Model year record

1996 Toyota Tacoma

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 321 owner complaints on file.

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 shields18176,000 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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.