Frame has excessive rust. Vehicle was bought new in summer 2008, less than 3 years later the seams of the frame had substantial rust. Frame is now covered in rust . When the toyota dealer was contacted their reply was ~there is no recall for your vehicle regarding this matter. I am aware of many other model years of tacoma being recalled for this problem. This is a safety hazard for the model year 2009 tacomas and that model year should be included in the recall. Form requires a "when did this happen" date, a date of june 2011 was entered as the approximate date when the excessive rust was first noticed
2009 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (fuel system, body); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was an excessive amount of rust all over the frame of the vehicle and the welded towing unit. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. While driving 2 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The dealer repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe and rear passenger side leaf spring fractured due to corrosion. The mechanic diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,500.
The paint is peeling off the cab of my tacoma, even though I wash it frequently and wax it. It is faded and now starting to rust due to the paint peeling and coming off the top of the cab. I have tried everything to stop this, but nothing seems to work, and seems to be poor quality paint or workmanship. I have seen several vehicles of the same year as mine with the same issues.
Purchase new a 2009 toyota tacoma from toyota of scranton-vehicle final payment for our truck was oct 2012. The truck has not missed an appointment at toyota of scranton (they always maintained the vehicle). We took the truck for inspection at toyota of scranton in september (yearly inspection) the truck failed inspection with regards to rust spots at frame of truck. Toyota did not pass the truck for inspection and told us to go to a local welding company and have it welded "superior welding co." I have been in touch with corporate and manufacture regarding this issue. They are working on case. I fear for other motorist who may have it welded by others or not welded and it be unsafe on the highway/roads. The truck was at dealership when told of issue. Toyota recalled 2008 trucks for rusted frames (dana manufacture) - a toyota tacoma rusted frames lawsuit filed in arkansas. I have spoken to 14 people + 3 supervisors, it is now in the hands of a "field technician specialist". They told me the decision with now go outside the regional office.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and carriage were rusted. In addition, the spare tire was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,062.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe and the braces for the rear panel were corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear bumper was rusted. The dealer stated that the rear bumper was rusting prematurely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 12/30/14*cn updated 05/27/2015
Both front amber daytime running lights (drl) are melting the plastic lens covers and it looks like there is risk of a fire. The original bulbs are in the truck. I am the original owner and have never opened or changed any of the lights on this truck. I don't know how long this has been like this, but I would guess that it has been over-heating for quite some time. The plastic is bubbling and is turning a burnt color.
Toyota technical service bulletin# t-sb-0129-11 toyota knew there is a melting/safety issue with drl yet I was not informed while vehicle was in warranty back in september 2011, when the tsb above was published by toyota. Toyota still wants me to pay at 31,000 miles 2009 tacoma almost $300 to fix it. Major safety issue since melting has dimmed the lighting output & poses a fire hazard as the melting has also reached the back of the bulb socket where the wiring is. Please help.
After purchasing the vehicle, in sept 2011, I had my truck for only a few weeks and I was driving and hit a small bump and heard as well as felt a loud thump coming from the steering column area, I also noticed my bed was moving a little as well. I brought the truck into the dealership as soon as I heard the issue, but the dealership said they didn't hear or feel anything. Now when I hit any bump (big/small) I can literally see the bed on my truck move in my side mirrors, the issues are progressing and my truck is still under warranty and I want these issues fixed asap, esp since its still under warranty . Extremely harsh ride, and feeling unsafe to drive, needs to be fixed asap.
The rubber strip running fore - aft on the cab of the truck came off during driving. The rubber strip could have landed on the windshield of a fellow motorist and caused an accident. This could be an anomaly, however, the same thing happened to my son's toyota 2005 four runner. I recommend at least a cursory investigation.
The daytime running lights have melted and cracked the lens/plastic. These are also used as front end turn signals. If these fail, it could be a major safety hazard. While there is a tsb, the dealership denied to pay for replacements since my 36k warranty has now expired. This is not something that just started to happen and toyota is aware of the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the foot rest next to the clutch snapped and detached from the vehicle. The piece that came off, fell behind the her foot, causing a disruption in operating the vehicle properly. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that they could provide no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 19,200. Updated 07/17/12
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