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2008 Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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2008 Toyota Tundra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

2500 mi

US $1
Radio replaced 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

124356 mi

US $925
Alternator failed and was replaced. 
133000 mi

US $250
Replaced horn after failure Two of four TPMS sensors failed and all four were replaced. 
31780 mi

C $1000
Air conditioner unit replaced. Dealer wanted $2,000, small garage half that. 
19500 mi AC blowing cool air instead of cold. System evacuated & recharged. 
71500 mi

US $20
battery clamp broke due to battery acid corrosion 
74200 mi

US $687
seat memory switch in driver's door malfunction got an estimate to repair postponed repair because cash is short will repair at a later date 
75000 mi

US $682
finally had the seat memory switch replaced 
80000 mi

US $160
combination switch failed & was replaced 
75640 mi

C $80
FRONT LEFT FLASHER SOCKET BURN HAD TO BE REPLACE 
6000 mi Door lock switch Installed part (door switch) ordered on trip 1 
121000 mi

US $95
Replaced original battery 
57000 mi along with my defective radio, bedliner, audio input, CD player  
25000 mi

US $120
Seized compressor. 
25200 mi

US $350
Replacement of A/C compressor and system recharge 
47800 mi

US $190
Recharged the A/C system due to low system pressure; almost out of refrigerant. Tried to diagnose the source of the leak, but unsuccessful. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

87000 mi

US $160
Alternator stopped working so I replaced it. 
2100 mi Had factory radio replaced due to known power failures. Covered under warantee. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

224000 mi Replaced the alternator 
5000 mi The alarm would just go off every 5 minutes and it just wouldn't stop. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

87000 mi Cruise control does not shut off with brake petal easily, sometimes 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

177000 mi

US $900
blower motor and controller for windshield defrost broke 
120900 mi

C $185
The heater blower fun was making loud noises. Replaced with original toyota part. 
2000 mi Intermittent volume control knob. 
32000 mi JBL stereo worked on and off. At times the controls worked but the display would not change. Other times the display was on but radio still functioned. 
53000 mi Both front power window motors were making a grinding noise in the "up" direction. 
186000 mi

US $700
Broken evaporator, had to replace 
199000 mi

US $120
New blower motor for AC system. $120 part, 10 minutes to put in part 

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2008 Toyota Tundra Electrical Problems

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