in service said he had no idea how much it would cost to repair my truck, he said he would transfer me to parts at which point we were disconnected. I contacted the dealer's parts department on my own and found that the part numbers had been changed from the originals whic denotes a change. Further investigation revealed that toyota issued a service bulletin ( #su00197) denoting a change of the rear leaf springs in relation to ride comfort. There were two other bulletins (#com0401k) relating to rear spring squeaks and (tc96018) relating to cracked frames. Why would the dealer that I purchased the vehicle from not know this or attempt to find it since it certianly is a saftey factor. The manufacturer's warranty is 36/month/36000 comprehensive and 5 year/60,000 miles on the powertrain.
Right rear hold down pin failed causing squeaking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
There was a squeaking noise present due to the rear leaf spring breaking. Dealer replaced the 3 leaf spring with a 4 leaf spring.
The vehicle has bad alignment and shimmies at 60mph. This has caused the tires to be ruined.
Left & right rear leaf springs have broken in half. Dealer has admitted that they are having a problem with these. They agreed to split the cost with me 50-50. However, I feel there needs to be a recall on this item. I know of 3 other people that have had this same problem that live here in the salem/bloomington area. The failure date/milage I listed is incorect.. Since I have no idea when the springs actually broke... I noticed it while looking for a squeeking noise I was hearing. Thanks!
My truck experiences severe transmision noise when I apply brakes, came to a stop and then proceed.a noticeable clunking noise took place as if the transmission was broken.also my front tires wore excessively on the heels, and I was told by the dealer that the front end was misaligned. Ofcourse I paid for a front end alignment but it didnt help the vehicle from shaking at speeds of 55+MPH.also , the front suspension shimmies, shakes, and rattles over minor road imperfections. I feel like the steering wheel is telling me this vehicle is unsafe. I have never had an accident, and my vehicle is still under warranty. Can someone offer help or advice? Thomas j finley. *ak( dot number: )
Heard a metal-like rubbing sound approximately 3-4 weeks before noticing problem. Two rear leaf springs broke, which may have caused a tire blow out and may result in an accident. Toyota is aware of the problem and has new design o rear leaf spring.
Spoke to local dealer technician. He said that this dealership was taking care of this problem with goodwill repairs that included both parts and labor. I was charged $100 labor for the repairs by another dealership. I feel that if one dealership can do this then they all can. Two of the three spring leafs had broken completely. They were replaced with an updated set that included three main and one overload built right into the assembley.toyota obviously knows that they had a problem due to this updated part assy. That the dealer had right in stock and changed that day while I waited.
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I've had problems with a few other things as well, and toyota has been unwilling to help. Also, I haven't ever received any update or recall info from toyota, sense I have owned it. *ak( dot number: tire size: 33 12 50 )
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