2008 Toyota Tacoma Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 450 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 1% of the 450 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Window actuators stopped working correctly, first on passenger door, now on both doors. Keyless entry does not work . And the window on the passenger side does not work, can not put it up or down.”
NHTSA complaint #10692370, filed 2015-03, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the front and rear windshield abruptly became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a technician stated that the chemical used in the windshield area did not allow the sealant to set and caused the glass not to be securely attached. The technician stated that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10643884, filed 2014-10, 94,000 miles“Rain water/drops on door window and mirror glass (also condensation on mirror glass) accumulates and does not clear off (it just sits there) when driving; there doesn't appear to be any air movement across the glass to move the water/droplets. The reduced visibility to the passenger's side mirror makes for a very real hazard when trying to merge or change traffic lanes. This is only an issue during non-daylight hours when there are no street lights to illuminate the roadways and to provide easier visibility to the side mirror..”
NHTSA complaint #10254128, filed 2009-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
125 complaintsVehicle speed control
85 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 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.
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