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3TMJU62N68M••••••2008 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota TACOMA build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
412on the model
145builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 4Vehicle Speed Control 3Electrical System 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2020
Runaway vehicle reported friday, 04/24/2020. Happened again friday 05/01/2020, and today 05/04/2020. Six times now I have reported. Friday and today I was backing out of driveway. Started up, had foot on brake, put in reverse, and throttle went wide open. Turned switch off, put…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2016
This is the third time I have reported this vehicle going full throttle on its own within a one year period. Yesterday, I was at texaco gas station at bold springs rd and hwy 81 in bold springs, ga. Filled up gas tank, started engine, had foot on brake, put in drive, and…
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2016
Pulled into parking lot, turning right. Had foot on brake. Engine went to full throttle, rear tires spinning, jumped curb. Turned key off. All ok after re-starting. Have three witnesses. This is second time in less than 12 months. See 03/2015 complaint. Reported to toyota…
SuspensionOct 2014
The contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the remedy were not yet available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2008
The contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The throttle suddenly and unexpectedly went wide open while driving at an unknown speed. This caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly. The contact managed to keep control of the vehicle and avoid any crashes. When the vehicle finally…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3TMJU62N68M065657 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.