2009 TOYOTA TACOMA Suspension Problems

Frame is rusted out under engine above axle housing.

I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma that has a significant amount of frame rust. I have recently learned that Toyota lost a class action lawsuit on this model of Tacoma because the frames would rot quickly. I was not aware of this recall, nor was I notified and because of that I missed the 12-year windows for Toyota to replace the frame. Toyota's Owner app made no mention of this either. The only recall that I received was an issue with leaf springs which I had corrected when the parts came in. I'd like to know what I can do to have my truck's frame replaced, or something comparable.

ODI #11516361 I bought this 2009 Toyota Tacoma with 20,990 miles on it on 11/22/2019. Then the pandemic hit the USA and the truck sat for many months. Then in April 2023 I brought the truck in for repairs and the mechanic told me the frame was rusted real bad and that the recall was past the deadline. I brought it to Toyota of Watertown Dealership on 4/07/2023 with 33,348 miles on it and they said there was nothing they could do because the truck was over the 12 years of manufacturing recall date. My truck was manufactured on 8/20/2009, so my recall ended on 8/20/2021. I owned the truck for 19 months during the recall and I never received a recall notice from Toyota. If I had known I would have had it inspected before the 12 years were up and Toyota would have been responsible for the rusted out frame. Toyota is negligent and liable for not informing me of the recall. Now I am stuck with a rusted out dangerous vehicle.

Went for an inspection and entire frame is completely rotting out. Could have ben killed. Truck only has 65,000 miles on it because it was previously owned by my 80 year old grandfather. Toyota should have to fix everyone of these issues not just a certain time frame.

frame and leaf spring rusting badly. if the frame or leaf spring brakes while driving will cause accident and possible fire from hitting by fuel tank putting my life and the lives of others in truck as well as persons near truck. I had truck in for tire rotation in 8/2022 problem was reported. frame starting to rust badly will not be able to lift vehicle from the frame soon. no warning has been reported. vehicle has been recalled. No recall was sent to me about problem now the company will not fix

The chassis of my truck is rusting through. I took it to the dealership and was told that the recall for the vehicle chassis expired in 2019. I told them I was not aware of the recall. They then told me the recall was extended until 2021. I told them I brought the vehicle in for a recall repair in 2020 and asked that they check for all recalled repairs. They said they couldn't help me and directed me to the manufacturer. I called Toyota and they claimed that I was ineligible for a recall. Every repair shop I've gone to told me that this is a very common defect with Toyota and everyone gets it resolved through recall. Please assist me.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a local dealer they informed the contact that their vehicle frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

FRAME HAS BEEN EXCESSIVELY ROTTED LIKE MANY OTHER TACOMAS IN THIS YEAR. THERE IS NO REMEDY BEING GIVEN BY A TOYOTA REP.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC UNDERGOING REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAF SPRING WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANKFORT TOYOTA (1001 LEESTOWN RD, FRANKFORT, KY 40601, (502) 695-1500), BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Mileage: 108,000

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS EARLY SIGNS OF FAILURE COULD LEAD TO MAJOR ACCIDENT. CLUNKING SOUNDS FROM FRONT END. GREASE ALREADY LEAKING. FEAR OF JOINT FAILURE.

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 11V148 (TIRE) THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS INCLUDING THE TOYOTA DIRECT DEALER (614-476-1979, LOCATED AT 4248 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHARLIE'S TOYOTA (451 WESTERN AVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330 (207) 622-4748) AFTER HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THE PARTS WERE ORDERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,333. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 204,333

2005-2011 TOYOTA TACOMA REAR LEAF SPRING RECALL - NHTSA RECALL - 14V-604. PURCHASED REPLACEMENT SPRINGS AND PAID DEALERSHIP TO INSTALL IN AUG. 2013 BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND SPRINGS BROKEN. WHEN RECALL ANNOUNCED IN 2016, I REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARTS & INSTALLATION FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES. I HAVE SUBMITTED OVER 10 RESPONSES WITH REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES REFUSES TO REIMBURSE STATING THEY NEED DOCUMENTATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HAS BEEN PROVIDED MORE THAN ONCE. I FILED A BBB COMPLAINT AND THE DEALERSHIP'S RESPONSE WAS TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

THE WELDS LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FAILED WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT HIGH SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST COMPLETELY REMOVED MY WHEEL AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE CAR.

Mileage: 143,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANHATTAN TOYOTA DEALER (LOCATED AT 1500 N DEL SEPULVEDA BLVD, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER AND WOULD BE ORDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A LOCAL DEALER (RICE'S TOYOTA LOCATED AT 2630 BATTLEGROUND AVE GREENSBORO, NC 27408 336-288-1190) CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

WAITED FOR 2 YEARS AND FINALLY GOT CALLED FROM THE DEALER. TODAY I WAS TOLD THAT THE TECHNICIAN WILL INSPECT IT AND IF IN NEED WILL ORDER THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER IN THE RECALL LETTER PROMISE TO REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THEM ONLY IF NEEDED.

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 14VG-604 I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. CURRENTLY THERE IS A RECALL ON MY TRUCK. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 14VG-604. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED FOR THE RECALL. TOYOTA STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE TRUCK HAS AFTERMARKET PARTS ON IT. THEY STATED THAT IT WOULD COST ME AN ADDITIONAL 160 FOR THE U-BOLTS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE RECALL. I CALLED AND SPOKE WITH THE NATIONAL DOT AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE, TO SEE IF THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL THE PARTS NEEDED AT NO COST TO ME BUT WERE UNABLE TO PREFORM THE REPAIR. I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT DUE TO THE FACT OF A SAFETY CONCERN.

