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2010 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 100 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 35% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 44,946 miles. Two related recalls cover rear leaf springs and tire pressure monitoring calibration.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
100
35% of 286
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
44,946 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the rear leaf spring assembly can rust, fracture, or shift out of position, sometimes hitting the rear brake line or reducing the truck's ability to absorb impact.
  • Front-end clunking or clanging noises coming through the steering wheel were reported at low speeds, with some dealers unable to duplicate the issue.
  • Several owners describe a delay in getting the recall remedy for the rear leaf spring because replacement parts were unavailable.
  • One owner reported tread separation on all four tires equipped with Goodrich Long Trail T/A tires.
  • Vibration and abnormal noise linked to worn u-joints were reported, requiring replacement of multiple u-joints.
  • A lower control arm bushing issue was reported causing the truck to veer unexpectedly while turning.

When 2010 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2010, latest Aug 3, 2026.

2010 Toyota Tacoma suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter122010 Q22013 Q22015 Q22016 Q32018 Q12020 Q22025 Q2
100 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (12).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma

  1. NHTSA 14V604000Sep 29, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires710,711 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:leaf

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

    Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

  2. NHTSA 11V148000Mar 4, 2011Suspension, Wheels & Tires22,000 vehicles

    Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (tpms)." when factory-installed wheels and tires were replaced with toyota authorized accessory wheels and lt tires prior to first sale, the tire pressure monitoring systems were not re-calibrated correctly and therefore do not start illuminating the low tire pressure warning telltale at the required minimum activation pressure.

    Risk: Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge. For the fj cruiser vehicles, the tpms cannot be reset so the electronic control unit (ecu) for the tpms will be replaced. Toyota is currently developing the remedy ecu. If an owner is not certain whether his or her vehicle is equipped with these accessories, please contact any toyota dealer for an inspection at no charge. The safety recall began on march 31, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010100 (35%)
  2. 201163 (34%)
  3. 201229 (10%)
  4. 201319 (15%)
  5. 201414 (15%)
  6. 201511 (11%)
  7. 201616 (5%)
  8. 201716 (7%)
  9. 20186 (3%)
  10. 20198 (4%)
  11. 20204 (5%)
  12. 20216 (8%)
  13. 20225 (8%)
  14. 20232 (4%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 202510 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA lists 100 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, accounting for 35% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma's suspension?
Yes. Recall 14V604000 covers rear leaf spring assemblies that can rust and fail, and recall 11V148000 addresses tire pressure monitoring system calibration.
At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 44,946 miles at the time of failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints.
Did the suspension problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
What was the most common suspension complaint?
Many complaints describe the rear leaf spring fracturing or rusting, tied directly to recall 14V604000, along with reports of front-end clunking noises.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.