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Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (3%)

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Toyota Tacoma suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 160 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

205 mi Vehicle was not aligned properly from factory - vehicle pulled heavily to right. 

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2020 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

16000 mi bad bushings on the struts, however these were/are part of an after market lift that the dealer did and so they warranted them. 

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2017 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

18000 mi Align front end. 

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2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

16000 mi Creaking Noise coming from front right suspension. REmoved and replaced front right strut absorber assembly, support assembly, retainer cushion, cushion, shock ab, fitting kit 

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2016 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

25000 mi Steering rack replaced 
28000 mi

US $100
front end alignment 
29000 mi

US $200
Needed front end alignment 
23000 mi Constant squeaking from rear suspension. Was told this was due to faulty bushings and that a bulletin had been issued. Replacement parts not yet available. Dealer lubricated the bushings to reduce noise. Functionality not affected. 

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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

27000 mi Aftermarket shocks were leaking and were replaced by dealer. 

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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

10300 mi Squeaky right rear leaf spring. Dealer claimed they were unable to duplicate. 

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2014 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

81220 mi

C $250
Replaced rear shocks 
86180 mi

C $240
replaced front shocks and steering rack boots 

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2014 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

21000 mi Noise in front strut 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

78000 mi

US $250
front wheel bearing replacement on drivers side. 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

12000 mi Could not get the truck to drive straight down the road. Adjusted the thrust angle, did nothing to correct. I gave up trying to get this issue fixed. Sold the vehicle. The outer edges of the tires were nearly shot after just 13000 miles due to the alignment issue which they sate is within specs. Doubtful they even did an alignment, just told me. 

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2013 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

82000 mi Replaced steering rack,old one was leaking. Line was leaking at fitting ,not able to fix as fitting on rack had cracked. 

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2012 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

108755 mi

US $685
Left front wheel bearing and hub needed to be replaced 
32000 mi

C $125
Broken Suspension arm and Cam 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

79000 mi

US $135
steering wheel shake. 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

18800 mi aftermarket ball joints failed after 18,000 miles of usage. vendor is supplying new ones free of charge 
54000 mi

US $200
Wheel bearing in right front is failing, needs to be replaced. Decided on DIY route after finding a complete unit for under $200 (indy shop quoted $500) 

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

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2011 Toyota Tacoma 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

18400 mi TSB heavy duty rear spring update. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

78000 mi

US $1600
Both front wheel bearings replaced 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

74000 mi

US $1500
Had to replace upper and lower control arms. Also had to replace upper transmission cooler lines as they were rusted. Toyota replaced the frame due to rust issues and the lower transmission cooler lines were replaced by them at the time as they were broken removing the frame. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

80000 mi

US $130
Ride quality felt a bit jittery. Replaced rear shocks and also plan on replacing front strut assemblies soon too. Also totes needed balancing due to excessive shaking at highway speeds. Front strut assemblies will be replaced next in the upcoming weeks. They too are original and have a fatigued ride quality. 

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2010 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

27280 mi Creaking noise from rear leaf spring 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

96000 mi

US $700
wheel bearing went bad. Replaced bearing, hub and seals. Indie mechanic refused the job because he didn't have the right press. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

220000 mi

US $700
replaced both front wheel bearings 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

99200 mi

C $360
Remove and replace left front lower balljoint. Alignment not included in this cost. 
101060 mi Replace rear leaf spring under warranty. One leaf was broken. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

90520 mi

C $270
Worn sway bar bushings, minor clunking over bumps. Very easy/inexpensive repair. 
132500 mi

US $406
Steering pump 
135500 mi

US $410
Steering Shaft; frozen joint. 
10000 mi Back half of truck bottomed out onto bump stops with minor to heavy loads in bed or when towing. Rear 3-piece leaf springs replaced with 4-piece leaf springs. 
66000 mi Had broken rear leaf springs replaced as per recall. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

52000 mi Steering rack was leaking and intermediate shaft was knocking on bumps. Both were replaced. 
62000 mi Leaf spring snapped. 
65000 mi Front driver wheel bearing was growling. Wheel had play in it. 
72900 mi

C $600
universal joint binding, lower steering shaft replaced 
101360 mi The truck is going in on 2 Sep 15 to have both rear springs replaced under a recall, not released yet after discussion with Toyota Canada 
102920 mi Both rear springs had broken leafs that were replaced by Toyota as part of a not yet released recall at no cost to me. 
103620 mi Right front wheel bearing worn beyond safe limits and replaced 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

