43 of the 558 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Tacoma are about the other systems — 8% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 70,000 miles.
43
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have major rust on the frame of the truck and I was told by Toyota the warranty period is over. I just gave Toyota the Vin number and was told it was not covered. The rust is major and a safety issue.
NHTSA complaint #11748891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Got oil changed and they found frame is rusted out. Called Toyota corp and they said they sent a notice to have it looked at on 04/12/2020 but we never received anything. This truck has always been garaged and we bought it new and has only 78148 miles. They refused to do anything.
NHTSA complaint #11739231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
report a paint defect on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma, painted in Super White (040). Over time, I have noticed significant paint peeling on multiple areas of the truck, including the roof, hood, and door frames. The paint is deteriorating down to the primer, and in some places, the metal is now exposed. I am aware of Toyota’s Customer Support Program T-SB-0162-19, which extends warranty coverage for similar paint issues on various Toyota models using the same Super White (040) and Blizzard Pearl (070) paints. However, I am disappointed to learn that the Tacoma—despite having identical paint and similar defects—was excluded from the original program. This paint failure is clearly not due to age or wear, but rather a manufacturing defect that has been documented by thousands of Tacoma owners nationwid
NHTSA complaint #11682454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Following an oil change my mechanic expressed concern about the amount of rust and damage from the rust on my vehicle frame. Due to his concern, I set up an evaluation appointment with the Arlington Heights (IL) Toyota dealer. They evaluated, videotaped the inspection which showed several rusted-through spots, and said it looked very serious and unsafe. The dealer then contacted the Toyota corporate office who refused to do anything. I'm the second owner. I have all the paperwork from the original owner who followed the rusty frame protocol properly (take it to the dealer who sprays it with rust preventative or replaces the frame). The frame was sprayed by Toyota while he had it and it did not work. There are now several rusted-through areas in the frame and I fear for the safety of myself and my family if we were involved in a crash and the frame were to collapse.
NHTSA complaint #11570728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i have a 2008 toyota tacoma with a heavily rusted frame. been trying to get toyota to replace it but their no HELP many of the crossmember are failing and rotted away and today 3/12/2023 the gas tank support fail and made the gas tank almost fall out while driving at 50 mph. *yes * yes MY SAFELY was and other driver also *NO *i have been trying to get toyota to replace the frame but they are not being helpful
NHTSA complaint #11511451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle frame is rusting through. Two exhaust hangars have rusted from the frame and metal is flaking in large chunks. My mechanic warned me yesterday about this condition and his concern.
NHTSA complaint #11508858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This 2008 Toyota Tacoma had a recall because the frames of the vehicles are rotting out. Most Toyota's with this problem had a 15 year recall period. This vehicle had a 12 year recall period. My son Trevor bought this truck in 2020. He had no knowledge of this recall. He recently did his VT state vehicle inspection and was told that the frame is rotting and needs to be replaced. Is there anything that can be done at this point?
NHTSA complaint #11491219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Toyota Tacoma has excessive rust throughout the frame and suspension.
NHTSA complaint #11489052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My stepdaughter purchased a 2008 Toyota Tacoma a few months ago. During the time of having the vehicle serviced her mechanic pointed out all the rust throughout the frame of the vehicle. I have contacted Toyota Corporate; they refuse for me to open a ticket and to get this safety issue resolved. Not only is the rust on the frame, but it's also evolving the suspension. There is also evidence that this vehicle is from Vermont which would have caused more of a rust issue besides the manufacture forgetting to coat the frame.
NHTSA complaint #11487313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hello, I have a 2008 Toyota Tacoma that I bought new from the dealer in 2008. In 2021, around October, I noticed the frame has rusted. After crawling under the truck, I realized this is bad. There were holes in the frame. One of them, I was able to stick my finger in. This is a dangerous condition and I hope there is a fix for it. My truck is in excellent condition with only 80,000 miles on it. I take very good care of it and hope to get another 250,000 miles out of it. Will Toyota fix it?
NHTSA complaint #11485156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame has rusted to the point of actually having a hole that I can put my finger through. The truck has only 79000 miles on it and is in excellent shape otherwise. I bought it new from the dealer in 2008. I think this is a potentially dangerous condition but could be repaired via an Toyota recall. My father was a Toyota G.M. and Toyota's are all my family have owned for 30 some years. I hope Toyota will honor the re-call. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11482401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I went to get my tires rotated and was told that my frame got a crack. I had it inspected by a local Toyota dealer a(Premier Toyota in Amherst, Ohio) in the past and they had decided to coat with some kind of rubbery material. That obviously did not hold up. I parked the truck for now. Toyota should be forced to fix it or buy it back.
