2012 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 22 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
At 300 miles I noticed upon downshifting ( I believe 3-2 or 2-1) a rumblestrip vibration feeling. I took the truck to the dealer and they said it was normal. It still occurs everytime I downshift (sometimes stronger feeling then other times) I researched previous years with the same complaint.. It cant be healthy for the transmission clutches. I now have 1300 miles...still happening...any thoughts?
When the vehicle is in motion the back end creaks loudly over the rear tires. This is especially noticeable at low speeds as the truck bounces over the road. When the vehicle is stationary and I am in the bed or on the tailgate, the truck bounces easily and creaks loudly over the rear tires. I had new leaf springs installed in july 2018 because that is what my mechanic diagnosed the problem to be. Now, less than a year later the same issue persists.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma
- Engine 124 complaints
- Fuel system 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 34 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Stability control 17 complaints