On December 6th, I took my truck into the local Toyota dealership for new shocks. For the last few months the rear of the truck has bounced and rocked much more than usual, so I assumed it needed new shocks. The dealership informed me that both rear leaf springs on the truck were broken. The mechanic showed me the damage, and explained that they had been broken for some time. I was told it would be more than $1200 to replace the springs. Since I don't haul anything heavy, or go 4-wheeling I decided to look into this situation. Mine will be the 34th complaint in your database for broken leaf springs on 1995 Tacoma trucks. Additionally, there are 20 complaints on 1996 models and several on 1997 models. Clearly, there is a problem here that warrants investigation by your Agency. Since I have done nothing to abuse my truck, I will be asking the dealership and/or Toyota to replace the leafsprings at their expense. I would appreciate a response from you indicating whether or not you plan to investigate this problem.

- Gypsum, CO, USA

Rear leaf spring broke which caused a banging noise from under the truck. The leaf spring is sticking out, rubbing the tire. Dealer needs to replace both rear shock absorbers and leaf springs.

- Roxbury, CT, USA

These must have been cracking for quite some time, cause the ride was getting worse in the past month. Hard to handle on curves. Thought I needed shocks. Good thing I had my boyfriend look at it. I feel it's a saftey hazard. And Toyota should make it right and replace the springs at their cost.

- Sharon, CT, USA

Rear leaf spring completely failed, did not support suspension; bottomed out. Vehicle sagged/noisy leaf spring. Shock absorber went out, vehicle bounced U/down, rear wheels did not stay in contact with road, allowing truck to wander, could cause crash, dealer replaced spring.

- Felton, CA, USA