113000 mi Factory recall of rear leaf springs due to premature rusting and failure near the fuel tank. All good! 
132000 mi

US $700
Went in for NH state inspection. First thing, tech went for a road test. Hmm, a bit unusual. Turns out the Taco failed because, according to service manager, of the lower steering column shaft is rusted and binding up, not allowing steering to return to center when driving. Got a second opinion from different shop, different diagnosis! He said steering rack, not column shaft. Replaced rack, got inspection, Taco steers great! I’ve since learned, these are problem areas on Tacomas.... 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

163000 mi

US $320
Original rear shocks needed to be replaced. One had collapsed. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

86000 mi

US $350
Broken leaf in left rear spring. Replaced entire spring assembly. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

70700 mi

US $900
Replaced right leaf spring 
87300 mi Recall on Leaf springs. The passenger side leaf spring actually broke and it cost me $900 to get it fix at my local service station. Toyota did not reimburse until I threaten to sue them.  

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

42160 mi

C $280
rear spring TSB 
76000 mi

US $950
Wheel bearing starting to fail plus bearing and race were seized. 
80230 mi

US $2
Steering rack adjusted 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

81840 mi

C $59
Rattle in front left suspension. 
160000 mi

US $1130
Replaced both front wheel bearings 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

92380 mi

C $800
steering column joint as to be replace 
280300 mi

US $863
Left Rear wheel bearing was replaced and the left rear wheel speed sensor was also replaced because it was seized into place. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

30927 mi CUSTOMER STATES CHECK SQUEEK NOI SE IN FRONT DRIVING ~|~LACK OF LUBE ~|~REPLACED WHEEL BEARING  CK FOR NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNNING ~|~DEFECTIVE CLAMP ~|~REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE CV AXLE  

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

49000 mi

US $300
lower Universal joint on steering column seized up 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

120000 mi Had to add Timbren coils to save leaf springs until Toyota finds remedy. (2016 Spring, so they say.) 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

TSB Leaf springs under warrantee (original leaf springs do not hold up to heavy loads) 
133920 mi

C $360
Driver side rear leaf spring was broken and needed to be replaced. 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

116000 mi

US $500
Wheel bearing 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

99000 mi

US $442
Left front bearing and integral hub worn out (semi-fused), brakes pads shot. Toyota dealer estimated $1,313 for work but AI Japanese repaired it for $442 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

144000 mi

US $500
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing. 
167000 mi

US $250
Passenger side wheel bearing replaced 
170000 mi

US $250
Replaced shocks 
137000 mi

US $200
Wheel Bearing replaced 
152000 mi

US $150
Bearing wear indicated by increased noise from the bearing. Replacing wheel bearing fixed problem. 
153000 mi leaf springs replaced under recall 
75420 mi

C $1300
Front drivers wheel bearing plus hub replaced 
17000 mi Replaced/repaired leaf pack in rear 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

110700 mi

US $1500
Rear leave springs replaced and kit added to prevent extra wear. This is a known Tacoma problem. 
125000 mi

US $175
Rear Shock leaking, replaced both. 
143000 mi Rear leaf spring replacement 
198000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking Power Steering Pump 
205000 mi

US $250
Replaced both from shocks and springs 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

117700 mi

US $30
power steering fluid leak 
115000 mi

US $3800
Additional damage from February collision. 

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2007 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

53300 mi

US $1400
Replace front wheel bearings 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

45460 mi

C $166
Replaced driver side rear leaf sping, second leaf as it was broken.Note: this was not from any abuse or abnormal driving.You check on internet and find many instances of this on my truck, and Toyota is aware and of no help with any warrant 
47820 mi

C $182
Replaced two rear leaf springs,one of either side. This is not from abuse or any abnormal use. I believe this to be a design issue.No heavy loads, actually no loads at all. No rough roads, all paved roadway travel.Disappoint with Toyota. 
70980 mi Power Steering return line leak. replaced metal section of return line. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $550
Right front wheel bearing worn out due to water damage. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

54960 mi Noise in front end which disappeared on turning wheel a bit 
60760 mi

C $1250
Squeaky leaf springs. Kit installed 
55000 mi

US $540
replacing steering wheel pump 
111700 mi steering knuckle began to seize up. replaced item at no cost as a friend who owns a garage does all our work in return for hunting our farm. 
136000 mi Leaf Spring broke. This part was under recall for this very issue. Truck was also under recall for rust on the frame.  
165000 mi

US $1500
Replaced Frozen intermediate shaft on the steering shaft. 
150000 mi

US $500
Ball joint repair on front left 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

136400 mi

C $320
Sway bar links worn, replaced myself Ball joints worn, have to replace upper control arm unit Intermediate shaft #2 replaced Steering felt very odd. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

145000 mi

US $750
Replaced shocks 
102900 mi

US $1000
R front wheel bearing 
97000 mi

US $1000
Shocks worn out, front & rear replaced with Bilstein 5100s 
101000 mi

US $1500
Replaced front driver side and passenger side wheel bearings 
121000 mi

US $1500
Replaced leaking power steering rack with rebuilt OEM unit. 
145000 mi

US $3706
Tie rod end became damaged. It was replaced. Rack and pinion assembly had rusted out and needed replacement. Shop performed replacement and alignment. Both front bearings were in need of replacement. The front of the vehicle was experiencing severe vibrations. It was determined that the combination of had bearings, bent tie rod, and rusted out and loose rack and pinion were causing the vibrations. Bushings on both of the front lower control arms had worn out. Both LCAs were replaced. 
22414 mi TSB #SU006-07 DONE. REAR SPRINGS HARSH RIDE. Replace rear springs and u-bolts and do alignment. under warranty. 

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

21000 mi

US $50
Rear passenger side shock absorber replaced under warranty with $50 deductible plus $140 for 20,000 mile service w/oil change using synthetic. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

138000 mi

US $1200
Wheel bearings front 4x4 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

102000 mi Passenger side wheel bearing needed to be replaced when sold. Replaced driver side a year ago for $920. 
93620 mi Rear springs broken, replaced with Toyota springs. 
45200 mi

US $308
The dealer I bought the vehicle from neglected to include the cushion retainers for the front shocks when replacing the front shocks during their pre-sale inspection/repairs, resulting in damage to the front left shock rod. 
86800 mi Steering U-joint Service due to notchy steering  Steering U-joint Service due to notchy steering 
112220 mi

C $550
outer tie rod on RH side required replacing. 
151900 mi

C $3100
Steering shaft u-joint sloppy. Replaced. 
177180 mi

C $1000
High pressure hose leak Front right wheel bearing 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

122760 mi

C $1550
Truck would not immediately move twice before. Bearing never made any noise! Front left (2wd) bearing seized and wheel would not rotate. Truck half in and half out of garage. Loosened bearing retaining nut and then had truck towed to a shop for bearing replacement 
137020 mi

C $70
Steering column input u joint worn. Had asked dealer to repair what was required while truck apart for frame change. Took to another shop to have multiple repairs done. This was just one. RH upper ball joint worn. Dealer was asked to fix any problems while truck was apart for a frame change. they did not. I had another shop do the work. During ball joint replacement front right wheel bearing was found to be very noisy. Part replaced. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

142000 mi

US $770
Alignment of wheels 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

140000 mi

US $1780
Repeat of prior left wheel bearing replacement from 2013 in New Mexico. LoCal NJ dealer replaced both front hubs and bearings. 
108500 mi Rust recall - replaced frame and leaf springs 
98000 mi

US $400
Both front wheel bearings failed. Replaced both wheel bearing assemblies, inner and outer seals. Not a bad job as long as you have access to a bearing press. 
202000 mi Broken leaf spring, covered under Toyota recall. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

63000 mi

US $700
Toyota Tacoma's leaf springs 2005-2007 are 3 leaf design and are prone to crack and malfunction . Mine cracked and gave out just past 63k miles .. Toyota refuses to acknowledge the problem and seems many are having the same problem . 
119000 mi

US $1300
Front driver wheel bearing went out. Was completely replace and fixed. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

112000 mi After parking the Tacoma for a week I could hardly turn the steering wheel. Steering shaft knuckle seized. Should be a recall item. It is dangerous. Cannot steer with one hand. Steering does not self-centre. For now, I periodically lubricate it. 
137000 mi Driver side rear leaf spring broke. Both rear springs replaced free of charge under a recall. 
108000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings failed poor bearings 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

61000 mi

US $325
Replace shock absorbers 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

