Model year record

1996 Toyota Tacoma

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 322 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Tacoma, 1995–2004 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2004 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V129000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
90,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-10
Owners notified
1996-09-06

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT CAN CRACK LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body25170,000 mi
Suspension22175,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly2220,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields19176,000 mi
Structure: frame and members17146,205 mi
Suspension: front1520,000 mi
Air bags: frontal12—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine10276,920 mi
Tires: tread/belt1088,530 mi
Suspension: rear9137,345 mi
Tires7—
Vehicle speed control7245,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Unknown or other6221,000 mi
Seat belts5138,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber577,074 mi
Air bags4131,243 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner430,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Power train: manual transmission4100,000 mi
Steering4120,000 mi
Electrical system360,000 mi
Power train3215,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Seat belts: front: retractor332,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Structure373,000 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel/propulsion system280,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic230,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Tires: valve2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Wheels2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, other1—
Parking brake1111,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)130,000 mi
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear: springs1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer130,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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