Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2009 Tacoma.
From a complete stop I turned right and accelerated. The transmission failed to shift causing the truck to nearly stop. Immediately after that pause, the transmission found a gear and the truck accelerated forward. My brakes stopped the truck and I drove it to my dealer. This has only happened once so far. I have an appointment to have it looked at. The Toyota national hotline gave me a claim number and called my dealer to make sure they look at my problem. Word on the street is that Toyota knows about this computer problem and is working on a "fix". I just hope it does not take as long as the accelerator problem to fix.
2009 Toyota Tacoma; be afraid, do not buy it as it has transmission troubles that Toyota will not live up to. Toyota is ignoring the issue!!!! I pulled out from a stop when the transmission hesitated then caught just in time for me to get through the intersection. I thought for sure I was going to be t-boned. I took it to my dealer and have yet to hear anything back. I have this truck 6 months. I was so excited to finally own a high end Toyota. Since Toyota "had" such a good name. I have come to the conclusion there are no good vehicles out there to buy. . . . . . . . Read more...