2008 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 447 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Suspension (124), Vehicle Speed Control (85), Structure (78).
Key takeaways
- 447 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 48 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 27 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 124 | 28% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 85 | 19% |
| Structure | 78 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 10% |
| Steering | 40 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 6% |
| Power Train | 22 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-10-12
Significant rusting of frame noted on safety inspection.
Structure - filed 2026-09-23
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle to a service center for a tire replacement, the contact was informed that the entire rear sub frame was extremely rusted. The mechanic informed the contact that the tires could not be replaced because the vehicle was unsafe to drive...
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-07
I have major rust on the frame of the truck and I was told by Toyota the warranty period is over. I just gave Toyota the Vin number and was told it was not covered. The rust is major and a safety issue.
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More for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.