2008 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Fuel system, Transmission · ME

While the vehicle was in park outside running after a diagnostic was completed to determine the reverse gear was no longer working while the vehicle was in park sitting outside it started to drive forward by itself until it drove it self into a parked car in the parking lot , currently with the vehicle in the park gear it is still driving forward , this could have killed someone , this is a defect that Toyota needs to make people aware of

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Transmission · 174,000 miles · NY

Bought my 08'toyota tacoma used 10/21/19. Not knowing about the rust problem these seemed to have. It had 174000 miles on it, and so far I am first having to get a new oil pan, (rust hole) it is about a 7+ hour job because the cross member can not be removed . Cost will be about $800.00, while waiting for that to happen the rear axle (differential) started to leak. Another rust hole...the differential is one piece, no removable cover. Now I'm in for a used one and add labor it will be some around $1200.00 to $1500.00 to fix...what gives, this is way over the top for a 11 year old truck! I got rid of my 2000 ford ranger with when I bough it had 200,000 miles on it. At 206,000 when I got rid of it, no leaks anywhere, the body was rusted out but this ny. This should have been a recall problem long ago and I asking why it wasn't. Is there anything I can do on my end to get some help with this major cost. I am 74 years old and on ss. My e-mail is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · MI

While operating this vehicle on my property in 4wd the transfer case became stuck in 4wd. It still is stuck in 4wd and won't return to 2wd as it should. I've been forced to remove the front driveshaft (no easy task) to prevent unnecessary wear and tear on the front differential. After reading numerous forums relating to this subject I've determined that this is a common occurrence with this model transfer case.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Transmission · 17,915 miles · MO

Part inside differential broke and punched hole in differential case. Differential could have locked up at high speed. I was lucky to discover that oil was leaking from the differential before an accident happened. Truck had less than 18,000 miles on odometer.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 140,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact smelled a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, when the clutch was shifted, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the clutch failed to switch gears intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle operating as designed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 74,563 miles · FL

It has happened twice too me truck is running fine and then check engine light comes on truck goes into a limp mode . Has done it twice once running about thirty miles per hour the second time running 70 MPH in busy I-10 traffic in jax fl rush hour bad news. Truck never shuts off goes to a idle speed and will not run over 20 miles per hour maybe if you lucky . No throttle response it will only have a idle . Never shuts off .

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Transmission · 44,763 miles · MA

Heard humming noise from front end and took my truck to my mechanic who found excessive play in the front wheels.he said the wheels could come off and that it was dangerous to drive. He replaced both wheel bearing and hub assemblies. Test drive confirmed diagnosis.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · TN

Rear differential whines/roars at speeds 50-70 which indicates there is a failed component within. Toyota issued technical service bulletin t-sb-0076-08 for problem. Dealer, john royberts toyota of manchester, tn, attempted to repair but could not. Now, says all tacomas have whine/howl, a normal condition. If this is true, then ever tacoma has a potential problem of differential lockup while driving which could cause deadly accidents.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · OR

Vibration during accelerations. Feels like a drive line out of balance. Have had it to wilsonville oregon dealer twice, and mention it to them every time I go in. They test drive every time and say there is no issue. Also have one tire that always leaks down, dealer can't seem to fix.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · VA

Several toyota models, including my 2008 tacoma experience premature front wheel bearing and hub failures. Incidences have been reported for these models as far back as 2002 and the issue has not been resolved by toyota. The failure in my vehicle was caught before becoming catastrophic, but as you might imagine, a front wheel bearing failure at high speed can be a devastating accident. This first failure on my vehicle was resolved at my expense in excess $800, but internet reports suggest this repair is not a fix. It is probable that this will occur again as toyota has not fixed the problem, but is making repairs at the consumers cost. Please have toyota stand behind their engineering failures.