Toyota Tacoma Complaints (2008)

450 consumer complaints on file.

#11478287August 8, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I went to get my tires rotated and was told that my frame got a crack. I had it inspected by a local Toyota dealer a(Premier Toyota in Amherst, Ohio) in the past and they had decided to coat with some kind of rubbery material. That obviously did not hold up. I parked the truck for now. Toyota should be forced to fix it or buy it back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474911July 20, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame is rusting away. I bought this vehicle in 2019 from a dealership and was just informed of this issue. No recall for this vehicle is showed on the website or Toyota dealership. I think the original owner along with previous owner never looked at the recall for this vehicle. I’m not sure what else to do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474246July 16, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
truck. Multipte spots in frame with excessive rust and holes. Needs extensive frame Work, I want to know if it covers the guarantee of this
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454095February 25, 2022
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he took his vehicle to get inspected and was informed that the chassis was extremely corroded and would collapse if the mechanic attempted to jack the vehicle up. The contact became aware that the failure was common. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a service campaign where rust inhibitor was applied on the chassis of the vehicle however, the treatment failed to prevent the subframe from rusting. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 267,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450486February 4, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
On my last vehicle inspection, the mechanic told me that he will fail me next time due to a rotting frame. This is a serious safety hazard. Through my research, this is a common problem with this year truck (2008) and other years. To my knowledge, I was never contacted by Toyota as far as any recall. This truck still looks new and I am very dissapointed with what I read about this so called "Recall" has expired or about to expire in 2023. I would like very much to have this repaired. I don't know how to go about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443225December 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while receiving an inspection, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,843.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440570November 15, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is my second Tacoma. Both cases I’ve found out too late that the frames are shot. Although before I purchased I had it inspected by Toyota shop to identify any problems including frame rot. First one I bought new second used. Both cases I was told I am out of the recall window. My loyalty to your brand is in question. You’ve recognized a problem and on the surface it appears your taking responsibility for it. Then , atleast in my case, don’t. Disappointed starts to describe my feelings on this matter. If you care to make any concessions and retain a Toyota customer reach out to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437732October 21, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
frame is rotting out is there any recall for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. I heard the recall was for 15 years is this true? thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430461August 25, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while performing repairs under the vehicle, he noticed there was a crack on the sub frame and rusting. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would not replace the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the anti-corrosion coating was already applied to the sub frame. The failure mileage was approximately 284,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427661August 3, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
My Toyota was denied needing a frame replacement. I regret not taking it to a different dealership because it was very rusted! The corrosion compound was applied and now at 126,000 miles, you can literally rip handfuls of the frame off the truck. The frame is to the point of it not being safe to drive. I fear that it could definitely break in half while driving it. Has any other people reported rust coming through the spray on corrosion compound? It definitely did not solve the problem on my Toyota Tacoma.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422820June 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
This vehicle falls under a Toyota "Limited Service Campaign" based on the VIN. Because the vehicle is registered in Arizona my parents never received a notice of this campaign. But this vehicle is now in Indiana and is exposed to issues related to this campaign (Frame Rust - Cold Climate states). To base a campaign on state registration is short sighted and wrong. My parents still reside in Arizona and the vehicle is registered there but it will remain in Indiana as their vehicle for when they visit. I contacted Toyota and asked them to inspect and apply the CRC per the campaign but they have refused. Would ask the NTSB to review this campaign and cover all customer vehicles that might have exposure to cold climate not limited to registration state. If we would have been made aware of this we would have acted sooner but again, no one from Toyota informed us of the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416822May 17, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAD TO BRING MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA IN TO GET SERVICED . I RECEIVED A CALL REGARDING THE STATE OF THE FRAME. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE ARE MULTIPLE SPOT ON THE FRAME WITH BAD RUST DAMAGE AND SOME OF THE CROSS MEMBERS ARE MISSING WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE FRAME AND SAID IT WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. IN 2015 THE TRUCK WAS RESPRAYED TO PROTECT THE FARME WHICH LASTED ABOUT 1 MONTH. AT THIS POINT THE FRAME WILL NOT LAST ANOTHER YEAR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11415217May 5, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
GAS TANK SUPPORT RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO FALL OFF THE TRUCK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11415204May 4, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
FOYOTA TACOMA 2008 TRUCK, FRAME RUST HAS BROKEN INTO.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398396March 1, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RUST ON FRAME WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11394953February 6, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
I PURCHASED MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2010 WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT. IN EARLY 2018, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA THAT MY TRUCK NEEDED TO HAVE THE FRAME INSPECTED. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN LEESBURG, VA AND HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED AND TREATED WITH SOME TYPE OF BLACK TREATMENT. THIS SUBSTANCE NEVER COMPLETELY ADHERED TO THE FRAME AND WASHED OFF. THIS IS APPARENT IN THE ATTACHED PHOTOS. I EXPRESSED A CONCERN ABOUT REOCCURRING RUST IN APRIL 2020 WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY DIRECTED ME TO CALL TOYOTA DIRECTLY. I THEN OPENED A CASE WITH TOYOTA, CASE #2004082516 AND WAS UNABLE TO GET THE FRAME RE-INSPECTED DUE TO COVID. RECENTLY IN 2021 DURING A REGULAR SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION LARGE GAPING HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE FRAME WOULD NOT PASS VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION WHICH IS DUE IN APRIL 2021. I AM NOW LEFT WITH A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND OF NO VALUE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11394529February 3, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AT AUTO NATION, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS COATED WITH A PROTECTIVE SEALANT TO AVOID FURTHER CORROSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED MORE CORROSION TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MALLOY TOYOTA (400 WEEMS LN #3609, WINCHESTER, VA 22601; (540) 678-1791) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD ROTTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,773.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11383613December 16, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION MECHANIC SAID FRAME IS ROTTED OUT TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE'S NO RECALL PENDING ON THIS VEHICLE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11362178October 1, 2020
SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE SHAFT VARATION.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11361225September 26, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE LOCAL LAUNDRY MAT I HEARD WHAT ALMOST SOUNDED LIKE A LOW CALIBER GIUN SHOR SECONDS LATER THERE WAS HEAVY BROWN SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THEN SECONDS AFTER THAT TWO FOOT FLAMES CONSUMED THE FRONT BUMPER. THE FOG LIGHT WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND THE HEAT WAS SO INTENSE IT CAUSED THE BUMPER TO CATCH FIRE. CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS HOPEFUL THEY WOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR NEGLIGENCE. BUT AFTER SENDING AN OVER PAID INVESTIGATOR WHO FLAT OUT LIED ABOUT MODIFICATIONS DONE ON THE TRUCK( WRONG) TOYOTA THEN TRIE TO TELL NE I WAS THE SECOND OWNER ON THE VEHICLE SO THAT ON TOP OF PHANTOM MODS PRECLUDES TOYOTA OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TOYOTA YOU'VE DONE NOTHING BUT LIE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY BEEN A DEATH TRAP!*DT *AS
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

← Back to Toyota Tacoma