2008 Toyota Tundra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 14%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 14% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,700 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm writing regarding my 2008 Toyota Tundra and a recent rear axle wheel bearings failure. The truck itself is in meticulous condition and only has 58,000 miles on it. The reason for the note is that I've seen articles indicating there has been issues as well as located a related Toyota service bulletins. I was also told by the service technician that the bearings that were installed were upgraded bearings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948354, filed 2017-01, 58,000 miles“We bought this vehicle used in february, 2012 with 33,000 miles on it. A bulletin came out in june, 2010 (#t-sb-0151-10) about rear wheel bearings going on 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra and the replacement kit. We were not told about this when bought from dealership. We now have 92,000 miles on it and howling has started in the back end and dealership said it is the wheel bearings--known issue but still have to pay over $1600 to get them replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925305, filed 2016-11, 92,000 miles“Air injection pumps stopped working and I cannot accelerate fast enough to get on the interstate ramp with 50% or more reduction in power and it's created a safety concern for me and my family. What can you do to help us? Toyota dealer says it's $1,400 plus to repair this problem. Please help we cannot afford this repair and we have been a very loyal Toyota customer since 1981. In fact, we don't ever buy a vehicle unless it's a Toyota. Thank you for your kind consideration. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. God bless!”
NHTSA complaint #11152240, filed 2018-11, 148,639 miles“We were out of town when 3 lights on the dash appeared. Traction , engine and vsb. No dealership in town where we were. My husband disconnected the battery and it reset. Didn't see the lights for three weeks, just came back on after sitting up all night. Dealership said $600, thank goodness I got extended warranty. When you accelerated to 30mph it would not shift out right. And vehicle would not go over 60mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10392790, filed 2011-03, 88,000 miles“Vibration at 70,000 miles in front and rear of vehicle. Checked out online. Seems people are having problems with bearings in Toyota Tundra's at relatively low mileage . Took to mechanic. Bearings need replaced in front right and rear wheel hubs. 70,000 miles, wow. Mechanic was flabbergasted too. Little early for bearing replacement . With the frame already under recall. Makes you wonder who went cheap with bearing's too. I bought Toyota in thinking things like this wouldn't happen. My 1996 nissan frame looks better then the frame on my truck. Toyota inspected frame . …”
NHTSA complaint #11080877, filed 2018-03, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10224588Sep 29, 2022TSB: Some 2007 ? 2010 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a howling or growling noise from the rear of the vehicle that increases with vehicle speed. Changes have been made to…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10140591May 17, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL11-05): Toyota has received reports of customer concerns regarding the illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light) due to…
- 10134454Aug 24, 2015TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 22% |
| 2025 | 37 | 26% |
| 2024 | 85 | 24% |
| 2023 | 88 | 21% |
| 2022 | 104 | 24% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 8% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 21 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 13% |
| 2010 | 19 | 12% |
| 2009 | 11 | 29% |
| 2008 | 46 | 14% |
| 2007 | 73 | 19% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 35 | 9% |
| 2004 | 46 | 10% |
| 2003 | 35 | 9% |
| 2002 | 51 | 11% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 51 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Tundra
77 complaintsBody and structure
56 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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