Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to galaxy toyota (750 nj-36, eatontown, nj 07724, 732‑982‑4177) where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
2011 Toyota Tacoma: broken coil spring
6 of the 186 complaints about the 2011 Toyota Tacoma describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 108,231
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
What owners say
Rear left side leaf spring broke while driving; I brought the vehicle from the u.s into the island of grenada(caribbean) where the spring broke.. Heard this loud flapping under the vehicle ; stopped to investigate and found the middle spring (of 3) broke and was sticking out from the rest; I noticed that the leaf springs were more flat than curved like normal springs the toyota dealer in grenada is telling me I must get a letter from a toyota dealer in the u s for their repair services to act. I cant believe the order said "go to the nearest toyota dealer" and these people who supposed to be dealers are giving me this run around.
Both rear leaf spring broke. Toyota does not sell the three leaf spring only 4 leaf. I notified toyota and they said there is no recall for the leaf springs on the 2011 tacomas.
Leaf spring broken rear suspension no recall noted for this particular VIN others were affected
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While the contact's wife was driving at unknown speeds, the driver heard clunking and banging noises. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the middle leaf in the rear passenger side leaf spring failed and was fractured. The vehicle was taken to alderman's toyota (33 seward rd, rutland, vt 05701) where it was diagnosed that the leaf failed and all four leaf springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the contact would have to cover half of the repair cost.the vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,500. Updated 08/24/17*lj
Rear leaf spring broke on suspension.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 14V604000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Toyota Tacoma coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 2011 Toyota Tacoma?
6 of 186 owner complaints about the 2011 Toyota Tacoma (3%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Toyota Tacoma?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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