NHTSA complaint #11478287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On my last vehicle inspection, the mechanic told me that he will fail me next time due to a rotting frame. This is a serious safety hazard. Through my research, this is a common problem with this year truck (2008) and other years. To my knowledge, I was never contacted by Toyota as far as any recall. This truck still looks new and I am very dissapointed with what I read about this so called "Recall" has expired or about to expire in 2023. I would like very much to have this repaired. I don't know how to go about it.
NHTSA complaint #11450486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is my second Tacoma. Both cases I’ve found out too late that the frames are shot. Although before I purchased I had it inspected by Toyota shop to identify any problems including frame rot. First one I bought new second used. Both cases I was told I am out of the recall window. My loyalty to your brand is in question. You’ve recognized a problem and on the surface it appears your taking responsibility for it. Then , atleast in my case, don’t. Disappointed starts to describe my feelings on this matter. If you care to make any concessions and retain a Toyota customer reach out to me.
NHTSA complaint #11440570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
frame is rotting out is there any recall for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. I heard the recall was for 15 years is this true? thank you
NHTSA complaint #11437732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I HAD TO BRING MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA IN TO GET SERVICED . I RECEIVED A CALL REGARDING THE STATE OF THE FRAME. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE ARE MULTIPLE SPOT ON THE FRAME WITH BAD RUST DAMAGE AND SOME OF THE CROSS MEMBERS ARE MISSING WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE FRAME AND SAID IT WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. IN 2015 THE TRUCK WAS RESPRAYED TO PROTECT THE FARME WHICH LASTED ABOUT 1 MONTH. AT THIS POINT THE FRAME WILL NOT LAST ANOTHER YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #11416822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RUST ON FRAME WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX
NHTSA complaint #11398396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION MECHANIC SAID FRAME IS ROTTED OUT TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE'S NO RECALL PENDING ON THIS VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11383613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY VEHICLE SHOWS THAT I HAVE 3 RECALL ITEMS TO REPAIR BUT I HAD ALL 3 REPAIRS COMPLETED ON 7/23/20. I CALLED BOTH TOYOTA AND NHTSA SEVERAL TIMES TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR MY TRUCK. PLEASE REMOVE THESE ITEMS FROM THE WEBSITE. THANK YOU, MARK
NHTSA complaint #11361029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CLUNTING SOUND COMING FROM TRASMISSION TO REAR END WHEN COMING TO FULL STOP AND DOWN SHIFTING
NHTSA complaint #11352957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THERE WAS A FRAME INSPECTION FOR REPAIR NOTICE FOR MY TACOMA FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT IT WHEN MY FATHER SOLD IT TO ME. HE DID NOT REALIZE THERE A RECALL BECAUSE THEY LOOK LIKE ALL THE OTHER SCAMS THAT PREY ON THE ELDERLY. I WAS SUPPOSED RECEIVED OWNERSHIP OF THIS TRUCK IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR, THEN COVID 19 HIT. I WAS SENT HE FROM WORK AND TOLD I COULDN'T GO FURTHER THAN MY COMMUTING DISTANCE FROM MY GOVERNOR HERE IN MAINE. I FINALLY RECEIVED THE TRUCK ON APRIL BECAUSE MY FATHER LIVES 100 MILES FROM ME. THEN HAD TO WAIT FOR MY TOWN OFFICE TO OPEN IN JUNE TO REGISTER IT. FINALLY BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA TO GET SOME OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF ON JUNE AND THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT I HAVE SEPARATION IN MY FRAME. TOO BAD BECAUSE TOYOTA WAS FIXING AND REPLACING SUCH FRAMES BIT IT EXPIRED THE MIDDLE OF APRIL. I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO SEE IF THE COULD POSSIBLY EXTEND THE PROGRAM BECAUSE OF COVID 19. IT TOOK 3 HOURS ON THE PHONE AND THEY CAME BACK TWO WEEKS LATER SAYING THEY WOULD NOT COVER MY TRUCK. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. FIRST OFF TOYOTA JUST ASSUME THAT WHEN A TRUCK HITS 12 YEARS OLD THAT IT'S OK FOR THEIR FRAMES TO FAIL. THEY ALSO DON'T CONSIDER A SHUT DOWN STATE A GOOD ENOUGH REASON TO EXTEND THIS COVERAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11331038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUN VISOR IS DEFECTED. IT'S NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT GOES DOWN WHEN IT GOES IN THE UP POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #11161042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HIGHWAY ACCIDENT THAT LED TO A ROLLOVER AND SEVERE BODILY INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #11130228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A RECALL ON THE FRAME, THEIR INSPECTION WAS VISUAL AND TAP WITH A HAMMER. IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S FIFTY YEARS OLD, IT SO RUSTY I'M SCARED OF IT. THE RESALE VALUE HAS SUFFERED DUE TO THE OVERSIGHT OF TOYOTA. I WOULD LIKE A NEW FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #10979137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRAME RUST. THERE WAS A INSPECTION PERIOD FOR RUSTED FRAMES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND OTHERS), I MISSED THE INSPECTION PERIOD AND AM FEARFUL THAT MY TRUCK IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I THINK THIS INSPECTION TIME PERIOD AND WORK SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO PROTECT CURRENT OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS. TOYOTA STATES IT IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS AND THEY CAN DO NOTHING FOR ME, REGARDLESS OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP EXPAND THIS INTO A RECALL OR EXPAND THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTION PERIOD. NOTE: ACTUAL DATE OF INSPECTION OR INSPECTION NOTICE IS UNKNOWN
NHTSA complaint #10948633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRAME RUSTING PREMATURE, THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER SEEN SALT IN THE WINTER.
