Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Toyota Tundra has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 327 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E103000 Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V920000 Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V278000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V148000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 77 complaints
- Structure 56 complaints
- Power Train 46 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
Of the 327 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 327 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Toyota Tundra has an average reliability score based on 327 owner complaints and 13 recalls. Common issues include vehicle speed control and power train concerns, but a diverse set of components have minor complaint counts. Limited data suggests average reliability, with no overwhelming pattern of failure outside typical expected issues for a vehicle of this age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 75,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Alignment and tire rotation
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sudden acceleration issues
- Check engine light
- Electrical system failures
- Unusual transmission noises
- Steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.