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2008 Toyota Tundra Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 12% of all 327 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 21 Tundra model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 47,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
39
12% of 327
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
47,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Tundra brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2008, latest Aug 24, 2020.

2008 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2008Mar 2010Oct 2010Apr 2011Feb 2013Jan 2015Dec 2016Oct 2017
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to Aug 2020; peak Mar 2011 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Tundra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200541 (11%)
  2. 200635 (6%)
  3. 200741 (11%)
  4. 200839 (12%)
  5. 20092 (5%)
  6. 201020 (12%)
  7. 201114 (10%)
  8. 201214 (9%)
  9. 20134 (5%)
  10. 20148 (9%)
  11. 201510 (21%)
  12. 201634 (29%)
  13. 201713 (17%)
  14. 201831 (31%)
  15. 20199 (13%)
  16. 20204 (9%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 202232 (7%)
  19. 202330 (7%)
  20. 202423 (7%)
  21. 20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Tundra have brake problems?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,000 miles.
Which Toyota Tundra year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Tundra has the most brake complaints (41), compared with 39 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota Tundra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Tundra is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.