2013 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,423miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 11% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,423 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I need help please I brought a truck from dealer and they didn't tell me nothing about chases I have 45 days since I got it I was driving on freeway when I feel the truck was moving left side so I take to bodyshhop and the mechanic gave a report he found a lots problem with the truck I tried to speak with dealer but they not want to help or change the truck I want to return the truck because I can't pay for a truck t's not save to drive please help”
NHTSA complaint #11340028, filed 2020-07, 109,000 miles“At around 40,000 miles my tires started cupping, I put on new tires with wheel alignment, at 55,000 miles I noticed my rear had a harder ride than usual and seemed to bottom out on bumps. Again with 85,000 miles (30k on new tires) tires were cupped and realized it after I spun out in the rain. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874263, filed 2016-06, 65,000 miles“During routine maintenance I found that my sons truck has a broken leaf spring on the drivers side. Having owned a number of Tacoma's over the years I am well aware of the recall issues in previous years”
NHTSA complaint #11192743, filed 2019-03, 70,000 miles“Massive squeaking noise coming from the drivers side front suspension. Took it to the dealership and the replaced the upper a-arm and a corroded bolt that's in an area that water can't get into. Noise went away for a month and now has returned. In the same area. After getting some information from a suspension mechanic they are aware of an ongoing issue with the Tacoma front suspensions and a possible fix from Toyota that that replaces the front coils and struts bur I have not heard anything from Toyota about it. All previous work on my vehicle done by dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10789002, filed 2015-11, 38,423 miles“Driving on a road, passing another car, truck rolls and jouncy , soft shocks and struts, looked under, at home all shocks and struts are leaking oil and bouncy vehicle and bad ride in bumpy roads. I replaced rear shocks at my expense first then weeks later ,I replaced the front struts !all leaked oil from shocks and struts way to early, ongoing for past few months earlier! Replaced and paid labor at my own expense since dealerships and Toyota would call this out of warranty and normal wear and tear! Cheap oem parts instad of quality? I installed rancho rs 5000 series all around! …”
NHTSA complaint #10747272, filed 2015-08, 36,791 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185756Dec 16, 2020Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign k0d frame corrosion resistant compound (crc) application certain 2011 ? 2015 model year tacoma
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 14 | 11% |
| 2012 | 21 | 7% |
| 2011 | 60 | 32% |
| 2010 | 95 | 32% |
| 2009 | 119 | 23% |
| 2008 | 125 | 28% |
| 2007 | 118 | 22% |
| 2006 | 154 | 20% |
| 2005 | 137 | 19% |
| 2004 | 85 | 20% |
| 2003 | 66 | 18% |
| 2002 | 82 | 25% |
| 2001 | 81 | 20% |
| 2000 | 52 | 25% |
| 1999 | 35 | 14% |
| 1998 | 28 | 9% |
| 1997 | 24 | 18% |
| 1996 | 87 | 34% |
| 1995 | 90 | 51% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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