2009 Toyota Tundra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Toyota Tundra, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had the accelerator stick two times recently. My tires spun very fast and I almost took off into a very busy highway. I would have been killed if I didn't quickly put the truck in neutral until the engine revved down. This is a helpless feeling and something is not right with the manufacturing of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11154118, filed 2018-11, 98,000 miles“The check engine light came on in my vehicle during a five mile trip to work and is still on. The diagnostic code revealed a fault in an air valve. After some research I discovered that Toyota issued an extended warranty on this part because of a known issue affecting the same year/make/model as my Tundra. I called the dealership to ask about the repair process as I was within the 10 year/150k mile extended warranty period. They stated the part was replaced in 2014. I was then directed to call Toyota customer service. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102555, filed 2018-06, 116,700 miles“2009 Toyota Tundra, 5 mos after purchase(5-16-09),my drive shaft replaced, while driving will not change gears will accelerate by itself as if the cruise control is on which is caused the odometer to read incorrectly,(reading 44,000 miles) & use excessive amount of fuel . Several fluid leaks, muffler replaced, transmission will not shift properly when accelerating & when I come to a complete stop it take time before is shift into stop, & electrical problems. Engine light comes on, ticking noise & vibration in the motor. These have codes coming up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300164, filed 2010-01“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 found 7'' long by 3'' wide , vehicle was deemed NOT SAFE TO OPERATE . There is no action from Toyota on 2009's . …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 14% |
| 2025 | 17 | 12% |
| 2024 | 37 | 11% |
| 2023 | 48 | 12% |
| 2022 | 44 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 25% |
| 2020 | 9 | 19% |
| 2019 | 16 | 22% |
| 2018 | 13 | 13% |
| 2017 | 10 | 13% |
| 2016 | 15 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 14 | 15% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 17 | 11% |
| 2011 | 17 | 13% |
| 2010 | 12 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 28 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 6% |
| 2006 | 65 | 12% |
| 2005 | 28 | 7% |
| 2004 | 49 | 11% |
| 2003 | 33 | 8% |
| 2002 | 30 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Tundra
11 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Tundra
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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