2009 Toyota Tacoma: transmission slipping

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · NM

Transmission seems to slip or slide as one comes to a stop, it feels like one is getting bumped from behind.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · CA

Manual transmission clutch difficult engaging. Slipping feeling in forward gears and reverse. The center section of the clutch disk have separated from the friction material section of the clutch disk. Defective clutch.

Filed Aug 20, 2010 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · OH

2009 toyota tacoma automatic transmission slippage while trying to accelerate from low speed. This occurs after slowing down to between 5 and 10 MPH. When you try to accelerate the engine revs up between 500 and 2000 RPM but the vehicle does not accelerate. I reported this shortly after I purchased the vehicle and the service manager said it was a known issue and all the tacoma transmissions did this and it was normal. The issue still occurs and I have asked the dealer if toyota has a fix for it every time I take the vehicle in for service and I am told there is no fix and the transmission is working correctly even though the service advisor said he get numerous complaints from other tacoma owner. This could be a serious problem if it happens while driving and I am unable to accelerate to avoid an emergency situation.

Filed May 10, 2010 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · NJ

2009 tacoma 4 cyl. 5 speed manual trans 4 x4. Clutch started slipping at 5000 miles, at 15,000 slipping badly. Brought to dealer who refused to recognize the problem as a warranty issue. Dealer wanted authorization for repair costs of $480 -$1000 before they would disassemble and inspect the vehicle to determine if a defect exists.dealer is looking for a blank check, only to call the defect a wear issue and charge customer for repair rather than accept a lower warranty reimbursement from toyota. Driver has had 4 previous toyotas and all had manual transmissions . Vehicles logged between 161,000 and 191,000 miles and never needed a clutch replacement.

Filed Jan 12, 2010 · Transmission · 200 miles · HI

In august of 2009 I purchased a new toyota tacoma. After a week or so I noticed that the automatic transmission was not responsive and slipped when you decelerate than accelerate. The transmission slips and stalls the vehicle while it tries to find an appropriate gear to move forward. I took it to the dealer and the tech said this is normal for new tacoma's. This is a hazard and will get somebody killed because you cannot merge into traffic under these conditions.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Transmission · 240 miles · NY

I recently purchased a 2010 toyota tacoma with a 5-speed automatic transmission. When I slow down for a right turn (or brake for any other reason) and then accelerate, the transmission seems to slip into neutral and fails to respond for a second or two. This problem makes merging into moving traffic very hazardous. When I went to my toyota dealer to have the problem fixed, I was told that this was "normal" for the 2009 and 2010 tacoma and no repair was available.

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Transmission · 200 miles · UT

Transmission slips going from 1st to 2nd gear, this problem occurs everytime I accelerate.

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Transmission · 100 miles · FL

2009 toyota tacoma,5 speed automatic transmission. When slowing to make a turn and then resuming speed, the automatic transmission seems to be in neutral or severely slipping. Toyota service states this is normal ! Makes turning with oncoming traffic is very hazardous as you don't know if the transmission will be properly engaged in gear. Always happens at 20 MPH or less when in drive. I have also had this same problem when in local stop and go traffic, no turning involved.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Transmission · 150 miles · FL

Purchased 2009 toyota tacoma crewcab in july 2009. I immediately began to notice when driving that the transmission gearing was not correct. When decelerating to make a turn or after coming to complete stop followed by acceleration, the transmission slips and struggles to find the correct gear for the speed the vehicle is traveling.

Filed Sep 2, 2009 · Transmission · 161 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission slipped between first and second gear and also lunged forward at times. The vehicle lunged forward and almost caused her to hit pedestrians and other vehicles. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two occasions. A technician stated that it was a characteristic of the vehicle and that there was nothing that they would be able to do. The manufacturer backed up the dealer's explanation. The current mileage was approximately 2,600. The failure mileage was 161. Bl

Filed Sep 2, 2009 · Transmission · 300 miles · TN

I purchased a new 2009 toyota tacoma in may of 2009. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle I noticed that the transmission 'slips' and does not engage at low speeds after slowing to around 10 MPH and then accelerating without coming to a complete stop. This is very dangerous and I have had some close calls when turning left at traffic lights. This is a dangerous defect. I have carried the vehicle to the dealer twice and they say that toyota has recognized the problem and is working on a computer 'patch' to solve the problem. I was given no time frame to fix the problem. I "googled" toyota transmission problems and the problem appears to be so prevalent that there is a private web site devoted to this problem. I am wondering why the government has not issued a recall? This is a dangerous situation.