Toyota Tundra Complaints (2008)

327 consumer complaints on file.

#11518265April 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Traction control and VSC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488136October 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
I have multiple problems with the dash lights going on and off , have taken it to car repair when scanned and had replaced relays many times. I have read many stories of people having the same problem with toyota tundras and no one can figure it out. Toyota should have a recall for this because it is not just one or two people with this same exact problem, it is many toyota tundra owners going through the same problems that i' am experiencing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487190September 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
My truck drove fine then all of a sudden my check engine, vsc and traction control light came on. I brought it to the shop and the code read P 2440. It is in limp mode and the shifting is sporadic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482697September 2, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Since November of 2021 I have my truck towed 20 times due to frame rusting out had it inspected at downeast Toyota in brewer a few years ago to have Frame replacement because all crossmembers where rusted so bed wasn't even on now can mounts completely gone . reason for towing so many tis frame had rusted away pinched wiring harness so I had to pay 1500 for repairs I was always told it was covered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480593August 22, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame rusting away, will no longer pass inspection because of cracks. First recall inspection dealer said it was OK second frame replacement is $10,700.00
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476852August 1, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Took my truck in for maintenance and a bracket was hanging down. Dealer brought me back and showed me corrosion of mid framing and that gas bracket had rotted off. gave me a proposal of over $7000 to repair. I had said to them that I had the frame frame coated during the recall, and why weren't the cross members sprayed at that time. They replied Toyota said it was not needed. Did some research yesterday and found that rusting cross members was a problem, and that tire holders, and gas brackets were a problem. Called Toyota and they explained to me that certain vin #'s were covered but that mine was not. I asked them why my truck with the same issues was not covered? Was told corporate policy. Do I have any rights in this issue. My cell # is [XXX]1, my e-mail is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476560July 29, 2022
SUSPENSION, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The air injection pumps went out. Vehicle could not get out of limp mode, was very dangerous as I couldnt get up to speed while merging onto traffic. Had to put hazards on and drive vehicle home under 25mph. Vehicles were going around me. Vehicle is scheduled to be looked at by a dealer, but still recommend this be a safety issue!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468384June 9, 2022
STEERING, STRUCTURE:BODY
There is significant rust on the frame of this 2008 Tundra. I am located in North Central WA State and they use compounds on the roads in the winter here similar to what is used in the northeast US. The rust is also on the steering mechanism and spare tire. I just had a flat tire and had to use the spare tire temporarily. This is a common problem reported on Tundra forums online and this truck should be covered under an ongoing repair mandate since the rust is damaging steering mechanism, brake lines, spare tire support system, etc. These are safety concerns.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466721May 31, 2022
ENGINE
Truck goes into low power mode or "limp" and has difficulty accelerating. The check engine light is on, “VSC OFF” light blinks on and off, as well as the “slippery tire” sign stays on. Very dangerous if this happens when driving on an expressway as you can't drive over 45 mph in low power mode. This is a known issue with Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves for Toyota Tundra trucks between 2007-2008. Toyota extended the factory warranty instead of offering a recall. Due to the factory warranty extension Toyota would not fix this problem until it manifested, and it usually doesn't manifest until after the extension of the factory warranty has expired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466636May 30, 2022
STEERING
Toyota dealer reported that this 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4WD had a steering fluid leak, and other issues with the steering mechanism that sounds very similar to the current recall from November 2021.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463290May 3, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
rusted frame on my 2008 toyota tundra
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461270April 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the subframe had severe rust-causing holes shown in the frame and cabbed of the vehicle. The contact stated that some areas had been sprayed with a substance to patch up the areas of rust, however, the spray had since deteriorated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the extended coverage for the repair had been extended. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460117April 8, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The entire outside of this truck is rusting. The frame is completely rusted as is the outside of the vehicle and the bed which you can see the ground when looking down. This is ridiculous. It looks like the area that hold the gas is also rusted and is dangerous to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458554March 27, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Bed rust in areas where bed bolts to frame. Known issue by Toyota as evidenced by their TSB issued in 2012. Bed mat has been used since purchasing vehicle on 2010. Bed has rusted through at one location, rust is visible at another and the other two locations the paint is bubbling up. Contacted my local Toyota dealership (9/2020) and forwarded to the collision/repair shop manager. He supposedly sent an email to a district/area manager with pictures. I contacted him a couple weeks later and he said he hadn’t heard back and would sent it to another individual. I asked for the original email along with the new one. Original email was never furnished. Couple more weeks passed and I followed up yet again. Was told my vehicle was too old and nothing could be done. No official letter from Toyota, just a verbal statement. This rust will eventually cause a lack of support in the bolt area and may be an extreme safety issue while driving the truck and/or those driving beside or behind the vehicle if/when the bed disconnects from the frame. Incident date is the reported date to dealership. I am positive it had been ongoing under the bed mat quite prior to that date.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454355February 27, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
When accelerating on my truck between 45 and 55 miles, the motor starts shaking alot. I have to release the gas pedal to make it stopped. Also the transmission shift by itself when I am at a stop sign. Just once.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442818December 6, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Vehicle accelerates slow where it takes time for truck to gain spread. Also the cruise control doesn’t work for some reason when button is pushed the cruise light comes on but truck doesn’t cruise on its own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442912December 6, 2021
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
secondary air pump failure, truck has a tough time accelerating, I’ve unhooked the pipes and drained the water out the pipes but that did little good. The check engine light is on, “VSC OFF” light blanks on and off, as well as the “slippery tire” sign stays on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440819November 17, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Received recall notice about frame rot problems. Had vehicle inspected at Prime Toyota Route 2, 700 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, MA in November 2018. They told us frame was okay and we have the documentation. 2 Years later (approx. 10,000 miles more), (when driving) frame broke. Have been in contact with Toyota. Toyota tells me to call dealership. Dealership stated they would talk to Toyota rep and call back. Toyota said I need to go to dealership because they inspected it. Dealership won't call back after numerous calls. Called Toyota and they opened another claim. Never heard back from Toyota. Have been dealing with this for about a year now. We believe that dealer did not do a proper inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433181September 16, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
Excessive rust build up all along the underside of the vehicle, frame, and all over the suspension components
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433232September 16, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SWITCHING VALVE FAILED WHILE CHANGING LANES CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO GO INTO CREEP MODE AND ALMOST CAUSE A COLISION WITH VEHICLE BEHIND ME DUE TO NO POWER. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS AND RE OCCURING ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR SOME TIME AND I AM JUST NOW BEING MADE AWARE OF IT BY TOYOTA WHO CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. COULD HAVE DIED IN THIS CAR INCIDENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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