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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:
Terry of Vacaville CA (05/15/08)
Purchased a Tundra 2005 April of 05 in the first year tires tread wear excessive about 8 months old tires needed replacing during the 8 months I constantly complained to service manager about it he said and did nothing. Service was terrible and not freindly. Second set of tires started wearing outer tread in a month worse than first pair and got less miles with 2nd set than first complained to service manager and customer relations manager several times no action or assistance was given in the mean time recall on front suspension lower ball joint replacement had it done Toyota come to find out did not do wheel alignment after front end work 6 months later after tread gone and speaking with goodyear tire rep. discovered alignment should have been done. Spoke to customer relations manager again she went to service department made arrangements for the next day for me to return and for the service dept. guy to work on a deal on at least 2 new tires. Next day not only did he refuse to discuss the tires as asked to he was rude and yelled at me they were not responsible and he will not argue about it that ended the visit as I was so angry. Well truck just turn 3 years old and just purchased a 3rd set of tires not cheap. I have been calling for weeks the the general manager he has not returned a call.
John of Sask. ME (05/14/08)
I thought toyoto was a top of the line viecle, I thought wrong. They use to be good viecles. There are alot of corrupt people and companies out there and I guess toyota is one of them now. Thats my opinion, but i know alot of people will probly agree with me. People will do anything to make money. What is this world comming to. Obviously toyota is up to something to give up there reputation like this. I am also having tranny problems and my fan runs hard when my engine is hot. It only does it when im idling or when I shut my truck off for a few min and start it back up and right when i start moving. Then it goes away when I pick up speed.
Bob of Elizabethtown KY (05/03/08)
2001 Toyota Tundra. I have a brake problem that causes the truck to shake and jerk. I think this is a safety problem that Toyota needs to fix.
James of Petaluma CA (03/25/08)
My 2002 Toyota Tundra has had multiple problems with the front brake rotors warping. Also, the O2 sensors needed to be replaced after the inital warranty expiration. After I replaced them myself, I found out that they were an extended warranty item and the Dealer should have replaced them. My local dealer (Petaluma, Ca.)never informed me of this even though I told them how many miles I had 77,000 when I bought the sensors ($275.00)and explained the error code an all to multiple employees. They refused to refund my money on the warranty fix. My suspension has had multiple problems (struts/shocks and mounts). I again have a rattle coming from the front. Seems the same problem has returned. Now I have found out about the recall on the ball joint..amazing..My 5th and last Toyota I'll purchase.
Bob of Patuxent River MD (03/20/08)
I purchased a 2000 toyota tundra extra cab, limited edition new from southern MD toyota. At 36,000 miles the started went out and it took 5 weeks to replace it. I have been through 3 sets of 02 sensors and an exhaust manafold because the dealer drilled out the manifold and it cracked a month later. I have 112,000 miles on the truck and I am on my 6th set of brakes and 3rd set of rotors because of the shimmy and vibration when trying to stop. My ford never did this ...
John of Brentwood TN (03/11/08)
2001 Toyota Tundra brakes. Front brakes can't be fixed. Design flaw.
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Darren of Satellite Beach FL (03/10/08)
2005 Toyota Tundra white paint is fading. vehicle has 28,500 miles. Dealership tells me that they have problems with the white paint on toyotas fading?????? There solution high speed buff, are you kidding me..... you would think that a new vehicle paint job would last longer than the time it takes to pay for the vehicle. Very disappointing.
Louis of San Antonio TX (02/13/08)
I purchased a 2001 Toyota Tundra brand new and this is the biggest mistake I have ever made for it is a piece of ####. I have driven toyota trucks for years and have never seen the quality as bad as this. The truck has never pulled anything never had anything in the bed heavier than a bag of dog food and the transmission just exploded which also ment replaceing the radiator. I have had to replace the brakes and rotors. The security went out. The radio is messed up. The power windows quit working because they fell apart inside the door. And now this morning went to back out of my driveway and the automatic shifter lever broke off in my hand. Needless to say I have bought my last toyota and would suggest anyone thinking of buying one do some research because there are major problems with this truck from the year2000 to 2008. Lets face it when toyota turned these trucks over to the americans the quality went out the window. These trucks are built in Indiana and I know several people who worked in that factory and I can see whats happened to the quality. Now they have sent a lot of these Indiana people to Texas to start up the new Tundra plant. Guess what if you have purchased a new tundra prepare for recalls. Oh by the way when we were haveing a new transmission installed there were two other tundras haveing transmissions installed at the same time. The government really needs to look at recalling these trucks.
