Table 1 shows 17 common suspension related problems of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension leaf spring (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (19 problems).
Right side rear leaf spring broke in half at 79,000 miles. Rodland Toyota in everett, wa. Stated this is not covered under the extended warranty. The service department did not mention this as a known problem. No offers were extended to correct the defect. Read details...
I purchased truck in 2005 from Toyota of nicholasville ky I heard there was a recall never received recall notice took truck to have brakes done mechanic refused to work on it because of dangerous frame holes rust can push in sides of frame with fingers and make a hole mechanic said it was very Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 96v129000 (suspension:front), the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer refused repairs due to the vehicle age. The contact did not call the manufacturer. Read details...