2012 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Suspension · OH

My leaf spring(s) is noisy/loosened and to the best of my limited knowledge is at risk for breaking off and puncturing the fuel tank per repair shops. This issue is not covered under Safety Recall E02 (E12) by Toyota for the model year 2012 Tacoma. As a consumer, I don't understand the determination of when the recall is cut off for specific model years. I would like for the federal safety agency and Toyota to analyze this issue as the model year 2012 Tacoma could be at risk. I have case with Toyota Customer Resolutions that has been closed. Thanks for your attention into this matter.

Filed Sep 8, 2021 · Suspension · WV

The passenger leaf spring or right leaf spring has broken and the truck has not hauled any kind of weight, there is a previous recall on similar trucks but they end with 2011 models but looking at the 2012 model it’s build is similar and seems to have a chance of having the same effect as mine already has.

Filed Jun 19, 2021 · Suspension · PA

Is there a recall on leaf springs

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · PA

Having the same issue as the 2011 tacoma's with faulty leaf springs started as a squeak sprayed wd-40 and fluid film didn't help then few months later heard a clunk and now driver side leaf spring is broke this should be covered under the recall!!

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · MN

Failure of drivers side leaf spring with large section(4-6in) missing. Gave no notice of failure prior to failing. Found when changing tires. Do not use vehicle for towing beyond specs or off roading. Toyota recalled previously for this issue under safety recall e02(e12) for 2005-2011 m.y. Stating broken leaf springs could puncture fuel tank propagating in a fire. Toyota dealership was unwilling to assist in repair or admit fault despite safety related issue.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 137,000 miles · VT

I brought truck to toyota dealership as part of rusted frame recall to be verified. They stated truck was not rusted enough underneath for toyota to approve recall. That was a couple of months ago. I have recently brought it to a few mechanics to do some work on A/C as the A/C stopped working and that refuse to work on it as the truck is so rusted underneath!! They said it would crumble. Not even worth it.

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Suspension, Transmission · 108,243 miles · IL

When I'm driving the truck between 30 and 40 miles an hour the truck feel like wants to stop and saunds wuird I think is the torque converter is not doing his job properly also that suspension is getting restless so bad and so quickly and the chats are so hard so I don't know if it is something wrong with it or it's just normal in the car and saw the things I've been checking on it 2012 toyota and I had it for three years also it takes too long to heat up in winter time

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · MA

Rear leaf spring is broken and near the gas tank. This is an early 2012 model. There is already an active recall on the 2011 model. Mileage is only 45000.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tacoma. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to prime toyota rt 2 (located at 700 old union turnpike, lancaster, ma 01523, (978) 353-1700) where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notififed. The failure mileage was 50,000. *bf contact was told by toyota dealer not to drive it.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · PA

When the vehicle is in motion the back end creaks loudly over the rear tires. This is especially noticeable at low speeds as the truck bounces over the road. When the vehicle is stationary and I am in the bed or on the tailgate, the truck bounces easily and creaks loudly over the rear tires. I had new leaf springs installed in july 2018 because that is what my mechanic diagnosed the problem to be. Now, less than a year later the same issue persists. The sound is metal is rubbing on metal, and I suspect another part of this vehicle's suspension is bad.