Ron of Edmonds WA (01/29/08)
Wow there is a lot of venom on this website. My 2001 Tundra has for the most part been very reliable. I had the brakes and rotors replaced while still under warranty and only recently had the pads and rotors turned. However, I did recently (at 97,000) have the automatic transmission shifter linkage in the steering column fail while putting my truck into reverse. Turns out these parts are all cheap aluminum cast parts that are being used in a high wear moving part design. To me this is a safety issue that Toyota should own up to and warrants a recall.
Kathy of Mesa AZ (01/16/08)
I'd like to add to this chain of complaints! I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra, bought it brand new off the lot. Since I have owned it, I had work done on the brakes 3 times, the starter went, had to replace it., my transmission went just past 1500 miles of the warranty (which by the way Toyota refused to help me with the expense, all they would do is offer me $750 dollars towards a new Toyota.) - why would I want another Toyota? In addition I had to replace my door handles on the inside because they just snapped right off in my hand when opening the door. $100 a pc. to replace! Now the passenger door doesn't unlock with the button, just another thing to go wrong. This is my 3rd Toyota. I had a camery, a 4-runner, and currently my truck. But I can tell everyone here that I will NEVER buy Toyota again. They DO NOT stand by their name! After everything I had to fix, they could have offered to help me with the expense of my transmission, I paid 3K to get a refurbished transmission. Toyotas are NOT built the way they use to be!
Cassandra of San Diego CA (12/31/07)
I own an '06 Toyota Tundra 4.7 L Automatic Transmission. I bought the truck on September 30, 2006. One week after I bought the truck, the transmission began slipping. I know that this is not normal for a brand new vehicle! It only had 114 miles on it. I took it into the shop and they said that it was growing pains. I couldn't believe this so I started keeping track of these so called growing pains. Once a week or more, it would slip. It was very intermitant and I could not replicate the issue for the mechanics. Once, I was driving the truck and the transmission wouldn't shift when it needed to and I drove it straight to the shop, down hill, on the freeway, 45 MPH, at 4200 RPMs. Again, they could not find where the problem was. I've taken my truck in approximately 6-7 times, each time they tell me it's growing pains and they can't fix an issue they can't find. Blegh! Finally, with 14,000 miles on it, just before Thanksgiving, the truck wouldn't reverse, I missed my class at school because of this - that's approximately $500 for one night missed...I had it towed to the dealership and they said they would take care of it. They put me in a Toyota Yaris for the time being (I'm 280 lbs - I didn't fit and my leg was stiff for a week after driving it one night)...Ugh! They called me the next day and said, Well, you can have your truck back, it seems to be reversing fine! I told them I will not drive the truck until the transmission was replaced. I know a thing or two about cars, I've been under the hoods since I could walk and I KNOW that this is not normal. They finally replaced the transmission after I talked to the mechanic and explained every teeny tiny detail about what it was doing, and I got my truck back. Everything seemed to be going just fine until about 2 weeks of getting it back. The transmission is slipping even harder now and not just when I'm driving city streets - this is happening on the freeway now! It'll downshift and swing up to 4500 RPM then shift back to normal...and it'll do this about 6-7 times. My husband is scared to ride in my truck with me. The only reason why I'm still driving the god-forsaken piece of crud is because I have no other car. I HAVE to deal with it - I've been researching the Lemon Law in CA but I'm not sure what I can do at this point. I called the dealership today and I get to take it in on Wednesday so they can tell me it's growing pains...I've told them over and over, I CAN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE! Just fix my dang truck or give me a new one. I don't pay an arm and a leg for a broken truck!
Concepcion of Chino CA (12/28/07)
My 2004 Toyota Tundra front left ball joint failed while I was driving approx 45-50 mph on the road. I was with my son and my grandson. We all suffered some sort of injury stemming from shoulder bruises to head bumps on windows. Upon further investigation, I had learned that there was a recall for this defect, which I had I known, I would have gotten it repaired earlier. We are in disgust with Toyota and are seeking to pursue a class action lawsuit. Our vehicle had about 100k miles, which in the Toyota world, is merely a teenager about to hit adulthood! This is a calling to any attorneys out there that feel we as consumers have been violated and would like to assist us in our battle, please contact me. Thank you!
