2009 Toyota Tacoma: jerking or lurching

Filed May 11, 2018 · Steering · 69,100 miles · WI

Steering is stiff and jerky causing driving concerns at all speeds. Problem is intermittent making it an issue as can occur at any time. Not power steering related.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 34,000 miles · MD

I came to a red traffic light and I hit the brakes but the car would not slow down so grabbed the steering wheel and pushed down on the brake petal but the car still would not stop so put the transmission in neutral and the car finally stopped but the engine continued to race the tack was up to 4000, when the light changed to green I put the car into drive and the car jerked forward and after about 4 seconds the tack dropped back to 2000 RPM.

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · 30,000 miles · RI

I always wanted a toyota truck ever since I was 16. Now at 38 I decided to purchase a 2009 tacoma brand new and I currently have 30,000 miles on it and I began noticing an annoying whining sound from the rear of the vehicle at 65 - 70 MPH. I brought in in to my local toyota dealership and they said it was normal. I was shocked to hear this since I have never heard this noise from any of the trucks I have owned previosuly and I checked online and thier is a tsb for the differential for this type of problem in 2008 models. I told toyota this and they said a rep would be coming out. A week or so later the rep came out and I recievied a call stating that the vehicle is normal and the noise can be heard in other tocamas as well. The rep said to wait and a tsb might or might not be released. I was very upset at this especially when I read online that toyota fixed this problem for other people. I opened a case up with toyota and they did not even care one bit. Now last week as I went to park my truck in the garage and I shifted it in drive with my foot on the brake (not the gas pedal)the vehicle's RPM raced up and the vehicle tried to lurch forward. Shocked to say the least I then shifted the vehicle into neutral waited a few moments as the vehicle kept racing up I then shut it down. I started it back up and it idled normally. The next day I called toyota to state that this is a safety issue. Toyota wanted me to bring it in right away. I took it in and they had a long listed form of questions like where was the floor mat, was cruise control on, do I use both feet to drive one for brake and one for the gas pedal. I told them nothing was on the pedal, I did not have cruise control on, and I use one foot to drive the vehicle. My foot was on the brake only. My foot cannot even hit the gas when its on the brake. They think it is me. This is a safty issue and they treat it like it's nothing. Toyota.bad customer warranty service. Please help me with this issue.

Filed Jul 20, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 29,000 miles · RI

I have a 2009 toyota tacoma and when the vehicle is stopped for example at a red light the vehicle RPM will increase and the vehicle will then lurch forward. Fortunately my foot in on the brake. The vehicle also has a whining noise from the rear of the vehicle that has been identified by toyota regional reps as a whining noise from the differential at 50 to 70 MPH. Taken back 3 times to dealer they say its normal but I know it is not. These may be 2 separate issues but it is clear that toyota makes it difficult for it's customers to get warranty repairs and in acknowledging a problem. Toyota should be ashamed for its lack of customer service in fixing its vehicles until people get injured.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · TN

'09 toyota tacoma. Transmission shifts erratically at slower speeds. Drops into first gear and lurches when turning a corner. Truck transmission feels out of control at apex of turn in an intersection. Not safe for foot traffic or other vehicles in the intersection. Dealership says transmission is ok. Many other complaints about this problem on edmonds.com forum. Toyota will not acknowledge the problem.

Filed Oct 22, 2009 · Transmission · 3,000 miles · IL

1. New vehicle--problem began at approximately 3000 miles. 2. Transmission disengages for approximately 3 seconds while attempting to accelerate after making a turn at approximately 10 MPH--tachometer indicates engine speed reaches approximately 3000 RPM before the transmission reengages with a jerk sufficient to cause rear wheel slip on wet asphalt pavement. This problem occurs at almost every instance when I slow to approximately 10mph for a turn. This problem is apparently very common for my vehicle make /model--there are numerous posts on various internet sites under the heading "2009 toyota transmission problems". This problem, if not resolved, will likely cause many accidents during the approaching winter months. 3. Took vehicle to dealer at 4018 miles (08/12/09)--service manager test drove vehicle, refused to acknowledge problem and stated "if check engine indicator light is not on, there are no problems with the vehicle".

Filed Oct 2, 2009 · Transmission · 3,379 miles · MD

The problem with the transmission is when I slow down to go around a curve or decelerate for any reason it does a hard down shift and then when I proceed to press the accelerator the truck acts like it is searching for what gear it should be in, at the same time the RPM is increasing (engine starts to race) and finally the transmission lurches forward and goes into gear. If you are in heavy traffic or crossing a busy highway this is very unnerving and in my opinion a safety issue and an accident just waiting to happen. I have taken my truck to the dealer twice and was told that there was nothing wrong with it. I was told that it was new technology and that I had to get used to it.

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · 00

I purchased a 2009 tacoma double cab sr5 4x4 auto in june of 2009. It now has 9000kms. Ever since new I have noticed that the transmission shifts strangely and somewhat unpredictably. When I am driving at approx 18km/h and press the accelerator (to accelerate or continue same speed) the truck usually drops into 1st gear and stays there for a few seconds before going back into second gear. This causes a "lurching" as it should not be jumping to 1st. It is very noticeable and I have driven many, many automatics, including toyotas, and they do not do this. I had a 2001 tacoma before purchasing this new one and it did not do this. Also, when you shift the truck from neutral to drive, and immediately press the gas, it is almost like the truck hesitates, then lurches forward violently. Sometimes causing wheelspin. It seems like when shifting to drive there is no power for about 3 seconds then it suddenly hits. These problems are dangerous as they cause the vehicle to lurch forward when in traffic this is not safe.

Filed Sep 11, 2009 · Transmission · 1 miles · MI

I have a new 2009 toyota tacoma truck which has exhibited transmission problems since I purchased it. This is not a quality issue as much as it is a design issue since the problem I am experiencing is well documented and occurs with all the tacomas using their new 5 speed ect-I automatic transmission. Here are some web sites referencing the problem http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2009/toyota/tacoma http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0de869 when slowing down around turns or decelerating for other reasons, the car will downshift into a non-responsive mode and there is an extreme lag followed by a lurch forward as the transmission desperately sinks which gear to go into. I have discussed it with my dealer to no avail. They recognize the problem but can not do anything to resolve it. This situation is of great safety importance since the truck fails to respond for safety and avoidance measures.

Filed Sep 7, 2009 · Transmission · 3,500 miles · TX

While usually making left turn, coming out of the turn, putting on the gas, the transmission does not engage but will rev up to approx. 2500 RPM's and then suddenly engage and lurch forward in first gear. There is a delay in power which is dangerous if crosstraffic is coming. Same slowing down through intersection, then putting gas down.

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Transmission · 3 miles · AL

Continual problem. Vehicle transmission slips/disengages during or prior to acceleration, primarily after turning a corner. As a result the engine revs and then the transmission engages causing vehicle to lurch/surge sometimes uncontrollably. "shift logic" control was reset by dealer on 03/23/09 but did not correct situation. Problem has existed since vehicle purchase 03/02/09. Vehicle has 470 miles.