IllustrationREAR SPRINGS BROKE IN HALF, DEALER FIXED PROBLEM. *AK *ML
1995 Toyota Tacoma
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Toyota Tacoma do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 228.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
125–50K
150–75K
775–100K
13100–150K
28150K+
52 reports with mileage · 125 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Suspension. Review the 90 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
21 crash reports3 fire reports12 injury reports
Suspension complaints
90 reportsVEHICLE HAS HAD UNRESOLVED FRONT END VIBRATION SINCE 40,000 MILES BUT NOW DEALER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
I'VE HAD A BUMPING IN MY LEFT FRONT SINCE RIGHT AFTER I GOT MY TRUCK I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TIRES SO AT 22000 MILES MY TIRES WERE COMPLETLY WORN OUT SO I BOUGHT A NEW SET AND HAD THE FRONT END LINED UP WELL I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM IT ALWAYS WEARS OUT THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE. 2 SETS OF TIRES WORN OUT IS THIS NORMAL? THE INSIDE TREA…
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I'VE HAD A BUMPING IN MY LEFT FRONT SINCE RIGHT AFTER I GOT MY TRUCK I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TIRES SO AT 22000 MILES MY TIRES WERE COMPLETLY WORN OUT SO I BOUGHT A NEW SET AND HAD THE FRONT END LINED UP WELL I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM IT ALWAYS WEARS OUT THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE. 2 SETS OF TIRES WORN OUT IS THIS NORMAL? THE INSIDE TREAD IS STILL GOOD I ALSO HAVE FOUND A LOT OF PLAY IN THE LEFT FRONT HUB&STEERING IS THIS NORMAL FOR A TRUCK WITH ONLY 51000 MILES ? THIS IS MY FORTH AND LAST TOYOTA IF THERE IS NO HELP!!!! I HAVE 5YEAR 60000 MILE DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY WILLTHIS FALL IN THAT CATAGORY? THANKYOU. *AK
DURING BRAKE WORK DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH LEFT & RIGHT SIDE HAD BROKEN CENTRE SPRING. RH SPING BROKEN IN 2 PLACES CAUSING CENTRE PORTION TO TURN AND DAMAGE SHOCK ABSORBER. DEALER REPLACED BOTH LEAF ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCKS NO CHARGE. NEW LEAFS REPLACED WITH 4 SPRING ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE OPERATED UNDER NORM…
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DURING BRAKE WORK DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH LEFT & RIGHT SIDE HAD BROKEN CENTRE SPRING. RH SPING BROKEN IN 2 PLACES CAUSING CENTRE PORTION TO TURN AND DAMAGE SHOCK ABSORBER. DEALER REPLACED BOTH LEAF ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCKS NO CHARGE. NEW LEAFS REPLACED WITH 4 SPRING ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE OPERATED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ONLY.
REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED A BANGING NOISE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. THE LEAF SPRING IS STICKING OUT, RUBBING THE TIRE. DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND LEAF SPRINGS. *AK
NOTICED A BAD RIDE WITH EXCESSIVE SQUEAKING.HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED BOTH SPRINGS WERE CRACKED.
THE CENTER LEAF ON BOTH SPRINGS HAS FAILED. TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM, BUT TOLD ME TOO MANY MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THEY DID REPLACE HEADGASKET FOR A RECALL AT 135K. I WENT TO AN AUTO/TRUCK SPRING SHOP AND WHEN I WENT INSIDE, THE GENTLEMAN THERE SAID "BROKEN REAR SPRINGS?" BEFORE I SAID ANYTHING. THEY KEEP THEM IN …
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THE CENTER LEAF ON BOTH SPRINGS HAS FAILED. TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM, BUT TOLD ME TOO MANY MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THEY DID REPLACE HEADGASKET FOR A RECALL AT 135K. I WENT TO AN AUTO/TRUCK SPRING SHOP AND WHEN I WENT INSIDE, THE GENTLEMAN THERE SAID "BROKEN REAR SPRINGS?" BEFORE I SAID ANYTHING. THEY KEEP THEM IN STOCK, REPLACING SO MANY. I"VE BEEN LUCKY, THE PART THAT BROKE ISN'T A MOUNTING POINT. SO THE SUSPENSION HAD CONTINUED TO HOLD UP THE TUCK. IT'S GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE FOR ME TO REPAIR, $800+ BETWEEN THE SPRINGS, SHOCKS(LEAF SLID OVER AND ATE THE SHOCK) AND THE EXHAUST PIPE(SLID OVER AND ATE THAT.) I'VE RESIGNED THAT I'VE GOT TO DO IT, BUT MAYBE TOYOTA HAS TO DO SOME BETTER RESEARCH ON THEIR COMPONENTS. THANKS. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
THE SPRINGS SLIDE INTO THE LEFT REAR TIRE, RUBBED IT, BUSTED THE TIRE, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER 3 TIMES. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265-75R15 )
LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE AT 45,000 MILES. TOYOTA REPLACED IT. DID NOT REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS.THE OTHER LEAF SPRING FAILED AT 85,000 AND TOYOTA WOULD NOT PROVIDE REPLACEMENT. FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, NEITHER DRIVING OFF-ROAD OR WITH HEAVY LOAD. *AK
Official recalls
296V129000 · Suspension:front
Jul 10, 1996
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT CAN CRACK LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT.
95V195001 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery
Oct 11, 1995
THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA97015 · Turn Signal Failures
Opened Jul 22, 1997 · Closed Sep 21, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
There is no summary currently available