2009 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 519 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Suspension (119), Exterior Lighting (105), Power Train (75).
Key takeaways
- 519 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 18 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 119 | 23% |
| Exterior Lighting | 105 | 20% |
| Power Train | 75 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 59 | 11% |
| Structure | 54 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 40 | 8% |
| Steering | 39 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3% |
| Equipment | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4-DR.w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-16
My truck has experienced a major coolant leak, but it's not the radiator nor the water pump. After replacing both the radiator and water pump, the leak remains. Upon further investigation, the hose connecting to the coolant bypass housing has come completely disconnected from the housing and the male connector, which i...
Structure - filed 2026-06-29
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame on the driver’s and passenger’s side was severely rusted. The dealer was contacted about the failure and about the warranty enhancement program ZH6, which was associated with the failure. The manufacturer had extended the warranty coverage for fra...
Steering - filed 2026-06-11
Unknown.no accident ,Steering is tight. Started noticing it May 12 2026.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.