Seven problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2008 Tacoma.
Foyota Tacoma 2008 truck, frame rust has broken into.
I had 2 previous recalls on this vehicle to check for a rusted frame. . . . When I purchased this vehicle I had it under coated and of course it passed the two inspections. . The undercoating has now flaked off so now the frame has rusted through . . I took it to a body shop and had a patch welded on to the frame. . . Toyota now says there is no recall on this vehicle for a rusted frame. . . I have to question this after receiving the two previous recalls. . .
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to servco auto kauai (2477 ulu maika st, lihue, hi 96766, 877-689-1808) where the technician disqualified the vehicle for the recall repair due to an aftermarket leveling kit being installed. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and there were holes underneath the front driver and passenger seats. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Possible rust corrosion on frame of vehicle. I had the same problem in a Tacoma truck, 2000 model year. I want to make certain that this issue does not affect the 2008 Tacoma I purchased to replace the older vehicle. I still own the 2008 Tacoma. I am noticing a hum in the front end of this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v602000 (suspension) as well as a recall pertaining to the frame. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. Due to the frame being rusted, the tires had to be replaced ten times. The contact felt that the leaf springs could snap, puncture the fuel tank, and possibly cause a fire. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and the frame was ordered, but had not yet arrived. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
Frame rust. There was a inspection period for rusted frames on this vehicle (and others), I missed the inspection period and am fearful that my truck is potentially dangerous. I think this inspection time period and work should be expanded to protect current owners and others on the roads. Toyota states it is out of their hands and they can do nothing for me, regardless of the safety issue. Please help expand this into a recall or expand the inspection and correction period. Note: actual date of inspection or inspection notice is unknown.
Excessive rust on frame.