2008 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
4wd light remains flashing, 4wd seems jammed and has occurred many times. Leaf springs replaced recall switched to deavers, both rear brake cables broken? Not able to get into 4wd, and now the steering box or power steering has gone weird seems like it's harder to steer left than right?.????? Seeems like a flat spot then turns???
ODI 10971495
Electrical System · Suspension
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving 70 mph, the contact looked in the rearview mirror and noticed flames between the vehicle cab and bed. The contact did not detect any smoke or a burning odor. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. Within thirty seconds, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished…
Fire reported
ODI 10965823
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While moving at idle in a parking lot, looking for space to park, a/c compressor turned on. Ecu raised engine rpms the normal 200+- rpms. Immediately afterwards, engine went to full throttle. Stood up on brake pedal with both feet. Rear tires were spinning and smoking. Began to move faster than originally. Turned off ignition switch, put in park. Restarted and no problems since then. Believe something confused ecu…
ODI 10695332
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Front running lights melted the plastic causing charring and a fire. Pictures were sent to toyota national headquarters safety personnel under file # [xxx], incident [xxx]. Toyota acknowledges there is an issue with 2005-2011 tacomas and stated this condition was covered under a "warranty enhancement program" and the deal would correct the problem. I contacted the local dealer and was told my vin number does not…
Fire reported
ODI 10629032
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2008 toyota tacoma, 4x4, double cab, 6 cyl noticed that the exterior front running-turn signal lights are brown & one is cracked. Original light bulbs in place. Fire hazard???? Running hot. Reported to beaverton toyota in oregon this am. Please advise. [xxx] or [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10510776
Electrical System · Power Train
It has happened twice too me truck is running fine and then check engine light comes on truck goes into a limp mode . Has done it twice once running about thirty miles per hour the second time running 70 mph in busy i-10 traffic in jax fl rush hour bad news. Truck never shuts off goes to a idle speed and will not run over 20 miles per hour maybe if you lucky . No throttle response it will only have a idle . Never…
ODI 10487470
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
There are two separate issues which make a deadly combination. When i stop in traffic on the freeway then attempt to accelerate, the car will rev at a high rpm while failing to accelerate as it would under normal operations. Now this is where it is scary for me. When i let off of the gas pedal under these conditions, sometimes the rpm's will go down as you would expect but sometimes the rpm's will stay very high…
ODI 10463474
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
On 5/2/12 one of the right turn signals stopped working. While inspecting the lights to determine which bulb to replace, i noticed that the plastic lens immediately in front of the turn signal bulbs on both sides in the front is blackened and melting from the heat of the bulb. Additionally, the lens on the passenger side front is cracked on the inside where the bulb has overheated the lens. Further inspection of the…
ODI 10457435
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My 08 toyota tacoma drl (daylight running light/turn signal) lens burned/melted/cracked the lens but the bulb is still working so chances are it could catch on fire. I have exceeded my warranty but i feel toyota should stand behind their product and replace my light lens. Light lens should never burn/melt/break regardless of how old or how many miles the vehicle has on it. Not all tacoma's have drl , this is a…
ODI 10448124
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While parked, the contact noticed that the center console screen on the roof that displayed the temperature and compass stopped functioning. The contact stated that the solder points connecting to the circuit board had fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10460930
Electrical System · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
Since september of 2007, i drove a 2008 toyota tacoma. July 13, 2010 at approximately 8:55 a.m., i was stepping on my brake to come to a stop behind a vehicle at a stop sign in a residential area. I started braking slowly as usual. It appeared the brakes were working but not catching as fast as usual so i put extra pressure on the brake. Getting too close than i should be for a stop, i pushed the brake to the floor…
Crash reported
ODI 10347893
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My lights began going off at night when the vehicle was about 2 years old. Not that frequently, usually related to moisture or maybe the wipers drawing power to clear moisture. Toyota sent this vehicle home twice, putting it back on the road without resolving the problem. They have now found the ecu unit, or essentially the electrical switchboard has malfunctioned. *tr
ODI 10501397
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I would like to add my name to the list of people who have toyota's with acceleration issues. I own a 2008 toyota tacoma. I made a complaint with toyota shortly after purchasing the vehicle that i have felt, on many occasions, while stopped, a sudden surge forward. At times, it feels as though i was bumped from behind. Toyota told me that it was a result of the air conditioner compressor kicking on. The problem is…
ODI 10312963
Electrical System · Power Train
High idle, truck wanting to run on at a higher rpm when shifting. Idle not dropping down between shifts. Excessive high idle when in second gear going down an incline, when motor should be at idle speed. Dangerous on snow/ice when you use the engine torque to slow the vehicle. Seems to be a iac (idle air control) issue, computer controlled. Having worked for a foreign car company for 16 years as a district service…
ODI 10316279
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota tacoma upon slowing and applying brake, vehicle suddenly accelerated and brake could not stop it. The tires were spinning and vehicle was vibrating, tires were smoking. It stopped racing when ignition was turned off. *tr
ODI 10301897
Body · Cooling System · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Fuel filler neck flap broke off and fell into the tank.gas mileage is terrible. Left turn signal stayed on and air conditioner was working intermittently. Took vehicle to champion toyota on 10-15-09. Dealership stated that flap inside tank is normal... They repaired turn signal and stated that this could have caused the a/c to not work properly. Dealership stated that wires were burnt together causing the turn…
ODI 10308499
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
2008 toyota tacoma sport trd 4x4 truck. I was driving on the highway at about 65mph and went to change lanes to pass and the accelerator seemed to have stuck and keep accelerating even know i wasn't pushing the gas & the brake felt like a weight not a normal brake pedal. The truck also has higher idle at time of and has done this several times but not all the time. The garage claims they can't find an issue and they…
ODI 10259233
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Manual Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle has a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicles rpm levels increased although the vehicle was not in gear. When the vehicle speed was 70 mph and the contact shifted into 5th gear, the vehicle accelerated to 95 mph without him pressing on the gas pedal. The failure mileage was 15. The current mileage was 26,000. Updated 03/30/10 *bf the…
ODI 10313832