2009 Toyota Tacoma: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 520 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Tacoma describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 79,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2025
2
2024
2
2020
2
2019
3
2018
1
2017
2
2016
6
2015
4
2014
3
2013
1
2012
5
2011
3
2010
5
2009
7
2008
9
2007
9
2006
14
2005
15
2004
7
2003
3
2002
5
2001
4
2000
4
1999
1
1998
1
1997
1
1996
3
1995
5

What owners say

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · NJ

Rear wheel bearings grinding while driving.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Wheels · 90,000 miles · TN

Wheel bearings and hub assembly: soon after I took my truck to a toyota dealership to have the rear leaf springs replaced under a recall, the truck started riding rough and squeaking loudly as it was driven. I went back to the same dealership and they quoted me near $2,000 to replace. The truck seems to ride rougher with each passing day. The dealership said that the front wheel bearings were fine but both of the rear wheel bearings are bad and they further said that they normally replace the hub assembly with the wheel bearings and that was part of the reason for the high cost according to the service rep.

Filed Apr 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 91,687 miles · TX

Today, 04/12/14, at around 11:55 a.m., I had my fourth experience of unintended acceleration in my 2009 toyota tacoma. The first two incidents I had not reported. The third incident I did report to toyota, they examined my truck and found nothing they thought would cause the acceleration. Today, I was approaching a busy intersection during a street festival in the downtown section of my home town. My truck did not stop when I pressed the brake, but the engine revved and the tires squealed twice as I tried unsuccessfully to stop the vehicle. It carried me through the intersection - if it had been occupied, I don't know if I would have been able to steer away from pedestrians, as the street was narrow and it all happened very fast. As soon as I had control of the truck, I pulled over to check the rug. The rug was hooked into its hole, a good 3 inches from the accelerator, and could not be moved by hand. I am now afraid to drive my truck, and am grateful to god that no one was hurt or killed. I had a passenger with me who witnessed this. *tr updated 09/29/2014

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · NH

I heard a rattling noise from the right rear of the truck while driving on a bumpy side road. I investigated and discovered the bottom leaf spring had broken in half. Doing some online research I discovered that this is a very common problem with tacoma's. I contacted the dealer and it is not a covered item (no tbs) and it would cost over $1800. I went to my local mechanic which saved me $700. During the repair it was discovered that both right and left were broken. My mechanic informed me that this is a very common problem; that toyota lengthened the springs to soften the ride, as a result compromised the strength. The leaf springs have always squeaked just by getting in and out of the truck. There is a sticker on the door frame stating that the load rating has been reduced by 290 lbs for this vehicle, I wondered why now I know, cheap springs!

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · PA

At freeway speeds grinding noise from driveline upon deceleration. It sounds like something is going to break/lockup. Dealership had the truck for 2 weeks trying to diagnose the problem. They opened a service ticket with toyota and eventually a field service tech came to diagnose the truck. He didn't acknowledge it stating "no abnormal noise heard during operation at highway speeds. No further repairs authorized". I called toyota customer care and they told me "we stand behind our techs". Tcc would not allow me to speak with the field service tech?!? I expressed my fear of an accident to tcc to no avail. Why would the dealer be so concerned about my truck but toyota blew it off? I am very displeased with toyota.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Suspension · 18,500 miles · OK

When my 2009 tacoma reached about 18,500 miles the rear spring started to squeak. You can hear it even getting in & out of the vehicle. If you put much weight in the back it will squat & lift the front end up. It even does poorly pulling an empty trailer. This is my 10th + toyota & I am very disappointed that this type of problem pops up & toyota won't do anything about it. I may just by a gmc next time.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Suspension · 19,000 miles · OK

The rear springs started squeaking about 19,000 miles. When pulling a trailer vehicle sways badly. With 600 lbs of weight in bed, vehicle sits really low.