2009 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Power Train (11), Engine (5), Vehicle Speed Control (5).
Key takeaways
- 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 29% |
| Engine | 5 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% |
| Tires | 3 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2009 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2009 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2023-01-12
Frame perforation , front passenger side , bottom part of frame in critical point where weld is , in close distance from rack and pinion . At the dealer while servicing have asked to check the frame as there ben lots of concern from Tundra owners. I'm aware that early models have had frames replaced , perforation was ...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2022-02-09
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the tailgate door failed to open. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the tailgate latch to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of t...
Tires - filed 2022-02-03
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the TPMS replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number:...
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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.