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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  This truck saved my life - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By jamie75 - February 28 - 5:16 pm

  First off I loved this truck for the 6 weeks I had it. Gas mileage was about 20 mixed city/hwy. The seats made my low back feel better than my couch at home. Last week a guy ran a light and I t-boned him at full speed. The truck is a total loss but other than neck and back pain I walked away. I highly recommend this truck and as soon as the insurance works it out Ill buy another one.

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  Good reliable truck - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Dan - January 11 - 5:16 am

  Bought the Tacoma brand new. All in all this is a good vehicle, but parts are rather pricey ($225 for a tail light which got cracked accidentally). Four cylinder engine is alright in the power department, the five speed manual shifts easily, and the 4x4 performs excellent in the snow, I mean rock solid! Ive had this truck 32k miles and did nothing to it mechanically, besides regular maintenance. Too bad I have to sell, need to get rid of the payments.

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  Not very happy with my 3rd new 4WD Taco - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By gw8 - December 29 - 8:38 pm

  I have a more positive review earlier by GW7. Now the 3rd radio in my Tacoma is malfunctioning. It will be replaced again under warranty but I now have to question some of Toyotas quality, they just seem to want to keep replacing defective radios until the warranty expires. I have been loyal to Toyota because of reliability, but my patience is wearing thin on this issue.

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  TRD Off Road - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Dustin - October 17 - 10:00 am

  I got rid of my 02 Tacoma access cab, which I loved. Had a baby and the car seat did not fit and bought the 09 double cab TRD Tacoma. Great truck, rides smooth, almost no outside noise, plenty of leg room for driver and passenger. Comfortable for an adult in the back. So many extra features Im not going to try and list them all. Great for towing my wave runner. I could not be happier. The only thing I have a problem with is the transmission. It could be a lot smoother, but thats only if Im really reaching for something to point out bad about the truck.

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  Great Little Truck! - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Dave - August 28 - 1:56 am

  Only had my Taco for two weeks, but I love it! Interior is laid out logically, and is more comfortable and roomy than I expected. The engine is quiet and peppy even though the tranny has rather high gearing (75 mph at 2500 rpms). The 5sp manual shifts easily and smoothly. The ride is smooth and extremely quiet for a truck. Handling is average, but drives like a car on the highway. Radio and A/C work great. The standard tires and rims dont do much for the looks but ride great and are quiet.

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  Best in its class - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By 18wheels - August 27 - 11:46 pm

  This is the best compact/midsize pickup in its class bar none. You get the great toyota reliability and resale value that the other makers cant match. The only disappointments I have are the cheap grade of plastics that the interior is made of (it scratches easy) and the lugging of the engine while accelerating coming out of a low speed turn (about 10 mph). Other than that I love my taco.

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  Built Like a Car, Rides Like a Truck - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By Buyers Remorse - August 16 - 2:26 pm

  This vehicle is one incredible pile of junk. At less than 45 days following its build and less than 400 miles on the odometer heres the tally: underbody rust, rust and more rust; looks like the truck was built and then placed on the sea floor to cure; sloppy manufacturing permanently welded oxygen sensors into their threaded mounts; radio quit working; 4WD system engages only when it wants to -- not when you want it to; brakes soft as sponges; mystery rattle from right door pillar. This thing has a totally plastic (plastic!) box, Im not talking a steel bed lined with plastic, but plastic!

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  Dont know what happened - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By gir - July 27 - 9:53 pm

  This truck did me great for the first 5,000 miles. I had no problems with the 4x4. But for some reason, and the dealership cant figure it out, my tranny dumped on me. Dont know why. I didnt do anything that this truck couldnt handle but it broke.

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  Way over priced, wished kept old tacoma - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By greg - June 23 - 2:13 pm

  I like my old Tacoma better. Wonder if dealer still has mine i want it back lol. My suspension wasnt good on first yota but this new truck is worse!!! Dont buy it - worst truck Ive owned. $23 grand lol never again maybe 15k.

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  Cheap truck - 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  By DM - November 3 - 2:10 am

  Cheap truck. Plastic bed, unboxed frame rails and suspension components cheap compared to domestics. Lots of cheap interior plastic, and seems like it overall is just built inferior. Should have bought the Dakota or a 1/2 ton domestic. Throttle recalls, Rusty frame recalls. etc. Toyata has lost all quality control.