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2008 Toyota Tacoma Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Toyota Tacoma has 11 recalls, 442 complaints.

11

Recalls

442

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

14V743000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ ...

14V604000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured Sep...

16V396000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...

14V475000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory whe...

11V148000

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE ...

13V337000

SEAT BELTS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 20...

12V092000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING ...

09V388000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING T...

09V223000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED ...

10V035000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...

10V036000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab

Top Complaint Categories

SUSPENSION
97
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
67
STRUCTURE
47
STEERING
31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27
AIR BAGS
20
POWER TRAIN
15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
13

Problems by Component

Suspension120Speed Control74Structure52Steering40Other36Airbags25Brakes21Electrical19Powertrain19Engine13Lights9Tires4Visibility4Seat Belts3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 8, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESThe brakes on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma were failing so I took it to a mechanic, who said that the brake...
Sep 23, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the vehic...
Sep 7, 2025WHEELSI am reporting a serious safety incident with my 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at approximately...
Aug 22, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERreport a paint defect on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma, painted in Super White (040). Over time, I have noti...
Jul 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESLoss of brakes
Jul 15, 2025STRUCTUREI have a 2008 Tacoma with a severely rusted frame. I just bought it a few months ago but didn’t know...
Jun 23, 2025STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREToyota has had a long history of excessive frame rust. This truck has excessive frame rust. There wa...
May 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWire connection on passenger side, under carpet. It is to the heater Temperature Control. The heater...
Apr 1, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that during a routine oil change, he was a...
Nov 3, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURESome of the interior door light switches don't light @ night. I can probably take the door panel of...
Oct 24, 2024SUSPENSIONIn March of 2008, I purchased a new 2008 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: [XXX] ) from Orleans Toyota in Massach...
Oct 3, 2024STEERING,SUSPENSIONTried to avoid a deer and the frame of truck felt unstable and felt like it was folding. I looked at...
Sep 20, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was ...
Sep 9, 2024STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel f...
Aug 1, 2024SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESHope to be able to get this solved. My 2008 Toyota Tacoma had a recall with the previous owner but t...
Jul 17, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer...
Jun 1, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while receiving an oil change, an independ...
Nov 21, 2023STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESThe brakes completely failed on the vehicle. When inspected the main brake line was found damaged d...
Nov 11, 2023SUSPENSIONbrought my tacoma truck in for trade in at toyota dealership,after they inspected vehicle,they told ...
Oct 2, 2023STRUCTUREFrame is rusted. Lancaster Toyota Mazda body shop recommended the frame be replaced. They will not r...