general problems of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma - part 1

Frame is rusted out under engine above axle housing.

I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma that has a significant amount of frame rust. I have recently learned that Toyota lost a class action lawsuit on this model of Tacoma because the frames would rot quickly. I was not aware of this recall, nor was I notified and because of that I missed the 12-year windows for Toyota to replace the frame. Toyota's owner app made no mention of this either. The only recall that I received was an issue with leaf springs which I had corrected when the parts came in. I'd like to know what I can do to have my truck's frame replaced, or something comparable.

Odi #11516361 I bought this 2009 Toyota Tacoma with 20,990 miles on it on 11/22/2019. Then the pandemic hit the USA and the truck sat for many months. Then in April 2023 I brought the truck in for repairs and the mechanic told me the frame was rusted real bad and that the recall was past the deadline. I brought it to Toyota of watertown dealership on 4/07/2023 with 33,348 miles on it and they said there was nothing they could do because the truck was over the 12 years of manufacturing recall date. My truck was manufactured on 8/20/2009, so my recall ended on 8/20/2021. I owned the truck for 19 months during the recall and I never received a recall notice from Toyota. If I had known I would have had it inspected before the 12 years were up and Toyota would have been responsible for the rusted out frame. Toyota is negligent and liable for not informing me of the recall. Now I am stuck with a rusted out dangerous vehicle.

Went for an inspection and entire frame is completely rotting out. Could have ben killed. Truck only has 65,000 miles on it because it was previously owned by my 80 year old grandfather. Toyota should have to fix everyone of these issues not just a certain time frame.

Frame and leaf spring rusting badly. If the frame or leaf spring brakes while driving will cause accident and possible fire from hitting by fuel tank putting my life and the lives of others in truck as well as persons near truck. I had truck in for tire rotation in 8/2022 problem was reported. Frame starting to rust badly will not be able to lift vehicle from the frame soon. No warning has been reported. Vehicle has been recalled. No recall was sent to me about problem now the company will not fix.

The chassis of my truck is rusting through. I took it to the dealership and was told that the recall for the vehicle chassis expired in 2019. I told them I was not aware of the recall. They then told me the recall was extended until 2021. I told them I brought the vehicle in for a recall repair in 2020 and asked that they check for all recalled repairs. They said they couldn't help me and directed me to the manufacturer. I called Toyota and they claimed that I was ineligible for a recall. Every repair shop I've gone to told me that this is a very common defect with Toyota and everyone gets it resolved through recall. Please assist me.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was a local dealer they informed the contact that their vehicle frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Frame has been excessively rotted like many other Tacomas in this year. There is no remedy being given by a Toyota rep.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic undergoing regular maintenance, the contact's husband was informed that the leaf spring was rusted. The vehicle was taken to frankfort Toyota (1001 leestown rd, frankfort, ky 40601, (502) 695-1500), but the dealer could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to charlie's Toyota located at 451 western Ave, augusta, me 04330 (207) 622-4748 after he received notification of NHTSA campaign number 14v604000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact then stated that the vehicle was inspected and diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and were able to confirm that the parts were ordered. The failure mileage was 204,333. (parts distribution disconnect). Lt.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer (rice's Toyota located at 2630 battleground Ave greensboro, nc 27408 336-288-1190) confirmed that the remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Waited for 2 years and finally got called from the dealer. Today I was told that the technician will inspect it and if in need will order the part. The manufacturer in the recall letter promise to replace the leaf springs, the dealer will replace them only if needed.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to manhattan Toyota dealer (located at 1500 n del sepulveda blvd, manhattan beach, CA 90266) where the contact was informed that the part was on backorder and would be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I have been waiting since 9/24/2014 for you to make Toyota accountable for their vehicles. It is now 1/23/2017 and you have not done a damn thing! why do I even bother writing to you when I know it'll be atleast 2 more years before you ever make Toyota be accountable for their bad parts, etc. . . Or is this the usual bureaucratic stuff that goes on in DC to make the consumer feel like something is actually being done, when all you're doing is wasting paper by sending us recall bs that really never matters to you anyway!!!.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the repair could not be completed due to modifications on the vehicle. The contact was advised to un-modify the vehicle to remedy the recall. Afterwards, it could be modified again at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I contacted Toyota on 8/10/16 to report a broken leaf spring (currently on a recall list). The rep was friendly, but I was told I had to go to a dealer to have it replaced. The transferred me to the dealer and then to the parts office who told me that it would take 6 weeks to get the part. One of the problems associated with this recall is that there is a chance that the broken leaf spring moves and hits the gas tank and causes a fire. When I asked if I could take it to a leaf spring replacement company, I was told that I could, but Toyota may not reimburse me. Then in the next breath, the rep tells me how important Toyota puts safety. Really? they want me to drive around for 6 weeks and take a chance in causing a fire in my vehicle instead of taking it to a knowledgeable repair company.

