2008 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,068miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 3% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,068 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Prior to the incident, the steering column became very loose. I had to keep repositioning it. I thought I had tighten the safety lock piece that holds the steering column in place. The day of the incident, as I was getting in my vehicle, the steering column completely came down. It would not lock in place. As I was on my way the steering column moved up and down, and in and out. I could not control the steering vehicle. The next day I took the vehicle to a Toyota dealer. I was told two pieces of the steering column broke off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462484, filed 2012-06, 76,061 miles“There is a steering problem on my 2008 Toyota Tundra sr5 double cab. When driving on a normally crowned( or sloped) road surface, the truck will pull to the right on the right lane, or to the left on the left lane. The local dealer has made multiple adjustments to the front end alignment, has rotated tires, even swapped tires from another truck. The pulling problem persists. Toyota district parts & service manager insists that my truck is operating normally . I have taken the truck to 2 local independent alignment shops run by long-time experienced mechanics. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314852, filed 2010-02, 14,000 miles“Transmission slipped and vehicle lose of power. Dashboard all warning lights began to flash. Pulled to side of road. Turned off vehicle attempted to reset. Managed to get vehicle to nearby parking lot and out of traffic. Complete loss of power to drive train. Cause was power steering unit sensor per Toyota. Toyota covered part in attempt to prevent this complaint. From internet, some 2007-2008 Toyota Tundra vehicles may experience power steering DTCS p0552 and/or p0553. The power steering sensor has since been changed to correct this condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114358, filed 2018-07, 85,000 miles“I have multiple problems with the dash lights going on and off , have taken it to car repair when scanned and had replaced relays many times. I have read many stories of people having the same problem with toyota tundras and no one can figure it out. Toyota should have a recall for this because it is not just one or two people with this same exact problem, it is many toyota tundra owners going through the same problems that i' am experiencing.”
NHTSA complaint #11488136, filed 2022-10“There is significant rust on the frame of this 2008 Tundra. I am located in North Central WA State and they use compounds on the roads in the winter here similar to what is used in the northeast US. The rust is also on the steering mechanism and spare tire. I just had a flat tire and had to use the spare tire temporarily. This is a common problem reported on Tundra forums online and this truck should be covered under an ongoing repair mandate since the rust is damaging steering mechanism, brake lines, spare tire support system, etc. These are safety concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #11468384, filed 2022-06Related recalls
- 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2007–2021, Sequoia 2008–2019, 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 21 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 38 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 4% |
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 complaintsAir bags
9 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology