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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
106,906 miles

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2008 Toyota Tacoma Owner Comments

problem #9

Mar 292023

Tacoma 6-cyl

  • 180,808 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a wheel bearing replacement however, upon inspection, the contact was informed that the sub frame was extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,808. The contact stated she was told find a shop to weld a metal piece but Marquardt Toyota but was informed there is nothing to weld.

- Fall Creek, WI, USA

problem #8

Dec 232022

Tacoma

  • miles
2008 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regard to faulty frames on truck. The consumer stated the repairs would cost $12,000 to fix the problem.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #7

Mar 092022

Tacoma

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle struck the curb. The contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the subframe was fractured due to extreme rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 113,000.

- Montgomery, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 282022

Tacoma

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Takoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle and steering wheel would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic and local dealer who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion causing multiple holes to be present in the frame and the frame needed to be replaced. The contact was advised that due to the condition of the subframe the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Preston, CT, USA

problem #5

Mar 012022

Tacoma

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he took his vehicle for service and was informed that the chassis was extremely corroded. The contact was also informed that the failure was common. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a service campaign where rust inhibitor was applied to the chassis of the vehicle however, the treatment failed to prevent the subframe from rusting. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Westbrook, ME, USA

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problem #4

Oct 262021

Tacoma

  • 61,843 miles
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.

- Waverly, IA, USA

problem #3

Jul 252021

Tacoma

  • 284,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Atlanta, MI, USA

problem #2

May 212017

Tacoma

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to servco auto kauai (2477 ulu maika St, lihue, hi 96766, 877-689-1808) where the technician disqualified the vehicle for the recall repair due to an aftermarket leveling kit being installed. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and there were holes underneath the front driver and passenger seats. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Kapaa, HI, USA

problem #1

Nov 012007

Tacoma

  • 500 miles
The frame on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma truck is rusting, I live in the southeast, where there is little or no snow/ice, and I was the underside of the truck regularly. It had rust spots on it the day I purchased it. I have repaired those rust spots but others are appearing, especially at welded spots. I have never seen rust occur so quickly on a new vehicle. This appears to be a manufacturing defect from Toyota.

- Belmont, NC, USA

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