I am still waiting for a solution to the defective leaf spring replacement issue with my vehicle. Toyota has neglected provide an update or replacement leaf-spring solution to the noted issue.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the remedy caused the load and tow weight capacity to be reduced. The vehicle no longer met the manufacturer's gross load specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was concerned of the potential safety hazard. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I took the vehicle in for the suspension recall repair. The dealer stated that upon inspection my vehicle has the proper parts. I find this hard to believe as this vehicle had a broken leaf spring when it was approx. 2 years old. If the problem is breaking leaf springs,then how can a vehicle under recall that had a prior broken leaf spring not be repaired?.

I took my vehicle in for the notified recall repair. , ( replace defective leaf springs ). The dealership said my vehicle didnt need the repair. This vehicle had a leaf spring break when it was two years old. Ive had problems with this dealership in the past poor work.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

Toyota seems to be dragging there feet on the leaf spring fix for the Tacomas. Its been going on 2 years,whats being done?how many trucks have burned up or crashed because of this problem.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed that the rear leaf spring fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) however, the part to the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ak.

In 2013 our leafspring's broke and we had to replace them. Toyota stared a recall notice but had no solution in 2014. A year letter we received a notice they were still working on it. We requested a reimbursement for the money we paid out to have them repaired and they said no. Just recently they said we could submit all my paperwork for possible reimbursement. We submitted mechanics bill, canceled check and bank statement also current registration and title. I just received a letter telling me again that I needed to submit those items. I called and on the phone they admitted they had the paperwork I sent and they even went as far as calling the mechanic ( while I was on the line ) on to confirm he did the work and now they want a written statement from the mechanic on how my truck was acting when it came in for the repairs what parts and numbers he used along with his remedy and the outcome. This is on the bill I paid ( except the part #) I do not understand why they are asking me for all the paperwork again and neither do their employees I have spoken to. I believe Toyota is just trying to get out of paying for the repairs on their recall. I still remember driving down the road and hearing this god awful noise, worse than a clunk. Took it to the Toyota dealer and they said they leaf spings were bad. I had them replaced at our local auto shop because they wanted almost half of what Toyota wanted replace them. So far the replacements are working.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Approximately 2 years ago, I found that the leaf springs on my 09 Toyota Tacoma had broken so I had them replaced. If memory serves me correctly I had them replaced a second time for the same issue. Since then I have been contacted by Toyota regarding a recall on the 09 Tacoma leaf springs. Researching the internet I found that Toyota had announced in November of 2014 that there was a problem, that they would be seeking a solution and notifying owners. Here it is August 2015 and they still have not found a solution for this very simple problem and I am in the same boat as I was months ago. Each time I contact Toyota I am told that they are working on a solution almost a year later.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact felt 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. Updated 7/7/cn the consumer stated a visual inspection was performed on the vehicle by a Toyota tech. The vehicle was found to be "ok at this time". Updated 9/19/2015.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) in December of 2014, however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.