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2009 Toyota Tacoma Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026

105Exterior Lighting complaints
20.3%Of all 518 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION114 · 22%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING105 · 20.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL57 · 11%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION44 · 8.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 7.5%

Share of the 518 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Toyota Tacoma have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Toyota Tacoma: 105 of 518 complaints on file (20.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

518 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.