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 · Vehicle Speed Control
While in cruise at 70mph on interstate highway,vehicle shifts down from drive to second. Thus redlining the engine.brought this to the attention of toyota and their answer was,"vehicle is operating properly and is doing what it is designed to do". So they are telling me that they have designed a vehicle that is designed to shift down to second, not third at 70mph. *tr
ODI 10293233
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission fails to engage 2nd gear when accelerating into a turn or coasting down a hill. The rpms increases but transmission does not engage. Issue occurs around 10-12 mpg. Driveline rumbles from 25-10mph decelerating. Dealer says truck is normal. *tr
ODI 10275306
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a new 2009 toyota tacoma in may of 2009. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the transmission 'slips' and does not engage at low speeds after slowing to around 10 mph and then accelerating without coming to a complete stop. This is very dangerous and i have had some close calls when turning left at traffic lights. This is a dangerous defect. I have carried the vehicle to the dealer twice…
ODI 10282704
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission fails to engage upon accelerating out of a turn or after coasting down a hill. The rpms race but transmission does not engage unless accelerator is released and vehicle slows. In a pullout situation, this could be hazardous with oncoming traffic. *tr
ODI 10273185
Automatic Transmission
While usually making left turn, coming out of the turn, putting on the gas, the transmission does not engage but will rev up to approx. 2500 rpm's and then suddenly engage and lurch forward in first gear. There is a delay in power which is dangerous if crosstraffic is coming. Same slowing down through intersection, then putting gas down. *tr
ODI 10283076
Automatic Transmission
Bought a 2009 toyota tacoma new. The automatic transmissions has acted strange at low speeds from day one. When slowing down to make a turn, then accelerate the engine revs up and the transmissions takes several seconds to engage into gear. This is a definite hazard when it comes to on coming traffic. Went to the toyota dealership and was told that it was normal for this vehicle!!!! If this is normal, this will be…
ODI 10348055
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Radio turns off on its own. Display sometimes does not work while radio is on. Display sometimes is erratic. Toyota of saint croix,us virgin islands removed it. Will put in a new one by 6/8/09. I'm driving without a radio for now! After slowing down to enter a sharp turn, when trying to accelerate out of the turn the vehicle's rpm raises to 2000 but only revs. No output is achieved. To correct this i let go of the…
ODI 10272740
Automatic Transmission
After slowing down (normally to enter a turn) and when you depress the accelerator the transmission downshifts into first gear, the engine will race up to a higher rpm as the car suddenly slows down. This lends to the possibility of an accident as you vehicle now slows down quickly. *tr
ODI 10272397
Automatic Transmission
When re-accelerating after a low speed turn my 2009 toyota tacoma revs high but does not go anywhere. After a second or so it returns to a normal rpm and then is in gear to drive normally. I feel this is a safety concern because if cars were approaching in a fast manner, the truck would not be able to accelerate properly to get out of the way. *tr
ODI 10289433
Automatic Transmission
Have 2009 toyota tacoma trd sport pckg. Truck that i bought in february. When slowing down to turn onto another street, once i turn and press the gas pedal to accelerate, the engine revs and the transmission takes about 2-3 seconds to shift gears. Happens 5-6 times a week, whether engine is cold or hot. Serious safety hazard, as this has happened when making a u-turn in traffic with cars approaching. Two different…
ODI 10266514
Automatic Transmission
I bought an '09 tacoma 4x4 on april 4, 2009. Since that day my transmission is slipping, especially when trying to accelerate coming out of a turn. Rpms bounce around and sometimes it get stuck in a gear or revs like its in neutral. I have almost been hit twice from behind because the truck doesn't accelerate. This is a real problem and a safety issue. When i talked to the dealer they admitted it was happening but…
ODI 10269288
Automatic Transmission
2009 toyota tacoma doublecab 4x4 trd, upon slowing down and entering a turn engine rpm will increase while pressing the gas pedal without vehicle accelerating before transmission engages abruptly..describe as "slipping". *tr
ODI 10264253
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle, the engine revs very loudly. However, the transmission does not engage. The contact is concerned that a crash could occur. The dealer stated that the failure was due to computer failure, but the manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy. The contact called the manufacturer directly and they sent a technician to test drive the vehicle.…
ODI 10276873
Automatic Transmission
Continual problem. Vehicle transmission slips/disengages during or prior to acceleration, primarily after turning a corner. As a result the engine revs and then the transmission engages causing vehicle to lurch/surge sometimes uncontrollably. "shift logic" control was reset by dealer on 03/23/09 but did not correct situation. Problem has existed since vehicle purchase 03/02/09. Vehicle has 470 miles. *tr
ODI 10262840
Automatic Transmission
I brought a 2009/tacoma prerunner /acc cab 4x2 v6-and it has about 18,500 miles. My compliant is when you put this vehicle in neutral at a red light or when you stop and then put it in drive---the transmission spins for a few seconds and then it take off. I brought this to the attention of the local toyota dealer and the service person told me that this was neural with this vehicle. It?s hard to believe that this is…
ODI 10312921
Automatic Transmission
Transmission does not respond when you accelerate after slowing probably between 1st and 2nd gear. 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 nothing was wrong. But from other complaints i see this has been happening with some 09 tacomas. You cannot pull…
ODI 10282573
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a 2009 toyota tacoma 4x4 and the transmission intermittently slips,mostly when you first accelerate(i have almost been involved in 2 car accidents due to this)after talking and bringing the vehicle back to the dealer they say its normal,i have found that on edmunds.com 108 other toyota tacoma owners are having the same problem and getting the same answers from the dealers,you never know when its going to…
ODI 10265283
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While accelerating, the vehicle acts as if it is stuck in neutral. Afterwards, the rpms slightly increase accompanied with sudden screeching noises. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the computer module. Soon after the repair, the failure recurred. He is in the process of taking the vehicle back to the dealer to have it inspected, and is currently…
ODI 10247859
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips, engine races and goes into gear. Sporadic and unreliable actions, sometimes causes wheel spin. Manufacturer claims all new vehicles perform this way and refuses to fix. Independent mechanic verified my concern and stated it is a safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10252500