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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%)

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2008 Toyota Tacoma suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 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

163000 mi

US $320
Original rear shocks needed to be replaced. One had collapsed. 

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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

86000 mi

US $350
Broken leaf in left rear spring. Replaced entire spring assembly. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

70700 mi

US $900
Replaced right leaf spring 
87300 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.  

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

42160 mi

C $280
rear spring TSB 
76000 mi

US $950
Wheel bearing starting to fail plus bearing and race were seized. 
80230 mi

US $2
Steering rack adjusted 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

160000 mi

US $1130
Replaced both front wheel bearings 
81840 mi

C $59
Rattle in front left suspension. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

92380 mi

C $800
steering column joint as to be replace 
280300 mi

US $863
Left Rear wheel bearing was replaced and the left rear wheel speed sensor was also replaced because it was seized into place. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

30927 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  

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

49000 mi

US $300
lower Universal joint on steering column seized up 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

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