2013 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 19 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 15% of all complaints for the year. One crash is linked to this area, and a related recall covers spare tire wheel labeling on 18-inch Maverick Alloy Wheels. Median mileage at failure is about 24,347 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 19
- 15% of 125 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 125
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,348 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front end shakes or feels wobbly at speeds above 50 mph, with jittery steering during deceleration.
- Some owners report severe vibration traced to rear leaf springs or driveline angle issues, especially on lifted trucks.
- Wheel lug nuts were found installed with insufficient thread engagement, leaving wheels improperly torqued.
- Shocks and struts have leaked oil and produced a bouncy, soft ride well before expected wear.
- Tires developed visible cracking and dry rot between tread grooves despite normal use.
- Front suspension components, including the upper a-arm and a corroded bolt, caused persistent squeaking noises.
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 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2013 Tacoma, which is 15% of the 125 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma related to suspension or wheels?
- Yes. Recall 13V494000 covers 2012-2013 Tacoma trucks with 18-inch Maverick Alloy Wheels, addressing a spare tire fitment issue that requires a warning label and additional hardware.
- At what mileage do suspension or wheel problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of about 24,347 miles for this problem area.
- Did any suspension or wheel issues lead to crashes on the 2013 Tacoma?
- NHTSA records one crash tied to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this model year, with no reported fires or injuries.
- What kinds of suspension problems do owners report on the 2013 Tacoma?
- Owners describe front-end shaking at highway speed, premature shock and strut leaks, improperly installed lug nuts, cracked tires, and squeaking front suspension components.