2008 Toyota Tundra drivetrain & axles problems
40 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2008 Toyota Tundra, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
We began leasing our new toyota tundra 12/07. We noticed thumping in the drive train and complained of the thumping to toyota dealer 4 times prior to 12/08 and they continued to say nothing was wrong. There was an accident 12/08. Was driving on road the vehicle lost control after locking up. Dealer had vehicle for almost 2 months repairing accident damage. Upon return thumping continued and rear tires wore out in a few months after purchase of new tires (originals needed replaced previously).
Abnormal noise and vibration in right rear wheel as vehicle was in motion. Toyota dealer identified right wheel bearing as defective and replaced in may 2017. Dealership had problems replacing bearing and also contacted toyota corporate to see if repair could be covered-toyota refused to cover the issue. The replaced bearing failed again in june 2017 with a clicking sound which increased with speed. Dealership is replacing right rear bearing under their warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Tundra
- Cruise control 78 complaints
- Body & structure 58 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints