1. Toyota Tundra
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Electrical System

2009 Toyota Tundra Electrical System Problems

4
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 4 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 18, 2018 · 145,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Reporting a safety issue regarding the ecm, wire harness, and a sensor attached to the transmission. In particular, a transmission sensor failed and allowed a transmission fluid to wick its way through the wire harness and into the computer for the truck. In this case, this caused the truck's starter to engage when the lights for the vehicle were turned on, regardless of whether or not the truck was already running.…

    ODI 11165972

  • February 1, 2010

    Accelerator Pedal · Driveshaft · Electrical System · Engine · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Ltr fwd (tx) re 2009 toyota tundra, considers vehicle a lemon after experiencing several defects especially w/electrical & fuel system, filed complaints w/nhtsa odi system in 2009, reply to houston, tx ofc. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has acceleration, transmission and electrical problems. The odometer, drive shaft and muffler failed. The consumer stated the vehicle speed went from 65 mph to 105 mph. The…

    ODI 10313259

  • January 20, 2010 · 10,200 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tundra. The contact noticed a burning smell while driving approximately 40 mph. She took the vehicle to the dealership and was informed that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. She continued to smell the burning odor which she cited as an "electrical burning" smell. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10318372

  • June 2, 2009

    Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    2009 toyota tundra, 5 mos after purchase(5-16-09),my drive shaft replaced, while driving will not change gears will accelerate by itself as if the cruise control is on which is caused the odometer to read incorrectly,(reading 44,000 miles) & use excessive amount of fuel . Several fluid leaks, muffler replaced, transmission will not shift properly when accelerating & when i come to a complete stop it take time before…

    ODI 10300164