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Toyota Tacoma

2008 only

354 classified complaints 9 recalls

144,653 sold in the US for 2008.

27 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2008 Toyota Tacoma have 354 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 26,700 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Tacoma report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 62 complaints · 4.3/10k sold

Median onset: 26,700 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Coil and leaf springs · Suspension 59 complaints · 4.1/10k sold

Median onset: 87,535 miles.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 52 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 110,406 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 29 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 113,200 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 76,000 miles. 18.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 14 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 102,325 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 14 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 134,125 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 13 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2008 compare with other Tacoma years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Toyota Tacoma report for every year and full specs/safety data.