WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK BOUNCES ON CERTAIN CONCRETE HIGHWAYS BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH. YOU CAN'T EVEN TALK BECAUSE OF IT. I AM NOT EXAGGERATING AT ALL, I HAD A HEADACHE BECAUSE OF ALL THE BOUNCING AROUND AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY CHILDREN SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT WHERE IT'S MOST PRONE. THE BOUNCE GETS SO BAD AT TIMES IT SEEMS THE TRUCK COULD LOSE CONTROL. *TR
2008 toyota Tundra suspension problems
moderate 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
WE RECENTLY BOUGHT AN 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA V6 4X2 DOUBLE CAB. I NOTICED A TERRIBLE BED BOUNCE THAT MAKES US THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVER DIZZY AND NAUSEATED. I PERSONALLY FEEL IT IS NOT A SAFE TRUCK BECAUSE THIS CAN CAUSE ROAD ACCIDENTS. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD THIS COMPLAINT BUT THEY SAY IT IS THE TRUCKS NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE. I DON'T THINK OWNING AND DRIVING AN EXPENSIVE …
ON DECEMBER 3, 2011 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY ON A PAVED LOCAL ROAD AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRUCK JUST DROPPED SEVERAL INCHES AFTER A LOUD SNAP SOUND. INITIALLY I THOUGHT THE FRONT WHEEL HAD COME OF THE TRUCK SOMEHOW BECAUSE IT WAS A FAIRLY VIOLENT DROP. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE WHEEL, EVERYTHING LOOKED TO BE IN TACT. NEXT I GOT ON THE GROUND AND NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT THE F…
ANYONE FAMILIAR WITH "SHAKEN BABY" SYNDROME WILL RECOGNIZE THIS DEFECT. ON CERTAIN SECTIONS OF PAVEMENT AND AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THIS VEHICLE SETS UP A HARMONIC VIBRATION AND SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY THAT INFANTS ARE AT RISK. THE EVENTS ARE EASILY REPEATED AND ARE KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2008 toyota Tundra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 28 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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