2009 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Toyota Tacoma problem?

Chart based on 70 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma.

2009 Toyota Tacoma transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (69%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 13 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

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

223000 mi

US $1050
replace clutch, throw out bearing and pressure plate. The throw out bearing was making a lot of noise and needed replacing so I had the clutch disc and pressure plate done at the same time...no failure just 230k miles of wear. 
238000 mi DEALER REPLACED FREE 2 OF THE 3 U JOINTS ON THE TRUCK 

Return to top

2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

96600 mi Replace Rear U joint at hanger. 
15600 mi Clutch wore out in 15,000 miles, first dealer(James Toyota, Flemington, NJ) would not fix under warranty. Brought to a different dealer who fixed it under warranty. 

Return to top

2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

126000 mi

US $322
Replaced rear universal joint 
144400 mi

US $609
Replaced leaking transmission cooler lines. 

Return to top

2009 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

52000 mi Clutch very sticky in cold until vehicle warms up. Master Cylinder Replaced Clutch still sticking. Slave cylinder inspected. Nothing done. 
55000 mi Clutch still sticking. Clutch and push plate replaced. Clutch still sticking 
55000 mi Clutch still sticks in cold. Dealer said this is normal and not a problem unless it happens in warm weather. I'm not buying it. 

Return to top

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 $1400
Replaced 4wd transfer case switch 

Return to top

2009 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

60000 mi Replaced differential to fix noise along with some vibration. Noise improved, but still there, along with vibration. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Pickups
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.

2009 Toyota Tacoma Transmission Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2009 Toyota Tacoma problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.