2008 Toyota Tundra engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Toyota Tundra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicles stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate above 50 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. The…”
filed Jul 18, 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…”
filed Feb 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 Tundra | 44 | 35% |
| 2024 Tundra | 135 | 43% |
| 2023 Tundra | 154 | 40% |
| 2022 Tundra | 158 | 38% |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Tundra | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Tundra | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.