Rear Suspension Springs problems of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma

There was a recall on the frame and in 2015 my father-in-law owned the vehicle and had it inspected and all I know is it passed. He is deceased now and I own the vehicle and recurved notification about a recall on the rear springs so made an appointment and they told me that they couldn't fix the problem because the frame was to rusted to safely take springs off to replace. The frame recall has expired but the spring recall is still in effect. So I feel that to fix the safety issue they should fix the frame so that they can fix the springs to solve the safety issue. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Toyota frame recall - I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with holes and cracks visible in the frame. I can only imagine the damage internally to the frame. Huge chunks of frame rust come from the inside of the frame when pressure washed. The truck was originally purchased and resided in the northeast for the majority of the vehicle's life. The truck was obviously exposed to road salts and as a result the frame has been compromised. The Toyota dealer must be aware of the history of the vehicle as the truck was serviced regularly at Toyota dealerships and third party service centers throughout the northeast. In 2014 Toyota tried to covered up the problem with a "rust inhibitor" which only hide the true damage on the frame. I recently took my truck to autonation Toyota at 2555 colonial blvd, fort myers, FL 33907 phone:(239) 321-5413 for a different recall, the rear springs. I requested the frame be replaced under the recent Toyota frame recall settlement and was simply ignored. I am currently driving my truck as a necessity knowing there may be a catastrophic failure at any time. Toyota has agreed in court to either replace or buy out the vehicles affected. My truck is a danger to myself and others on the road but I can't afford another vehicle. I have taken pictures of the affected areas of the frame as evidence of the damage. Please help!.

I took my Tacoma to dealer to have rear leaf springs inspected per a recall (14v604). . They refused to honor recall because the original owner (I'm second owner) had installed a 2" lift kit. They left me in "limbo" regarding this recall. I do not know, one way or another, if my leaf springs need replacing. This seems like a lousy way to handle a recall.

Recall # 14v-604, rear leaf springs recalled. Heartland Toyota in bremerton washington saying they will do work, but not return vehicle in condition they found it. They are refusing to replace the "add-a-leaf" that was put on the truck, on top of the existing, recalled, leaf spring. Heartland has serviced this vehicle for 10 years in its current condition. I was told by a service associate that it is because of a "new service manager," and that they have done the full work many times. In fact, an associate of mine had the same rear leaf springs replaced, and this dealership did replace his "add-a-leaf", returning his vehicle in the condition it was dropped off in. "their liability" was the reason I was given for their only being willing to do an abbreviated job.

Rear leaf springs are bottoming out and the the rear axle is coming in contact with the truck frame.

2005 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to broken rear leaf springs recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs.

Tl-the contact own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he believed that the rear right and left leaf springs was fractured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection and the mechanic noticed that the rear leaf springs fractured. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v604000 (suspension). However, after the repair was performed the rear end of the vehicle began to lower towards the ground. In addition, the vehicle swerved out of the lane independently whenever driving. The recall part installed in the vehicle was the incorrect size. The vehicle was not repaired for most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,764. Rw.

I was driving my truck when suddenly I heard a clunk and my truck jerked like my right rear wheel locked up then my truck bounced. I pulled over but I wasn't sure what to look for. I took my truck in to lithia Toyota and was told they saw nothing wrong but I told them I think something broke. I was told my shocks might have gone bad. I later had my shocks replaced because they said the shocks will help my ride. Later I found out by researching that it in fact was not a shock issue, and that others have leaf spring issues so I took to a local mechanic and they said they were shot. When I mentioned this to lithia Toyota they said I could replace them but it would be out of my pocket costs. I told them I think it broke off and that I had spoken with them before but nothing was done. 6 months have passed as my truck everyday ride was bouncy, bottomed out so I could not travel long distances due to this issue. I finally received a letter from Toyota stating they have a recall for leaf springs for my truck. I told them that I wasn't surprised. I was treated by Toyota like I was making it up and that I was just trying to get something for free when in fact it was a safety issue which could have been taken care of when I first reported my problem. Plus I don't think I needed to replace my shocks and now am out that money.

Within a year of purchase, the rear leaf springs became soft and the truck bottomed out on bumps. I took it to a local dealer (haddads, pittsfield, MA) and they refused to service it claiming nothing was wrong. I later took it to a springfield dealership and received the same answer. I then took it to superior spring in pittsfield. They found both springs were broken and had to be replaced. I called Toyota and they refused to honor the warranty, claiming I had over loaded the truck. I had not ever carried more than a few hundred lbs in the bed of this 1/2 ton truck. I have owned the truck since new and been the sole operator. A few weeks ago the steering became sticky. My mechanic replaced the steering shaft at a cost of $400. He stated that Toyota should recall the vehicle for this because he sees this part fail often due to poor construction. Also, the frame on this truck has significant rust already and does not look like it will outlast the body and drive train. I'm not pleased.

Less than one year after purchase the rear leaf springs failed on both sides. Two dealers plus Toyota headquarters refused service, so I had to pay for a private spring shop to replace them. They have since been recalled but to date I have not received reimbursement. In 2014 the steering shaft had to be replaced and at the same time the frame was determined corroded beyond repair. Toyota made promise to replace the frame under recall in Nov 2014 but to date has not delivered and has not indicated when I can expect the repair to be made. For over six months now I have been left with an unsafe vehicle that I can't sell or replace.

Potential safety hazard 29 Mar 06 05/06 Tacoma suspension design-design flaw and potential safety hazard. This is not a question but a description of what I and other previous and current Tacoma or truck owners consider a design flaw and potential safety hazard. I'm highly disappointed with the front end metal suspension knuckle that sits a 1/2 inch away from the middle of the tire. This is on the 05 Tacoma crew cab 4x4 shortbed w/trd, tow pkg (oc)options. -this causes issue this could cause flexing of the tire during normal on-road and off-road bumps causing the tire to flex and possibly rub against the suspension knuckle. This situation is compounded if a tire runs a little low on air pressure and could cause a premature cut tire or blowout. Another unrelated item--the new 05/06 Tacoma rear suspension bottoms out to easy. During a recent hunting trip oct 05 in colorado. I had my hunting gear distributed evenly in the crew cab and the shortbed (appx 100pds in the back seat, only myself 220pd in driver seat, and appx 400 pds in the truck bed. The truck bed had appx 275 pds between the wheel well and tailgate and other 100-150 max in front of bed evenly destroyed. The truck bottomed out quite easily on fairly minor ruts on dirt roads and on highway ditches that were only minor sloped and should not have cause the truck to bottom out. The truck was not close to the 50% weight limit and the rear of the truck standing still was not sagging much at all from the weight. I was really shocked that it sounded like the truck bottomed out on minor slow speed ruts and during highway road humps or dips. This never happened with my 95 or 98 Tacoma unless I had 75% plus of the bed carry limit met. I think you need to beef up or retest/redesign the springs and/or shocks to meet the new trucks weight and load carry capabilities better. Billy armour.

Over normal use of the vehicle, it has sustained several paint chips. The paint has been chipped on the front side of the bed, from debris being thrown up by the front tires, and on the rocker panels. Toyota obviously thought of the issue by placing a thicker coat along the bottom of the vehicle. It did not work. The rear springs are also squeaking already. Usually not an issue as the bushings wear out, but a little concerned after only 4600 miles have been put on the vehicle.