2008 Toyota Tundra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.
“When you get ready to drive down the road the accelerator is very touch I took it in for the recall but it's still the same very dangerous, the passenger seat belt while the truck is going down the road the seat belt will tighten up so tight its chocking you and it want loosen up unless you uhook it”
NHTSA complaint #11257853, filed 2019-09, 245,000 miles“Just purchased a 2008 Toyota Tundra crew max, the rear passenger side seat belt was bolted to the floor, 16 year old son put belt on and when he shifted in the seat, it completely came up through the seat, bolt and all.”
NHTSA complaint #10234258, filed 2008-07, 45 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver side seat belt locking mechanism malfunctioned. The contact was unable to unlatch the seat belt when the release button was depressed. The driver had to maneuver himself under the seat belt in order to exit the vehicle. The local dealer (sewell Toyota, 2213 old jacksboro hwy, wichita falls, tx) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11105154, filed 2018-07, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. Whenever the contact used the drivers side seat belt he noticed that the seat belt would lock which didn't allow him to move while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. The contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 21000.”
NHTSA complaint #10316833, filed 2010-03, 21,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 18 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Tundra
77 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Tundra
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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