2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA Complaints

Frame rusting away, will no longer pass inspection because of cracks. First recall inspection dealer said it was OK second frame replacement is $10,700.00

Took my truck in for maintenance and a bracket was hanging down. Dealer brought me back and showed me corrosion of mid framing and that gas bracket had rotted off. gave me a proposal of over $7000 to repair. I had said to them that I had the frame frame coated during the recall, and why weren't the cross members sprayed at that time. They replied Toyota said it was not needed. Did some research yesterday and found that rusting cross members was a problem, and that tire holders, and gas brackets were a problem. Called Toyota and they explained to me that certain vin #'s were covered but that mine was not. I asked them why my truck with the same issues was not covered? Was told corporate policy. Do I have any rights in this issue. My cell # is [XXX]1, my e-mail is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The air injection pumps went out. Vehicle could not get out of limp mode, was very dangerous as I couldnt get up to speed while merging onto traffic. Had to put hazards on and drive vehicle home under 25mph. Vehicles were going around me. Vehicle is scheduled to be looked at by a dealer, but still recommend this be a safety issue!!

There is significant rust on the frame of this 2008 Tundra. I am located in North Central WA State and they use compounds on the roads in the winter here similar to what is used in the northeast US. The rust is also on the steering mechanism and spare tire. I just had a flat tire and had to use the spare tire temporarily. This is a common problem reported on Tundra forums online and this truck should be covered under an ongoing repair mandate since the rust is damaging steering mechanism, brake lines, spare tire support system, etc. These are safety concerns.

Truck goes into low power mode or "limp" and has difficulty accelerating. The check engine light is on, “VSC OFF” light blinks on and off, as well as the “slippery tire” sign stays on. Very dangerous if this happens when driving on an expressway as you can't drive over 45 mph in low power mode. This is a known issue with Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves for Toyota Tundra trucks between 2007-2008. Toyota extended the factory warranty instead of offering a recall. Due to the factory warranty extension Toyota would not fix this problem until it manifested, and it usually doesn't manifest until after the extension of the factory warranty has expired.

Toyota dealer reported that this 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4WD had a steering fluid leak, and other issues with the steering mechanism that sounds very similar to the current recall from November 2021.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the subframe had severe rust-causing holes shown in the frame and cabbed of the vehicle. The contact stated that some areas had been sprayed with a substance to patch up the areas of rust, however, the spray had since deteriorated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the extended coverage for the repair had been extended. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The entire outside of this truck is rusting. The frame is completely rusted as is the outside of the vehicle and the bed which you can see the ground when looking down. This is ridiculous. It looks like the area that hold the gas is also rusted and is dangerous to drive.

Bed rust in areas where bed bolts to frame. Known issue by Toyota as evidenced by their TSB issued in 2012. Bed mat has been used since purchasing vehicle on 2010. Bed has rusted through at one location, rust is visible at another and the other two locations the paint is bubbling up. Contacted my local Toyota dealership (9/2020) and forwarded to the collision/repair shop manager. He supposedly sent an email to a district/area manager with pictures. I contacted him a couple weeks later and he said he hadn’t heard back and would sent it to another individual. I asked for the original email along with the new one. Original email was never furnished. Couple more weeks passed and I followed up yet again. Was told my vehicle was too old and nothing could be done. No official letter from Toyota, just a verbal statement. This rust will eventually cause a lack of support in the bolt area and may be an extreme safety issue while driving the truck and/or those driving beside or behind the vehicle if/when the bed disconnects from the frame. Incident date is the reported date to dealership. I am positive it had been ongoing under the bed mat quite prior to that date.

When accelerating on my truck between 45 and 55 miles, the motor starts shaking alot. I have to release the gas pedal to make it stopped. Also the transmission shift by itself when I am at a stop sign. Just once.