Mileage: 102,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). SAFETY RECALL [XXX]- REAR LEAF SPRINGS. CUSTOMER: [XXX] TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA RICHARDSON IN RICHARDSON TX FOR BRAKE AND RECALL REPAIR IN JUNE 2016. THEY GLADLY FIXED THE BREAKS FOR $600 BUCKS, BUT HAD TO ORDER PARTS FOR THE RECALL AND CALL ME WHEN READY. LEFT A BAD REVIEW ON THEIR REQUESTED CUSTOMER SURVEY BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE A "BAIT AND SWITCH" . WAS CALLED BY SVC DEPT MANAGER. HE ASSURED ME THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE PARTS AND CALL ME. I NEVER GOT THE CALL. I CALLED THEM ON MARCH 2, 2017 TO FIND THE STATUS OF PARTS, AND NO PARTS WERE ORDERED. NO GUARANTEE THAT THEY WILL HONOR THE SAFETY RECALL. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF THE 1ST PAGE OF THE INVOICE DOCUMENTING THAT THE TRUCK WAS DELIVERED FOR THE REPAIRS THAT I HAVE MENTIONED ABOVE. *DL

Mileage: 102,984

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE 9/24/2014 FOR YOU TO MAKE TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR VEHICLES. IT IS NOW 1/23/2017 AND YOU HAVE NOT DONE A [XXX] THING! WHY DO I EVEN BOTHER WRITING TO YOU WHEN I KNOW IT'LL BE ATLEAST 2 MORE YEARS BEFORE YOU EVER MAKE TOYOTA BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR BAD PARTS, ETC... OR IS THIS THE USUAL BUREAUCRATIC STUFF THAT GOES ON IN DC TO MAKE THE CONSUMER FEEL LIKE SOMETHING IS ACTUALLY BEING DONE, WHEN ALL YOU'RE DOING IS WASTING PAPER BY SENDING US RECALL BS THAT REALLY NEVER MATTERS TO YOU ANYWAY!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 80,814

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE REMEDY PARTS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND HAD BEEN UNABLE TO SPECIFY A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SUPPLY THE PART TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING REAL LEAF SPRING POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION IN SEPTEMBER 2014. HAD INSPECTION DONE AT RELIABLE TOYOTA AND THEY CONFIRMED REPIAR NEED. STILL WAITING TO HEAR FROM THEM AS TO WHEN I CAN BRING VEHICLE IN FOR FIX. THIS IS NOVEMBER 2016!! REAR LEAF SPRINGRECALL NOTICE NHTSA 14V604.

Mileage: 40,000

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 14V604 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: E02 SUMMARY: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES? REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTAINS LEAF SPRINGS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED OF EITHER THREE OR FOUR LEAVES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A LEAF COULD FRACTURE DUE TO STRESS AND CORROSION. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED, THE BROKEN LEAF COULD MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND CONTACT SURROUNDING COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE FUEL TANK. SAFETY RISK: IF THE BROKEN LEAF CONTACTS THE FUEL TANK REPEATEDLY, IT COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. REMEDY: TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED ONES. RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE MANUFACTURER NOTES:

I AM STILL WAITING FOR A SOLUTION TO THE DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE. TOYOTA HAS NEGLECTED PROVIDE AN UPDATE OR REPLACEMENT LEAF-SPRING SOLUTION TO THE NOTED ISSUE.

MY 09 TACOMA VIBRATED AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND SLIGHTLY SWERVED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING INSTABILITY AND LACK OF CONTROL. ALSO HEARD SOME CLANKING IN THE REAR END. UPON EXAMINATION THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS IN BOTH SIDES WERE BROKEN. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC ONE SPRING WAS ACTUALLY RUBBING THE TIRE . TOYOTA HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR TACOMA REAR LEAF SPRINGS BECAUSE THEY WERE BREAKING. HOWEVER, WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA THEY TOLD ME MY VEHICLE CAME FROM A DIFFERENT PLANT AND DID NOT QUALIFY. I NEVER ABUSED THIS VEHICLE NO REASON FOR THIS ISSUE THEY SHOULD ADD THIS PLANT TO THE RECALL LIST TO AVOID ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I SHOULD DISCLOSE THAT I HAD TWO BAD WHEEL BEARINGS AS WELL WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED FROM THE STRESS CAUSED BY THE LEAF SPRINGS. JUST DON'T KNOW. HOWEVER, NOT JUST A COINCIDENCE THAT BOTH SPRINGS BROKE ON A TACOMA THAT IS WELL KNOWN FOR THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU *TR

Mileage: 95,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 14V604 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: E02 THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 9/2014 AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO FORCE TOYOTA TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION? SUPPOSEDLY THEY ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION, BUT, WHEN YOU LIVE IN THE WEST AND RELY ON YOUR VEHICLE FOR FIREWOOD GATHERING, ETC... TRAVELING DOWN ROUGH COUNTRY DIRT ROADS, THEN YOU NEED TO BE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS GOING TO STAND UP TO THE TEST OF LIVING IN THE WEST. ARE YOU AT THE NHTSA GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT FORCING TOYOTA TO TAKE ACTION ON THEIR VEHICLES, OR SIT AROUND AND DO NOTHING? IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER 2 YEARS SINCE THIS RECALL WAS STARTED AND STILL NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. PLEASE RESPOND TO MY QUESTIONS AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU PLAN ON DOING!!!!!! I DID RECEIVE A 2ND NOTICE REGARDING THE RECALL FROM TOYOTA, SAYING THEY WOULD HAVE THE REMEDY IN PLACE IN THE EARLY PART OF 2016, BUT NOW IT IS ALMOST SEPTEMBER (2 YEARS) AND STILL NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. PLEASE ADVISE!!!!!!

