2008 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- failure failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
My vehicle has a lot of rust area on the bottom frame. I am unable to put a carjack to lift the vehicle up without the frame breaking. I am afraid if i need to switch the tire i wont be able to because of all the rust. I need to place a side step running board on this vehicle but i am afraid it may be too rusted to hold it. There is some rust on the body area and i was thinking about fixing it myself but the frame…
ODI 11243479
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While stationary, it was observed that the subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted and corroded. There were also holes in the frame where the wheels connected to the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10968651
Body
Possible rust corrosion on frame of vehicle. I had the same problem in a tacoma truck, 2000 model year. I want to make certain that this issue does not affect the 2008 tacoma i purchased to replace the older vehicle.i still own the 2008 tacoma. I am noticing a hum in the front end of this vehicle.
ODI 10944989
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and a humming noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the subframe experienced severe rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
ODI 10929567
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to excessive corrosion on the rear cross member frame. The technician stated that the rear cross member frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,598.
ODI 10865738
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was treated for rust a year ago, but the solution used to coat the frame rubbed right off. The contact notified the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10855057
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The dealer indicated that the vehicle would need to receive a manufacturer recall remedy first for the undercoating. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer; however, the dealer indicated that they did not have the coating for the repair for months. The contact…
ODI 10897253
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v602000 (suspension) as well as a recall pertaining to the frame. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. Due to the frame being rusted, the tires had to be replaced ten times. The contact felt that the leaf springs could snap, puncture the fuel tank, and possibly cause a fire. The dealer diagnosed the…
ODI 10845683
Body · Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seals were corroded and the power steering joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
ODI 10860516
Body
This truck was recalled for premature frame corrosion. At the dealer's inspection the vehicle was pronounced as being structurally sound. However, at the corporations expense the vehicle would be sent elsewhere for frame anti corrosion treatment. I picked up the truck a couple of days later and followed the instructions as far as allowing the treatment to cure outside for several days. This repair was done in…
ODI 10863396
Body
On friday, december 4th i was driving my tacoma pickup. When i had to stop in traffic i applied the brake. The pickup had unintentional acceleration rather than stopping. I was not going more than five mph. I was on a city street. There is damage to my pickup.
Crash reported
ODI 10811094
Body
I purchased a brand new 2008 toyota tacoma. It came with geninue factory installed running boards. About a year ago i noticed pitting on the running boards (both sides of the vehicle) the corosion started at the rear of the boards (near the rear wheels). I brought the truck to the dealership where i purchased it. I inquired if the tacoma was covered under any warranty or recall, since i've had several and one is…
ODI 10787712
Body · Suspension
I brought my truck in for the frame check. They said i was good for a frame spray. They sprayed my truck because i was told it was warrantied. I get my truck back and the spray is all over my garage my driveway my paint and rubs off by driving through snow. I was told some trucks come back after a year with bad frames with this treatment. How are they allowed to cover up such a safety hazard. I should have learned…
ODI 10690693
Body · Suspension
I was driving down the road heard a loud snap. Truck skipped sideways like i hit a pothole. Found a broken driver side leaf spring. I reported it toyota they said they didn't know how to fix it. So i went out and had 2 new springs put on for safety. I was then told they would pay me for the repair. Now because they don't kno the "remedy" to repair this. They won't do anything for me. *js
ODI 10690692
Body · Suspension
My leaf spring snapped while driving down the road. And they still wont do anything for it. Because they don't know how to fix there own problem. Also they won't stand behind the there fake remedy for a frame that is going to break apart. They did on the 2001-2004 because they knew the spray does nothing but make it worse. 04-08 your on your own. *tr
ODI 10682835
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame rust. There was a inspection period for rusted frames on this vehicle (and others), i missed the inspection period and am fearful that my truck is potentially dangerous. I think this inspection time period and work should be expanded to protect current owners and others on the roads. Toyota states it is out of their hands and they can do nothing for me, regardless of the safety issue. Please help expand this…
ODI 10948633
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
This toyota tacoma slid downgrade on black ice and there was no airbag deployment despite an end-for-end, backwards, downhill flip initiated at 40 mph, that caused the full weight of the vehicle to impact on the front bumper, dislocating all front bumper attachments from the front cross member of the vehicle's frame. This vehicle is at a salvage yard awaiting action by the insurance carrier... Updated 12/17/14 *bf
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10662379
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR
Crash reported
ODI 10561687
Body
My 2008 toyota tacoma has a factory bed extender. Which allows use to use the tailgate as part of the truck bed. Due to the small 5 ft bed. Load the weight of a rototiller into the truck cased the tailgate to bow and become unstable. They do not have any weight limit or restriction posted. If they sell parts to use the tailgate to support items it should not fail under such light loads. 2008 toyota tacoma tailgate…
ODI 10535145
Body
EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME. *TR
ODI 10606834
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the sub frame was excessively corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,435.
ODI 10586593
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