6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,600 miles

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problem #15

Aug 082011

Tacoma

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 96V129000 (suspension:front), the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer refused repairs due to the vehicle age. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 154,000.

- Dayville, NJ, USA

problem #14

Nov 101996

Tacoma 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 20,000 miles
Faulty speedometer. Front end suspension faulty, leaf spring noise.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #13

Jan 152000

Tacoma 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 061999

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
The vehicle has bad alignment and shimmies at 60mph. This has caused the tires to be ruined.

- Capulin, NM, USA

problem #11

Dec 251998

Tacoma 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My truck experiences severe transmision noise when I apply brakes, came to a stop and then proceed.a noticeable clunking noise took place as if the transmission was broken.also my front tires wore excessively on the heels, and I was told by the dealer that the front end was misaligned. Ofcourse I paid for a front end alignment but it didnt help the vehicle from shaking at speeds of 55+mph.also, the front suspension shimmies, shakes, and rattles over minor road imperfections. I feel like the steering wheel is telling me this vehicle is unsafe. I have never had an accident, and my vehicle is still under warranty. Can someone offer help or advice? thomas J finley.( dot number: )

- San Rafael, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 271999

(reported on)

Tacoma 4WD

  • miles
I've had problems with a few other things as well, and Toyota has been unwilling to help. Also, I haven't ever received any update or recall info from Toyota, sense I have owned it.( dot number: Tire size: 33 12 50 )

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #9

Feb 101998

Tacoma 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about any speed, especially 65 mph, consumer hit a bump and the front tires started bouncing up and down, making the consumer lose control of vehicle. The tires stopped bouncing after while. Manufacturer was contacted, they said that they did not find this matter as a problem.

- Manila, AR, USA

problem #8

Nov 151996

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front suspension failed.

- Los Alamitos, CA, USA

problem #7

Jun 241997

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
Front end rattles prior to/after recall repairs. (96V-129).

- Colfax, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 111996

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Suspension failure.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 221996

Tacoma

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Suspension failure, causing poor stability.

- Chino , CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 071996

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Received recall notice four months ago for front suspension, can't get vehicle repaired because dealer claims they don't have the parts and don't know when they will receive the parts.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #3

Dec 051996

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
Front suspension support mechanism failed prior to recall (96V-129).

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 251996

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • miles
Faulty front suspension, causing premature wear of the Goodyear tires outer/inner tread.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

problem #1

Aug 151996

(reported on)

Tacoma 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem. Consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting out heavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced. Speaker had to be replaced. Radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.

- Gardnerville, NV, USA