10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,803 miles

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problem #118

Nov 022019

Tacoma

  • 99,985 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to servco auto kauai (located at 2477 ulu maika St, lihue, hi 96766, (877) 292-9755) for inspection. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension) and the body frame was rusted through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,985.

- Kealia, HI, USA

problem #117

Mar 252019

Tacoma

  • miles
Rear leaf spring, recall: 14V-604. On July 10th of 2016 I made a call to elk grove Toyota in regards to the recall. The service writer ask me if my truck had a level kit installed " I told him yes, 2'. he told me it voided the recall. I did sone research and found many customers had the same situation, but others did not. Their dealership replaced and took care of the recall even with a level kit installed. In different parts of the states and country. I called again on 3/25/19 to elk grove Toyota again and was told the same. My recall is void because of the level kit. The dealership is in elk grove, ca. If they won't perform the recall is there a way I can have another shop perform the recall and Toyota paid them " please advice

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #116

Mar 252019

Tacoma

  • 119,000 miles
Rusted front end passenger side component broke of the frame due to corrosion. Toyota warranty for repair expired 31 January 2019 and vehicle was taken to Toyota 2 months later and Toyota will not honor repair. Very disappointing on Toyota end. The rusted frame takes longer than 2 months to corrode. Toyota care not willing to work with me and fix there faulty and very unsafe product!

- Vineyard Haven, MA, USA

problem #115

Feb 012018

Tacoma

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at any speed, the suspension made an abnormal noise. Prior to the noise, the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall pertaining to the frame. The contact was uncertain if the recall repair caused the suspension noise. The vehicle was taken to more than two dealers, including tansky sawmill Toyota (6300 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017, (614) 766-4800) and buckeye Toyota (1903 riverway dr, lancaster, oh 43130, (740) 654-3943) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #114

May 042018

Tacoma

  • miles
Buena park Toyota refuses to fix the recall on my truck. They say it because I don't have the original shocks. My truck was purchased from buena park Toyota as a certified used vehicle and I haven't made any changes to the truck. The way it sits now is the way I bought it from the dealership as a certified vehicle. The rear leaf spring has hit the fuel take a few times and bottoms out on every little bump (which is what the recall is for) and everything on the rear suspension is exactly the way it came from Toyota. They told me if I wanted to have the items replaced I would have to put all the oem stuff back on the vehicle but that's the way this dealer sold it to me.

- Brea, CA, USA

problem #113

Jan 042017

Tacoma

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to supreme Toyota of hammond (located at 1415 S morrison blvd, hammond, la 70403, (877) 840-7756), but was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Amite, LA, USA

problem #112

Mar 172017

Tacoma

  • miles
Excessive frame rust. Pin holes in frame. Rust flaking off cross members, welds, front end frame side box sections. Excessive rust original discovery occurred during leaf spring replacement recall service in Pennsylvania in 2016 or early 2017. Exact date can be determined from dealer service records by VIN. Pin hole(s) discovered when replacing exhaust system. Brought the vehicle to the Toyota dealership service department to be inspected. Dealer service department the vehicle unsafe to drive.

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #111

Aug 022017

Tacoma

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to jim barkley Toyota (located at 777 brevard rd asheville, nc 28806 828-667-8888) who stated that the leaf spring would not be replaced due to the frame being rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 1704112480. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Mars Hill, NC, USA

problem #110

Aug 132017

Tacoma

  • 150,000 miles
Rear or truck is sagging an leaf spring on driver side is rubbing gas tank

- Marysville, CA, USA

problem #109

Jul 072017

Tacoma

  • miles
I was first notified from Toyota via mail of a recall on my truck around Nov 2016. I've spent from them until now trying to get cain Toyota of North canton Ohio to do the repair. I was told several times they had to order the parts. I also explained to them there is an "add a leaf" on my truck. The truck is lifted 3". I said I'm not paying for anything here this is a full recall under Toyota. We scheduled an appointment for July 7th at 7:30am. I get there and they refuse to do the work without me paying due to the "add a leaf". they have wasted 9 months with this as myself, my wife and 3 young children ride in this truck everyday! I'm extremely disappointed with how cain Toyota has handled this issue. We are now at risk due to cains refusal to repair this at Toyota's recall expenses. I will also be calling Toyota corporate to place a formal complaint as well.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #108