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO MODIFICATIONS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO UN-MODIFY THE VEHICLE TO REMEDY THE RECALL. AFTERWARDS, IT COULD BE MODIFIED AGAIN AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

I CONTACTED TOYOTA ON 8/10/16 TO REPORT A BROKEN LEAF SPRING (CURRENTLY ON A RECALL LIST). THE REP WAS FRIENDLY, BUT I WAS TOLD I HAD TO GO TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE TRANSFERRED ME TO THE DEALER AND THEN TO THE PARTS OFFICE WHO TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD TAKE 6 WEEKS TO GET THE PART. ONE OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL IS THAT THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE BROKEN LEAF SPRING MOVES AND HITS THE GAS TANK AND CAUSES A FIRE. WHEN I ASKED IF I COULD TAKE IT TO A LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT COMPANY, I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD, BUT TOYOTA MAY NOT REIMBURSE ME. THEN IN THE NEXT BREATH, THE REP TELLS ME HOW IMPORTANT TOYOTA PUTS SAFETY. REALLY? THEY WANT ME TO DRIVE AROUND FOR 6 WEEKS AND TAKE A CHANCE IN CAUSING A FIRE IN MY VEHICLE INSTEAD OF TAKING IT TO A KNOWLEDGEABLE REPAIR COMPANY.

I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL OVER A YEAR AGO, BUT ONLY GOT THE ACTUAL RECALL NOTICE ABOUT A MONTH AGO. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED AT TOYOTA OF POWAY. WHEN I ARRIVED FOR THE APPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL PARTS! I CALLED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE LINE AND DESPITE WHAT THE RECALL LETTER SAID, I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD ONLY DO AN INSPECTION FIRST. I AM COMPLAINING BECAUSE OF THE IN ACCURATE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE RECALL LETTER AND BECAUSE THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REMEDY THE ISSUE.

Mileage: 118,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY CAUSED THE LOAD AND TOW WEIGHT CAPACITY TO BE REDUCED. THE VEHICLE NO LONGER MET THE MANUFACTURER'S GROSS LOAD SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE NOTIFIED RECALL REPAIR., ( REPLACE DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS ). THE DEALERSHIP SAID MY VEHICLE DIDN'T NEED THE REPAIR. THIS VEHICLE HAD A LEAF SPRING BREAK WHEN IT WAS TWO YEARS OLD. IVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS DEALERSHIP IN THE PAST RE: POOR WORK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, DESPITE BEING TOLD ANOTHER DEALER HAD ALREADY PERFORMED THE WORK. A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRING. UPDATED 07/05/16. *JB

Mileage: 107,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

LACK OF ALIGNMENT DURING TOYOTA SAFETY RECALL E02 / NHTSA RECALL ID 14V 604 I AM CONCERNED WITH THE LACK OF VEHICLE ALIGNMENT AS AN INCLUDED PART OF E02 POST REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR SPRING PACKS. WHEN THE REAR SPRINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE OFTEN SHIFTS SUCH THAT IS IT NO LONGER IN THE SAME POSITION AS IT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. THUS THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER PROPERLY ALIGNED, AS FRONT TOE IS SET BASED ON THE THRUST ANGLE OF THE REAR AXLE. THE THRUST ANGLE IS DERIVATIVE OF THE ALIGNMENT OF THE AXLE RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE VEHICLE, AND CREATES A MOMENT ABOUT THE YAW AXIS OF THE VEHICLE. RE-ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE PROVIDES CORRECTIVE MEASURE BY SETTING FRONT WHEEL TOE TO ACCOUNT FOR THE POSITION OF THE REAR AXLE, THUS ENSURING THE VEHICLE TRACKS CORRECTLY AND IS STABLE DURING DYNAMIC MANEUVERS. WHEN THE TACOMA FIRST ENTERED THE SERVICING DEALER IT WAS CONFIRMED TO BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED. HOWEVER, THE PRE-ALIGNMENT NUMBERS ON THE HUNTER EXPRESSALIGN SHEET SHOW THAT THE REAR AXLE POSITION AFTER PERFORMING E02 HAS SHIFTED -0.15 [ISO] ABOUT ITS VERTICAL AXIS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION PRIOR TO REAR SPRING REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO HAVE THE TACOMA REALIGNED WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE NEED TO COUNTER-STEER THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT TRAJECTORY DURING NORMAL OPERATION. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THE CUSTOMER SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO BEAR THE BURDEN OF COST FOR THE ALIGNMENT, WHEN IT IS NECESSITATED BY THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS PRESCRIBED BY TOYOTA DURING E02. FAILURE TO RE-ALIGN VEHICLES BECOMES A SAFETY CONCERN, NAMELY DUE TO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND THE POTENTIAL FOR INSTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO MISALIGNED AXLES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE TENDENCIES TO OVER-STEER. I AM DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA'S APPARENT DISREGARD FOR OWNER SAFETY AND FEEL THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH URGENCY.

Mileage: 70,809

I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE SUSPENSION RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION MY VEHICLE HAS THE PROPER PARTS. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE AS THIS VEHICLE HAD A BROKEN LEAF SPRING WHEN IT WAS APPROX. 2 YEARS OLD. IF THE PROBLEM IS BREAKING LEAF SPRINGS,THEN HOW CAN A VEHICLE UNDER RECALL THAT HAD A PRIOR BROKEN LEAF SPRING NOT BE REPAIRED?

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER SAID I HAD THE PROPER SPRINGS ON THE VEHICLE AND NO REPAIR WAS NEEDED. I FIND THIS HARD O BELIEVE SINCE REAR LEAFSPRING BROKE ON THIS VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS APPROX. 2 YRS. OLD. HOW THEN COULD IT HAVE THE PROPER SPRINGS?

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,500.

