2008 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- failure failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
I had reached out to toyota regarding the premature chassis rust issue on their trucks. I had inadvertently missed the cut off date for the coating which was in may of 2018 due to an unavoidable personal event. What didn't make sense was that they extended the campaign to replace the chassis if the perforation was deemed severe until january of 2020. I had the chassis inspected by a toyota dealer before this january…
ODI 11301734
Body
Bought 2008 tundra in 2015. Body excellent shape. Had 46000 miles on it. Blowed a brake line and put on rack to make repairs this past month. Brake lines rusted and frame is rotten. I can run my finger through the frame. I paid 25.000.00 for this truck. Was towing a camper when brake line blew. Was hardly able to get camper home. Will you folks replace this frame? Or will you stand good for it. I still owe on it. It…
ODI 11231641
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Frame mount for gas tank has rusted and fuel tank is dropping down. Last year an undercoating was applied by a toyota dealer and is peeling off in certain areas. I believe pursuant to the class action lawsuit referred to as brian warner et al toyota motor corporation my vehicle may be covered under warranty because the gas tank strap mounting is part of the frame. As of now, my mechanic advised me not to drive it as…
ODI 11210067
Body
I had lifted the bed liner on my tundra and found the bed to body mount area rusted through with holes in it. There is a tech bulletin for the exact item but i am out of warranty. It has a hole in the bed now. If i had lifted it years before i feel the rust would have been seen and it taken care of. Toyota will do nothing for it now. I have never had a truck rust thru so fast.
ODI 11170004
Body
My tailgate latch broke on me again. This is the second time that it happened in two years. I was just going to let my tailgate down and the latch broke. The vehicle was stationary.
ODI 11104886
Body · Power Train
Vibration at 70,000 miles in front and rear of vehicle. Checked out online. Seems people are having problems with bearings in toyota tundra's at relatively low mileage . Took to mechanic. Bearings need replaced in front right and rear wheel hubs. 70,000 miles, wow. Mechanic was flabbergasted too. Little early for bearing replacement . With the frame already under recall. Makes you wonder who went cheap with…
ODI 11080877
Body · Electrical System · Wheels
Takata recall. Every light on the dash come on an the eng. Try to quit . It stared on jan. 23 2018. On us 119.i wash it ion the wheel the finsh came off . Thebed is rushing on the in side at the bolts.
ODI 11065489
Air Bags · Body
On 01-08-2018 i had a mva in which the front of my truck struck another vehicle and my air bag was deployed. As you may judge from the picture the impact was minimal. The other vehicle, a 2003 honda civic, was drivable, while my much bigger truck was not due to my condition and the deployed air bag. I was knock out approximately 5 to 7 minutes, i made this estimate by the arrival of winter park pd. I also suffered…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11171605
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
Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On june 13th. My 2008 toyota tundra inexplicably cought on fire. The fire was located on the left side of the dash and the left front door. The truck was running, idle with the air conditioner on the windows were up. I had both of my small dogs inside. I was not in the truck . That day was clear sky and starting to get hot for the dogs . I always leave the truck running with ac on for them. I was busy working on a…
Fire reported
ODI 11020505
Body
The bed of my truck is rusting out in the area where the hold-down bolts are. Before long half or more of the bolts will be useless and the bed could come off. Nothing else on the truck body is rusty at all. This is obviously a defect and it negatively effects the safety of my truck. This has been going on for years but i just recently became aware of the full extent of the problem.
ODI 10992482
Body
So long story short my 2008 double cab 6.5 foot bed was taken back to the dealer for the factory or dealer (in mid 2009) installed plastic bed liner rubbing the paint off in the bed and discoloration of the back bumper or delamination as toyota called it. Toyota replaced the bumper free of charge due to the corrosion warranty and the dealership not undercoating the back of the bumper, great no problem there. But…
ODI 10943741
Body
EXTREM RUST UNDER TRUCK
ODI 10927544
Body
Truck bed rusting from under the bed forcing the metal up, bubbeling, and now the bed is rusting through. Rust exactly as described in the service bulliten t-tci-3823, july 30, 2012, truck bed floor rust/corrosion. .hopefully the truck bed won't fall off because of this, looks very bad.
ODI 11046911
Body
80,300 miles. June 2, 2016 removed my bed liner to clean out from hauling a load of topsoil. Discovered rusting/bubbling on the floor surface. 2007-2011 toyota tundra truck bed floor rust tsb issued 110/17/12. My vin falls into the category but it falls past the 60 month/unlimited miles corrosion warranty. I keep my truck immaculate and very well maintained....hence the bed liner. If i would have treated my truck…
ODI 10874120
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. After the bed liner was removed, it was discovered that the bed of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but no assistance could be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
ODI 10903061
Body
Significant rust around bed bolts. No other rust on body, or underneath bed, no rust on chassis. No rust anywhere else on truck. Seems to be softball size bubbles in a pattern on bed only. If not fixed afraid bed will come loose while driving over rough terrain or in a minor accident.
ODI 10851049
Body
The bed of this truck is rusting out especially along the cross frame bars and where the bolts attach the bed to the frame of the truck. As the truck ages the rear of the truck has developed a sway when rounding turns.
ODI 10944352
Body
The truck bed floor has rusted at all four hold down bolts and has expanded to other aspects of truck bed floor itself.
ODI 10934499
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
ODI 10731041
Body · Wheels
BED RUST. *TR
ODI 10626141
Body · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
The power windows on all 4 doors do not work when the weather goes to just freezing. I do not think there is enough insulation in the doors or water is accumulating inside the motors that run windows. I have only owned this truck since november of 2012 and did not drive it last winter as i work away from home for months at a time. This winter i was home and the power windows do not work when it is cold outside. I…
ODI 10565345
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the trailer hitch, the frame receiving rear area and the rear bumper was severely corroded. The hitch frame was fractured in pieces due to the corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised that the vehicle was not repairable. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. *tr
ODI 10564327
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted and there were enormous holes in the rear bed of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear bed was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,400.
ODI 10839844
Body · Frame And Members · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the paint on the front end of the vehicle was chipping. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 12/28/12 *cn the consumer stated the frame is rusting and the actual gas mileage is less than the sticker mileage.…
ODI 10479733