May 242017

Tacoma

  • 153,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The contact stated that there was rust and cracks on the undercarriage and the leaf springs were not connected properly. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (valley hi Toyota 14612 valley center drive victorville ca 92395 780-241-6484), but they declined to assist and stated that the vehicle was in operational condition. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

- Adelanto, CA, USA

problem #107

Oct 012016

Tacoma 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to rear leaf spring remedy. The consumer stated that recall could not be performed until the lift was removed. The consumer does not wish to have the lift kit removed.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #106

Apr 152017

Tacoma

  • 100,900 miles
Never received recall on the airbags" safety harness in the back seats where my rand kids ride will not tighten up. Leaf-springs bow up in the middle not down" have replaced U-joints more times then on my 97 Ford. Plus carrier bearings because of the leaf springs and stopped driving it because it goes back and forth on the road. My rear end howls and needs replaced because the rear end is higher then the tranny but there has been 7 recalls on this model and only found out about them on line. You must be doing a better job or your fired!!! lol but if you care I thank you but at least make them fix these safety issues, or at least make us aware of them instead of hiding them. Don't let them get away with ripping americans off. To do so is no better then them.

- Sweet Home, OR, USA

problem #105

Apr 202016

Tacoma

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V605000 (suspension). The technician stated that the recall repair could not be completed due to severe frame rust. The dealer diagnosed that the frame needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the manufacturer's frame rust campaign had expired. The contacted mentioned that the manufacturer informed him that an additional campaign or recall would be issued in the future. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Hanalei, HI, USA

problem #104

Mar 152017

Tacoma

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The contact stated that after the repair was completed, the contact drove over a bump and the vehicle jarred excessively. Additionally, while the contact drove over a bump at 40 mph, the rear tires the vehicle jarred, independently pulled left, and the vehicle veered off the road. The contact was able to avoid a collision. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normal. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist as the dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normally. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #103

Jan 012017

Tacoma

  • 167,000 miles
Took my truck to dealership for leaf spring recall. They checked VIN, and gave me a courtesy car while they do the wor. They called me later in day and said they wont do it due to my truck being modified (lifted). Now yes my truck is lifted, however there is no modification to the springs. There is blocks in the rear that simply let the springs mount on the top of the block instead of the top of the axle and does not affect or change any dynamics or function to the springs. I dont feel this is right, with this being a life saftey issue. My truck is part of the recall and my springs are week and a saftey hazzard.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #102

Mar 292017

Tacoma

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the recall repair could only be performed if the aftermarket air bag was removed. The contact would be charged for removal of that component. The contact stated that the letter did not express that verbiage. The contact was also advised that the air bag would not be reinstalled upon the completion of the recall and they would have to independently have them reinstalled. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 05/17/17

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #101

Dec 302007

Tacoma

  • 23,000 miles
When I drive over a bump even a small one the leaf springs bottom out, but worse when some one is riding with me. Never could load my camping gear in with out it doing this. Leaf springs are weak. Seen recall but dealership wont replace leaf springs for me. My shocks are gone because they weren't made to take all the load. 1/4 ton leafs springs don't support a 1/2 ton vehicle. Corvallis was where I took it the last time, but they said have to wait for fix" my fear of them breaking and a crash happen and other people get caught up in it and some one lose a life. What will it take to get this fixed? tired of the B.S. they say. Can you help with this are am I gonna need a lawyer" I guess if you can't make them fix it then both of you are guilty of this problem, you not making them fix it, them for not.

- Sweethome, OR, USA

problem #100

May 092016

Tacoma

  • miles
"Toyota recall" NHTSA recall: 14V604.

- Elberton, GA, USA

problem #99

Jan 012016

Tacoma

  • miles
2006 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to replacement frame never ordered by dealership to repair frame and leaf springs corrosion recall notice.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

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