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It's one ugly truck all right. Problem is, it can be a little uglier than the buyer expects. Tundra is one of the models that is putting a pretty big blemish on Toyota's reputation for quality, reliability and customer service.

Biggest problem? The brakes. A design oversight can cause the front rotors to warp and wear prematurly. Toyota's response has been to keep quiet and hope the problem goes away. Not likely.

Here are some of the more recent complaints:

John of Stoystown, PA February 4, 2010

My 2000 Tundra is a money pit. Bought it three years ago with 89K on it. Since then I had two O2 sensors fall out. The starter and water pump each were replaced by the dealer since they were major jobs beyond my skills (700 each time). The front rotors were replaced again, along with caliper pins and pads. And the underside is extremely rusted. Once I broke the temperature control knob and that was 700 as well since the entire assembly needed replaced--not just the knob and it's connection to the interior vent system. The worst thing is I'm still making payments on it. No more Toyotas for this sucker.

Ralph of Thomasville, GA January 28, 2010

My 2001 Toyota Tundra engine failed recently. I was told that the right camshaft had broken, freezing up the engine. A reconditioned engine was recommended at a cost of 5500. The engine only had 92,000 miles on it. I fully expected 300,000 as I always got it serviced when needed. I feel the shop mechanics should have noticed any problem or potential problem with the engine. It had begun to make a different noise; but I figured it was in good hands and that, if anything were wrong, I would have been told the last time I got the oil changed. I was never told anything.

Ron of Aiken, SC January 26, 2010

First, Let me say that my problem is not aimed at the local dealer, but rather Toyota and their regional and National offices/personnel. I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra. It has a tapping lifter that will vary in volume from almost imperceptable to loud enough for someone to ask me if the truck was a diesel. It is a slow tap at idle which makes me believe it is coming from one bad or preiodicalled oil-starved lifter. The problem has been ongoing since the truck was new. When I initially complaied about it the dealer told me it was "normal" and would soften over time, and to be patient.

It does not seem to effect performance or get worse or better. It is jsut not a sound that should eminate from a quality product produced by a maufacturer that touts its "craftsmenship" I had the truck in for one more try at resolving this problem over the last month. The dealer had a FTS and a DSOM come it to inspect. Guess what? They told me that the noise (admitted the noise was there) but it was "Within acceptable tolerance"!!

My truck sounds like it has a serious engine problem. I would never be able to sell it to anyone in this condition. I have listened to MANY other 2007 Tundras and they all sound smooth and quiet. I want mine fixed and would prefer that Toyota do the right thing and fix it before I have to escalate to another process for resolution that will cost everybody more money than the repair. The truck is still under original warranty. I have all sorts of TAC and Case numbers.

harlan of hanover, ME January 20, 2010

I have a 2000 toyota tundra and so far I am not happy. The frame is bad, it has stopped shifting, the internal tranny cooler blew up costing me 450.00, the manifold is cracked, rear crosmember is so bad the spair tire no longer comes down, the brakes pulsate when new ones were put on 5000 miles ago.

Toyota needs to do something and quick. These are all problems that most everyone is having so why in the hell won't they do something about it. I have been a long time toyota consumer but after this I probably won't be. And it makes me sad. Missing work because the truck is in the shop all the time. driving 40 miles one way to my shop to constantly fix problems.

Martin of Lawrenceburg, KY January 16, 2010

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra, with only 94,000 miles, the frame is rusting extremely bad, the transmission is shifting extremely hard, too soon and clunks when shifting into overdrive. The brakes were completely replaced, new calipers, new rotors, new pads at 85,000 miles and need them again. I am so disappointed in my Tundra now, as soon as I can get rid of it won't be soon enough. I will not own another Toyota Tundra until TMM can do better!

Constance of Warrior, AL January 10, 2010

We too have a problem with bad vibrations caused by applying the brakes on our Toyota Tundra.

Gowri of El Dorado Hills, CA January 4, 2010

The 2007 model of toyota Tundra has poor design for air conditioning and heating. In addition it has several electrical problems as well. It apears that once the warrenty is over the cost of maintenance on this vehicle will sky rocket. It is poorly designed and I have suffered from owning this vehicle.

Jeffrey of North Bend, OH December 26, 2009

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra that has extensive rust on the frame on the complete drivers side of the vehicle, front to rear. I have taken it to the place I purchased it, at that time they said there was no recall out for such vehicles. Also I filed a claim with the Toyota headquarters in California, and received a claim #. But still have received no letter about the recall.

I had to have various repairs(almost 1,000 worth) done to the drivers rear side to fix this problem. And I still am fearfull the vehicle is not road worthy. Toyota needs to step up and admit that the 'rust conditions' exist on the complete frame work, not just on the cross members.

joberde of los angeles, CA December 24, 2009

My 2006, toyota tundra with 41k miles, switches gears at times with a sudden burst of acceleration in the middle of a drive.

george of palmyra, NY December 21, 2009

I own a 2000 toyota tundra that has a big problem with frame rust. I have been told by independent garages that the frame has "soft spots"and could be unsafe to drive. I looked under the truck and could break off large pieces of metal I took it to the dealer and they said they took pictures but it was'nt that bad I am not driving the truck and will never buy another one.

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