Mileage: 50,500

I HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM WITH READ LEAF SPRINGS AS EVERYBODY ELSE- THE REAR IS SAGGING AND AND THE FRONT END IS STARTING TO RISE(EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR) MY TRUCK HAS 66,000 MILES AND IT ONLY CARRIES A 210LB VINTAGE DIRTBIKE 5 OR 6 TIMES A YEAR. DO PEOPLE HAVE TO START DYING LIKE GM'S IGNITION SWITCH BEFORE SOMEONE IN THE FEDERAL GOVT GETS OFF THEIR REAR END AND ACTUALLY DOES THEIR JOB? ALSO SPIRAL CABLE RECALL THAT COULD DAMAGE DRIVER'S AIRBAG(COB (C1B) I HAVE PAPERWORK FROM TOYOTA AND DEALER STATING THE RECALL AND NOW THEY ARE DENYING THAT ONE EXISTS OR EVER EXISTED. ALSO, WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AT LOW SPEEDS(USUALLY DOWNSHIFTING, CLUNK IS HEARD IN DRIVE SHAFT) TOO MUCH LASH IN REAREND OR JUNK U-JOINTS. I HAVE AN AAS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLGY AND OVER 105 CREDITS IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING . I'M NOT JUST BLOWING SMOKE. WHEN I LIVED IN NYS, I HAD A VEHICLE INSPECTION LICENSE AND I WOULD DEFINITELY FAIL MANY TOYOTAS WITH THESE PROBLEMS. NO INSPECTION STICKER-NO DRIVING OF VEHICLE.

Mileage: 26,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT YET AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/27/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 07/28/16.*JB

RECEIVED LETTER FROM TOYOTA 2 YEARS AGO ABOUT LEAF SPRING RECALL. AT THIS POINT MY LEAF SPRINGS HAVE WEAKENED TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO HAUL ANYTHING IN THE BED. EVEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE EVERY BUMP OR DIP I HIT IN THE ROAD MY TRUCK NOW BOTTOMS OUT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ON 1/18/2016 WITH A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE WEAKENED STATE OF THE SPRINGS AND MY CONCERN THAT THEY MAY BREAK AT ANYTIME AND ALSO THE FACT OF WHAT ELSE WILL BE WEAKENED, WORE OUT OR BROKE BY THE TIME THE RECALL IS READY. I RECEIVED AN EMAIL SEVERAL DAYS LATER STATING THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT READY AND APOLOGIZED FOR MY INCONVENIENCE AND FRUSTRATIONS. I BELIEVE THEY HAVE HAD AMPLE ENOUGH TIME TO MANUFACTURE THE PARTS AND START BRINGING THEM IN FOR REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THE RECALL WOULD BE READY IN EARLY 2016. WE ARE NOW INTO MARCH AND I CANNOT GO ANY LONGER WITH THE WEAKENED STATE OF THE SPRINGS. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALERS AND THEY CANNOT EVEN TELL ME ANY INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND IT IS UNDER FILE #1601210129. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH MY TRUCK AROUND THE 50,000 MILE MARK AND I HAVE JUST CHALKED IT UP AS PARTS BECOMING WEAK AND WORE OUT OVER TIME. I HAD PLANS TO ADD A LEAF TO THE REAR SUSPENSION TO BRING THE RIDE BACK TO WERE IT ONCE WAS. SINCE THE RECALL HAS CAME OUT I GAVE UP THAT IDEA AND HAVE BEEN WAITING IMPATIENTLY SINCE. LIKE I SAID SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE THEY HAVE HAD AMPLE ENOUGH TIME TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 50,000

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LONGER THAN 14 MONTHS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER FOR MONTHS, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE ON THE TACOMA, I HAD TO PAY FOR NEW, AND WAS TOLD THEY INTEND TO REPLACE THE REMAINING WHEN "THEY COME IN." FOR 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE SPRINGS "TO COME IN". THEY WILL SUPPOSEDLY REIMBURSE ME FOR THE BROKEN SIDE ($300.00), WHEN THE NEW "COME IN". REALLY? 2 YEARS? WHATS GOING ON?

TOYOTA SEEMS TO BE DRAGGING THERE FEET ON THE LEAF SPRING FIX FOR THE TACOMAS.ITS BEEN GOING ON 2 YEARS,WHATS BEING DONE?HOW MANY TRUCKS HAVE BURNED UP OR CRASHED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 171,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

MY 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL FOR THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS SINCE 2014. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MONTHLY TO FIND OUT IF/WHEN THE REPAIRS ARE GOING TO BEGIN! THERE IS STILL NO RESOLUTION TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE ON THIS VEHICLE! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!

Mileage: 103,000

TOYOTA HAS NOTIFIED ME (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 14V604) ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 AND AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER, 2015 CONCERNING THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF MY TACOMA TOYOTA TRUCK. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS SAFETY RECALL 'FIX' HAS GONE ON MUCH TOO LONG. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER TO SEE ABOUT THIS RECALL BUT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEEDED PARTS FROM TOYOTA. I ALSO CALLED TOYOTA HQ AND THEY TOO DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE REMEDY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. IN THE MEAN TIME MY LEAF SPRINGS OCCASIONALLY MAKE NOISES DESCRIBED BY THE DEALER AS A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM. MY QUESTION: WHY IS IT TAKING TOYOTA SO LONG TO REPAIR WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SIMPLE PROBLEM? AM I ENDANGERING MY FAMILY AND MYSELF BY CONTINUING TO DRIVE MY 2009 TACOMA?

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ

NO ACCIDENT OR BREAKAGE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS, BUT I WAS NOTIFIED IN 2014 OF THE RECALL NOTICE AND IT IS NOW 11/2015 AND THEIR IS STILL NO REMEDY! THIS IS TOO LONG A PERIOD FOR A RECALL TO BE ON HOLD, WHEN I HAUL FIREWOOD, A BOAT, ITEMS TO THE LANDFILL AND GRANDKIDS AND HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A LEAF SPRING BREAKING AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO MY FAMILY. TOYOTA MAKES LOTS OF MONEY OFF OF THEIR VEHICLES AND THIS SHOULD BE TOP PRIORITY ON THEIR LIST AND YOU CAN BET IT WILL BE THE LAST TOYOTA I BUY. I'LL GO BACK TO BUYING AMERICAN MADE VEHICLES INSTEAD OF IMPORTS! I GUESS THAT'S WHAT I GET FOR BUYING A TOYOTA! I DO HAVE A CASE # 1509 FROM TOYOTA, BUT THEY STILL WILL NOT PREPARE A REMEDY, AND I THINK THIS IS BS... YOU TOOK MY MONEY FOR THE TRUCK, NOW FIX IT IN A TIMELY MANNER AND QUIT SCREWING US AROUND. I CAN SEE THERE ARE LOTS OF UNHAPPY OWNERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE FROM THE COMPLAINTS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 1/21/2016 *SS *TR

IN 2013 OUR LEAFSPRING'S BROKE AND WE HAD TO REPLACE THEM. TOYOTA STARED A RECALL NOTICE BUT HAD NO SOLUTION IN 2014. A YEAR LETTER WE RECEIVED A NOTICE THEY WERE STILL WORKING ON IT. WE REQUESTED A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE MONEY WE PAID OUT TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED AND THEY SAID NO. JUST RECENTLY THEY SAID WE COULD SUBMIT ALL MY PAPERWORK FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT. WE SUBMITTED MECHANICS BILL, CANCELED CHECK AND BANK STATEMENT ALSO CURRENT REGISTRATION AND TITLE. I JUST RECEIVED A LETTER TELLING ME AGAIN THAT I NEEDED TO SUBMIT THOSE ITEMS. I CALLED AND ON THE PHONE THEY ADMITTED THEY HAD THE PAPERWORK I SENT AND THEY EVEN WENT AS FAR AS CALLING THE MECHANIC ( WHILE I WAS ON THE LINE ) ON TO CONFIRM HE DID THE WORK AND NOW THEY WANT A WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE MECHANIC ON HOW MY TRUCK WAS ACTING WHEN IT CAME IN FOR THE REPAIRS WHAT PARTS AND NUMBERS HE USED ALONG WITH HIS REMEDY AND THE OUTCOME. THIS IS ON THE BILL I PAID ( EXCEPT THE PART #) I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY ARE ASKING ME FOR ALL THE PAPERWORK AGAIN AND NEITHER DO THEIR EMPLOYEES I HAVE SPOKEN TO. I BELIEVE TOYOTA IS JUST TRYING TO GET OUT OF PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS ON THEIR RECALL. I STILL REMEMBER DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARING THIS GOD AWFUL NOISE, WORSE THAN A CLUNK. TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY LEAF SPINGS WERE BAD. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT OUR LOCAL AUTO SHOP BECAUSE THEY WANTED ALMOST HALF OF WHAT TOYOTA WANTED REPLACE THEM. SO FAR THE REPLACEMENTS ARE WORKING.

Mileage: 67,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

VEHICLE RECALL NOTIFICATION RECEIVED AS ON DATE ABOVE AND TO DATE TOYOTA HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF ANY REMEDY. BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN EXCESSIVE WAIT TIME FOR TOYOTA TO GET RECALL FIX COMPLETED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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 REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT A REMEDY HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO, I FOUND THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS ON MY 09 TOYOTA TACOMA HAD BROKEN SO I HAD THEM REPLACED. IF MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECTLY I HAD THEM REPLACED A SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME ISSUE. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY TOYOTA REGARDING A RECALL ON THE 09 TACOMA LEAF SPRINGS. RESEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD ANNOUNCED IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM, THAT THEY WOULD BE SEEKING A SOLUTION AND NOTIFYING OWNERS. HERE IT IS AUGUST 2015 AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION FOR THIS VERY SIMPLE PROBLEM AND I AM IN THE SAME BOAT AS I WAS MONTHS AGO. EACH TIME I CONTACT TOYOTA I AM TOLD THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION ALMOST A YEAR LATER.

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 TOYOTA MOTORS INFORMED NHTSA OF PLANS TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE TOYOTA PRE-RUNNER PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE LEAF SPRING IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION AND STRESS. I HAVE A LEAF SPRING THAT IS NOT FRACTURED OR CRACKED BUT IS MAKING A LOT OF STRANGE NOISES AND MY MECHANIC SAYS THE LEAF SPRING ON ONE SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY DEALER TWICE AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE IT BECAUSE IT IS NOT CRACKED. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TWICE ALSO AND THEY REFUSE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE TOYOTA TO DEAL WITH THIS RECALL OR ARE THEY WAITING FOR A FEW PEOPLE TO DIE. WHY CAN'T THEY BE PROACTIVE INSTEAD OF REACTIVE AFTER PEOPLE ARE INJURED.

Mileage: 107,000

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 1 YEAR TO HAVE THE RECALLED LEAF SPRINGS DEALT WITH ON MY TRUCK. IN FEBRUARY 2015, MY LEAF SPRING BROKE, 6 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST AND ONLY RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER.. MY DEALER HAD " AT LEAST A 6 MONTH WAIT" FOR THE PART. MY MECHANIC REPAIRED IT AND I PAID THE BILL. TOYOTA FILED A CASE NUMBER AND STATED I WOULD BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE REMEDY RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. AFTER ANOTHER 6 MONTHS, I HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM TOYOTA OR WHITE RIVER TOYOTA.I SPOKE WITH MY DEALER TODAY,AND THEY "HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE REMEDY WILL BE AVAILABLE, WAITING TO HEAR FROM TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS". I SPOKE TO TOYOTA TODAY AND THEY COULD NOT GIVE MANY INFORMATION REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT, WHEN THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO FIX THE LEAF SPRING, OR THE STATUS OF MY CASE. I FIND IT DISTURBING THAT A SAFERY ISSUE IS TAKING OVER 14 MONTHS TO RESOLVE WHEN IT ONLY INVOLVES MANUFACTURING REPLACEMENT SPRINGS. I ALSO AM ANGRY THAT NO ONE AT TOYOTA HAS ANY TIMETABLE ON RESOLVING THE ISSUE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,020. MA 10/22/2015. UPDATED 12/23/15*JS

