2008 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 327 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Vehicle Speed Control (77), Structure (56), Power Train (46).
Key takeaways
- 327 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 77 | 24% |
| Structure | 56 | 17% |
| Power Train | 46 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 12% |
| Engine | 36 | 11% |
| Suspension | 29 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Steering | 11 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-31
THIS OWNER'S 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L DASHBOARD LIGHTS LIT UP INCLUDING THE VSC, TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE AND 4 LO. THE 4 LO LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE TRUCK WOULD NO LONGER GO PAST 3000 RPM ON SOME OCCOSIANS. VEHICLE CODE READER IDENTIFIED THIS VEHICLE'S SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM REQUIRED REPAIR AND THAT THIS I...
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-22
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 171,000. The contact stated that after reviewing the Carfax report, it was discovered that the mileage was 240,000.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-04-28
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel tank strap frame mount fractured. The failure was caused by corrosion. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The ...
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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.