2008 Toyota Tundra Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 23,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “control accelerator pedal” (13% of reports).
- 77vehicle speed control complaints
- 23,200median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control accelerator pedal: mentioned in 10 of 77 complaints (13%)
- Floor mat: mentioned in 8 of 77 complaints (10%)
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 7 of 77 complaints (9%)
- Unintended acceleration: mentioned in 6 of 77 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 77 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Toyota Tundra vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 4 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 21 | 15% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 32 | 9% | 22,000 |
| 2023 Tundra | 30 | 7% | 21,000 |
| 2022 Tundra | 32 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% | 4,617 |
| 2018 Tundra | 14 | 14% | 5,000 |
| 2017 Tundra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2016 Tundra | 4 | 3% | 9,100 |
| 2015 Tundra | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2013 Tundra | 4 | 5% | 8,750 |
| 2012 Tundra | 7 | 4% | 82,030 |
| 2011 Tundra | 9 | 7% | 32,250 |
| 2010 Tundra | 25 | 15% | 9,429 |
| 2009 Tundra | 5 | 13% | 13,999 |
| 2008 Tundra | 77 | 24% | 23,200 |
| 2007 Tundra | 65 | 17% | 35,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 35 | 6% | 39,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 24 | 6% | 34,400 |
| 2004 Tundra | 11 | 2% | 110,600 |
| 2003 Tundra | 12 | 3% | 29,500 |
| 2002 Tundra | 14 | 3% | 99,500 |
| 2001 Tundra | 8 | 2% | 79,184 |
| 2000 Tundra | 20 | 2% | 106,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On 5 different occasions between January-March 2023 the accelerator pedal continued to accelerate after the pedal pressure was released. Even with braking, the accelerator pedal did not decelerate. Pedal had to be lifted back to original position by using toe of foot underneath the pedal. Occurred…
I have multiple problems with the dash lights going on and off , have taken it to car repair when scanned and had replaced relays many times. I have read many stories of people having the same problem with toyota tundras and no one can figure it out. Toyota should have a recall for this because it…
Vehicle accelerates slow where it takes time for truck to gain spread. Also the cruise control doesnât work for some reason when button is pushed the cruise light comes on but truck doesnât cruise on its own.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Toyota Tundras have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2008 Toyota Tundra (24% of the 327 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Toyota Tundra vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 23,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2008 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “control accelerator pedal”, in 10 of 77 complaints, followed by “floor mat” (8).
Other 2008 Toyota Tundra problems
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