general problems of the 2008 Toyota Tundra

Six problems related to steering have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2008 Tundra.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2022

I have multiple problems with the dash lights going on and off , have taken it to car repair when scanned and had replaced relays many times. I have read many stories of people having the same problem with Toyota Tundras and no one can figure it out. Toyota should have a recall for this because it is not just one or two people with this same exact problem, it is many Toyota Tundra owners going through the same problems that I' am experiencing.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2022

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.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2020

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.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle started to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 13,500. Updated 03/23/12 the consumer stated the vehicle also has transmission problems. Updated 05/10/12.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that when attempting a turn, the steering wheel would not re-align once the turn was completed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a worn intermediate shaft and performed the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 32,358 and the approximate failure mileage was 32,100.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally pulled to the right when he left go of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure persisted. A wheel alignment was performed on the vehicle which did not remedy the issue and the failure caused premature wear of the tires. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 45,000 and the failure mileage was 10.




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