Mileage: 61,020

REAR LEAF SPRING RECALL - RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL INTERIM NOTICE SEPT. 2014 ADVISING OF DEFECTIVE REAR LEAF SPRING. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR REPAIR, AND ADVISED CONTINUALLY TOYOTA HAS NOT YET DESIGNED OR CREATED A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. AS OF JULY 28, 2015 DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE REAR LEAF SPRING. I HAVE ADVISED DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE VEHICLE WHEN STOPPED AND BRAKE APPLIED, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING JOLTS FORWARD ON ITS OWN AND MAKES A LOUD CLUNK IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN IN FACT IT HAS NOT. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE ISSUES EXPLAINED ABOVE ARE DEFINITELY RELATED TO THE FAULTY REAR LEAF SPRING, BUT HAS NO ANSWERS OR ANY REMEDY OF PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT REAR LEAF SPRING MAY CAUSE BRAKES TO FAIL OR FUEL TANK TO BE PUNCTURED AND CAUSE FIRE. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT SAFE, AND WE ARE CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY! PLEASE INTERVENE! UPDATED 12/12/2017*CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 09/18/15*LJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 09/03/15*LJ UPDATED 10/26/2017*CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.

IN SEPTEMBER 2014 A RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON MY STYLE 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP BECAUSE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS COULD CORRODE AND BREAK. ON NOVEMBER 14, 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE LETTER FROM TOYOTA THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BEING RECALLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA MANUFACTURING COMPANY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ONLY TO BE TOLD "WE ARE WORKING ON IT" (REPLACING THE SPRINGS). THAT IS THE ONLY ANSWER I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. EVEN THEIR WEBSITE STATES "WE ARE WORKING ON IT". I WANT TO KNOW WHEN THESE SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED ON MY VEHICLE!!!

Mileage: 45,000

THERE WAS A RECALL LAST 9/2014 AND TO THIS DATE IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 7/7/15*CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT 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. UPDATED 7/7/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BY A TOYOTA TECH. THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO BE "OK AT THIS TIME". UPDATED 9/19/2015 *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. UPDATED 6/26/15*CN UPDATED 07/02/15*JB

Mileage: 76,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) IN DECEMBER OF 2014, HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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 VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TOYOTA IS NOT ADDRESSING THE TACOMA REAR LEAF SPRING SAFETY RECALL IN A REASONABLE TIME. I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE LEAF SPRING RECALL IN THE FALL OF 2014. IN MARCH OF 2015 I TOOK MY 2009 TACOMA TO THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE LEAF SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PER THE SAFETY RECALL. DEALER ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT SPRINGS BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE SO THE REPAIR COULD BE COMPLETED. AFTER NEARLY A MONTH, STILL WAITING FOR PARTS. CALLS TO BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CORPORATE TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. BOTH STATE THAT THE REPLACEMENT LEAF SPRINGS ARE UNAVAILABLE AND WILL NOT PROVIDE A DATE WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. GIVEN THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT TOYOTA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE, I FIND THAT THIS IS LACK OF REPAIR PARTS AND ADDRESSING THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS UNACCEPTABLE ESPECIALLY FOR OWNERS SUCH AS MYSELF WHO ARE KNOWN TO HAVE FRACTURED LEAF SPRINGS. RECOMMEND THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE WITH TOYOTA AS TO WHY THIS SAFETY RECALL IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED IN A PROMPT MANNER. *TR

Mileage: 86,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 14V604 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: E12 THIS HAS BEEN OPEN WAY TOO LONG AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED BY NOW. I DRIVE AN 09 TACOMA, JUST WHAT THE HECK IS NHTSA DOING TO KEEP ME SAFE? *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

Mileage: 116,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. THE DEALER STATED THAT A REMEDY HAD NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO DETER THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STARTED NOTICING A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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. UPDATED 5/18/15*CN UPDATED 05/28/15*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PASSENGER LEAF SPRING CRACKED. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THE TERMS OF THE RECALL AND ONLY REPLACED THE PASSENGER LEAF SPRING, WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL. SINCE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS NOT REPLACED, IT LEFT THE VEHICLE SITTING IN AN AWKWARD MANNER. THE DEALER CLAIMED THE WOULD REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING. HOWEVER, THEY ONLY MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. *JB

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO RECALL NUMBER 14V604? IT'S BEEN IN THE SYSTEM NOW FOR 6 MONTHS. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE SOUND OF METAL BANGING CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A METAL LEAF SPRING FRACTURED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Mileage: 123,000

LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 85,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 4/7/15*CN

APPROX. 6 MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE. I GOT THE LETTER AFTER THE LEAF IN MY TACOMA HAD BROKE AND REPLACED. THE LETTER STATES I'M SUPPOSED TO GET REIMBURSED FOR MY EXPENSE BUT AS OF TODAY I HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE INSTRUCTIONS HOW. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME AND THE BRACES FOR THE REAR PANEL WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Mileage: 25,000

NOTICED RATTLE IN REAR CHASSIE AREA .INSPECT FOUND BOTH REAR LEAF SPRING BROKEN RUBBING NEAR BRAKE LINES.ASKED DEALER ABOUT ISSUE SAID NOT DEFECTIVE.HAD TO IMMEDIATELY ORDER INSTALL NEW SPRINGS AT GREAT INCONVENIENCE AND EXPENSE. THIS JULY 2014 . OCT,2014 NEWS RELEASE DECLARES 640,000 VEHICLES DEFECTIVE CONTACT TOYOTA THEY SAY SUBMIT INVOICE PARTS LABOR WILL REIMBURSE. NOV 2014 NO WORD CONTACT TOYOTA THEY SAY "REMEDY" IN WORKS NOW MUST WAIT AN UNDETERMINED TIME..NO ANSWER TO DEFINE "REMEDY" OUT $865.00 PARTS LABOR..PS TOYOTA SAYS WILL NOT PAY LABOR BECAUSE OWNER INSTALLED PARTS..WHAT CAN I DO?? *TR

