2008 Toyota Tacoma service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Toyota Tacoma — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph and depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. In addition, there was also a squeaking coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…”
filed Apr 30, 2012
“I bought a 2008 toyota tacoma (new). Unfortunately, last year I began having some braking issues. Even-though it was not scheduled, I had my mechanic change out the original front disc brakes to better quality pads. When this took place, my mechanic advised me that my brakes were over-heating and…”
filed Aug 31, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Tacoma | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Tacoma | 13 | 4% |
| 2009 Tacoma | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Tacoma
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.