2008 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 77
- 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 77 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake pedal · 19 records
- accelerator pedal · 14 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- traffic light · 7 records
- parking space · 6 records
- foot accelerator · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 48 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that his rpms increased excessively and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. When the vehicle accelerated he shifted into neutral gear and drove to the side of the road to turn the vehicle on and off so that it would resets itself. The vehicle was driven to his residence and the dealer was called to retrieve it. The toyota manufacture was not…
ODI 10316568
Vehicle Speed Control
While moving at a speed of about 25 mph or less on a crowded surface street, a traffic light turned red, and when i took my foot off the accelerator to brake, the engine of my toyota tacoma suddenly revved up to a very high rpm. I jammed the brake down to the floor and because of the distance between my truck and the car ahead, i was able to stop my truck before hitting the car, but my rear drive tires were…
ODI 10314929
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
Vehicle Speed Control
On 02/06/10 i experienced an unintended acceleration problem with my 2008 toyota tacoma x. I was in my drive way an putting my truck in the garage when it accelerated unexpectedly and struck the foundation of my home. A claim was initiated with my insurance company (nationwide) and with toyota. I contacted toyota and was given a claim number. On talkin to the toyota representative a statement of events was given and…
Crash reported
ODI 10319626
Vehicle Speed Control
I was a passenger in my friend's 2008 tacoma truck on 1/31/10. We were travelling from culpepper ,va. To charlottesville when we pulled into a gas station and mcdonalds. As we pulled in the gas station we made a right hand turn and then a left hand turn pulling into the parking spot at normal parking speed(~ 5mph) . As the driver put on the brake to stop it felt like the abs adjusted to the slick surface and slid a…
Crash reported
ODI 10305126
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while he was driving 5 mph into a parking space the engine revved excessively and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the front of a restaurant. There were no injuries. A police report, case#2010-001110 was filed by the madison county sheriff department. The toyota manufacturer stated that there was nothing wrong with the contact's vehicle and…
Crash reported
ODI 10305074
Vehicle Speed Control
On feb. 30,2010 i and 2 passengers were riding around in my 2008 toyota tacoma pick-up truck in [redacted]. There was snow on the ground and we were out checking out the neighborhood. We drove about 2 miles, visited two restaurants looking for my boat mechanic. When arriving at second restaurant, i was pulling into a parking space traveling approx. 5mph when i discovered the truck wasn't stopping or slowing, i stood…
Crash reported
ODI 10305127
Vehicle Speed Control
I am a mechanic for 5 years. My wife always drive the truck. Never me. On jan 27 the problem started when i start entering the freeway or speed up. I have to step on gas to the metal. I noticed there is a electronic or sensor delay on the gas pedal. Causing me to really bottom the gas pedal. By that time i reach ideal speed. I let go of the gas pedal then there is another problem the truck does not stop immediately…
ODI 10315995
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota tacoma 2008 please study this accident. It may relate to the gas pedal, so let toyota know to recall this model too so to prevent an another fatal accident like my brother had. *tr upadat 9/19/2011*cw
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10303373
Vehicle Speed Control
This is a follow - up complaint. Stuck accelerator - again. Even after removing the floor mat. Has happened on average 2- 3 times a month. Car dealer does not know of a fix,, they can not replicate the situation that causes the malfunction. This problem is still ongoing and is my only means of transportation to work. An accident waiting to happen. *tr
ODI 10304994
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma purchased brand new less than a year ago. She stated the driver was traveling at speeds of less than 20 mph approaching a parking garage when he released his foot from the accelerator pedal in an attempt to brake. The pedal became stuck in position causing the vehicle to accelerate at speeds of up to 70 mph. The contact attempted to depress the brakes, to no avail. He then…
ODI 10311097
Vehicle Speed Control
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. *TR
ODI 10298891
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
Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a traffic light when i felt the brake "give" and then the engine began to accelerate. No amount of pushing on the brake would stop the engine. The tires were smoking and squealing and the vehicle was lurching. Only shutting off the engine stopped the racing engine. The floor mat was not involved. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10294869
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving n from denver on i-25 on 11-25-2009, speed limit of 75mph, i had the cruise control operating set at a speed of 75-77 mph . There was no feet on either gas or brake pedal. Not until i found the tacoma truck cruising at a speed above 90mph did i realize something was wrong w/the truck. I used the brake pedal and disengaged the cruise control and the vehicle came under my control. After re-setting the…
ODI 10293893
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving downhill @45mph and let off the gas but it accelerated even more, put brake on and still didn't slow down, once down the hill it finally kicked into gear.. It does this regularly, almost daily. Seems to not kick into gear, especially 3rd and 4th gears.*tr
ODI 10294519
Vehicle Speed Control
My accelerator stuck two different times during a recent drive to work. Though i believe it was due to the floor mat problem that has prompted the recent recall, my attempt to get answers from the local toyota dealership prompted a response that toyota hadn't figured out how to fix it yet and they were drilling holes in the back of the mat and using zip ties to secure the mat to the front of the seat frame. That was…
ODI 10292005
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota tacoma trd off-road large, sudden, unexpected increase in engine rpms while stopped at a red traffic light. I had just come to a complete stop at a red light when the engine suddenly began to roar. When this happened, i was not able to keep the truck from moving forward by applying additional braking pressure. A man who was about to cross the street in front of the truck heard the noise and jumped back…
ODI 10282294
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that intermittently he experienced unintended vehicle acceleration. He had to shift the vehicle into the neutral gear to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the technicians were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileages were…
ODI 10283630
Vehicle Speed Control
Inching into a parking space in a parking garage...throttle seemed to open all the way suddenly and with only three feet left to the wall the truck hit at full throttle doing 5,246.00 dollars in damage. Front grill; hood; front rt fender;front rt door; radiator; headlight all replaced. Have reported to toyota corporate and told to take to dealership. Took to dealer originally and was told no recall on tacomas. Have…
Crash reported
ODI 10311055
Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving westbound on i-90 (kennedy expressway) at approximately 9:40 am on saturday, august 8, 2009, in my 2008 toyota tacoma. I was traveling at approximately 40 mph when i applied the brakes as a car in front of me slowed to exit the expressway. When the vehicle in front of me exited, i stepped on the gas pedal and my truck immediately began to accelerate at a high rate of speed. I slammed on the brakes but…
ODI 10291263
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal got stuck on my toyota tacoma when passing. Reported to toyota dealership 7/17/09 *tw
ODI 10307278
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated within a few days of receiving nhtsa recall campaign id number : 09v388000(vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal); she experienced the vehicle lunging forward when she was at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised her that they repaired the recall and would not offer her any assistance. A few months later she received a…
ODI 10410051
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was in neutral, the engine revved highly. The contact attempted to shift into park, but was unsuccessful. He shifted into drive, but the engine still revved and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 25 mph. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the tires squealed. He was finally able to shift back into neutral and then into park. The failure occurred…
ODI 10265129
Vehicle Speed Control
I had to go get dogfood so drove to store 2 miles away,upon returning home pulled into driveway to park in front of garage were i have parked for 14 years. As i applied the brake the truck accelerated forward hitting the garage. It happened within seconds and i applied the brakes as hard as i could.took truck to toyota to have it checked and they found nothing wrong,so it was off to the toyota body shop for repairs…
Crash reported
ODI 10264120