138000 mi

US $345
Changed all 4 shocks/coil springs - FRONT - Gabriel Ultra Ready Mount G57010, REAR - Gabriel Ultra G53494 (Shocks ran about $ 313) Replace front brake pads - Duralast Gold C max DGC799. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

105000 mi

US $250
Replace leaking power steering return hose and power steering fluid. 
109000 mi

US $280
Replaced rear shocks. 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

155900 mi

C $440
snapped leaves in rear spring pack 
160580 mi

C $400
front left lower ball joint failed dramatically 
207700 mi

C $300
replace lower ball joints 
142300 mi

US $40
Rear shocks 
163000 mi

US $50
Replaced inner and outer tie rods due to failure of passenger side tie rod. Replaced lower ball joints - preventative maintenance. 
171000 mi

US $74
Replaced upper ball joints. At highway speeds, the front end would bounce off of bumps and steer away from the curve in the road. 
131000 mi

US $2000
both front lower ball joints badly worn steering bushing badly worn, with slop 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

109000 mi

US $500
Broken tie rod. Replace both right and left sides 

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2004 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

229000 mi

US $1200
lower control arms 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

191000 mi

US $700
Had right front wheel bearing replaced, along with front shocks (First MAJOR repair this vehicle has had) 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

33000 mi

US $450
power steering pump, out of warranty due to time greater than 36 months. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

183830 mi

C $1000
Steering felt loose, and some clunking heard when driving over bumpy road. Replaced tie-rod ends, and one steering rack bushing. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

81000 mi Replaced all shock absorbers. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

50000 mi

US $200
Power Steering Pump 
151000 mi

US $550
Rear leaf spring cracked. 
193000 mi

US $600
Replace steering rack 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

210000 mi

US $92
Replaced lower ball joint on driver side 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

180500 mi

US $150
Replaced all 2 rear shocks and 2 front struts. Worn after 182,000 miles. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

82000 mi

US $200
Bad tie rod ends. Rubber seals dry rotted Bad ball joints 
219000 mi

US $3522
Rebuild steering and front end as needed; new rack & pinion, ball joints, tie rod ends. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

214200 mi Leaking shock absorbers. 

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2002 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

146300 mi

US $600
Replaced rear leaf springs. Old spring were sagging. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

174800 mi Front suspension and Wishbone 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

105000 mi

US $500
Loud popping sound under stress Front end drift. Wheel bearing bad Loud popping under stress still evident. Rear shocks replaced. Loud popping under stress. Replaced rear leaf spring set Loud front end hum at certain speed. Right front bearing replaced. 
197000 mi

US $475
Cracked rear leaf spring and worn out original shock absorbers 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi

US $1300
Steering was tight with vibration and whining. Replaced rack and pinion due to leak. 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

170500 mi

C $1200
replaced front wheel bearings, timing belt, waterpump 
186400 mi

C $340
NEW SHOCKS 
195300 mi

C $400
Replaced worn front shocks, preventively replaced all hoses, went on 2000k trip, ran beautifully 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

83720 mi

US $154
LF strut mount cracked, shock leaked fluid. Replaced both front struts complete, both springs and shock absorbers. 
175000 mi

US $1000
Rough ride 

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2001 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

283000 mi

US $300
Rear wheel bearing (R) 
290000 mi

US $240
Rear wheel bearing L 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

189000 mi

US $800
Replaced broken leaf spring and shock with new sets of each in the rear. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

155500 mi

US $5600
Steering rack making noise, was leaking, was replaced for about 1800 bucks Shocks were worn out and one shock in the rear was leaking. Ride quality was pretty rough. 
158500 mi

US $1000
control arm bushings cracked, needed new upper control arms because the bushings aren't sold separately 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $300
Push rod worn. Steering shimmy @ 60mph. Right rod replaced.  
133500 mi

US $260
Replaced Front and Back shocks. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

71000 mi

US $150
Broken rear leaf spring. 

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2000 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

182500 mi

US $1100
Replaced worn power steering pump and re-clamped leaking fluid lines. 

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1999 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

238000 mi

US $1400
Tie rod ends and shocks were worn out. 

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1998 Toyota Tacoma 4-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

126480 mi

C $600
Leaf springs and shocks on rear were replaced. Leaf's were cracked and had to be replaced. 

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1998 Toyota Tacoma 2-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

223820 mi

C $800
leaf spring broken 

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Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

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