2008 Toyota Tundra: brake failure

5 of the 327 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Tundra describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 50,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2024
2
2023
1
2022
3
2019
2
2018
1
2017
1
2016
3
2015
2
2010
2
2008
5
2007
4
2006
10
2005
10
2004
4
2003
6
2002
7
2001
9
2000
23

What owners say

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced for an unrelated issue, the contact was informed that the axle, the bearing, and the brake backing plate failed. The failure could cause the brakes to wear out prematurely. In addition, the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to engagr the brakes, the brake pedal sank to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop crashing into a deer. The contact mentioned that immediately after the crash, the vehicle stability control, ab,s and 4wd warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle would no longer shift into 4wd. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was an internal failure in the ABS actuator pump and a faulty speed sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Engine · 50,000 miles · TN

2008 toyota tundra truck with 5.7l engine. Vehicle has a loud knocking noise that seems to be a valve train noise when truck is accelerating after slowing down, under load or towing a trailer. Took truck to the dealer multiple times so far , with feedback ranging from can't hear anything to this is a normal noise of the engine. I have read many postings online about this issue but dealer does not recognize the problem and insists condition is normal. This seems to be a poor design or poor quality that toyota needs to address. I own several toyotas and it seems quality standards are really dropping lately. Perhaps it is time to move away from toyota brand. This engine situation could be very dangerous issue if a part inside of the engine breaks off and cause the engine to shut down, leading to loss of braking and steering capabilities.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Driver assistance · 61,360 miles · OR

Faulty ABS actuator in 2008 toyota tundra causes multiple safety hazards in vehicle including catastrophic ABS brake failure, disabled speedometer, inoperable 4wd, etc.. Wide-spread tbs problem with very expensive repair. Obvious manufacturer defect and safety hazard that toyota is not willing to correct outside of warranty.

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Brakes · 17,500 miles · TX

This is a 2008 tundra v8, 4.7l. I purchased the vehicle in may of 2009 brand new. It currently has 17,000 miles. Approximately sept 11, 2010 the dash light warning for brakes started blinking. I stopped turned off engine and restarted. Brake light came on steady. I pushed in the emergency brake and then released. Still brake light on. I drove for couple of hours with light on. Brakes did seem to work correctly. I had an oil and service maintenance completed in july 2010, and nothing was noted. On sept 20, 2010 the brake light was still solid red, so I took the vehicle to the dealership where I bought it from about 18 months ago. Service rep first checked brake fluid and it was near empty. A few more days and probably no brakes at all according to service rep. I get a call later in day and told "master cylinder and brake booster need replacing, under warranty".