Overview & Reviews

For 2009, all Toyota Tacoma pickups get standard stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and a limited-slip differential. The standard audio system has also been upgraded, while Access Cab models get a new rear-seat design and standard power windows and door locks.

• Wide variety of body styles and trims, engines offer good balance of power and fuel efficiency, excellent off-road ability, impressive build quality, well-appointed interior.

• Low seating position, spongy brake pedal, V6 can get noisy.

User Reviews:

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  2009 V6 Toyota Double Cab TRD sport - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Waynep - June 3 - 4:23 pm

  Rides and handles well, front seat is too low to be comfortable on longer trips. Quiet and smooth good fit and finish, rear seats very comfortable. Tons of storage in cab and in bed.

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  A pleasure - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By feesey - May 15 - 10:06 pm

  This truck surpasses my 2 previous Toyota trucks in comfort and features, inside and out. Last Toyota was a 99 SR5 4x4. After 10 great years, lost to the 08 frame recall for which I was reimbursed . No other vehicle was better in its class. Looking at fuel prices and my new status as a senior, a modest baseline, 4x4 4 banger was my choice. I tested heavily before I bought, steep mountain grades on gravel to blacktop straightaways with 1/4 ton of clay aboard (quite a sight at the dealership!). Pleasantly surprised at power and agility. The 2.7-4 really performs, unexpectedly quiet, watch the tach. Front transmission is now on a switch - nice touch. Cab is roomy.

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  Great Truck, But Not Perfect - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Matt - May 13 - 1:53 pm

  This being my second Tacoma, I expected Toyota to have made an amazing truck even better. It is better in some aspects: size, comfort, ride, and amenities. But, one thing I have found so far is that this truck has many little annoyances. For example, the brakes are a joke. It feels like Im driving a car from the seventies with no power brakes. I feel myself being very cautious when stopping at a red light - afraid I might just run over the car in front of me. Cant imagine towing a boat or a trailer with these brakes. Another thing is a mysterious sound coming out of the driver-side seat belt pillar. It sounds like a screw is rolling around in there. Very annoying.

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  Very nice truck, but not perfect. - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By PB65stang - April 10 - 2:16 am

  Bought the truck used with 6k on it with the TRD Sport and tow packages. The truck is great looking, and seems to have good build quality and reliability. However, at only 15k it does have a couple rattles and my radio has already gone out once (replaced by dealer). Fuel economy at first was not great, but I actually get better MPG at 75 mph than at 65, probably averaging 18 mpg total. The back seat in the Double Cab is tight for adults as it is - forget about it in the Access Cab. Four adults drove from KS to CO, and the people in the back were slightly cramped (both below 510"). The V6 is plenty powerful, and ride comfort is good for a truck (I drive 25k a year too).

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  92 to 09 - 17 years of progress - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Lars - March 20 - 8:03 pm

  Have a 92 4X4 Toyota Xtra with a V6; 16.5 mpg at best. Was looking at an 08 ($1,000 rebate), but the 09 has better standard features; 6 airbags, 4-wheel ABS, plus traction and stability control. That, with the new for 09 Timberland Green color, swung my vote. Granted, the 92 is a 4X4, but the 09 rides so much better. The interior is a huge improvement - as some 08 reviews said, its very car-like - although outward visibility to the sides is better in the 92. I live up a steep hill; the 4-cylinder has plenty of power and, contrary to some, I like the gated shifter. 23 mpg in mixed driving; less than 500 on the odometer. Expect to get better than the 25 hwy EPA once its broken in.

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  Surprise - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By doug - March 19 - 9:03 am

  Bought this 4 cyl auto jan 2009. Rides real nice and has power for a 4 banger. But disappointed,whats with the cab wind noise. when going over 55 there is a lot of noise coming from back seat area. So bad Im in process of buying insulation to make it quieter. I have owned a Nissan and Chevy truck and this Tacoma is the noisiest. The rear door seals with a crosswind sound as though a aircraft is overhead.

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  HIghly disappointed. - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By steve3003 - January 22 - 11:46 pm

  I WAS excited about my new truck. Then the following things happened, in no particular order: I realized JUST HOW SHORT the bed was. My Transmission slipped-- repeatedly. My radio turned off... and on... and off... I learned that the 4.0 V-6 power is a lightweight, and tediously boring to drive. (Even when the transmission does what its supposed to. I learned that a slow, boring engine can STILL only get 18 MPG. I learned that there actually are $30,000.00 vehicles today without intermittent wipers. I learned that there actually are $30,000.00 vehicles today without remote entry. I learned that I should have kept my Dakota. Toyota-- you can do better.

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  Nice Truck - Xmission could be better - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Ed - December 27 - 4:53 pm

  I bought the truck in June 09. I have had it for about 7 months now. I like the look of the Tacoma. ALL of the switches should be illuminated (ex 4x4), and there should be a foglight "on" indicator. My biggest complaint, like others, is the transmission. The transmission seems to down shift too quickly. After slowing down to turn a corner, it "hunts" to find the right gear. This should be addressed by Toyota.

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  TRD Sport - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By XBGUIDO - December 21 - 9:23 am

  2009 Tacoma 4x4, Automatic TRD Sport with JBL, Long Bed, Tow Package. Purchased 10/2008 from Hometown Toyota in Ontario, OR. Good experience with dealer. Truck is really great. Performance, comfort, drive-ability all very good. Style and quality are better than any other truck on the market today in my opinion. Gas mileage was 18.5 average added K&N air intake and is now 20.5 average. Would like to see Toyota work on the gas mileage, should be better. Would also like to see Toyota offer leather seats, heated seats/mirrors. Price paid, less taxes, $29,600 Great truck, recommended.

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  Nice Truck - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By RP - August 23 - 8:50 am

  Overall a well built truck, I wish seats were a little taller. Transmission seems to lag at times. Plenty of power, and smooth ride considering its a truck. Brakes could be a little tighter, but a fun truck to drive.