2009 Model Year

Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
515
Recalls
1
Crashes
25
Severe
45

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V092000 Mar 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Oct 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private...

Structure
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after maintenance service on the vehicle, it was discovered that the front subframe of...

Structure
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the contact became aware that the chassis was rusted. The loca...

Structure
Oct 2025

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND HOLES ARE UNSAFE. I AM WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING MY VEHICLE. THE SAFETY OF ME AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD I AM TRAVELING ARE...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 128,400 Owner: Jacob Grove, Anderson, SC Summary of Issue: The frame of this 2009 Toyota Tacoma has...

Brakes
Aug 2025

Brake failure because of rusted brake lines.

Structure
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from undernea...

Brakes
Feb 2025

Brake failure resulting from rusted brake lines. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer police or any other entity. No warning lamps or other...

Structure
Nov 2024

Chassis in the middle frame back left too much rust and big hole due to rust

Structure
Oct 2024

I just learned from my Mechanic that the Frame Corrosion is bad. The frame was inspected by Vanderstyne (now West Herr) Toyota on 06/20/2020. It passe...

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Summary

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma has 515 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Suspension. 25 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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