2008 Ford F-150 vs 2008 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford F-150 | 2008 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 368 | 326 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 39 | 280 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,172 mi | 48,018 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 77 |
| Power Train | 50 | 46 |
| Engine | 53 | 36 |
| Structure | 23 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 37 |
| Steering | 53 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 19 |
| Suspension | 11 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 35 | 39 |
| Stalling | 26 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 20 |
2008 Ford F-150
2008 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.