1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Structure

2009 Toyota Tacoma Structure 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
30–60k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 9, 2016 · 50,500 miles

    Structure · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While driving 2 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The dealer repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe and rear passenger side leaf spring fractured due to corrosion. The mechanic diagnosed that the…

    ODI 10860266

  • July 1, 2013 · 30,500 miles

    Exterior Lighting · Structure

    Toyota technical service bulletin# t-sb-0129-11 toyota knew there is a melting/safety issue with drl yet i was not informed while vehicle was in warranty back in september 2011, when the tsb above was published by toyota. Toyota still wants me to pay at 31,000 miles 2009 tacoma almost $300 to fix it. Major safety issue since melting has dimmed the lighting output & poses a fire hazard as the melting has also reached…

    ODI 10525823

  • June 1, 2013 · 45,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting · Structure

    Both front amber daytime running lights (drl) are melting the plastic lens covers and it looks like there is risk of a fire. The original bulbs are in the truck. I am the original owner and have never opened or changed any of the lights on this truck. I don't know how long this has been like this, but i would guess that it has been over-heating for quite some time. The plastic is bubbling and is turning a burnt…

    ODI 10547736