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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (80%)

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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

86000 mi

US $80
Differential leak 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

159-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

30000 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. 
31000 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. 
31000 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. 
76000 mi

US $120
Clutch Master cylinder failure and clutch slave cylinder malfunction. Replaced both and bled system. 

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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

94540 mi

C $1500
Front left wheel bearing and lower ball joint replaced. 
113460 mi Rear axle seals leaking after previous repair. Dealer replaced axle seals under warranty from previous repair. Cleaned brakes and drums. 

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2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

159000 mi

US $1078
Drain and refill transmission, replace extension housing seal. It was starting to leak a little. I noticed a few spots on the driveway. differential fluid drain and replace 
58000 mi front Axle leaking 

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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

1201 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  
3130 mi CUST STATES: THAT THERE IS GREAS E LEAKING FROM VEHICLE ~|~RIGHT FRONT AXLE COMING APART AND LEAKING ~|~REPLACED RIGHT FRONT AXLE  
28815 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  
29242 mi CUSTOMER STATES TRANSMISSION INS PECTION PLATE CAME OFF, SOP ~|~FOUND INPECTION PLATE CAME OF F FROM WEEK CLIPS ~|~INSTALLED PLATE  
48415 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  

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