2008 Toyota Tundra Service Brakes Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes · Wheels
Also my 08 tundra just like my 03 toyota sequoia has the paint coming off the hood and very top of truck including chipping and pain coming off and clear coat, has to be bad paint there using.
ODI 11057021
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a strong vibration and force had to be applied to the pedal. The vehicle was included in four manufacturer recalls and the contact was uncertain if the failures were related to the recalls. The contact planned to take the vehicle to pedersen toyota (4455 s college ave, fort collins,…
ODI 11030406
Service Brakes
The brake pedal feels "soft" when applying the brakes. Pedal travels farther than usual, must step down hard for brakes to fully engage - no air in brake lines - brake fluid reservoir is full - all brake pads/shoes w/90% life remaining. C1336 code keeps coming up referring to "zero point" calibration, and abs pump. Condition is present during all types of driving - city - highway - turning - backing. Symptoms…
ODI 11032643
Power Train · Service Brakes
I have a remote start system on my truck, i remote start my truck. The truck was parked on a level surface, nose pointing in towards house. The driveway drops off into a slope, but the truck was on the flat surface area. We go outside to get in it, and it's gone. It's not in the driveway and it's no where to be seen. I look over towards the creek, nope not there. Look out front, there's my truck and it is backed up…
Crash reported
ODI 10935160
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota dealership inspection reported on 10/05/16 that actuator assembly failed. Mileage 122,482. Disabiling, abs brake, speedometer,odometer, cruise control,and displaying engine check lights for abs. This occurred one day after replacing water pump, water hoses, serpentine belt, and fluids associated with service. Cost estimate $2642.78. Started engine and engine indicator lights showed engine check and abs…
ODI 10981204
Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced for an unrelated issue, the contact was informed that the axle, the bearing, and the brake backing plate failed. The failure could cause the brakes to wear out prematurely. In addition, the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.…
ODI 10733668
Service Brakes
Upon routine brake change/inspection uncovered that brake caliper mounting bolt was completely deteriorated (toyota part number to47814-0c010) permitting the entire brake caliper to move freely around rotor. Dealership noted vehicle is not safe to drive in condition until repair could be made. Reporting this as significant issue given that it is determined unsafe by toyota dealer, directly effects ability to stop,…
ODI 10734239
Service Brakes
Started vehicle. Would not shift out of park. Released lock manually and drove to dealer (6 miles). They replaced fusible link and found abs controller not working. I was told to drive home and they would call 4 days later on availability of used controller ($300 vs $1953). Brakes ok but no abs. Had same thing happen august 31, 2014. Had the tundra hauled to dealership. Tundra was at the dealership for a month…
ODI 10705225
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 40 mph and attempting to engagr the brakes, the brake pedal sank to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop crashing into a deer. The contact mentioned that immediately after the crash, the vehicle stability control, ab,s and 4wd warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle would no longer shift into 4wd. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10681285
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota tundra 5.7l double cab w/74,500 miles 4hi, 4lo, abs, vsc lights come on and flash at random intervals. The first time this happened, the cruise was set at 65 when all four lights started flashing. All other indications are normal. The truck will not engage 4hi, 4lo or vsc until it is turned off and restarted. The same day after approximately 10 miles of driving all four lights started flashing again,…
ODI 10661276
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been having this on going problem with my 2008 tundra 5.7 4x4 the 4x4 hi/l, vsc, abs are blinking while driving at different times. Brought truck in ran test and nothing came back. Truck also feels like it bunny hops when going out of first into 2nd gear. Toyota still said nothing is wrong. *tr
ODI 10676311
Service Brakes
When applying brakes at high speeds the vehicle shakes. I have replaced both front disks and brake pads all around and the vehicle still does this. *tr
ODI 10653990
Power Train · Service Brakes
I started my truck and noticed that the abs brake light was on and the vehicle stability control (vsc) light and the 4-hi and 4-lo lights were flashing as well. The parking lot i was in was mostly empty and slick, so i tried a hard breaking and sure enough the abs system fails to operate. I tried to accelerate and the vsc failed to work as well. I tried to shift into [redacted] and that failed as well. I went online…
ODI 10568727
Service Brakes
The 2008 toyota tundra sr5 violently shakes when braking at 40 plus miles an hour causing instability when driving and a major distraction. Tsb 0131-12 for this issue was released in august 2012. However, toyota dealerships and toyota usa headquarters will not fix the defect unless the vehicle is under warranty. Since, my vehicle is a 2008, the warranty expired in 2011 but faulty brake problem still exist. *tr
ODI 10511818
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the antilock brake light illuminated and the speedometer did not register current vehicle speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the abs actuator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10500667
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