NHTSA complaint #10937175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE A 2008 TACOMA WHICH HAD A RECALL FOR VEHICLES IN SNOW AND ICY WEATHER THEN FRAME MAY NEED TO BE TREATED AND SPRAYED WITH ANTI-RUST SOLUTION. I WAS TOLD THAT WHEN THE ITEMS CAME IN FOR THE JOB I WOULD RECEIVE A CALL TI SET UP AN APPOINTMENT BUT I NEVER GO A CALL. A COUPLE OF MONTHS PAST AND I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE LADY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT GREENS TOYOTA IN LEXINGTON KY TOLD ME THE MATERIAL FOR THE JOB WERE ON BACK ORDER. I WAITED A COUPLE OF MONTHS MORE AND I WENT BACK TO GREENS TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SERVICE MANAGER AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE MATERIAL FOR THE JOB WERE NEVER ON BACK ORDER AND HE DIDN'T KNOW WHY I WAS TOLD THAT. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SORRY BUT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD. I THINK IT IS SAD THAT I WAS LIED TO ABOUT THIS MATTER WHICH CAUSED ME TO MISS OUT ON THIS RECALL FROM A MANUFACTURE THAT CONSIDERS THEMSELVES TOPS IN THE BUISNESS. TO JUST FLAT OUT LIE TO A CONSUMER LIKE THAT IS REALLY SAD AND I WOULD EXPECT BETTER FROM TOYOTA!
NHTSA complaint #10904360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TOYOTA TACOMA REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA AND WENT TO A DEALERSHIP ON MAY,16, 2016 AND WAS TOLD I MY LEAF SPRINGS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, BUT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. I CALLED ONE MONTH LATER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD "THERE IS NO ETA." REPEATEDLY. I HAVE RECEIVED E-MAILS FROM TOYOTA TO REPEAT THIS PHONE CALL AND WAS TOLD 'THERE IS NO ETA." LAST WEEK I WAS TOLD IN AN E-MAIL TO CONTACT MY DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE PARTS ARE DUE BECAUSE " THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER". TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION ON MY TRUCK REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. AFTER 7 WEEKS , AND REPEATED PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILS, I HAVE RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING WHEN THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10882548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE 3 ACTIVE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND TOYOTA SEEMS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS TO FIX IT. THE RECALLS ARE FOR "DRIVE AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", "REAR LEAF SPRING" AND "CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME". FOR THE SEAT BELT PROBLEM, I HAVE MADE APPOINTMENTS WITH 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, HAVE DRIVEN 60 MILES EACH WAY TO HAVE IT DONE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD WHEN I GOT THERE THAT THE PARTS WERE ON "NATIONAL BACKORDER". I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS AS WELL AS A TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE THAT THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE "LEAF SPRING" PROBLEM AND THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN WHERE WOULD BE ANY. AS FOR THE LAST ISSUE, TOYOTA HAS PUT A DEADLINE OF 3/31/16 ON THE RECALL AND BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE WITH TOYOTA DEALERS, I DOUBT THAT I CAN FIND ONE IN MY STATE THAT WILL DO THE WORK BEFORE THE DEADLINE. I HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED MY FRUSTRATION WITH BOTH THE LAST DEALER AND WITH THE TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10820871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY TACOMA WAS IN THE SHOP FOR THE LIMITED FRAME UNDERCOATING SPRAY BACK IN NOVEMBER 2014, THEN WAS RUSTING THROUGH THE SPRAY AND RESPRAYED IN JULY 2015, NOW IS RUSTING THROUGH YET AGAIN. TOYOTA CORPORATE DOESN'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND TOLD ME TO WORK WITH THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10785064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.