2009 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 519 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 25 involved a crash and 18 involved a fire. 2 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
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Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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Suspension, rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, leafSep 29, 2014
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.
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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.
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Equipment, other, labelsAug 4, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
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Seat beltsAug 7, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Air bags, frontalMar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsMar 4, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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Representative owner complaints: suspension
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Suspension, Oct 2, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A SUBURBAN ROAD. WHEN I DROVE OVER ANY SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD, A LOUD METALLIC CLINKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD ISSUING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN AND WAS SMACKING AGAINST THE REAR AXLE WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS PUT IN MOTION. IT WAS MANDATORY THAT I REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY AND DRIVABILITY. THE REPAIR COST ME $491 (I HAVE THE RECEIPT); THE INCIDENT WAS UNNERVING AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE BOTHER AND INCONVENIENCE. *TR
Suspension, Sep 16, 2014
AFTER HEARING CLUNKING NOISES IN THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK, AN INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AT A COST OF NEARLY $1100. I CONSIDER THE FAILURE OF THE SPRINGS TO BE PREMATURE AS I DO NOT USE THE TRUCK FOR HEAVY HAULING. RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK. *TR
Suspension, Aug 25, 2014
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BOTTOM LEAF SPRING FAILED IN FATIGUE. THE FAILED SPRING CAUSED DAMAGE AND DEFORMATION TO THE BRAKE LINE. I CONSIDER THIS A PREMATURE LIFE AS THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED TOWING OR OFF ROAD USE. *TR
Suspension, Jul 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO LEAF SPRINGS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 55,000. UPDATED 08/19/14*LJ UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT
Suspension, Service brakes, Jun 11, 2014
8/4/14 THE LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE SEVERING THE BRAKE LINE, LEAVING HER WITH NO ABILITY TO STOP THE TRUCK. 7/12/13 THE RIGHT REAR SPRING WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. BOTH THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THE SHOP THAT FIXED THE SPRINGS TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS VERY COMMON IN THESE TRUCKS. HAD MY DAUGHTER LOST HER BRAKES TEN MINUTES EARLIER, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC.. UPDATED 08-20-14 *BF. UPDATED 08/27/2014 *JS
Suspension, Service brakes, Jun 3, 2014
A BROKEN LEAF SPRING CUT MY BRAKE LINE AND MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE TRUCK. I HAD ALREADY REPLACED A LEAF SPRING ON THE OTHER SIDE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT, LUCKILY THE BRAKES STILL HAD SOME FLUID IN THEM WHEN I REALIZED THERE WAS AN ISSUE. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. *TR
Suspension, Wheels, Apr 9, 2014
AT 59,500 MILES THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING STARTED MAKING A LOT OF NOISE AND VIBRATION AND NOTICEABLY ALTERED THE STEERING. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW AT 90,000 MILES THE BEARING IS FAULTY AGAIN AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT HE SEES A LOT OF FAILED WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE TACOMAS. A FAILED BEARING CAN RESULT IN THE WHEEL LOCKING UP OR FALLING OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Suspension, Mar 19, 2014
I HEARD A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY SIDE ROAD. I INVESTIGATED AND DISCOVERED THE BOTTOM LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN IN HALF. DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH TACOMA'S. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND IT IS NOT A COVERED ITEM (NO TBS) AND IT WOULD COST OVER $1800. I WENT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHICH SAVED ME $700. DURING THE REPAIR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT WERE BROKEN. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM; THAT TOYOTA LENGTHENED THE SPRINGS TO SOFTEN THE RIDE, AS A RESULT COMPROMISED THE STRENGTH. THE LEAF SPRINGS HAVE ALWAYS SQUEAKED JUST BY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TRUCK. THERE IS A STICKER ON THE DOOR FRAME STATING THAT THE LOAD RATING HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 290 LBS FOR THIS VEHICLE, I WONDERED WHY NOW I KNOW, CHEAP SPRINGS! *TR
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Mar 12, 2013
AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, IN SEPT 2011, I HAD MY TRUCK FOR ONLY A FEW WEEKS AND I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A SMALL BUMP AND HEARD AS WELL AS FELT A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, I ALSO NOTICED MY BED WAS MOVING A LITTLE AS WELL. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS I HEARD THE ISSUE, BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY DIDN'T HEAR OR FEEL ANYTHING. NOW WHEN I HIT ANY BUMP (BIG/SMALL) I CAN LITERALLY SEE THE BED ON MY TRUCK MOVE IN MY SIDE MIRRORS, THE ISSUES ARE PROGRESSING AND MY TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WANT THESE ISSUES FIXED ASAP, ESP SINCE ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY . EXTREMELY HARSH RIDE, AND FEELING UNSAFE TO DRIVE, NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP. *TR
