Suspension Problems of Toyota Prerunner

Toyota Prerunner owners have reported 6 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Toyota Prerunner


Recently reported Suspension problems of Toyota Prerunner

The Suspension problem

Took my tacoma in today for spare tire recall. Work was denied due to frame rust. I did not received any notices beforehand until this one. I feel my vehicle is unsafe to drive. I have owned my tacoma since 2003.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Driver's side ball joint fell off resulting in the entire wheel coming off. There was no forwarning of this going to occur. Took it to the local dealer they replaced the lower & upper balljoints and the left lower ball joint. Also, they replaced a tire and replaced a brake hose.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

My daughter was making a right hand turn on a city street when the ball joint broke away, the left side tire snapped off. It was still stuck to the brake rotor and suspension. It ruined the brake also. The tow truck even had problems picking it up.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

My 1999 Toyota tacoma Prerunner with ladder rack and 3 ladders, sways dangerously, at highway speeds. It can be caused by concrete bridges and overpasses. It sways side to side. My Toyota dealer says there is nothing wrong.   Read details...




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