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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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Chart based on 70 repairs.
2009 Toyota Tacoma suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 96000 mi US $700 |
wheel bearing went bad. Replaced bearing, hub and seals. Indie mechanic refused the job because he didn't have the right press. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 220000 mi US $700 |
replaced both front wheel bearings |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 99200 mi C $360 |
Remove and replace left front lower balljoint. Alignment not included in this cost. |
| 101060 mi | Replace rear leaf spring under warranty. One leaf was broken. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 66000 mi | Had broken rear leaf springs replaced as per recall. |
| 90520 mi C $270 |
Worn sway bar bushings, minor clunking over bumps. Very easy/inexpensive repair. |
| 132500 mi US $406 |
Steering pump |
| 135500 mi US $410 |
Steering Shaft; frozen joint. |
| 10000 mi | Back half of truck bottomed out onto bump stops with minor to heavy loads in bed or when towing. Rear 3-piece leaf springs replaced with 4-piece leaf springs. |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52000 mi | Steering rack was leaking and intermediate shaft was knocking on bumps. Both were replaced. |
| 62000 mi | Leaf spring snapped. |
| 65000 mi | Front driver wheel bearing was growling. Wheel had play in it. |
| 72900 mi C $600 |
universal joint binding, lower steering shaft replaced |
| 101360 mi | The truck is going in on 2 Sep 15 to have both rear springs replaced under a recall, not released yet after discussion with Toyota Canada |
| 102920 mi | Both rear springs had broken leafs that were replaced by Toyota as part of a not yet released recall at no cost to me. |
| 103620 mi | Right front wheel bearing worn beyond safe limits and replaced |
2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 113000 mi | Factory recall of rear leaf springs due to premature rusting and failure near the fuel tank. All good! |
| 132000 mi US $700 |
Went in for NH state inspection. First thing, tech went for a road test. Hmm, a bit unusual. Turns out the Taco failed because, according to service manager, of the lower steering column shaft is rusted and binding up, not allowing steering to return to center when driving. Got a second opinion from different shop, different diagnosis! He said steering rack, not column shaft. Replaced rack, got inspection, Taco steers great! I’ve since learned, these are problem areas on Tacomas.... |
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