Erratic suspension system resulting premature tire wear and causing the truck to lift off the grounf when going arond small curves.
1996 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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Rear springs cracked causing rear end suspension problems.
While driving vehicle about any speed, especially 65 MPH, consumer hit a bump and the front tires started bouncing up and down, making the consumer lose control of vehicle. The tires stopped bouncing after while. Manufacturer was contacted, they said that they did not find this matter as a problem.
Transmission noisy in third gear, suspension pops on rough roads, and speedometer makes clicking noise.
Shocks wore out at 10,000 miles.
Front suspension failed.
Front end rattles prior to/after recall repairs. (96v‑129).
Rear suspension bouncs/vibrates.
Suspension failure.
Leaf spring failed.
Shock tower failed.
Received recall notice four months ago for front suspension, can't get vehicle repaired because dealer claims they don't have the parts and don't know when they will receive the parts.
Suspension failure, causing poor stability.
Front suspension support mechanism failed prior to recall (96v‑129).
Faulty front suspension, causing premature wear of the goodyear tires outer/inner tread.
Wheel bearings over torqued in manufacturing, causing right front wheel to snap off at spindle.
While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem.*ak consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting out heavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced. Speaker had to be replaced. Radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.
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