2009 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 120 complaints for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 120 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The truck bottoms out at about half the payload capacity of 1,295 pounds. A 652lb atv caused the truck to bottom out. There is a TSB out for 2005-2008 models and toyota claims it has remedied the problem but the same exact parts are still in use on the 2009 models.
NHTSA recall number 14vg-604 I own a 2009 toyota tacoma. Currently there is a recall on my truck. NHTSA recall number 14vg-604. I took my truck into the toyota dealership to have the part replaced for the recall. Toyota stated they were unable to repair the parts for the recall because the truck has aftermarket parts on it. They stated that it would cost me an additional 160 for the u-bolts to be replaced in order to repair the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma
- Lighting 105 complaints
- Cruise control 59 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Transmission 46 complaints
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints