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#BS-2009-TOYTAC-AFD4

2009 Toyota Tacoma

Based on reports from 609 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
609
Crashes
26
Fires
19
Recalls
13
TSBs
314
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 609 complaints, 26 crashes, 19 fires, and 13 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

radio goes off without warning

23 complaints • Severity 5.7/10

$X,XXX
2

parking lights overheating cracking bubbling

10 complaints • Severity 5.6/10

$X,XXX
3

clutch slipping

5 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

114 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

200
0–30K
106
30–60K
67
60–90K
55
90–120K
14
120–150K
14
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (200 reports) • Median: 35K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (114 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension114 (19%)
Lights105 (17%)
Speed Control57 (9%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission44 (7%)
Electrical39 (6%)
Steering37 (6%)
Structure:body36 (6%)
Brakes33 (5%)

2009 Toyota Tacoma: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, with 114 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,254 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, with 105 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, with 57 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
08
72
09
84
10
24
11
45
12
61
13
62
14
61
15
50
16
39
17
24
18
14
19
11
20
11
21
12
22
20
23
7
24
9
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

09V223000Sep 2009

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

09V388000Dec 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

10V035000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V036000May 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

11V148000Mar 2011

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Tacoma is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

609

Class avg

160

3.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 609 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Toyota Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Toyota Tacoma is related to the suspension, with 114 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2009 Toyota Tacoma has 609 complaints, 26 crash reports, and 19 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Toyota Tacoma problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Toyota Tacoma has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tacoma problems start?
Based on 456 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,254 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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