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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3TMJU62N89M••••••2009 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Toyota TACOMA build (12 vs 3).
12on this build
467on the model
138builds in total
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 3Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2018
I have reported to toyota that my cruise control works intermittently and that it goes on and off as it pleases. Toyota has responded that that issue is not covered with the current spiral cable clock spring recall. My truck VIN is a few digits away from the current list. I have…
Power TrainJan 2016
After going in reverse then stopping and placing the vehicle in drive, the transmission will slip, I would accelerate but the vehicle does nothing but rev up and then it will finally engage
SuspensionNov 2015
The contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed that the rear leaf spring fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the…
Electrical SystemFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the day time running light system failed which caused the lens to fracture and the bulbs to burn. The turning signals that are connect to the daytime running lights also failed. The contact replaced the daytime…
Exterior LightingNov 2013
Burning interior lens cover due to bulb placement to close to the lens. Remedy : changing to a shorter bulb with lower voltage ( less heat ) or LED, which will be positioned away from the lens. I have been always loving toyota vehicles but I believe deeply it is a product defect…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3TMJU62N89M078816 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.