Mileage: 48,500

NOTICED A LOUD RATTLE IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 10/10/2014 WHEN I HEARD A WEIRD SOUND FROM UNDER MY VEHICLE. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER MY VEHICLE AND NOTICED MY REAR LEAVE SPRING WAS SNAPPED IN THE MIDDLE AND AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. *TR

Mileage: 106,459

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A SUBURBAN ROAD. WHEN I DROVE OVER ANY SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD, A LOUD METALLIC CLINKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD ISSUING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN AND WAS SMACKING AGAINST THE REAR AXLE WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS PUT IN MOTION. IT WAS MANDATORY THAT I REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY AND DRIVABILITY. THE REPAIR COST ME $491 (I HAVE THE RECEIPT); THE INCIDENT WAS UNNERVING AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE BOTHER AND INCONVENIENCE. *TR

Mileage: 104,900

AFTER HEARING CLUNKING NOISES IN THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK, AN INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AT A COST OF NEARLY $1100. I CONSIDER THE FAILURE OF THE SPRINGS TO BE PREMATURE AS I DO NOT USE THE TRUCK FOR HEAVY HAULING. RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK. *TR

Mileage: 50,332

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BOTTOM LEAF SPRING FAILED IN FATIGUE. THE FAILED SPRING CAUSED DAMAGE AND DEFORMATION TO THE BRAKE LINE. I CONSIDER THIS A PREMATURE LIFE AS THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED TOWING OR OFF ROAD USE. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO LEAF SPRINGS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 55,000. UPDATED 08/19/14*LJ UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT

Mileage: 55,000

8/4/14 THE LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE SEVERING THE BRAKE LINE, LEAVING HER WITH NO ABILITY TO STOP THE TRUCK. 7/12/13 THE RIGHT REAR SPRING WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. BOTH THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THE SHOP THAT FIXED THE SPRINGS TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS VERY COMMON IN THESE TRUCKS. HAD MY DAUGHTER LOST HER BRAKES TEN MINUTES EARLIER, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.. UPDATED 08-20-14 *BF. UPDATED 08/27/2014 *JS

Mileage: 100,817

A BROKEN LEAF SPRING CUT MY BRAKE LINE AND MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE TRUCK. I HAD ALREADY REPLACED A LEAF SPRING ON THE OTHER SIDE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT, LUCKILY THE BRAKES STILL HAD SOME FLUID IN THEM WHEN I REALIZED THERE WAS AN ISSUE. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

AT 59,500 MILES THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING STARTED MAKING A LOT OF NOISE AND VIBRATION AND NOTICEABLY ALTERED THE STEERING. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW AT 90,000 MILES THE BEARING IS FAULTY AGAIN AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT HE SEES A LOT OF FAILED WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE TACOMAS. A FAILED BEARING CAN RESULT IN THE WHEEL LOCKING UP OR FALLING OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mileage: 59,560

I HEARD A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY SIDE ROAD. I INVESTIGATED AND DISCOVERED THE BOTTOM LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN IN HALF. DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH TACOMA'S. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND IT IS NOT A COVERED ITEM (NO TBS) AND IT WOULD COST OVER $1800. I WENT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHICH SAVED ME $700. DURING THE REPAIR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT WERE BROKEN. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM; THAT TOYOTA LENGTHENED THE SPRINGS TO SOFTEN THE RIDE, AS A RESULT COMPROMISED THE STRENGTH. THE LEAF SPRINGS HAVE ALWAYS SQUEAKED JUST BY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TRUCK. THERE IS A STICKER ON THE DOOR FRAME STATING THAT THE LOAD RATING HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 290 LBS FOR THIS VEHICLE, I WONDERED WHY NOW I KNOW, CHEAP SPRINGS! *TR

Mileage: 79,000

AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, IN SEPT 2011, I HAD MY TRUCK FOR ONLY A FEW WEEKS AND I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A SMALL BUMP AND HEARD AS WELL AS FELT A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, I ALSO NOTICED MY BED WAS MOVING A LITTLE AS WELL. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS I HEARD THE ISSUE, BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY DIDN'T HEAR OR FEEL ANYTHING. NOW WHEN I HIT ANY BUMP (BIG/SMALL) I CAN LITERALLY SEE THE BED ON MY TRUCK MOVE IN MY SIDE MIRRORS, THE ISSUES ARE PROGRESSING AND MY TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WANT THESE ISSUES FIXED ASAP, ESP SINCE ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY . EXTREMELY HARSH RIDE, AND FEELING UNSAFE TO DRIVE, NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP. *TR

AT MY STATE INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THEY WOULD COST $800.00 TO REPAIR AND THEY HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE BEFORE AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THIS YEAR I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION TO FIND THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDES WERE BROKEN. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER I WAS AGAIN TOLD IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AND THEY HAD NOT EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE. I ASKED TO HAVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE TOYOTA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, BUT WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT GIVE THAT INFORMATION OUT. I SENT A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL TO TOYOTA CORPORATE AND AT THIS POINT HAVE RECEIVED NOT RESPONSE. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS TELL ME THEY HAVE REPAIRED MANY OF THESE TRUCKS FOR THESE PROBLEMS. THE INTERNET IS AWASH WITH COMPLAINTS REGARDING BROKEN SPRINGS. I WAS LUCKY, I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE SPRING PIECE REACHED MY REAR TIRE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE COMPANY IS TAKING NO RESPONSIBILITY TO RESOLVE. *TR

