2008 Toyota Tacoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 79about this part
- Share
- 18%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 79 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 18% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10944989, filed 2017-01, 145,000 miles“I had 2 previous recalls on this vehicle to check for a rusted frame. . . . When I purchased this vehicle I had it under coated and of course it passed the two inspections. .the undercoating has now flaked off so now the frame has rusted through . . I took it to a body shop and had a patch welded on to the frame. . . Toyota now says there is no recall on this vehicle for a rusted frame. . . I have to question this after receiving the two previous recalls. . .”
NHTSA complaint #11351405, filed 2020-08, 113,200 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10690692, filed 2015-02, 128,772 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10811094, filed 2015-12, 40,000 miles“I purchased my 2008 Toyota Tacoma in 2010 with 39,000 miles on it. In early 2018, I received a notice from Toyota that my truck needed to have the frame inspected. I scheduled an appointment with the Toyota dealership in leesburg, va and had the frame inspected and treated with some type of black treatment. This substance never completely adhered to the frame and washed off. This is apparent in the attached photos. I expressed a concern about reoccurring rust in april 2020 with the Toyota dealer and they directed me to call Toyota directly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394953, filed 2021-02, 264,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007445Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 44 | 38% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 8% |
| 2017 | 28 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 55 | 11% |
| 2008 | 79 | 18% |
| 2007 | 109 | 20% |
| 2006 | 242 | 31% |
| 2005 | 260 | 37% |
| 2004 | 203 | 49% |
| 2003 | 181 | 50% |
| 2002 | 180 | 54% |
| 2001 | 228 | 58% |
| 2000 | 78 | 37% |
| 1999 | 102 | 41% |
| 1998 | 98 | 33% |
| 1997 | 46 | 35% |
| 1996 | 64 | 25% |
| 1995 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
125 complaintsVehicle speed control
85 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology