2013 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 15% of its 125 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 24,347. One crash was reported. A related recall (13V494000) covers spare-tire wheel labeling on 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 19
- 15% of 125
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,348 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear leaf springs reportedly weaken, sag, or break, sometimes making noise while driving.
- Front end reportedly shakes and wobbles at highway speed with jittery steering during deceleration.
- Tires reportedly develop cupping and premature wear, linked by owners to weak or broken rear leaf springs.
- Tires reportedly show visible cracking and dry rot between tread ribs despite low mileage.
- Owners reported the rear of the vehicle sitting noticeably lower than normal, sometimes after warranty expiration.
- Owners reported low tire pressure warnings that could not be duplicated by dealers despite properly inflated tires.
When 2013 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 20, 2013, latest May 15, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 13V494000Oct 17, 2013Suspension, Wheels & Tires979 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
Risk: If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2013 Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this category for the 2013 Tacoma, which is 15% of the 125 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2013 Tacoma?
- Yes. Recall 13V494000, reported October 17, 2013, covers 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels and a spare-tire fitment issue; the remedy adds a warning label and a supply bag.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 24,347.5 miles for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2013 Tacoma.
- Did any of these suspension complaints involve a crash?
- NHTSA records one crash and zero fires among the 19 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Tacoma.
- How does the 2013 Tacoma compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2013 Tacoma's 15% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2010 (35%) and 2011 (34%), but higher than most years from 2016 onward.