2008 Toyota Tundra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 17%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 17% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had lifted the bed liner on my Tundra and found the bed to body mount area rusted through with holes in it. There is a tech bulletin for the exact item but I am out of warranty. It has a hole in the bed now. If I had lifted it years before I feel the rust would have been seen and it taken care of. Toyota will do nothing for it now. I have never had a truck rust thru so fast.”
NHTSA complaint #11170004, filed 2019-01, 134,000 miles“The bed of my truck is rusting out in the area where the hold-down bolts are. Before long half or more of the bolts will be useless and the bed could come off. Nothing else on the truck body is rusty at all. This is obviously a defect and it negatively effects the safety of my truck. This has been going on for years but I just recently became aware of the full extent of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10992482, filed 2017-05, 94,000 miles“Bought 2008 Tundra in 2015. Body excellent shape. Had 46000 miles on it. Blowed a brake line and put on rack to make repairs this past month. Brake lines rusted and frame is rotten. I can run my finger through the frame. I paid 25.000.00 for this truck. Was towing a camper when brake line blew. Was hardly able to get camper home. Will you folks replace this frame? Or will you stand good for it. I still owe on it. It is parked for the time being and not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11231641, filed 2019-07, 96,000 miles“I had my truck bed rhino lined when new. I now have only 95,000 miles on it and the bed is rusting from underneath. I lowered the spare tire and could see the corrosion more clearly. The rust is actually bubbling up the rhino liner.Toyota did issue a recall for this issue, however mine was not showing these issues at the time, now the recall has expired. Toyota knows there is a problem, they need to extend the recall so that vehicles can be repaired safely and put back on the road without the bed falling off.”
NHTSA complaint #11326058, filed 2020-05, 95,000 miles“My tailgate latch broke on me again. This is the second time that it happened in two years. I was just going to let my tailgate down and the latch broke. The vehicle was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11104886, filed 2018-06, 166,350 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012744Dec 6, 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…
- 11012743Dec 6, 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…
- 11012742Dec 6, 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…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
- 11007455Jul 29, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 11006161Jul 29, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 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 | 6% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 | 17 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 18% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 14 | 15% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 8% |
| 2010 | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 56 | 17% |
| 2007 | 61 | 16% |
| 2006 | 169 | 31% |
| 2005 | 91 | 24% |
| 2004 | 200 | 43% |
| 2003 | 150 | 38% |
| 2002 | 154 | 32% |
| 2001 | 171 | 41% |
| 2000 | 529 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Tundra
77 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 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 29, 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