2008 Toyota Tacoma electrical system problems
27 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Front running lights melted the plastic causing charring and a fire. Pictures were sent to toyota national headquarters safety personnel under file # [xxx], incident [xxx]. Toyota acknowledges there is an issue with 2005-2011 tacomas and stated this condition was covered under a "warranty enhancement program" and the deal would correct the problem. I contacted the local dealer and was told my VIN number does not qualify.
Speedometer registers 3 MPH faster than actual speed at 55 MPH . Dealer says not adjustable and with-in the tolerance level. Truck has stock 15" tires, this has been a problem since truck was purchased new.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
- Suspension 127 complaints
- Cruise control 85 complaints
- Body & structure 79 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints