5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,750 miles

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problem #4

Jan 122001

Tacoma 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 55,000 miles
I am the original owner of a 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 LX. I have experienced suspension problems for the last 6 years. The rear leaf springs will not support the weight of the stock vehicle. I have tried several times to get Toyota to replace them with larger springs. Toyota has turned their back on me and several friends that have the same problem. I installed aftermarket helper springs and one of them broke as it was overloaded because of the weak factory springs. I now have a drivetrain noise because the driveshaft is at an improper angle due to the sag in the leaf springs.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 112002

Tacoma 4WD

  • miles
Left rear leaf spring separated/causing left rear to sag.

- Madison, CT, USA

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problem #2

May 011998

Tacoma 4WD

  • miles
Rear suspension and body of vehicle sags and driving and handling are negatively effected.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

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problem #1

Jul 221997

(reported on)

Tacoma 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer complains that rear leaf springs do not meet load specs as specified by manufacturer, causing vibration.

- La Palma, CA, USA

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