Suspension Noise problems of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at any speed, the suspension made an abnormal noise. Prior to the noise, the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall pertaining to the frame. The contact was uncertain if the recall repair caused the suspension noise. The vehicle was taken to more than two dealers, including tansky sawmill Toyota (6300 sawmill rd, dublin, OH 43017, (614) 766-4800) and buckeye Toyota (1903 riverway dr, lancaster, OH 43130, (740) 654-3943) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v606000 (suspension) and the dealer provided a temporary solution of coating the underbody. The contact inquired about the completion of the recall repair remedy and the dealer stated that the rear leaf spring part was not available. The contact had waited for the part for longer than six weeks. The dealer stated that they would follow up to supply the part. The passengers side rear was making an abnormal noise when driving. The contact was concerned that the rear leaf spring might fracture on the passenger side. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was in reverse, there was a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the while the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000. Part distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. 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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bump. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the rear leaf springs needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in 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 failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Oo.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 35 mph and making a right turn, a loud clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact recently received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear leaf spring was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 102,540.

On 3/14/2013 I noticed a noise that seemed to be coming from the rear suspension of my vehicle. I took the vehicle to my mechanic, who upon inspection noted that both rear leaf springs were broken. (see document) I then had the vehicle repaired on 3/22/2013. On September 29, 2014 the NHTSA announced the recall of my vehicle for the leaf springs(recall id 14v604) since that time I have been trying to get reimbursed by Toyota for the repairs that I had completed prior to the recall. I have contacted Toyota customer service several times and each time they have told me I needed to send more documentation. I've attached the required documents I have sent them, including the original invoice for diagnosis, the repair and a letter from my mechanic on letterhead supporting those documents. At one point in December 2015, they Toyota representative I was speaking with, actually called the mechanic to get verbal support of these documents. In December, I received a letter from Toyota stating that the remedy would be provided in early 2016. I've been told that once the remedy was provided I could then receive reimbursement for the repair. Yesterday, February 4, 2016, I was checking the status of the recall on my truck on Toyota. Com and it stated that "there were no open recalls on my vehicle at this time" I contacted Toyota again and they stated that I did not send the proper paperwork and that I had to prove my vehicle was part of the recall. I've attached the repair order and letter from my mechanic as well as a copy of the recall notification and a look-up from the Toyota site that shows my vehicle is covered under the recall. I am contacting you, simply because Toyota is trying to avoid reimbursing me for this recall and actually seems to have taken me off of the original recall status. I am very frustrated. The case # with Toyota is 1510072576.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While approaching a stop, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in 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 failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. He stated that he heard a noise in the front end of the vehicle for the past five months. The mechanic stated that the suspension might be the cause of the failure. The contact felt that he should not have to pay for defective suspension when the vehicle has only 6,400 miles on it. The current and failure mileage on the vehicle was 6,400.

Front suspension noise on 2006 Toyota Tacoma d/cap prerunner, have taken the vehicle for service seven times and the dealer is unable to fix the noise.