2009 Toyota Tacoma drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 30 complaints for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 26,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
We were going to park the toyota tacoma truck in our garage and it all of a sudden accelerated ,increasing the speed which caused us to hit a tree and the neighbors cement wall.
When driving the vehicle, upon reaching 35 to 40 miles per hour the vehicle starts to shake for about two to three seconds. After doing research on the computer and after having the problem diagnosed at the dealer, I was told that I needed a new transmission. Apparently there is a torque converter lockup problem. I was told that the TSB does not pertain to my vehicle because it is no longer under warranty. I believe that toyota is deliberately trying to find a way to not have to fix the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma
- Suspension 120 complaints
- Lighting 105 complaints
- Cruise control 59 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Transmission 46 complaints
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints