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5TEUU42NX9Z••••••2009 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2009 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
468on the model
138builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 3Power Train 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingApr 2021
The daytime driving lights are too hot causing the plastic housing to melt, crack and, in some cases, break. My research has found that this is a common problem in Toyota Tacoma trucks from 2005-11. In April 2015, Toyota replaced the headlight assemblies with a supposed…
SuspensionMay 2011
The contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact heard a rattling noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and stated the failure was within the rear axle right leaf spring near the gas line which was corroded and had broke in…
Power TrainJun 2009
Automatic transmission fails to engage upon accelerating out of a turn or after coasting down a hill. The rpms race but transmission does not engage unless accelerator is released and vehicle slows. In a pullout situation, this could be hazardous with oncoming traffic
Exterior LightingNov 2012
Daytime running lights are causing melting and cracking of the lens covering from the inside. I took my vehicle to a toyota dealership in superior wi. Vehicle was inspected. The service manager called toyota financial services, issuer of my platinum vehicle service agreement,…
Exterior LightingMar 2012
Front amber turn lamps bubbled, look very hot on plastic lens, burnt through, could possibly cause fire? Lens cracked
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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 5TEUU42NX9Z665040 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.