Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Interior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Windshield problems |
The rear view mirror is too low and causes a large blind spot. The blind spot created by the location of the rear view mirror has caused me not to be able to see several vehicles crossing in front of me. This is most prominent when approaching an intersection and a vehicle is approaching from my right. I have found that I must actually duck down and look around my mirror when approaching intersections in order to see all approaching traffic.
The windshield wipers on my 2009 Toyota Tacoma abruptly stopped working while driving in rain. Visibility was seriously limited, making the situation dangerous to me and others. I took the vehicle to the closest Toyota dealer, they determined the wiper motor was defective and they would have to order one. The problem persists and has yet to be repaired.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he purchased an extra protection package for the vehicle that would cover the windshield. The dealer stated that the manufacturer of the windshield installed an etching into the glass to protect the vehicle against theft. The contact was also informed that there was a permanent plate installed in the windshield to prevent it from shattering. While driving less than 50 mph, a rock crashed into the front windshield and caused a large spider-like crack and a dime-sized hole. The current and failure mileages were less than 2,000. Updated 4/28/09 the consumer believed the security etching located on the bottom driver-side of the windshield contributed to the windshields breaking when a small stone hit it. He believed the etching weakened the windshield substantially. Updated 04/30/09.