2008 Toyota Tacoma Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- anti lock · 5 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph and depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. In addition, there was also a squeaking coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the rear brake drums would have to be rotated. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure…
ODI 10456941
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I've had several instances of abs problems with my 2008 toyota tacoma. It's as if you enter a situation, stopping or slowing obviously, and the abs system totally releases the truck to keep rolling. The braking action stops, the pedal depresses, and the truck keeps going. You can hear the abs system whining away. It seems as if the truck accelerates or lunges, but i think actually the truck stops decelerating from…
ODI 10375507
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a 2008 toyota tacoma (new). Unfortunately, last year i began having some braking issues. Even-though it was not scheduled, i had my mechanic change out the original front disc brakes to better quality pads. When this took place, my mechanic advised me that my brakes were over-heating and turning the fluid brown. There also seems to be problems with the quality of the rear drum brakes. My truck experiences…
ODI 10422811
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While sitting at a stop light for a short time, all of a sudden the truck lunged forward hitting the car that was in front. Took the truck to our local toyota dealership for inspection. Report came back that everything was in proper working order and within spec. Dealership told us that since it was involved in an accident that they could not touch it any longer without proper authorization. Directed us to toyota…
Crash reported
ODI 10363925
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was at a stop, the vehicle would move slightly forward even with the brakes pressed. Once the failure would occur, the vehicle would then jerk abnormally when attempting to accelerate from the stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was told that there had been complaints on the brakes. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10392491
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on my 2008 toyota tacoma pickup are very scary. Several times, when just beginning to drive forward from a stop, i have had to slam on the brakes because of an unexpected vehicle or pedestrian. The vehicle stopped, but the brake pedal slowly went to the floor. This made me think the brakes had failed because of a sudden loss of brake fluid. Which was never the case, but very frightening. Also, the anti…
ODI 10343773
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Anti-lock brake system on 2008 toyota tacoma,acts erratic at times. On 3 different occasions, under emergency braking on snow covered roads, (deer ran onto road, lots of deer and snow where i live) the brake pedal stayed stuck to the floor, and had to be "released", (pulled back up by my toes) in order to resume driving operations. It feels like when the anti lock brakes "work" on slippery roads, it increases your…
ODI 10330749
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
The abs braking system on my 2008 toyota tacoma double cab has felt incorrectly calibrated since the truck was new. When i go over a bump, hit a pot hole or am going down a hill with uneven pavement while braking, the abs will disengage the brakes. I have almost run into the vehicle in front of me more times than i can count. In the winter, it also happens regularly in any snowy conditions. The local dealer has…
ODI 10305804
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Icy roads 2. Anytime road surface is icy or slippery; anti-lock brakes kick in and you have no braking power at all even with surfaces that my other vehicles have no issues. Have not been able to stop several times. 3. Have requested bellevue, ne toyota repair 2 times. Told there was nothing wrong with the brakes that it was an electronics setting with the anti-lock brake system. *tr
ODI 10319050
Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 tacoma 4wd. I have had both front brake calipers replaced because of rattling in the front end. There is a inconsistent braking when braking and going over bumps. Going into parking lots with bumpy entrances, over railroad tracks. It acts like the abs is activating. But when it does you lose braking control. I thought that replacing the brake calipers would correct this problem but it has not. *tr
ODI 10305561
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when decelerating the brakes would pulsate and make a grinding noise causing the vehicle to take longer than normal to stop. No warning lights have illuminated on the instrumental panel. The failure occured on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. The…
ODI 10370912
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in downtown hilo going approximately 10 to 15 mph. There was a truck ahead of me starting to stop for a red light. I also started to brake when suddenly the tacoma started to surge. I pressed down on the brake with all my might but the truck would not stop. I then pumped the brakes in desperation. I hit the truck in front of me slightly. The same thing happened once before a few months back but…
Crash reported
ODI 10259636
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving 5-10 mph during rainy weather conditions he engaged the brakes,they locked up and the vehicle slid into a tree. He stated that there was some damage to the front bumper. The failure only happened whenever it rained or when he used the vehicle for towing on the sand. He called the dealer and was advised that the vehicle was performing normally. The failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10348114
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I'm aware of all the negative news on toyota but the public needs to know. I was running many errands that saturday. It was hot / humid and the a/c was on medium. I was on a slight uphill grade waiting at the red traffic light. I was the first car turning right on the red light. Then my truck lurched forward while i was releasing my brake. So, i stepped the brakes and shifted to netural. The engine revived for a…
ODI 10310270
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake pedal goes down to the floor, not quite touching but very close. Not enough pedal for a new vehicle by far. This happens in every instance of stopping. I took it in to the dealer who said that was normal for the toyota. *tr
ODI 10240169
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