Toyota Tacoma / 1995
1995 Toyota Tacoma problems
Owners have filed 214 complaints about the 1995 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 45.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 13.6%.
Complaints214
Crashes30
Fires4
Injuries19
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Suspension 45.8% · 98
Structure 13.6% · 29
Power train 6.1% · 13
Unknown or other 5.1% · 11
Tires 4.7% · 10
Air bags 4.7% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 3.3% · 7
Seat belts 2.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire, 19 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Toyota Tacoma in this data, 1995 sits 21st by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 174,000 miles.
In owners' own words
There was a broken rear leaf spring on right passenger's side . Contacted dealer, and dealer will check into it.*Ak consumer states as of may 8, 2001 neither the dealer or the manufacturer has done anything to remedy the problem, consumer was advised that vehicle is out of warranty, consumer states there was nothing wrong with vehicel until he brought it in for service for an unrelated repair. Suspension
Right rear leaf spring failed, replaced spring, left leaf spring failed, replaced both springs. Toyota refuses to acknowledge problem or reimburse me for the springs even though there is a known problem that others have reported. They cite being out of warranty (excess mileage) as a reason. Reported to Toyota under case # 200005040162. Plan on continuing legal action against Toyota. Suspension
Shortly after purchasing the used 1995 Tacoma, under normal driving conditions, the middle rear driver's spring apparently broke and came in contact with shock, causing hard squeaking. Checking with local suspension repair shops and junkyards, all parties indicate how common an occurance this is. Several junkyards stated they cannot keep enough of these replacement springs in stock. Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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