Joe of Alta Loma CA (11/09/07)
2006 Tundra 4X4 SR5 Dbl-Cab TRD with ONLY 20,000 miles. BF Goddrich tire wearing on the outsides. Toyota will do nothing about it. This ends my business with this Toyota I see a few of you with the same problem. Hope my brakes don't go next. I'll have BF Goodrich take a look and see what they say.
Sam of Chandler AZ (11/09/07)
I own a 2002 Toyota Tundra (original Owner). The truck has 77,000 miles, while performing oil change last week ( I am very restrict about changing the oil per Toyota recommended miles/time)it looks like the engine is having a sludge / Gel problem. I took the truck to Toyota dealership and told me the problem is because I don't change my oil frequently enough ..And after I told him about the settled law suit with Toyota.. He tells me that my truck is not included in the settlement therefore; he can do anything unless I have to pay for changing the engine. First I can't offered to pay for a new engine or offered to buy a new car. I am not sure what venue owners like me can take to make Toyota hold accountable for their lack of support for their product which clearly has a problem.
Chip of La Verne CA (10/30/07)
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra and am just learning what a nightmare the brakes are. I bought the truck in 7/2002 and rarely drove it. My daughter turned 16 and started driving the truck to school and back. She wanted a mild lift on the truck,of which I hesitated. With only spacers on the front coils and a set of 1 lift blocks on the rear,the truck had a mild lift.
After awhile the brakes started shuddering and vibrating when slowing down,especially when going downhill at freeway speeds! I decided that because the truck had the lift,its just the way it braked.I also didn't want to go to the dealer thinking they would say I modified the truck and void any warranty. Eventually I put the truck back to original specs after five years and went to the dealer for the ball joint recall after receiving four letters on the recall. By the way the truck has 44000 miles on it in five years. So thats an average of 9000 miles a year and never even hauling a load.I get to the dealer and tell them I just replaced the rotors and brake pads 500 hundred earlier. I told them to check the brakes because they were still pulsing and vibrating when stopping. They called and said the rotors were already warped and that the brake pads were cheap,$65.00 cheap!
They convinced me that stock rotors and pads if they replaced them it would really help. $475 dollars later I am not convinced and the dealer said quote,replaced to original equipment rotors and pads,vibration may return, but not as frequent. I called and asked if they checked the rear brakes and they said yes,but that I should check them every 5000 miles. That is flat ridiculous! Toyota knows that any Tundra owner from 2000 on has crummy brakes!!! My 1994 Chevy Silverado 1500 which hauls weight all the time has 50,000 miles on the brakes and they finally need pads and the rotors turned! I have had 3 small toyota trucks 1984,1985,2001 and they never had these kind of brake problems.
Toyota knows the only fix is to replace everything to bigger brakes, but never gave anyone notice except the dealer with TSB bulletins. Thanks Toyota for a recall on your brakes.Well I guess I either live with crummy brakes or spend a fortune on the brakes. Toyota your doing a good job on your 2007 Tundra commercials with the big brakes and all, but losing customers that have your older Tundras. I'll look at GM next time.
Larry of Bakersfield CA (10/29/07)
I bought an 01 toyota tundra 4x4 sr5 access cab,42,000miles on it. The truck had a small exhaust leak,I changed the gasket but still leaked,I changed the whole exhaust manifold,fixed the problem, rear brakes wore out changed out at 52,000,changed out,front end warped real bad on brakes,I changed the pads problem persisted,I then changed the rotors,and another set of new pads,but the thing is I'm hard on my truck and expect all these problems,most trucks would lay down and die but the tundra keeps giving back to me,the four wheel drive works excellent,everybody needs to buy a different truck,and then see how happy they are.
Ting of Stockton CA (10/28/07)
I brought a 2006 Tundra in Dec. 2005 and took it to Los Angeles. On the way back home, the CD player froze. Will not eject or play. I had less than 2k miles. The dealer replaced but took 6 weeks. A month later in Feb. 2006, the new CD player had other problems like after loading the CD, it shows load CD (stuck) for 30 to 40 seconds. Sometimes it plays and other times it stalls. I took it in. It took the dealer 4 months to get a replacement. I had the Cd player for about a month and other problems came up. They replace it in Nov. 2006. Didnt know there were so much problems with Toyota till it was printed in the local paper.
