2009 Toyota Tacoma Power Train Problems
- 23
- 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.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- slowing down · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes did not work. The brake pedal went to the floorboard momentarily and then started working again. In addition, the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician cleaned the brakes and stated that there was no brake failure. On another occasion, while driving…
ODI 11222887
Power Train
Driveshaft and universal joint problem. Toyota has issued a "warranty enhancement - zh2" for this problem, but it should be a full recall, as the condition can lead to sudden driveshaft failure, loss of vehicle control, and death. The problem appears to also extend to the center bearing and possibly the driveshaft itself, as i took my truck in for service under warranty, and still have vibration issues even after…
ODI 11103457
Power Train
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS GRINDING WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 11000030
Power Train
After going in reverse then stopping and placing the vehicle in drive, the transmission will slip, i would accelerate but the vehicle does nothing but rev up and then it will finally engage.
ODI 10823552
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Rear leaf spring recall - received safety recall interim notice sept. 2014 advising of defective rear leaf spring. Contacted dealership numerous times for repair, and advised continually toyota has not yet designed or created a fix for the problem. As of july 28, 2015 dealership still does not have replacement part for the defective rear leaf spring. I have advised dealership multiple times that the vehicle when…
ODI 10744350
Power Train
Bought a 2009 toyota tacoma new. When slowing down to make a turn, then accelerate the engine revs up to 3,000 rpms and the transmissions takes several seconds to engage into gear. This is a definite hazard when it comes to on coming traffic. *tr
ODI 10651658
Power Train
As soon as i came to a stop at an intersection, with my foot on the brake pedal, i noticed and felt a thump coming from underneath and towards the rear of the vehicle. It does not do it every time but this has happened several times already... Updated 09/30/15*bf updated 11/01/2017*cn
ODI 10730898
Engine · Power Train
I came to a red traffic light and i hit the brakes but the car would not slow down so grabbed the steering wheel and pushed down on the brake petal but the car still would not stop so put the transmission in neutral and the car finally stopped but the engine continued to race the tack was up to 4000, when the light changed to green i put the car into drive and the car jerked forward and after about 4 seconds the…
ODI 10561767
Power Train
When driving the vehicle, upon reaching 35 to 40 miles per hour the vehicle starts to shake for about two to three seconds. After doing research on the computer and after having the problem diagnosed at the dealer, i was told that i needed a new transmission. Apparently there is a torque converter lockup problem. I was told that the tsb does not pertain to my vehicle because it is no longer under warranty. I believe…
ODI 10559345
Power Train
At freeway speeds grinding noise from driveline upon deceleration. It sounds like something is going to break/lockup. Dealership had the truck for 2 weeks trying to diagnose the problem. They opened a service ticket with toyota and eventually a field service tech came to diagnose the truck. He didn't acknowledge it stating "no abnormal noise heard during operation at highway speeds. No further repairs authorized". I…
ODI 10467148
Air Bags · Power Train · Suspension
I have exactly the same problem with read leaf springs as everybody else- the rear is sagging and and the front end is starting to rise(excessive tire wear) my truck has 66,000 miles and it only carries a 210lb vintage dirtbike 5 or 6 times a year. Do people have to start dying like gm's ignition switch before someone in the federal govt gets off their rear end and actually does their job? Also spiral cable recall…
ODI 10849923
Power Train
Manual transmission clutch difficult engaging. Slipping feeling in forward gears and reverse. The center section of the clutch disk have separated from the friction material section of the clutch disk. Defective clutch. *tr
ODI 10439433
Power Train
Clutch slips going up hill. You have to downshift when going up hill. *tr
ODI 10573040
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I have 2009 toyota tacoma double cab 4x4 v6. I also had 2008 model of the same vehicle. Both these vehicles shared a common negative characteristic. The engines have sudden rpm increases that are significant enough to propel the vehicles forward. This usually occurs while the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the drive position , at a red light for instance. Additional pressure must be applied to the…
ODI 10314097
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased new toyota tacoma trd sport in aug 2009 with zero miles. All seemed ok, other than a few frustrating cab rattles here and there. However, i also noticed that as my truck neared more miles (7,000 current), i now have to press on the brake pedal a bit harder, yet when i brought this up to the dealer, they stated all was normal and could not replicate. I've had a couple of instances where i've had to press…
ODI 10318522
Power Train
Shortly after purchase, i noticed that the truck nudges or slightly moves while at a stop, brake on and engine running. When brake is released it nudges again. I am unable to determine if this is a transmission issue or a brake issue. I have taken to toyota on number of times. Nothing done. One comment from toyota online was this is the characteristic of that year transmission. Funny, it did not do this when…
ODI 10504981
Power Train
I am reporting an incident i had with my 2009 toyota tocoma pickup truck. I was stopped at a red light, with both feet on the brake, when the engine started revving up. I engaged the emergency brake as well, and shiftedinto neutral. The engine continued to race, until i repeatedly pumped the accelerator and it slowed back down. A trip to the dealer (cobb county toyota, kennesaw ga) revealed nothing. The floor mat…
ODI 10302181
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
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We were going to park the toyota tacoma truck in our garage and it all of a sudden accelerated ,increasing the speed which caused us to hit a tree and the neighbors cement wall. *cw
Crash reported
ODI 10302566
Power Train
During slowing down and coasting around 10-20 mph transmission not being able to find right gear and pressing on accelerator revs engine like it is in neutral not responding. When i called dealership workshop i was told by someone that is common problem for tacoma and there is no fix for it. Contacted toyota usa customer service who set me appointment with dealership manager who said all car needs is resetting and…
ODI 10311572
Electrical · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
My husband and i purchase a toyota tacoma double cab 4x4 2009, on friday may 22, 2009, and we are having problems with the transmission and the radio. When we are slowing down to turn on a curve and when we depress the accelerator the transmission downshifts into what appears to be the 1st gear. The engine will race up to a higher rmp as the car suddenly slows down. This is definitely a safety hazard. This possess a…
ODI 10272711
Power Train
I have a new 2009 toyota tacoma truck which has exhibited transmission problems since i purchased it. This is not a quality issue as much as it is a design issue since the problem i am experiencing is well documented and occurs with all the tacomas using their new 5 speed ect-i automatic transmission. Here are some web sites referencing the problem http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2009/toyota/tacoma…
ODI 10283664
Power Train
My new 2009 double cab trd 4x4 has dangerous shift patterns. When you slow down to go through an intersection and begin to make the turn the automatic transmission jumps down into 1st gear and races the engine making it hard to control the vehicle properly. Toyota sent me to the dealer they tested it and stated, "normal for the model" on my ticket. They reset the "learn code" and told me off the record that other…
ODI 10265088