We brought the truck in to have it checked for rust and corrosion that we seen, palmers airport toyota said they seen none, the a-frame has rusted and corroded to the point of snapping and the metal is corroded and peeling with a crack going around the whole a-frame. The truck is now not moveable, the whole tire will fall off if we do move it, we made it back to our home with it luckily and toyota corporate says there is nothing they can do.
2005 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was a strong vibration coming from the vehicle, the service engine indicator illuminated, and the u-joints had not been properly lubricated from the manufacturing process. The dealer (legacy toyota, 3800 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, (850) 688-9264) diagnosed that the tires were the cause of the failures. The dealer did not replace the drivetrain and the u-joints. The contact constantly had to lube the u-joints to prevent dryness, which would have caused the drivetrain to fracture. The contact, a mechanic, replaced the u-joints and took the driveshaft to the dealer to inspect the part, but no remedy was provided. The manufacturer issued a service campaign and indicated that the vehicle was excluded; therefore, the dealer refused to replace the u-joints and the driveshaft. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.
Manufacturer recall numbere02 the federal safety agency recall number14v604 safety risk: if the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. Toyota has not repaired this as of this date
I received several recall notices from toyota and took my vehicle to the dealer multiple times, but the repair dept kept informing me that a fix hasn't been finalized yet. Contradicting to to recall notice, they told me this issue was not a "big deal." according to the recall, there is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. And, if this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. If the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire. Toyota claimed they would replace the leaf springs with newly designed ones, bit this has yet to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bohn brothers toyota (3800 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058; 504‑341‑3300) and was informed that parts were not available and they would contact him once parts arrived. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/01/17*lj updated 11/2/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). 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 contact spoke to toyota of north miami (16600 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169) and toyota of hollywood fl (1450 n state rd 7, hollywood, fl 33021) who stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I took my tacoma to dealer to have rear leaf springs inspected per a recall (14v604).. They refused to honor recall because the original owner (I'm second owner) had installed a 2" lift kit. They left me in "limbo" regarding this recall. I do not know, one way or another, if my leaf springs need replacing. This seems like a lousy way to handle a recall.
Toyota frame recall - I have a 2005 toyota tacoma with holes and cracks visible in the frame. I can only imagine the damage internally to the frame. Huge chunks of frame rust come from the inside of the frame when pressure washed. The truck was originally purchased and resided in the northeast for the majority of the vehicle's life. The truck was obviously exposed to road salts and as a result the frame has been compromised. The toyota dealer must be aware of the history of the vehicle as the truck was serviced regularly at toyota dealerships and third party service centers throughout the northeast. In 2014 toyota tried to covered up the problem with a "rust inhibitor" which only hide the true damage on the frame. I recently took my truck to autonation toyota at 2555 colonial blvd, fort myers, fl 33907 phone:(239) 321-5413 for a different recall, the rear springs. I requested the frame be replaced under the recent toyota frame recall settlement and was simply ignored. I am currently driving my truck as a necessity knowing there may be a catastrophic failure at any time. Toyota has agreed in court to either replace or buy out the vehicles affected. My truck is a danger to myself and others on the road but I can't afford another vehicle. I have taken pictures of the affected areas of the frame as evidence of the damage. Please help!
