2006 Toyota Tacoma: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Suspension · 102,540 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 MPH and making a right turn, a loud clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact recently received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear leaf spring was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 102,540. Updated 06/29/16*lj

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Suspension · GA

Rear leaf spring fractured or broken. This was confirmed by rivertown toyota. Re: leaf spring recall dated july 2015 | broken spring makes audible clunk or bang. Fractured springs may hit fuel tank repeatedly and cause explosion or fire. Toyota refuses to fix .....until...they can find a remedy to stop it from reoccuring.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · FL

Well have spent my 2nd day on the phone with toyota about my truck. I have talked to mechanic and head of service at local dealer, [xxx] and [xxx] from ernie palmer toyota, [xxx], [xxx] and [xxx] from toyota corp hq, [xxx] case manager called me today. Needless to say the recalled springs on my truck have not been replaced even though their recall letter plainly states that if your vehicle is clunking and banging from the rear end get to a dealer immediately for repair because they could puncture my fuel tank causing fire. If they fail driving it could cause alot more than a fire. The original mechanic told me that it was definitely associated with the recall but they did not have parts to repair and I would be notified as soon as they came in. I have never been called for the repairs and it months later. I have spent the past two days on the phone with them trying to get this situation resolved and was told that I needed to return to the dealership again because they noted in the computer that I was in for noise in the rear end and did not specifically state that it was because of the recall. Now I ask why would they leave me in a open repair order and tell me it was due to the rear leaf spring recall if I just came in for noise. The service dept told me today on the phone with corp that they just lube the springs if they make noise. My husband said that is for squeaking not for banging and clunking and he agreed. I am still aggravated that the repairs have not been made and I still have to go back to the dealer and let them inspect it again even though it is dangerous to drive. This makes no sense. I will be told again that they do not have remedy parts and will have to wait until they get the parts in for repair. I told them I do not care if they put in another set of recalled springs in my truck that were new just to get me thru until they have the replace parts. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · FL

We had started hearing a clunk and bang in the rear end of my vehicle back in sept 2014. We tried to locate the problem thinking maybe it was something under the seats in the storage compartments. We could not elevate the problem. We then received a recall notice about rear leaf springs and called the dealer where we bought the vehicle. They told us to come in immediately. We went in and they read my recall and inspected the truck. The mechanic told his boss that someone had come in the week before with the same problem and they could not figure out what it was and told his boss to expect them back with their truck and notice soon. We were then told that my notice was an interim notice and they would place a work order for my truck and let me know when the parts came in. I expressed my concerns as the letter states that they could break and puncture brake lines or the fuel tank. I explained to them that this was my only transportation and was told they would receive the parts soon. That was back in october. They have yet to receive the parts and now it is banging and clunking on both sides constantly. I called today 2/15/2015 and they told me they still don't have the parts. I was told they would call when they came in. I told them if I was still alive. He told me he didn't think it was that drastic. I said well the letter states it could break and puncture the fuel tank. If I am going 70 on the interstate and it punctures the tank that more than likely it would catch on fire. He said to call corp and gave me a 1 800 number. Well needless to say my truck still is not fixed and there is no telling when these parts are going to come in. I don't care if they have to put new recalled parts in my truck as long as I would be safe until they got the new improved parts. At least I would no that I would not get killed or kill someone else.

Filed Apr 29, 2009 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

Around 30,000 miles, I started getting a clunking noise everytime I came to a stop. Either when I stopped or when I took my foot off the brake. I talked to the toyota mechanic and he said it was a drive shaft problem and there wasn't anything he could do until I called the 800 number and put a fire under there butt. So here I am - filing a complaint, trying to get this fixed.

Filed Jul 7, 2007 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · AZ

When driving between 50-60 MPH a noise and vibration appears as documented by many others and as being reported by the dealership and toyota as being a normal characteristic of a tacoma 6 speed truck. When using the A/C unit after waiting 24 hours or longer a loud noise upon engaging the unit can be heard. Toyota and the dealership explain this is normal operation, and the warranty does not cover it. Numerous other owners report experience this also. 3 6 speed transmission is clunky (noisy) and makes loud noises when engaging and disengaging the clutch. Also stated by toyota and the dealership as normal, and reported by many owners from day one of ownership. Difficulty and failure to engage or low as well as the rr diff lock, also failure to disengage unless the vehicle is turned off. Reported by toyota and dealership as normal due to non-use and requires a break in period. Owners report this from day one to as much as 40k miles. My vehcile has 12k and it performs as others and as I have described. Toyota and the dealership claim this is normal operation as designed. Steering pulls to the left even after alignment, and tire balance and rotation. Numerous painted areas have missing paint due to it lifts off the vehicle revealing the metal surface below without impact or damage as if it was poorly applied. Vehicle mpg averages 10-12 city and 10-15 highway way below listed and documented ranges.

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 6,242 miles · NC · crash

Dt*: the contact stated when accelerating in 1st gear at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled on 9 occasions. At other times, the shifter would not go into reverse. There was a clunking noise when shifting occurred that became constant as the problem worsened. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer but the problem was not corrected. An appointment was scheduled with another service dealer. The fuel warning light was not activated at the proper volume of fuel. These problems happened shortly after the carpeting was replaced due to water leaking through the firewall. The manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated the vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse. On numerous occasions the truck stalled. Updated 12/18/06.

Filed Jun 14, 2006 · Engine · FL

Truck had 0 miles and from day 1 I have heard a tapping sound(rocker arm loose)complained was told by dealer it was injector noise. I said well that injector must be bad change it was told all toyota's make that noise. This was a lie I have had it back 5x and I know I could fix it in 10 min by adjusting valve lash. I do not want to void the warranty hahahaahahah so hopefully it will not burn out the valve and it will wait for the recall ahahahahaha. The guy with the clunk my truck don't clunk it taps. The clunk is a bad u joint I hope for your sake. If this truck lasts the 4 years it takes me to pay it off. I will get rid of it and go back to nissan.