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2009 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma has 29 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma

Suspension
114
Lights
84
Powertrain
68
Speed Control
45
Structure
40
Electrical
39
Steering
38
Brakes
29
Other
22
Engine
14
Airbags
7
Wheels
4
Seat Belts
3
Visibility
3

29

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 20, 2024SERVICE BRAKESBrake failure because of rusted brake lines.
Dec 20, 2024SERVICE BRAKESBrake failure resulting from rusted brake lines. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer pol...
Feb 15, 2020SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ...
Nov 14, 2019SERVICE BRAKESBREAKS FAILED AT RED LIGHT ON STATE HIGHWAY...PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR THEN BACK BREAKS SLOWED TRUCK ...
Jan 12, 2017SERVICE BRAKESI BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALER IN JAN SECOND WITH 155185 MILES I LET THE DEALER KNOW ABOUT...
Dec 30, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 ...
Aug 12, 2014SERVICE BRAKESWHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY A LOCAL GARAGE THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE LEAFS (T...
Oct 20, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, TH...
Mar 7, 2013SERVICE BRAKESWHEN CHANGING DIRECTION OF TRAVEL SUCH AS FORWARD TO REVERSE THE BRAKES MAKE A LOUD CLANK. TOOK TO D...
Jan 1, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SPONGY, CA...
May 30, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKING INCONSISTENCY, USUALLY IN STOP AND GO OR UNEXPECTED TRAFFIC STOPS, SAY AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND...
Jan 20, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICI STARTED MY TRUCK, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 22, PULLED IT INTO MY GARAGE AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO EAS...
Oct 16, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR SOMETIMES. IF YOU PUMP IT THEN IT IS OK. *TR
Aug 12, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHIS VEHICLE HAS WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A BREAK PROBLEM. THE PRESSURE AND LENGTH OF PEDAL DEPRESSION ...
Apr 20, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE ENTIRE BRAKE PED...
Mar 17, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICA SOME TIMES LOW BRAKE PEDAL, NEVER TAKES HOLD AT THE SAME HIGHT. SOME TIMES AS HIGH AS JUST A 1/2 I...
Feb 27, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICHI AND LOW BRAKE PEDAL, HARD TO TELL HOW TO STOP AND HAVE RAN IT A BOLDER AND A PICKUP WITH SMALL DA...
Feb 20, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLPURCHASED NEW TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT IN AUG 2009 WITH ZERO MILES. ALL SEEMED OK, OTHER THAN A FEW F...
Feb 14, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON SNOW COVERE...
Nov 20, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH OUT STOPPING, HAD IT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES WITH OUT A PERMA...

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