2009 Toyota Tacoma Automatic Transmission Problems
- 44
- 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
- automatic transmission · 9 records
- slowing down · 7 records
- transmission does · 7 records
- transmission slips · 6 records
- engine revs · 5 records
- transmission fails · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2009 toyota tacoma automatic transmission slippage while trying to accelerate from low speed. This occurs after slowing down to between 5 and 10 mph. When you try to accelerate the engine revs up between 500 and 2000 rpm but the vehicle does not accelerate. I reported this shortly after i purchased the vehicle and the service manager said it was a known issue and all the tacoma transmissions did this and it was…
ODI 10350822
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2009 toyota tacoma and when the vehicle is stopped for example at a red light the vehicle rpm will increase and the vehicle will then lurch forward. Fortunately my foot in on the brake. The vehicle also has a whining noise from the rear of the vehicle that has been identified by toyota regional reps as a whining noise from the differential at 50 to 70 mph. Taken back 3 times to dealer they say its normal…
ODI 10413688
Automatic Transmission
'09 toyota tacoma. Transmission shifts erratically at slower speeds. Drops into first gear and lurches when turning a corner. Truck transmission feels out of control at apex of turn in an intersection. Not safe for foot traffic or other vehicles in the intersection. Dealership says transmission is ok. Many other complaints about this problem on edmonds.com forum. Toyota will not acknowledge the problem. *tr
ODI 10326940
Automatic Transmission
Truck was purchased new in may 2009 (tacoma sr5, 4x4, access cab, 4l, v6, automatic transmission, towing package). When coming to a stop, the engine will rev up to 5000 rpm. My foot is on the brake when this happens, and i am not slamming on the brake. When i shift into neutral, the revving stops. This has happened three times in two days, not every time i stop. The truck has 3900 miles on it. After the third time,…
ODI 10307999
Automatic Transmission
From a complete stop i turned right and accelerated. The transmission failed to shift causing the truck to nearly stop. Immediately after that pause, the transmission found a gear and the truck accelerated forward. My brakes stopped the truck and i drove it to my dealer. This has only happened once so far. I have an appointment to have it looked at. The toyota national hotline gave me a claim number and called my…
ODI 10310353
Automatic Transmission
2009 toyota tacoma w/automatic transmission after decelerating below 20 mph to accommodate traffic or to make a turn the transmission fails to engage when trying to accelerate with traffic or out of the turn. The transmission seems to search for the correct gear for 2 - 3 seconds before responding to the accelerator pedal. Will someone need to die after being struck broadside trying to come out of a turn before…
ODI 10291856
Automatic Transmission
1. New vehicle--problem began at approximately 3000 miles. 2. Transmission disengages for approximately 3 seconds while attempting to accelerate after making a turn at approximately 10 mph--tachometer indicates engine speed reaches approximately 3000 rpm before the transmission reengages with a jerk sufficient to cause rear wheel slip on wet asphalt pavement. This problem occurs at almost every instance when i slow…
ODI 10289426
Automatic Transmission
The problem with the transmission is when i slow down to go around a curve or decelerate for any reason it does a hard down shift and then when i proceed to press the accelerator the truck acts like it is searching for what gear it should be in, at the same time the rpm is increasing (engine starts to race) and finally the transmission lurches forward and goes into gear. If you are in heavy traffic or crossing a…
ODI 10286141
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a new toyota tacoma sr5 pickup 8/27/09. Immediately i noticed a problem when i slowed down at speed bumps and to turn corners and then started to accelerate. The vehicle would hesitate then surge forward. I can stop the hesitation somewhat by very lightly pressing the accelerator after i slow down and then slowly accelerating. If i forget to very lightly accelerate, the vehicle will surge forward…
ODI 10306696
Automatic Transmission
In august of 2009 i purchased a new toyota tacoma. After a week or so i noticed that the automatic transmission was not responsive and slipped when you decelerate than accelerate. The transmission slips and stalls the vehicle while it tries to find an appropriate gear to move forward. I took it to the dealer and the tech said this is normal for new tacoma's. This is a hazard and will get somebody killed because you…
ODI 10299565
Automatic Transmission
I recently purchased a 2010 toyota tacoma with a 5-speed automatic transmission. When i slow down for a right turn (or brake for any other reason) and then accelerate, the transmission seems to slip into neutral and fails to respond for a second or two. This problem makes merging into moving traffic very hazardous. When i went to my toyota dealer to have the problem fixed, i was told that this was "normal" for the…
ODI 10284767
Automatic Transmission
Purchased 2009 toyota tacoma crewcab in july 2009. I immediately began to notice when driving that the transmission gearing was not correct. When decelerating to make a turn or after coming to complete stop followed by acceleration, the transmission slips and struggles to find the correct gear for the speed the vehicle is traveling. *tr
