2009 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 105
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- leaf spring · 39 records
- suspension part · 32 records
- leaf springs · 26 records
- issue failure · 25 records
- rear leaf · 22 records
- part recall · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
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
ODI 10451969
Body · Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 10502591
Rear · Suspension
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
ODI 10342717
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 10439892
Air Bags · Equipment · Suspension
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…
ODI 10312928