Doughoffman of Edmonton, Canada (10/21/07)
i own a 2004 toyota tundra which the lower left ball joint failed,. The truck only has 115 KM.
William of Mahomet IL (10/11/07)
bought new 2007 toyota tundra crew max truck on june 15.three weeks later i noticed paint chips comeing off on pasanger door toyota said they would paint them i said that i didnt think the paint would match.so while thirty days went by from july 11 toyota told me to bad they cant do any thing for me.
Sean of Snow Hill MD (10/06/07)
I own a 200 Toyota Tundra with 108,000 miles on it. I started having transmission problems last week and was told that my entire transmission was failing at a cost of at least $3000.00 to repair. I've contacted Toyota and received no help. Considering the prevalence of the transmission problems with this model year I cannot understand why there has not been a recall. Toyota wants to ignore this problem but they are losing loyal customers.
Sofia of Bakersfield CA (10/05/07)
We were having problems with transmission which is a problem I hear lots of people are having with 2000-2002 Toyota Tundra's. Mechanic found metal shavings in transmission pan truck had about a little over 70,000 miles. Since at the time it was covered under warranty they replace it. Now at 95,000 miles I am having the same problem but since warranty expired 2 month ago they are saying nothing could be done. My questions are doesn't a transmission have to last more than 20,000 miles? And why the same problems as before? Why am I the only one not having this problem with year/make? They offered me a discount which still will put me $2500 or more in the hole. And what happens next when it happens again? Toyota says it is working to maintain vehicle quality, even as it increases production to meet worldwide demand for its vehicles. That is BS. I was true to them now I am better off with a Ford.
Don of Grapevine, TX (09/29/07)
I have a 2000 Tundra, had a transmission go out a 40k miles, Grapevine Toyota replaced it under warranty, but called me before I was to pick it up the next day and said the one they replaced the first one with was no better than the original. Well, number 3 transmission lasted 30k miles and I am having problem with it now, looking at #4. I sent e-mail to Toyota and was told in so many words, tuff! They quoted the warranty, 12k miles or 12 months, really trust the product! Well now I am being told by Toyota of Grapevine that $4,500. will get me a rebuilt transmission and another 12 months or 12k miles. I have 3 Toyotas at this time and like so many others thought I was getting the best, BS! I have bought my last Toyota, American cars are probably not the same quality but, do the math. If I have to pay this kind of money to repair an already very expensive truck, why wouldn't I get an F-100 or a Chevy with life time warranty? I will, and Toyota just may find out that they are as big as they think!!!
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Daniel of Ely NV (09/23/07)
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra. I had the lower ball joints replaced for a recall at 60,000 miles by Toyota. I lust found out that at 80,000 miles they now need to be replaced and that the left ball joint is dangerously in need of replacement. I called Toyota and was told that there was nothing that they could do, that they had a 12 month or 12,000 mile parts and labor warranty,
Ralph of Bossier City KY (09/22/07)
I purchased this '05 Tundra SR5 from a reputable dealer in Bossier City, La. The truck had 29K miles on it. While driving from DeQueen, Ark. to Hope, Ark. somewhere in Hope the transmission drain plug fell out of the transmission. Immediately when the truck shifted funny I stopped, evaluated the problem and called Harvey Toyota in Bossier City (the nearest dealer) following several telephone calls as to parts and proper oil replacement given the conditions, my wife purchased another drain plug, the required amount of the proper oil and drove to Hope, Ark. The truck ran as well as ever coming home (87 miles). The next morning there was a large puddle of oil under my truck and again no drain plug. Harvey Toyota (and in no way am I impugning their service)towed the truck to their dealership for evaluation. Upon consultation with the service tech, the service writer, the service manager, a reason for two plugs falling out could not be ascertained. The recommendation made by the dealer was to drain and flush the transmission, refill, drive the truck for several miles. I have driven the truck approx 80 miles since.
Mark of Grand Island NE (09/18/07)
I have 112,000 miles on my 2002 toyota tundra, which i bought new.. It started making a noise when moving. I was told the differential bearings are going out and it would be $1200 to fix. I take care of my vehicles (put over 300,000 on 2 hondas)and have never had anything like this happen to one of my vehicles. It has to be a manufacturing defect. Have you heard about this problem with tundras?
Gerald of Charleston TN (09/08/07)
Received a recall for my 2005 Tundra4X4. Took my truck in on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 to have the recall work done. Waited while the work was done (approximately 45 minutes).
On Friday, September 7, 2007 on my way home from work as I was traveling down a city street (Minnis) at approximatly 30-35 as I was slowing down for a stop sign - all of a sudden the front right side of the truck drops to the ground, dragging parts, tire, oil, bolts, along the road causing sparks which ignited the dry grass (we have extreme drought conditions in this area) in the field next to the road.
I had to call the police to help get the traffic around the truck. Had to call the fire department to stop the fire which was burning a dry field next to a housing development. Burned my shoes trying to put out the fire which overtook the field before the firemen got to the sceen. Called Toyota of Cleveland they sent Moe's towing out to pick up the truck and transfer it to their place.
Everyone who stopped by to see if they could help including the police and firemen ask me what I hit! The damage was that severe and with parts all over the place. Toyota of Cleveland immediately put the truck inside their garage and said they would fix it up like new - bull!
Who would want to drive that thing again not me! I am 65 years old and this truck was to be my final major purchase for a vehicle - it only has 37k miles on it. Add this to your list of complaints about Toyota's recall. If I had been on the Interstate traveling at 70-75 miles an hour - I would most likely not be here to tell anyone about this.
This ball joint recall - is a major problem especially if the people correcting the recall don't do it correctly or know what they are doing. It happened so suddenly I was just lucky I did not cause serious injuries to either myself or others. Any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Aaron of Fresno CA (08/03/07)
I own a 2006 Toyota Tundra - it has about 12,000 miles on it. I have rotated the tires already and whichever tires get placed on the front experience tremendous wear. They are nearly bald on both sides of the front. When I talked to a service tech they simply said that Toyota puts soft tires on that won't last as long as they could so that the truck rides smoother and quieter. Now I need to replace tires on a truck that is a year and a half old - that seems ridiculous. From what I've read online Toyota Tundras have issues with front suspension and brakes. Uneven tire wear seems to be part of the problem as well.
Billy of Greenville SC (06/29/07)
I had the ball joint replacement performed on my 2005 Toyota Tundra nearly a month ago. I expressed concern about the excessive tire wear that has occurred on the two front tires. I was told that the ball joint has nothing to do with tire wear and that Toyota would not be replacing any tires with this recall. I must have had stupid printed on my forehead that day because that is a flat out lie. I was told that I would have to contact Bridgestone/Firestone about the tires since the warranty is covered by them. I did this and was told that the warranty does not cover wear and tear caused by faulty suspension. So I am stuck with two tires that are still under warranty that are worn. Toyota won't acknowledge that their product did the damage and Bridgestone/Firestone won't replace them cause they say it's Toyotas responsibility. I also have problems with the front brakes now. But only the front drivers side is worn out. Toyota wants to charge me for that also. I feel this is another defect they should have to fix. My truck has less than 45,000 miles on it and I can't get even the service I feel I deserve, from a company I use to respect. I would love to get on a class action lawsuit with everyone else who has the same break problems and make Toyota finally pay for their mistreatment of good customers.
I have two tires needing to be replaced. Valued at 149.00 a piece. The front brakes need replacing and the whole system needs to be checked. It is suppose to distribute the braking evenly through out.
Michael of Clarksville TN (06/10/07)
I have experenced the Front Disc Brake problems that I hve read many others have had, I own a 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited, I thought like many others that I was purchasing a great product like I had with my 1988 Toyota Truck. Wrong answer, I had read about the Toyota Tundra having brake problems, people experencing a shimmy in the front end along with feedback in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied, I was experencing the same with my truck. At my first oppurtunity I went to my local Toyota dealer to have the brakes checked, I waited while they checked them.
