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2009 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Toyota Tacoma electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (47%)

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

69000 mi

US $25
Replaced headlights. The drivers side bulb goes out every 6 months. Aux input wasn't recognized when pressing the disk/aux button. I got on YouTube and saw that a quick fix was to solder two pins together. Repair worked perfectly and cost nothing. 
74000 mi

US $375
Replaced the original starter. Noticed it 'clicking' for a few weeks prior to repair. 
85000 mi

US $300
Replaced the original starter 
34000 mi TSB completed for blower motor squeak. Happens only in very cold weather and on blower settings 1 and 2. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

12000 mi Radio was replaced because it would turn on , turn off, by itself. Fail to turn off sometimes, eject CD on its own.  
81920 mi

C $1100
Compressor seized. Had to replace it. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $90
Squeaking noise coming from dash when using heat or AC. Replaced Blower assembly. 
31000 mi

US $525
Replaced all TPMS sensors. 
49600 mi Replaced radio at 50,000-kms...kept shutting off and coming on by itself... 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

138000 mi

US $136
Replaced Alternator 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

62000 mi

US $200
Aux in went. Dealer quoted $200 to fix. I chose to replace whole stereo on my own. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

57300 mi Battery replaced R&R regulator 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

178000 mi

US $900
AC compressor burned out. Replaced and recharged system 
178000 mi

US $1400
Replaced airbag spiral cable 
54000 mi airbag indicator light was on. no clue what problem was. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

50000 mi

US $5
Headlights burning out within 6 months. 

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2009 Toyota Tacoma Electrical Problems

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