1995 Toyota Tacoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 16%of 177 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Toyota Tacoma, 16% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Yes I wrote awhile back about my ball joint snapping in half going 55. It was the lower one but it wasn't where the ball joint was it was the metal part about an inch and a half from where the ball joint was. Due to rust. The man whom I finally found who bought it new said he never received any kind of notice about the rust on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11386050, filed 2021-01, 180,000 miles“On december 23, 2010 during a conversation with a co-worker I learned that Toyota had been repairing or buying back 1995-2004 tacomas due to a safety issue based on excessive frame rust to the point of failure due to a manufacturer's defect. On december,24, 2010 I contacted my Toyota dealer, and they advised that there was a program in place, and they advised me to bring the truck in on december 28th for an inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10377038, filed 2011-01, 129,000 miles“Yes I was driving my Toyota Tacoma on the highway doing 55mph when the driver side lower ball joint broke. This caused my shut to snap in half also caused the control arm to break. Wouldn't have been so bad had the truck not been so rusty. Now facing issues with the fuel system being covered in rust. And the leaf springs are on the verge of breaking off the frame due to rust. The person I purchased the truck from said he had never received any kind of notice of the rust recall. Seems kinda funny to me only 25% of the owners of toyotas were notified to do something about the rust issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376073, filed 2020-11, 181,652 miles“I have the frame recall on 1995 Tacoma I received a letter last summer 2008 I went to ira Toyota in danvers ma, they past my truck for frame inspection so I went on my way thinking I am in a safe truck. My friend also had 2000 Tacoma they also passed his truck last summer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259965, filed 2009-02, 112,000 miles“I noticed when I was filling up with gas that I was leaking gas where the filler tube had rusted away from the tank as well as the return fuel line. Then I noticed that my frame is cracked in front of the rear leaf springs, on both sides of the truck. After removing the fuel tank I realized that the entire rear frame is completely rusted away. Luckily I found this out before me and my family could have been killed due to the frame pre-maturely rusting out. I would think that this is a warranty issue...”
NHTSA complaint #10547695, filed 2013-10, 234,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
- 10030357Apr 1, 2011Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A number of vehicles operating in severe cold climate areas with high road salt used exhibited excessive…
- 10024521Mar 7, 2008Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer support program - warranty coverage extension for frame rust corrosion perforation on certain 1995…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 44 | 39% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 8% |
| 2017 | 27 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 10% |
| 2008 | 79 | 18% |
| 2007 | 109 | 20% |
| 2006 | 242 | 31% |
| 2005 | 260 | 37% |
| 2004 | 203 | 49% |
| 2003 | 181 | 50% |
| 2002 | 180 | 54% |
| 2001 | 228 | 58% |
| 2000 | 78 | 37% |
| 1999 | 102 | 41% |
| 1998 | 98 | 33% |
| 1997 | 46 | 35% |
| 1996 | 64 | 25% |
| 1995 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1995 Toyota Tacoma
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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