Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Toyota Tundra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 4 times in city driving and once on highway. Extremely hazardous conditions if I did not react to stop the acceleration. On three of the occasions I was behind a vehicle which could have caused an accident had my reaction not been quick. Toyota dealership stated all previous recalls in regards to accelerator pedal were complied with and refused any additional service to uncontrolled acceleration issues.
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 is not just one or two people with this same exact problem, it is many toyota tundra owners going through the same problems that i' am experiencing.
Vehicle accelerates slow where it takes time for truck to gain spread. Also the cruise control doesn't work for some reason when button is pushed the cruise light comes on but truck doesn't cruise on its own.
As I was about to complete parking my 2008 Toyota Tundra in a parking space at northampton high school, northampton, massachusetts the truck suddenly accelerated at a high rate, went over a curb and into a chain link fence doing considerable damage to the fence and truck. I had no control over the truck and hitting the brake was not enough to stop the high acceleration. I finally made the truck stop by shifting into neutral and shutting off the engine. I was very lucky to not have been hurt. If this happened a few seconds earlier I would have hit a group of students walking in the parking lot.the students were in front of my vehicle before I made the right turn into the parking space. It was very scary, I am very nervous now driving the truck. My wife will not drive it. I contacted Toyota immediately. They have been very difficult to deal with. …
Transmission slipped and vehicle lose of power. Dashboard all warning lights began to flash. Pulled to side of road. Turned off vehicle attempted to reset. Managed to get vehicle to nearby parking lot and out of traffic. Complete loss of power to drive train. Cause was power steering unit sensor per Toyota. Toyota covered part in attempt to prevent this complaint. From internet, "some 2007-2008 Toyota Tundra vehicles May experience power steering dtcs p0552 and/or p0553. The power steering sensor has since been changed to correct this condition. The old/previous power steering sensor is p/n 89448-34010. This has been replaced with sensor p/n 89448-34020. Using tis techstream, confirm the condition by checking for dtcs p0552 and/or p-553. …
2008 Toyota Tundra sudden acceleration accident. I was backing into my driveway when the sudden acceleration happened. The engine raced so loud my wife could hear it in the house and thought I had started my tractor. I could not stop the vehicle before it crashed into a couple of cement fence posts. At that time the engine returned to an idle speed. I contacted my local dealer, they did not have any info on this type problem and asked about my floor mats which I do not have in the vehicle. This was not a stuck pedal or floormat issue, and May be different from other accidents as I just put the vehicle in reverse, most accidents I have learned about were traveling forward. To date it is impossible to get through to Toyota to report the accident/incident and the local dealer just gives you the phone number to call. …
Tl contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated as he was driving 15 MPH the vehicle and four wheeling the accelerator pedal got stuck. The contact stated as he was driving up the mountain the accelerator pedal got stuck and the vehicle went over the edge of the mountain almost killing him. There is a police report of the accident and the vehicle is still sitting on the side of the mountain because they unable to get the vehicle off the mountain. The contact stated he has to get a crane and a helicopter to get the vehicle from where it has been stuck since July 2009. The Toyota manufacture had not been call. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 3/8/10 upon ascending a hill in 4-wheel drive, the consumer flt the vehicle speed up as he reached the top of the hill. He applied the brake, but the vehicle did not stop. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a strong vibration and force had to be applied to the pedal. The vehicle was included in four manufacturer recalls and the contact was uncertain if the failures were related to the recalls. The contact planned to take the vehicle to pedersen Toyota (4455 s college ave, fort collins, co 80525, [phone]) to diagnose the vehicle and complete the recall repairs for NHTSA campaign numbers: 12V491000 (visibility), 11V148000 (tires), 10V017000 (vehicle speed control), and 09V388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,900. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have a Toyota Tundra 2008, will leaving the bank, I was slowly approaching a stop sign. There was a car in front of me already waiting at the stop sign. I tried to step on the brake, and the floor mat came up over the brake pedal, restricting me from fully pressing down the pedal. I could not stop, I turned my truck to run into the curb and not hit the car in front of me, I hit the curb and ran up on the side walk. While moving slowly I quickly removed the mat from over the pedal, and brought my vehicle to a complete stop. No one was injured, no damage to any property. Now I have received a letter from Toyota today coincidently asking me to turn in my truck for recall.
I was stopped at a red light; traffic began to move as I depressed the accelerator the truck surged, accelerating suddenly. It happened so quick I did not have time to react and hit the car in front of me (the accelerator did return to idle). I really thought it was my fault until I started hearing all the reports regarding similar problems with toyotas. I had, and continue to have this problem occurring once every 6 weeks or so. All the previous times there was no one in front of me. I am now very cautious, and have scheduled an appointment with the Toyota dealer per their recall letter.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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.
Remedy: 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.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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.
Remedy: 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.
Acceleration complaints in other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2008 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA has 77 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2008 Toyota Tundra, 24% of the model year's 327 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Toyota Tundra acceleration problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-017 (accelerator pedal, Jan 21, 2010); NHTSA recall 09V-388 (accelerator pedal, Oct 5, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Toyota Tundra acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 23,000 miles, and 51% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 13 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.