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2008 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2008 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016163000 miUS $320 | Original rear shocks needed to be replaced. One had collapsed. | ||
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 Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201386000 miUS $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 RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021112000 miUS $800 | Leaking water pump replaced. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201470700 miUS $900 | Replaced right leaf spring | ||
| Jun 201582000 mi | Replace condenser | ||
| Feb 201687300 mi | Recall on Leaf springs. The passenger side leaf spring actually broke and it cost me $900 to get it fix at my local service station. Toyota did not reimburse until I threaten to sue them. | ||
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 Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201576000 miUS $950 | Wheel bearing starting to fail plus bearing and race were seized. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201742160 miC $280 | rear spring TSB | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201778000 miUS $80 | Right front tire valve was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201780230 miUS $2 | Steering rack adjusted Reset tire pressures | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201586000 miUS $80 | Differential leak | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in French Polynesia Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201319840 mi$300 | The Daytime running lights melt my headlights. That's all | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016138000 mi | sometimes after my pickup is driven a short distance (less than a mile) and shut off it will not start again for about 30min. it will start and run about 1-2 seconds and die. you can let it set for 30-40 minutes and it will do fine. no CEL or codes. | ||
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201030000 mi | 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 201131000 mi | 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 201131000 mi | 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 201576000 miUS $120 | Clutch Master cylinder failure and clutch slave cylinder malfunction. Replaced both and bled system. | ||
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Dec 201581840 miC $59 | Rattle in front left suspension. | ||
| Oct 2016102300 miC $95 | Exhaust flange | ||
| Nov 2016104200 miC $2200 | Rear left park brake cable broken. Replaced both rear park brake cables. | ||
| Jan 2017108260 miC $1500 | Front left wheel bearing and lower ball joint replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017113460 mi | Rear axle seals leaking after previous repair. Dealer replaced axle seals under warranty from previous repair. Cleaned brakes and drums. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Illinois, United States Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016160000 miUS $1130 | Replaced both front wheel bearings | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in West Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201546000 mi | Rust on frame. Toyota paid to apply sealant | ||
| Jun 201854000 miUS $159 | Failed to start. Had battery checked. Found to be bad - replaced | ||
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015120900 miC $800 | replaced font calipers, pads, rotors. Left front caliper was seized, resulting in poor braking and spongy brakes. I also replaced the master cylinder but this was not a necessary repair. | ||
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tacoma in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Feb 2017171000 miUS $450 | vibration from front end, replaced brakes pads and rotors | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in California, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201258000 mi | Windshield wiper stops without completing the cycle when you turn off windshield wiper sw. front Axle leaking | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jun 201390000 miUS $180 | Check engine light - maint check. Replaced trans fluid | ||
| Sep 2017159000 miUS $1078 | Drain and refill transmission, replace extension housing seal. It was starting to leak a little. I noticed a few spots on the driveway. replaced front brake rotors and pads differential fluid drain and replace | ||
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tacoma in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015270000 miUS $450 | Idler pulleys were making a whining noise. All 3 were replaced. | ||
| Apr 2016280300 miUS $863 | Left Rear wheel bearing was replaced and the left rear wheel speed sensor was also replaced because it was seized into place. | ||
| Toyota Tacoma in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 201592380 miC $800 | steering column joint as to be replace | ||
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 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 20081201 mi | 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 20083130 mi | CUST STATES: THAT THERE IS GREAS E LEAKING FROM VEHICLE ~|~RIGHT FRONT AXLE COMING APART AND LEAKING ~|~REPLACED RIGHT FRONT AXLE CUST STATES: THAT THERE IS A VIB RATION WHEN BRAKING ~|~ROTORS ARE WARPED ~|~RESURFACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS 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 | ||
| Jan 201028815 mi | 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 201029242 mi | CUSTOMER STATES TRANSMISSION INS PECTION PLATE CAME OFF, SOP ~|~FOUND INPECTION PLATE CAME OF F FROM WEEK CLIPS ~|~INSTALLED PLATE | ||
| Mar 201030927 mi | CUSTOMER STATES CHECK SQUEEK NOI SE IN FRONT DRIVING ~|~LACK OF LUBE ~|~REPLACED WHEEL BEARING CK FOR NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNNING ~|~DEFECTIVE CLAMP ~|~REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE CV AXLE | ||
| Mar 201148415 mi | 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 Jul 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 201125000 mi | 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 201129000 miUS $200 | Air/Fuel ratio sensor went bad - replaced by me with Denso sensor from Advance Auto. | ||
| Jul 201449000 miUS $300 | lower Universal joint on steering column seized up | ||
2008 Toyota Tacoma 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016102200 miUS $150 | Open tab on garage door holder console broke and had to replace whole upper console | ||
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