ODI 10282924
Automatic Transmission
I drive a 2009 toyota tacoma. The transmission hesitates/sticks when the driver accelerates after de-accelerating. This occurs when the truck slows to a speed below 15-20 mph, especially when turning a corner or yielding. The driver is pushing the accelerator, trying to get out of harms way of other traffic and the transmission is sticking and revving up; not wanting to kick in and go. Toyota claims this is normal.…
ODI 10282550
Automatic Transmission
Note: the date given is for the first of several incidents. Vehicle: 2009 toyota tacoma; 4 cyl. Auto trans. When ascending mountain passes, in drive, letting off on gas as summit is reached, vehicle accelerates over summit and continues acceleration. I've been able to drop the rpm by repeatedly hitting brake and then tapping gas. This lowers the rpm and puts transmission back into highest gear. This is a computer or…
ODI 10313477
Automatic Transmission
My new 2009 toyota prerunner transmission randomly slips (delays) when going from 1st to 2nd gear. I first noticed it at 150 miles. I haven't been able to establish a definite pattern, except it happens when accelerating from speeds below 10mph. I now have 1500 miles on the odometer and it still slips randomly and continuously. I'm afraid that one day i'm going to try to enter traffic and my transmission is going to…
ODI 10281873
Automatic Transmission
2009 tacoma, 5 spd. Auto transmission. Since the first day of owning this car (now at 2400 miles) the transmission does not respond when you accelerate after slowing probably between 1st and 2nd gear (10-15mph). The tach will go up but the transmission fails to engage and you just end up coasting into a turn or merging into traffic. This has occurred since i purchased the vehicle. Took it to the dealer and they said…
ODI 10285634
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips going from 1st to 2nd gear, this problem occurs everytime i accelerate. *tr
ODI 10283938
Automatic Transmission
2009 toyota tacoma; be afraid, do not buy it as it has transmission troubles that toyota will not live up to. Toyota is ignoring the issue!!!! I pulled out from a stop when the transmission hesitated then caught just in time for me to get through the intersection. I thought for sure i was going to be t-boned. I took it to my dealer and have yet to hear anything back. I have this truck 6 months. I was so excited to…
ODI 10285178
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in 2009 tacoma 4wd v6 does not shift down smoothly as the truck slows down into a turn and begins to accelerate out of a turn or in a straight away. The issue is pronounced in speeds of 35 mph and less . There seem to be a delay in response when accelerating,. Until the transmission responds and the truck lurks forward . I checked with the toyota dealer , and the dealer does not think there is a…
ODI 10280166
Automatic Transmission
2009 toyota tacoma,5 speed automatic transmission. When slowing to make a turn and then resuming speed, the automatic transmission seems to be in neutral or severely slipping. Toyota service states this is normal ! Makes turning with oncoming traffic is very hazardous as you don't know if the transmission will be properly engaged in gear. Always happens at 20 mph or less when in drive. I have also had this same…
ODI 10283603
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a 2009 tacoma double cab sr5 4x4 auto in june of 2009. It now has 9000kms. Ever since new i have noticed that the transmission shifts strangely and somewhat unpredictably. When i am driving at approx 18km/h and press the accelerator (to accelerate or continue same speed) the truck usually drops into 1st gear and stays there for a few seconds before going back into second gear. This causes a "lurching" as…
ODI 10285902
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The transmission hesitates when attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the computer software failed. He then added that there was not an updated version of the software. He called the manufacturer on 10/16/09 and was told that he would receive a response within one business day. The current mileage was approximately…
ODI 10288659
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While driving 70 mph on a hill with the cruise control activated, the vehicle changed gears and the rpms increased rapidly. The failure has occurred approximately 20 times. The dealer was contacted, test drove the vehicle and duplicated the failure; yet, they said that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 6000…
ODI 10312014
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 toyota tacoma 4x4 crew pickup truck with auto transmission and v6 engine accelerated unexpectedly to over 80 mph, then later on the same trip it happened again. I was on a long straight stretch of interstate the second time so i allowed the truck to accelerate to approximately 95 mph at which time i stopped the truck again. The first time it happened, i had disengaged the cruise control due to a slower car in…
ODI 10290758
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission slipped between first and second gear and also lunged forward at times. The vehicle lunged forward and almost caused her to hit pedestrians and other vehicles. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two occasions. A technician stated that it was a characteristic of the vehicle and that there was nothing…
ODI 10282629