2008 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Toyota Tacomas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Toyota Tacoma problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Toyota Tacoma problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Toyota Tacoma problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota Tacoma Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Toyota Tacoma | 12 Tacomas, 8.0 months of data per Tacoma, average 53200 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Tacomas, 8.0 months of data per Tacoma, average 53200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 86000 | 350 | Broken leaf in left rear spring. Replaced entire spring assembly. |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in French Polynesia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 19840 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 19840 | 300 | The Daytime running lights melt my headlights. That's all |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Clutch pedal returning slowly in temperatures below 20 degrees f. Made it difficult to shift, especially when pulling out into traffic. Clutch return hydraulic cylinder replaced. Problem fixed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Clutch pedal squeaked when depressed and slow to return in temperatures under 20 degrees F. Replaced clutch fork and clutch throwout bearing. Lubed clutch fork pivot. |
| Feb | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Clutch pedal went 2/3 to the floor with no resistance and then stopped. The adjusting nut on the rod that connects the clutch pedal to the master cylinder came loose causing rod to fall out. Rod was repositioned and nut tightened. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Windshield wiper stops without completing the cycle when you turn off windshield wiper sw. front Axle leaking |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | CUSTOMER STATES ROARING NOISE WHEN COASTING AT 55MPH CHECK AND ADVISE ~|~DRIVESHAFT APPEARS OUT OF ROUND AND IMBALANCED ~|~R & R DRIVE SHAFT PER TECH ASSIST CASE#082260343 | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | CUST STATES: THAT THE IS WATERIN SIDE THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT A SSEMBLY ~|~TAIL LIGHT NOT SEATED PROPERL ~|~REMOVE AND REINSTALL RIGHT SI DE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CUST STATES: THAT THERE IS A VIB RATION WHEN BRAKING ~|~ROTORS ARE WARPED ~|~RESURFACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS CUST STATES: THAT THERE IS GREAS E LEAKING FROM VEHICLE ~|~RIGHT FRONT AXLE COMING APART AND LEAKING ~|~REPLACED RIGHT FRONT AXLE | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | CUSTOMER STATES CHECK CLUTCH FEE LS LIKE ITS GOING OUT ~|~FOUND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WORN OUT AND COMING APART ~|~REPALCED FLYWHEEL, PILOT BEAR ING, THROW OUT BEARING AND DISC | |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | CUSTOMER STATES TRANSMISSION INS PECTION PLATE CAME OFF, SOP ~|~FOUND INPECTION PLATE CAME OF F FROM WEEK CLIPS ~|~INSTALLED PLATE | |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | CK FOR NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNNING ~|~DEFECTIVE CLAMP ~|~REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE CV AXLE CUSTOMER STATES CHECK SQUEEK NOI SE IN FRONT DRIVING ~|~LACK OF LUBE ~|~REPLACED WHEEL BEARING | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | CUSTOMER STATES CHECK 4WD, FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS INTO 4WD LOW,MOVE S SLOW BUT FRONT WHEELS DO NOT S PIN. CHECK AND ADVISE ~|~FOUND FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ACTUATOR SHORTED ~|~REPLACED FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ACTUATOR CUSTOMER STATES VEHICLE SLOW TO TAKE OFF FROM STOPS ~|~FOUND CLUTCH BAD ~|~NEEDS CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE & RESURFACE APPROX COST $936.00 PLUS TAX NOTE***Just repaired all of this a year ago! Obviously should be a recall for Tacomas | |
2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Terminal on female brake light switch connector was broken. Made new spring finger and inserted it into the connector. No brake lights prior to repair, also unable to shift out of park. Vehicle was 31 days out of warranty. 20 min fix. |
| Nov | 2011 | 29000 | 200 | Air/Fuel ratio sensor went bad - replaced by me with Denso sensor from Advance Auto. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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