Suspension, Jan 19, 2013
AT MY STATE INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THEY WOULD COST $800.00 TO REPAIR AND THEY HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE BEFORE AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THIS YEAR I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION TO FIND THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ON BOTH SIDES WERE BROKEN. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER I WAS AGAIN TOLD IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE AND THEY HAD NOT EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE. I ASKED TO HAVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE TOYOTA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, BUT WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT GIVE THAT INFORMATION OUT. I SENT A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL TO TOYOTA CORPORATE AND AT THIS POINT HAVE RECEIVED NOT RESPONSE. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS TELL ME THEY HAVE REPAIRED MANY OF THESE TRUCKS FOR THESE PROBLEMS. THE INTERNET IS AWASH WITH COMPLAINTS REGARDING BROKEN SPRINGS. I WAS LUCKY, I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE SPRING PIECE REACHED MY REAR TIRE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE COMPANY IS TAKING NO RESPONSIBILITY TO RESOLVE. *TR
Suspension, Jun 20, 2012
FOUND A BROKEN LEAF ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE, IT WAS THE MIDDLE LEAF NOT THE MAIN LEAF. MUST HAVE HAPPENED IN THE LAST 2700 MILES. WAS UNDER THE TRUCK AT 65,000 AND ALL WAS GOOD. I DO NOT LOAD THIS TRUCK, IT CAN'T TAKE IT. IT IS BASICALLY A PASSENGER CAR WITH A CARGO BOX, AND THATS HOW I USE IT. CALLED LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE LETTERS. CALLED A LOCAL SPRING SHOP AND WHEN I GAVE THEM THE MAKE AND MODEL, THEY SAID THEY WEREN'T SURPRISED, THEY DO A LOT OF SINGLE LEAFS ON TACOMAS, AND AT A WIDE RANGE OF MILEAGE. THEY HAVE DONE REPLACEMENTS ON VEHICLES FROM 18K-80K. *JS
Suspension, Mar 16, 2012
I BEGAN TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE TODAY AND HEARD A STRANGE CLANKING NOISE. I PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT ONE OF THE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRINGS WAS BROKEN. I HAVE NEVER HAD A LOAD IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK OVER 500LBS. I SEE THAT PRIOR MODEL YEAR TACOMAS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK HAD THE SAME PART BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT EXTEND TO 2009. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Dec 14, 2011
MY TACOMA HAS A CONSTANT SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. MY MECHANIC AND TOYOTA SERVICE HAVE TRIED BALANCING, ALIGNMENTS AND ROAD-FORCE TESTING, BUT NOTHING WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE SHAKE. IT IS AT IT'S WORST WHEN I FIRST ACCELERATE TO CRUISING SPEED AFTER THE TRUCK HAS SAT FOR EIGHT HOURS. AT THESE TIMES IT IS AN APPROXIMATELY A 1/4 INCH SHIMMY IN THE WHEEL, AND IS QUITE A VIOLENT SHAKE. IT SEEMS TO DISSIPATE AFTER A WHILE, BUT THE SHIMMY NEVER GOES AWAY COMPLETELY. IT EXISTS WITH BOTH MY ALL-SEASON TIRES, AND MY SNOW TIRES. *TR
Suspension, Jun 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE REAR AXLE RIGHT LEAF SPRING NEAR THE GAS LINE WHICH WAS CORRODED AND HAD BROKE IN HALF. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE 2009 TACOMA AND WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 78,700.
Suspension, Jul 12, 2010
WHEN MY 2009 TACOMA REACHED ABOUT 18,500 MILES THE REAR SPRING STARTED TO SQUEAK. YOU CAN HEAR IT EVEN GETTING IN & OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IF YOU PUT MUCH WEIGHT IN THE BACK IT WILL SQUAT & LIFT THE FRONT END UP. IT EVEN DOES POORLY PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. THIS IS MY 10TH + TOYOTA & I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM POPS UP & TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I MAY JUST BY A GMC NEXT TIME. *TR
Suspension, Jul 2, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYTOA TACOMA WITH 26,000 MILES, AND THE LEAF SUSPENSION IS FAILING. THERE ARE AUDIBLE GROANS AND CREAKS JUST GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR, OR IF I PUT IN LOADS AS LIGHT AS 50 POUNDS. FURTHER, THE RIDE HAS BECOME WORSE OVER BUMPS. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED TSBS FOR THIS ISSUE IN EARLIER MODELS, BUT THEY HAVE NOT ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM, AND THERE ISN'T A TSB FOR 2009. *TR
Suspension, Jun 7, 2010
THE REAR SPRINGS STARTED SQUEAKING ABOUT 19,000 MILES. WHEN PULLING A TRAILER VEHICLE SWAYS BADLY. WITH 600 LBS OF WEIGHT IN BED, VEHICLE SITS REALLY LOW. *TR
Suspension, Air bags, Equipment, Feb 22, 2010
THE RADIO ACTS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY. IT CHANGES STATIONS, TURNS ITSELF OFF AND ON, ETC. SOMETIMES THE CONTROLS, SUCH AS THE VOLUME, ARE NON-RESPONSIVE, SO THE RADIO CANNOT BE TURNED DOWN OR OFF WHEN NEEDED. SINCE FIDDLING WITH THE RADIO USUALLY MAKES IT EVENTUALLY START WORKING AGAIN, IT IS A DISTRACTION HAZARD. I HAVE DRIFTED OVER THE YELLOW LINE TRYING TO GET IT WORKING AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE DEFECT BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS. I BELIEVE FEW PEOPLE REPORT IT BECAUSE THE RADIO IS NOT SEEN AS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT IT IS A SERIOUS DISTRACTION. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR TWO YEARS. ALSO, ONE OF THE LEAF SPRINGS HAD BROKEN IN HALF.
Suspension, May 14, 2009
THE TRUCK BOTTOMS OUT AT ABOUT HALF THE PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF 1,295 POUNDS. A 652LB ATV CAUSED THE TRUCK TO BOTTOM OUT. THERE IS A TSB OUT FOR 2005-2008 MODELS AND TOYOTA CLAIMS IT HAS REMEDIED THE PROBLEM BUT THE SAME EXACT PARTS ARE STILL IN USE ON THE 2009 MODELS. *TR