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The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle for repair, the contact was made aware of rust on the steering shaft and the support arms and the front end of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
My vehicle failed the state of Maine safety inspection due to a broken leaf spring. I had the vehicle further inspected at a Toyota dealership and they reported the same issue. They gave me an estimate to replace the rear springs for a total cost to me of $2321. This an expense that I do not believe should have to bare, as this vehicle is only used for personal use. The heaviest load this vehicle has carried is a few bags of fertilizer.
Toyota Tacoma was sprayed in 2020 for frame rust. Rust has began again on the frame. Also the suspension and behind the two rear wheels rust is rampant. Lots and lots of rust but no new holes since was sprayed. Pictures attached of the 2011 Toyota Tacoma with 68,000 miles.
Passenger side rear suspension was making noise. Loud clunking. Upon further inspection, rear leaf spring is broken in 2 places. The previously instated recall does not cover my vehicle??
Rear leaf springs are very weak and are not as supportive as they should be. As shown in the photo the spring is pretty much straight and it should have some curve as there is no load on the vehicle.
- Maryville, TN, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear leaf spring fractured and detached from the vehicle. The failure was discovered by Toyota of scranton (3400 N main ave, scranton, pa 18508) while the vehicle was being inspected. The contact was also informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,304.
The vehicle takes long to stop even after changing the brake pads, rotors, brake shoes, with new components. The rear makes a thud sound when accelerating or coming to a stop. The leaf springs also squeak and I noticed after they changed my frame the leaf springs were not change even though there is a recall on the leaf springs and it was rusting" the steering intermediate shaft started to make this loud thud sound when going over bumps around 5-10 mph. There is also a recall on this, but my local dealer says there isn't one? why doesn't the main branch talk to or update the system for all Toyota branches for recalls"
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to galaxy Toyota (750 NJ-36, eatontown, NJ 07724, 732-982-4177) where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
I just bought 2011 Toyota Tacoma. It has little over 51,000 miles. I heard a popping noise. Took it to Toyota dealer. They maintenance it. They told me it was passengers side left spring is broke. I took out powertrain warranty. But don't cover that. I seen recall on 2011 Toyota Tacoma. But mine wasn't in recall. Toyota dealer told me I would be out $900 to 1200 dollars I just bought truck give almost 26 thousand dollars. I don't have money to fix that too.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that an abnormal snapping noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to lia Toyota of colony (2116 central ave, schenectady, NY 12304, (518) 631-5254) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed new leaf springs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered the contact a credit towards the repair cost. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Rear left side leaf spring broke while driving; I brought the vehicle from the U.S into the island of grenada(caribbean) where the spring broke.. heard this loud flapping under the vehicle ; stopped to investigate and found the middle spring (of 3) broke and was sticking out from the rest; I noticed that the leaf springs were more flat than curved like normal springs the Toyota dealer in grenada is telling me I must get a letter from a Toyota dealer in the U S for their repair services to act. I cant believe the order said "go to the nearest Toyota dealer" and these people who supposed to be dealers are giving me this run around.
On line it says there is a recall on my 2011 Tacoma for rear leaf springs breaking. My leaf spring on the drivers side broke driving down the road with no weight in my bed. Toyota tells me my VIN doesn't come up on the list. If this is a common problem why isn't my truck covered" I don't overload my truck, in fact I baby it. I've only had it just over one year. I'm really disappointed that they would basically say sorry you're on your own! it's going to cost $800-$1000 dollars I can't afford but have no choice! are there any other options"
Both rear leaf spring broke. Toyota does not sell the three leaf spring only 4 leaf. I notified Toyota and they said there is no recall for the leaf springs on the 2011 Tacoma.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side leaf spring was fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (gambrel Toyota, 311 East cumberland gap parkway, corbin, ky 40701, (800) 328-2931) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 12/20/18
When servicing our truck, dealer has found both right and left rear leaf springs broken. There is a recall issued for 690,000 Tacoma trucks exactly like mine for the years of 2005 thru 2011 mine is a 2011 also, but they will not include my VIN #... as described by Toyota dealer and recall notices, this issue "could break, puncture the gas tank and cause a fire ". dealer says " unsafe condition as if the remaining part of spring breaks the axle will no longer be secured under the vehicle" this truck is used under normal conditions w/no heavy hauling or towing why is it not being recalled " this is not normal, putting myself and family in harms way ? what changed during production and assembly that my 2011 Tacoma was any different than the one behind it or in front of it during production, same model year ? Toyota will not answer that question, only to say " that VIN. # is not included in the recall 4th Toyota truck in a row dealer serviced every 5K miles. As recommended now this is customer loyalty appreciation. Toyota tells me " no farther appeal process " ? is this correct "
My 2011tacoma has broken rear leaf springs. They are located above the axle in danger of pucturing gas tank. Toyota has recalled Tacoma from the years 2005-11 for this exact reason. Toyota tells me I don't qualify for the recall, but they can give no reason why I don't qualify.
The contact owns a 2011 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. Servco Toyota honolulu (2850 puklola St #200, honolulu, hi) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2011 Toyota Tacoma has had a problem with vibrations at speeds greater than 55. Thought it was a tire balance problem but have been through several sets of tires and rebalancing at this point and the problem persists. And, I see that many other people have reported suspension vibration problems with a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. Toyota must investigate suspension problems with 2011 Tacoma and issue a recall and repairs!! this is a major safety issue that Toyota must take responsibility for.
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- Colonia, NJ, USA