2008 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 19%of 450 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 19% of the 450 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,700 miles. 29 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A car was stopped at a traffic light ahead of me. As I approached the intersection I applied the brakes as I normally would. The vehicle acceleration increased. As I put more pressure on the brake pedal the vehicle continued forward, striking the rear of the vehicle ahead. A police report has been filed. Most damage was to the front of my Tacoma with minimal damage to the rear of the official car ahead.”
NHTSA complaint #10584204, filed 2014-04, 43,202 miles“I want to file a class action law suit cause my husbands life was taken do to his truck having defects and was just now recalled. I will never see the love of my life that I was only married to for 9 months. It hurts and your vehicles should be more safe. My sister has a hybrid prius and I am scared for her safety also.”
NHTSA complaint #10318240, filed 2010-03, 3,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10294869, filed 2009-12, 30,700 miles“Ongoing Toyota accelerator surge. This cannot be a floor mat problem unless the floor mats are alive. I have experienced periodic surges after I have been completely stopped for a period of time, like at a stop light. Vehicle will move forward but so far the accelerator hasn't stuck causing a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10292465, filed 2009-11, 100 miles“Runaway vehicle reported friday, 04/24/2020. Happened again friday 05/01/2020, and today 05/04/2020. Six times now I have reported. Friday and today I was backing out of driveway. Started up, had foot on brake, put in reverse, and throttle went wide open. Turned switch off, put in park, and started up. All ok.thought A/C compressor might have something to do with electronics, but A/C was off on 05/01/20. I have a electro / mechanics tech degree and have worked in appliance shop over 15 years. Worked in vehicle shops over 25 years. Currently school bus parts specialist for gwinnett boe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323198, filed 2020-05, 199,875 milesRelated recalls
- 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2005–2010, Prius 2004–2009, Avalon 2005–2010 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 10% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 19 | 9% |
| 2017 | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 22 | 7% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 34 | 12% |
| 2009 | 59 | 11% |
| 2008 | 85 | 19% |
| 2007 | 108 | 20% |
| 2006 | 147 | 19% |
| 2005 | 93 | 13% |
| 2004 | 30 | 7% |
| 2003 | 26 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
125 complaintsBody and structure
79 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsFuel system
14 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 31, 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