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2008 Toyota Tundra value

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11

Quick answer

A 2008 Toyota Tundra in good condition with average mileage (about 225,000 miles) is worth roughly $9,900 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $9,100 to $10,700, or about $11,400 at a dealer. Note: 2008 is a flagged year for this model (2007–2013 (unchecked)) — Not bad trucks, but the air injection pump and salt-state frame rust need inspecting before money moves. Expect to pay at the lower end and budget for that risk.

Estimated value by mileage

Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.

MileageMilesFair valuePrivate party
Lower mileage153,000$11,850$10,900$12,800
Average mileage225,000$9,900$9,100$10,700
Higher mileage306,000$6,900$6,350$7,450
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Is 2008 a good year to buy?

2008 is a flagged year (2007–2013 (unchecked)): Not bad trucks, but the air injection pump and salt-state frame rust need inspecting before money moves.

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What to check before you pay

  • 2007–2013: secondary air injection pump failures; a repair that can run into the thousands, so check for codes and whether a documented fix or bypass exists
  • 5.7L V8: cam tower oil seepage on many trucks; usually slow and cosmetic, but use it to negotiate
  • Frame corrosion on 2007–2011 trucks from salt states; inspect the frame, not just the body
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