2008 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 450 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Suspension (125), Vehicle Speed Control (85), Structure (79).
Key takeaways
- 450 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 | 125 | 28% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 85 | 19% |
| Structure | 79 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 10% |
| Steering | 41 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 6% |
| Power Train | 23 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Power Train,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-29
While the vehicle was in park outside running after a diagnostic was completed to determine the reverse gear was no longer working while the vehicle was in park sitting outside it started to drive forward by itself until it drove it self into a parked car in the parking lot , currently with the vehicle in the park gear...
Steering,suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-19
Toyota Corporation refuses to replace the frame and other essential parts on our 2008 Toyota Tacoma, which has had 2 previous recalls for frame replacement. We were never made aware of the previous recalls by Toyota or it's dealer who sold us the truck. We were made aware of the serious condition of the frame when our ...
Structure - filed 2026-10-15
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent shop for new tires, a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the subframe was severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The mechanic advised that the subframe required replac...
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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.