After waiting for years to be called to get the toyota leaf springs changed after manufacturer recall, the dealer refused to exchange them. I added an extra leaf under the substandard ones to mitigate damage to my vehicle while towing, and was told I had "modified the original springs". The dealer was red mc combs toyota; 13526 interstate 10 frontage rd, san antonio, us (210) 530-3000
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard in the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear leaf spring fractured from the frame. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear leaf spring needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic ordered the part from the manufacturer and the vehicle was to be repaired by the independent mechanic. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) by the manufacturer on september 29, 2014. The contact was only recently notified of the manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,431.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where the contact noticed that the entire frame was fractured. It was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,500. Updated 06/21/17
Recall # 14v‑604, rear leaf springs recalled. Heartland toyota in bremerton washington saying they will do work, but not return vehicle in condition they found it. They are refusing to replace the "add-a-leaf" that was put on the truck, on top of the existing, recalled, leaf spring. Heartland has serviced this vehicle for 10 years in its current condition. I was told by a service associate that it is because of a "new service manager," and that they have done the full work many times. In fact, an associate of mine had the same rear leaf springs replaced, and this dealership did replace his "add-a-leaf", returning his vehicle in the condition it was dropped off in. "their liability" was the reason I was given for their only being willing to do an abbreviated job.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Leaf springs broke and severed my brake lines.when I contacted a mechanic I was told this is saftey recall e02. I was never notified of recall, I lost my breaks smashed into my garage door. Toyota wont pay for a tow for me to get fixed. I cant drive it to the dealer because the recall caused my leaf spring to break my break lines and smash my garage door. Its not drivable
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the rear leaf spring detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear leaf spring fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
I purchased this truck about a year ago. I recently heard of a settlement regarding rusty frames. My truck has one, very bad and I need to know how to proceed to get this fixed or traded in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine servicing and was informed that there was extensive rust, corrosion, holes, and cracks in the frame. The vehicle would not pass an inspection unless the parts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the recall remedy statute expired in march of 2016, but refused to provide a recall repair solution. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The leaf springs the dealer replaced under a recall failed. We had a tow package on our tacoma & had no problem towing our camper with the existing leaf springs. The new leaf springs failed when we tried to tow our camper & the dealer says it's our fault for overloading the suspension. I wish I had ignored the recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was not available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the manufacturer customer limited service campaign that was related to the frame. The contact mentioned that a compound solution was applied to the entire frame. In 2016, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear of the vehicle was completely corroded and declined to service the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) due to the rear leaf spring's excessive rust corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,455.
The owner of the toyota tacoma received a safety recall notice informing the owner that certain toyota vehicles from the year 2005 -2011 has had a defect with rear leaf spring . The owner immediately went to toyota of bowie , maryland he informed them the notice he received in march . He has called the manager several times during the last 4 months to give an update of the parts . It's been 4 months the car hasn't been fixed.
Received recall notice and took to local dealer. Dealer refused to work on vehicle because of aftermarket lift kit (3"). I was informed that in order to do recall I had to pay $480 to remove front suspension in order to do recall which amounts to 3 hrs labor charge. I didn't agree to that and left. I ended up calling toyota with the issue and asking for a resolution to this and was informed there was nothing they could do. I found it to be interesting that no one I talked to had run into this situation before. The recall affects 600k trucks and apparently I'm the only one with a lift kit installed ,which is ludicrous. I feel toyota has responsibility to correct this and they are under law to resolve this issue. In conclusion I just want this safety issue resolved and they are telling me to pay for a safety defect that is not of any fault of mine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer had been contacted numerous times for a year and was unable to provide the part for the repair beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unavailable.
Because my toyota tacoma has a 3 in lift kit, toyota will replace the defective leaf springs but will not reinstall the lift kit. This will cost me approximately three hundred of my own money. I find this unacceptable-
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the dealer indicated that the lift kit needed to be removed before the recall repair could be completed. The contact was unable to schedule a recall repair within a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also heard a thud coming from the transmission when the vehicle was being slowed to a stop. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 08/17/16*lj the consumer checked there was a crash and it was reported to the police. No further information was provided. Updated 08/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/16/16*lj updated 10/05/16.
I own a 2005 tacoma. There have been several recalls with this vehicle. The vehicle was rejected by a state inspection in june of 2016 for frame rust. I thought I was current on all recall activity but it turns out this was a "service campaign" that had a start and end date. Records show I had recall work done just days before this time frame period began and recall work done less than a month after it expired. Toyota says it isn't their problem , that I missed this time frame. My complaint is that if it is a safety issue (and it is) that it should be a recall and not a limited service campaign. Toyota should still be on the hook to fix this.
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