Mileage: 55,000

FOUND A BROKEN LEAF ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE, IT WAS THE MIDDLE LEAF NOT THE MAIN LEAF. MUST HAVE HAPPENED IN THE LAST 2700 MILES. WAS UNDER THE TRUCK AT 65,000 AND ALL WAS GOOD. I DO NOT LOAD THIS TRUCK, IT CAN'T TAKE IT. IT IS BASICALLY A PASSENGER CAR WITH A CARGO BOX, AND THATS HOW I USE IT. CALLED LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE LETTERS. CALLED A LOCAL SPRING SHOP AND WHEN I GAVE THEM THE MAKE AND MODEL, THEY SAID THEY WEREN'T SURPRISED, THEY DO A LOT OF SINGLE LEAFS ON TACOMAS, AND AT A WIDE RANGE OF MILEAGE. THEY HAVE DONE REPLACEMENTS ON VEHICLES FROM 18K-80K. *JS

Mileage: 67,775

I BEGAN TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE TODAY AND HEARD A STRANGE CLANKING NOISE. I PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT ONE OF THE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRINGS WAS BROKEN. I HAVE NEVER HAD A LOAD IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK OVER 500LBS. I SEE THAT PRIOR MODEL YEAR TACOMAS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK HAD THE SAME PART BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT EXTEND TO 2009. *TR

Mileage: 64,750

MY TACOMA HAS A CONSTANT SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. MY MECHANIC AND TOYOTA SERVICE HAVE TRIED BALANCING, ALIGNMENTS AND ROAD-FORCE TESTING, BUT NOTHING WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE SHAKE. IT IS AT IT'S WORST WHEN I FIRST ACCELERATE TO CRUISING SPEED AFTER THE TRUCK HAS SAT FOR EIGHT HOURS. AT THESE TIMES IT IS AN APPROXIMATELY A 1/4 INCH SHIMMY IN THE WHEEL, AND IS QUITE A VIOLENT SHAKE. IT SEEMS TO DISSIPATE AFTER A WHILE, BUT THE SHIMMY NEVER GOES AWAY COMPLETELY. IT EXISTS WITH BOTH MY ALL-SEASON TIRES, AND MY SNOW TIRES. *TR

Mileage: 15,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE REAR AXLE RIGHT LEAF SPRING NEAR THE GAS LINE WHICH WAS CORRODED AND HAD BROKE IN HALF. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE 2009 TACOMA AND WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 78,700.

Mileage: 78,700

WHEN MY 2009 TACOMA REACHED ABOUT 18,500 MILES THE REAR SPRING STARTED TO SQUEAK. YOU CAN HEAR IT EVEN GETTING IN & OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IF YOU PUT MUCH WEIGHT IN THE BACK IT WILL SQUAT & LIFT THE FRONT END UP. IT EVEN DOES POORLY PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. THIS IS MY 10TH + TOYOTA & I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM POPS UP & TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I MAY JUST BY A GMC NEXT TIME. *TR

Mileage: 18,500

WHEN MY 2009 TACOMA REACHED ABOUT 18,500 MILES THE REAR SPRING STARTED TO SQUEAK. YOU CAN HEAR IT EVEN GETTING IN & OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IF YOU PUT MUCH WEIGHT IN THE BACK IT WILL SQUAT & LIFT THE FRONT END UP. IT EVEN DOES POORLY PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. THIS IS MY 10TH + TOYOTA & I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM POPS UP & TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I MAY JUST BY A GMC NEXT TIME. *TR

Mileage: 18,500

I HAVE A 2009 TOYTOA TACOMA WITH 26,000 MILES, AND THE LEAF SUSPENSION IS FAILING. THERE ARE AUDIBLE GROANS AND CREAKS JUST GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR, OR IF I PUT IN LOADS AS LIGHT AS 50 POUNDS. FURTHER, THE RIDE HAS BECOME WORSE OVER BUMPS. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED TSBS FOR THIS ISSUE IN EARLIER MODELS, BUT THEY HAVE NOT ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM, AND THERE ISN'T A TSB FOR 2009. *TR

Mileage: 22,000

THE REAR SPRINGS STARTED SQUEAKING ABOUT 19,000 MILES. WHEN PULLING A TRAILER VEHICLE SWAYS BADLY. WITH 600 LBS OF WEIGHT IN BED, VEHICLE SITS REALLY LOW. *TR

Mileage: 19,000

THE RADIO ACTS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY. IT CHANGES STATIONS, TURNS ITSELF OFF AND ON, ETC. SOMETIMES THE CONTROLS, SUCH AS THE VOLUME, ARE NON-RESPONSIVE, SO THE RADIO CANNOT BE TURNED DOWN OR OFF WHEN NEEDED. SINCE FIDDLING WITH THE RADIO USUALLY MAKES IT EVENTUALLY START WORKING AGAIN, IT IS A DISTRACTION HAZARD. I HAVE DRIFTED OVER THE YELLOW LINE TRYING TO GET IT WORKING AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE DEFECT BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS. I BELIEVE FEW PEOPLE REPORT IT BECAUSE THE RADIO IS NOT SEEN AS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT IT IS A SERIOUS DISTRACTION. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR TWO YEARS. ALSO, ONE OF THE LEAF SPRINGS HAD BROKEN IN HALF.

Mileage: 4,000

THE TRUCK BOTTOMS OUT AT ABOUT HALF THE PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF 1,295 POUNDS. A 652LB ATV CAUSED THE TRUCK TO BOTTOM OUT. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR 2005-2008 MODELS AND TOYOTA CLAIMS IT HAS REMEDIED THE PROBLEM BUT THE SAME EXACT PARTS ARE STILL IN USE ON THE 2009 MODELS. *TR

Mileage: 700