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Toyota Tacoma 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

449Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
73Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension127 complaints

127 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V604000.

Vehicle Speed Control85 complaints

85 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V388000.

Vehicle Structure79 complaints

79 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V092000.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V148000.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V337000.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V223000, 10V035000, 10V036000, 14V475000.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V743000, 16V396000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V223000Reported June 15, 2009 - 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 27,080 vehicles across all affected models.

09V388000Reported October 5, 2009 - 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445,056 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

11V148000Reported March 4, 2011 - 22,000 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 22,000 vehicles across all affected models.

12V092000Reported March 7, 2012 - 495,470 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 495,470 vehicles across all affected models.

13V337000Reported August 7, 2013 - 342,451 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 342,451 vehicles across all affected models.

14V475000Reported August 4, 2014 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

14V604000Reported September 29, 2014 - 710,711 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 710,711 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20074
200820
200926
201062
201122
201215
201315
201432
201567
201644
201729
201817
20195
202015
202112
202219
202320
20247
202511
20267
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.