2009 Toyota Tacoma Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 520 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,324miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, 4% of the 520 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,324 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both left and right dtrl lenses are melted from heat from the bulb, I am worried about an electrical short, or fire. Dealer says it is cosmetic and does not want to replace headlight assemblies since vehicle is out of warranty. I believe this is a safety issue that Toyota motor company should address with urgency.”
NHTSA complaint #10567043, filed 2014-03, 93,545 miles“This vehicle is 7 years old and 2 years ago the readout screen for the compass and temperature gauge failed!! I took it to the shop and they said Toyota has had problems with the chip boards. Why hasn't this been recalled! I spent a whole lot of money to have a vehicle with these features and now it's not functioning! Makes me mad!! Get this component under recall, it's really expensive to replace! I would have filed a complaint sooner but didn't know about this site.”
NHTSA complaint #10818903, filed 2016-01, 87,102 miles“My keys keep falling out of the key socket... While driving on streets .. Has gone on for 2-3 years now... Also have, many times, taken the key out after parking it and not noticed that vehicle still running... The last time both problems occurred was yesterday.”
NHTSA complaint #10778966, filed 2015-10, 75,000 miles“In 2017, I participated in Toyotas frame recall where they determined that the frame didn’t need to be replaced and the dealership applied corrosion resistant undercoating. The frame has now developed a large 11inch visible crack and holes that will prevent it from passing state safety inspection. I contacted Toyota about the failure but they said they were unable to address it as this time due to the recall no longer being active and encouraged me to file a report with NHTSA”
NHTSA complaint #11512730, filed 2023-03“I went to get my Tacoma inspected and it failed so to rust and corrosion of the frame. I was unaware that the frame recall was time sensitive and now my truck is in safe to drive because of the bad frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11501943, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 19 | 16% |
| 2024 | 25 | 16% |
| 2023 | 10 | 19% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 9 | 10% |
| 2019 | 25 | 11% |
| 2018 | 27 | 13% |
| 2017 | 37 | 15% |
| 2016 | 50 | 15% |
| 2015 | 30 | 29% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 13 | 10% |
| 2012 | 45 | 15% |
| 2011 | 11 | 6% |
| 2010 | 28 | 10% |
| 2009 | 19 | 4% |
| 2008 | 45 | 10% |
| 2007 | 34 | 6% |
| 2006 | 50 | 6% |
| 2005 | 43 | 6% |
| 2004 | 32 | 8% |
| 2003 | 26 | 7% |
| 2002 | 27 | 8% |
| 2001 | 40 | 10% |
| 2000 | 22 | 10% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma
119 complaintsExterior lighting
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
59 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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