Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma

Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma

The Automatic Transmission problem

I previously filed odi complaint 10282779 to report to two instances where my Tacoma accelerated on its own at a time when I had about 17,000 mi. On the vehicle. Thereafter I tried to troubleshoot the problem.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

It has happened twice too me truck is running fine and then check engine light comes on truck goes into a limp mode . Has done it twice once running about thirty miles per hour the second time running 70 mph in busy I-10 traffic in jax FL rush hour bad news.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Bought my 08'Toyota Tacoma used 10/21/19. Not knowing about the rust problem these seemed to have. It had 174000 miles on it, and so far I am first having to get a new oil pan, (rust hole) it is about a 7+ hour job because the cross member can not be removed . Cost will be about $800.   Read details...


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