ToyotaTacoma2009
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2009 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 27, 2010 · 23,762 miles

    Engine

    While driving my 2009 toyota tacoma sport pick-up truck in a lowes home improvement center parking lot today (11/27/10 at 2:25 pm), my tacoma began a very rapid acceleration as i put my foot on the brake to slow down rounding an isle turn in the lot and preparing to park the vehicle. I applied immediate heavy pressure on the brake since a toyota prius was right in front of me and i did not want to hit it. During my…

    ODI 10367974

  • October 16, 2009 · 1,500 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while sitting idle with the engine running, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms to 4000 for approximately three minutes. The vehicle then resumed normal idling. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated the failure occurred approximately three times before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the…

    ODI 10329722

  • September 18, 2009 · 3,000 miles

    Engine

    My 2009 toyota tacoma has a demented mind of its own when it comes to unexpected acceleration. I will describe what it has done at least 10 times in the year and a half since i (unfortunately) purchased it. As i take my foot off the accelerator and apply it to the brake, the engine speeds up to more than 7,000 rpm. I continue pressing on the brake which starts to slip. To avoid a crash i must quickly shift the…

    ODI 10378340

  • March 18, 2009 · 550 miles

    Engine

    2009 toyota tacoma with 550 miles. Engine started making noise. Took vehicle in on 18mar09;valves and lifters need readjusting. Picked vehicle up on 20mar09 still making noise and louder. Both exhaust manifolds warp and leaking with blue on metal. Supposedly fix but engine still making noise. Now heads and piston have blue. Truck has been in dealerships service for two weeks now. Help

    ODI 10263886