2008 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2008

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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (62%)

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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 Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

63200 mi Had the entire drive shaft replaced in accordance with TSB. 

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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

65000 mi Replaced both CV boots. Both cracked. 1 starting to leak. 
Loud bang / clunk occasionally when going into 4 wheel drive. 
118300 mi

US $256
Center u-joint failure 
18000 mi Defective front differential. 
29000 mi vibration, bad differential 
107860 mi

C $100
Axle vent plugged up due to corrosion from road salt. This caused pressure to build in the axle and the right rear seal to fail. Axle seal replaced and axle vent replaced. 
57000 mi and transmission. GO TOYOTA! 
35000 mi front diff noise—parts replaced 
158000 mi

US $300
Replace CV joint or axle 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

163700 mi

US $278
Replaced seal on differential and flushed the transmission 

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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

34000 mi Trany slipping 
207800 mi

US $800
Due to my tight schedule u-joints replaced the following weekend. Truck is used for work and in off road 4x4 needed conditions on a regular basis. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra Transmission Problems

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