Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"noise and vibration. right front ball joint needed to be replaced."
Anonymous, CA (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Replaced"
Anonymous, FL (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"Small Leak while it is parked for a long time."
Jose G., PR (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Power steering hydrolics had leak both sides. Both pistons had to be replaced"
Anonymous, GA (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"The leak was classified as seepage and therefore not covered by any warranty service."
Anonymous, TX (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"Changed power steering fluid. old fluid 90k miles. ok now"
Anonymous, IA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Both front struts and rear shocks were replaced at my last service. I was not even aware they were bad. Granted they replaced the entire frame because of a recall. Were the shocks and struts really bad or was it just easier to cut them out when replacing the frame ?"
Anonymous, NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"My rear drivers side shock, blew a hole into my truck bed somehow."
Luis A., NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"One of the front struts was leaking"
Anonymous, VA (2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Shocks leaking with less than 30000 miles on vehicle"
D T., FL (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Struts were leaking and needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, MO (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Struts began leaking hydraulic fluid after only 45,000 miles"
James G., CO (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Shocks were leaking"
Anonymous, CO (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Front struts were bad at 65000. Based on my experience with other cars, this seemed too early. The outer rear axle bearing also needed replacing. Again this seemed very early."
Stephen L., CT (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"The leaf springs had to be replaced (under warranty) as did the electrical wiring in the steering column and they had to strip and coat the whole underneath of the truck (all under warranty)"
Anonymous, (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Springs were subject to recall. except they did not have the new springs for 1-2 years *they had to design them) then they had them and I brought it in-- but they did not, and I had to bring it in again. In the meantime, they had broken."
Anonymous, MA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Toyota replaced the leaf springs, No Charge !"
Mary K., PA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"leaf springs replaced but were warranteed"
Andy B., VA (2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Springs came apart, had them fixed with my mechanic but Toyota would not reimburse $1300 dollars I paid. they continued to ask for specific information from my mechanic that he supplied but was never accepted by Toyota. not sure why, so I scheduled a fix with Toyota, based on its recall, and they replaced them again. I was out $1300. I will never buy a Toyota again. not sure who cheated me! but I blame them!"
Luis A., NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"We replaced the rear leaf springs prior to the current recall"
Anonymous, VT (2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Driver side Rear leaf spring broke. Replaced leaf springs on both sides"
Anonymous, NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"1 Broken rear spring. Had been warned by Toyota springs were a problem and a fix was coming. They replaced both springs. My truck never carries heavy loads"
J F., MA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"there is a recall on the rear springs but so far the problem is going un-addressed"
Anonymous, CA (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"recall on leaf springs.no solution yet"
Anonymous, NC (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"rear leaf went and got non-dealer repaired just before recall notice came; Toyota would reimburse me, but I don't have the paperwork"
John W., NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Recall"
Marvin R., VT (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Broken rear leaf spring, 1 in the last 12 months, and 1 previously on the opposite side"
Larry K., NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"leaf spring broke cutting brake line"
Anonymous, NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Springs did not hold weight of vehicle, had to install new leaf springs (which included adding another leaf to set). Springs bowed up, instead of downward"
John W., AZ (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"AT the last recall about steering wheel assembly and electrical they told me the springs wold be recalled. I got mail saying this as well but there has been NO followup by Toyota"
Anonymous, MD (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Rear springs broke. I had it repaired locally. Then I found Toyota has a recall on same. 6 months later I have yet to be reimbursed by Toyota. Over $400 in repairs!!"
Rudy C., VT (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Springs are broken need to be replaced"
Anonymous, AB (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Broken Springs - recall Torsion bar / Ball joint - fixed by my mechanic"
Anonymous, VT (2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Broken Spring"
Anonymous, VT (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Left leaf spring broke"
Anonymous, PA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Rear springs replaced on a recall"
Anonymous, IA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"The rear leaf springs were broken and they were replaced under a recall order at no charge"
Anonymous, MT (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Broken leaf spring"
Anonymous, PA (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Factory recall"
Daniel J., TX (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"Recall to replace rear leaf springs"
Anonymous, NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"recalled - repaired for free"
Anonymous, AR (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Rear springs replaced under warranty due to rust"
Duane B., OH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Warranty recall - could break"
Kim M., IA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Recall on springs"
Anonymous, GA (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"Recall replacement of rear axle leaf springs"
Anonymous, KS (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"Steering was getting sloppy with a fair bit of play. Linkage at base of steering column worn out and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, (2009 Toyota Tacoma Unsure 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Steering rack split open and lost all fluid causing power steering function to fail completely"
Anonymous, VA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Unsure 4.0-L V6)"It has become a little stiff trying to turn."
Thomas M., MA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Pinon gear failed."
Michael R., NM (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"a minor problem with rusting"
Rick T., NB (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"had to replace the entire steering rack due to rot/rust holes"
Alan M., NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"The bottom steering yoke developed a rust problem that made steering very stiff. Replacement of lower steering shaft was necessary to fix the problem"
Andrew A., MD (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)"Seals failed on Rack and pinion assembly after only 45,000 miles. Original struts also began leaking and required replacement"
James G., CO (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"intermediate shaft replaced at 67000 odometer reading"
Diane Z., IN (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Rack & pinion was leaking and had to be replaced, hoses had to be replaced along with system hoses..very expensive"
Richard C., NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Shaking of car when faster than 55"
Scott M., NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"the steering shaft knuckle was frozen from rust and had to be replaced at MY cost. NOT happy even though out of warranty"
Anonymous, OH (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"A bearing was worn causing the power steering to not work"
Anonymous, ME (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Steering became stiff & would not return to center when finishing a corner. There is a universal joint in the steering column which is unprotected & became highly rusted. Not replaced at this time but treated with rust-loosing spray and lubricant"
Peter M., MA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Leak"
Anonymous, NV (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Linkage has no lubrication fittings and rust up. Have to spray with PB Blaster and lube with white lithium grease periodically. Toyota should address this and have a recall"
Charles S., NY (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Intermediate shaft and ball joint failure"
Marc B., NB (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"steering rack rusted and failed. Lost fluid. Total replacement."
Rick A., NC (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"The entire frame was rusted and had to be replaced (Toyota did the job for free). The steering rack was also rotted, but Toyota did not accept responsibility. This was the 3rd frame replacement Toyota has had in the last 20 yrs. You should ask about that."
Stephen L., CT (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Vibrate of car"
Scott M., NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Rotors seems to warp easily, even with proper adjustment of both front and rear brakes"
Peter M., MA (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"Tires worn out less than 30000 miles"
D T., FL (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"The left front wheel bearing basically imploded (service techs words) and in turn destroyed the ABS wheel sensor as well. I was told that wheel bearing failure in Tacomas is not very common at all."
Anonymous, NH (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Right rear seal/bearing failed. Leaking fluid onto the brake shoes. Brake shoes had to be replaced on both sides. I only had 62527 miles on the truck. Total repair cost was almost $1800.00."
Anonymous, TX (2009 Toyota Tacoma 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"One front wheel bearing failed due to corrosion from water incursion, apparently a consequence of seal failure"
Anonymous, RI (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"It was very expensive to replace"
Tamara T., TX (2009 Toyota Tacoma 4.0-L V6)"Right rear wheel nearing failed. This was after driving on dirt roads for extended period of time"
Henry P., MT (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 4.0-L V6)"Had to replace rear wheel bearings"
Anonymous, FL (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner)"Both wheel bearings on rear axle failed"
James G., CO (2009 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)
"slightly started pulling to the left"
Anonymous, AZ (2009 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0-L V6)