2008 Toyota Tacoma

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Frame rust 2005–2010 Walk away if found

What to check: Look over the whole frame for rust and holes, and ask whether it was replaced or treated under Toyota's frame campaign.

Toyota inspected these frames in cold-climate states, replacing badly rusted ones and coating the rest. Most of that cover has now run out.

Sources ^1,2
Worn front wheel bearing All years One source so far

What to check: On a test drive, listen for a growl from the front wheels and feel for vibration through the floor at 30 to 45 mph.

Two members of a TacomaWorld buying thread warn of it. One felt grinding and vibration through the floor while accelerating at 30 to 45 mph, and the other warns of a growl from a bad front hub bearing.

Sources ³
Valve cover gasket leak All years One source so far

What to check: Look for oil seeping from the valve covers.

Two members of a TacomaWorld buying thread call it common with age. One says everyone seems to have the same leak in the same spot, and the other calls it a simple, easy fix.

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09V223000 2005–2009
The load capacity label was missing. A new label is supplied.^5,6,7,8,9
09V388000 2005–2010
A loose or wrong floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal wide open.^5,6,7,8,9,10
11V148000 2008–2011
The tire pressure warning was not recalibrated, so it may not warn of a low tire.^8,9,10,11
12V092000 2005–2009
Steering vibration can damage the clockspring and disable the driver airbag.^5,6,7,8,9
13V337000 2005–2011
Slamming the rear access door can loosen the seat belt pretensioner's screws.^5,6,7,8,9,11
14V475000 2008–2014
The tire placard may give the wrong spare tire size and pressures.^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14}
14V604000 2005–2011
A rear leaf spring can break and puncture the fuel tank.^{5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.