Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma has 11 recalls, 442 complaints.
11
Recalls
442
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V743000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ ...
14V604000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured Sep...
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...
14V475000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory whe...
11V148000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE ...
13V337000
SEAT BELTS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 20...
12V092000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING ...
09V388000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING T...
09V223000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED ...
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma were failing so I took it to a mechanic, who said that the brake... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the vehic... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | WHEELS | I am reporting a serious safety incident with my 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at approximately... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | report a paint defect on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma, painted in Super White (040). Over time, I have noti... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | Loss of brakes |
| Jul 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | I have a 2008 Tacoma with a severely rusted frame. I just bought it a few months ago but didn’t know... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Toyota has had a long history of excessive frame rust. This truck has excessive frame rust. There wa... |
| May 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Wire connection on passenger side, under carpet. It is to the heater Temperature Control. The heater... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that during a routine oil change, he was a... |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | Some of the interior door light switches don't light @ night. I can probably take the door panel of... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION | In March of 2008, I purchased a new 2008 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: [XXX] ) from Orleans Toyota in Massach... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Tried to avoid a deer and the frame of truck felt unstable and felt like it was folding. I looked at... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was ... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel f... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Hope to be able to get this solved. My 2008 Toyota Tacoma had a recall with the previous owner but t... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while receiving an oil change, an independ... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes completely failed on the vehicle. When inspected the main brake line was found damaged d... |
| Nov 11, 2023 | SUSPENSION | brought my tacoma truck in for trade in at toyota dealership,after they inspected vehicle,they told ... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Frame is rusted. Lancaster Toyota Mazda body shop recommended the frame be replaced. They will not r... |