Not long after the Mechanic looked at it he told the Service Dept Rep that the Brake Rotors need to be turned, this was at 26,000 miles, they turned the rotors for me, and asked if I wanted the Brake Pads changed, to which I asked Q: How much do you want for Front Brake Pads? A: $60.00, No thanks, I'll go to my local auto parts store and purchase the bet ones they have and pay less tan $60.00. Went to the parts store the next day purchased the Brake Pads, the best ones they had, less than $60.00. About a month ago I took my truck in for the Lower Ball Joint recall, they asked me if there was anything else that they could look at while they had the truck, again experencing the shimmy and feedback in the brakes, I asked them to check the front brakes, in which when I picked up the truck they told me that the rotors needed to be turned again, I said, that's funny, I have already had my Front Brake Rotors turned by you guys.
Theylooked it up on there computer, that is correct Sir, you had your truck in here when it had 26,000 miles on it and had the Front Brake Rotors turned. To which the Lady behind the Service counter said that is not out of the ordinary, I have had m cars Brake Rotors turned two times already and it only has I think she said somewhere around 50,000 miles I knew better than to belive her, unless she also is driving a Toyota Tundra. In any case it would appear to me that the Front Brake Rotors on the Toyota Tundra's besides the 2007, which you notice how they Toyota brag about there brakes on the 2007 Tundra in the television commericals are less than addiquit for in the Tundra's prior to the 2007 Model Year.
I remember when the Tundra was first intoduced in about 2000, they had some kind of problem with the brakes then which I thought had been fixed by design in the years after this, guess I should have done my homework prior to purchasing my Tundra. I belive that a solution to this problem would be for Toyota to put the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake package on all of the Tundras that have this problem, check out there web site, these TRD Brakes are much better than what is on your stock Toyota, unless you have theTRD Package, but I don't know if the TRD brakes come on vehicles with the TRD Package.
James of Jonesborough TN (05/07/07)
My 2000 Toyota tundra has a brake problem in the deseign of the system.Many others have the same problem, the brakes shake and vibrate under braking. Toyota will do nothing about this problem except sell you an upgrade that cost between 1300. and 2000. dollars. Thanks for your help
Michael of Folly Beach, SC (05/02/07)
Ball joint recall repairs to truck resulted in truck not able to have the front drivers side wheel to be aligned properly. It appears the lower A-arm has a defect in manufacture. Wheel is about a half inch forward of the passenger front causing excessive caster. The truck always veers to the right!
Lost three days work on problem already.
Torey of Tempe AZ (04/28/07)
I purchased my 2001 Tundra SR5 with 101,000 miles from a Toyota Dealership in AZ. After driving it for about 2 weeks off the lot, I experienced rapid vibration at high speeds, in excess of 60MPH, when having to break on the freeway. I knew that this year of Tundra was notorious for rotor warpage, so instead of dealing with the dealership hoopla, I ordered drilled and slotted rotors and baer performance brake pads and did the replacement myself. Since then, which was about 3 months ago, knock on wood, I have not had any problems, and my braking performance was better then off the car lot. My advice to others who are in this situation, is to buy the aftermarket rotor kit and pads and do the repairs yourself, if you are mechanic savy. The kit was about $350 with pads on E-Bay and I feel was well worth the money.
George of Los Gatos CA (04/26/07)
I have owned a 2000 Toyota Trundra since new. It continues to have a front brake warping problem. Brakes last about 10,000 miles before a new set of rotors are required. This is uunacceptable in this type of vehicle.
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Raymond of Sarah MS (04/21/07)
My 2002 Toyota Tundra had the engine light come on at 70000 miles.The dealer replaced the o2 sensors under the recall. This was great until 110000 miles when the light came on again for the same problem.Now it is out of warranty. My truck has the same brake vibration problem that everyone else is complaining about. I have gotten tired of replacing parts and just grit my teeth and drive it.
Jamie of Weaver AL (04/19/07)
2000 toy.tundra faulty brakes & trans toyota needs to be sued!!!!
Norman of Buena Park CA (04/16/07)
As I write this my 2000 Tundra V8 2x2 pickup truck is at the garage to have the front brake rotors replaced due to vibrations when I apply the brakes at speeds above 40 miles per hour. The truck has done about 58,000 miles. This problem also ocurred when the truck was about 2 years old and was fixed by the dealer. Of course, I now have to pay for the replacement of the rotors. I notice that many other owners of the 2000 Tundra are complaining of this vibration problem.
Matthew of Berkeley CA (03/28/07)
In 2000 I ordereed a new Tundra to be built to specifications. It took 4 months, hence a 2001 Tundra. Fitted with the smallest engine (V-6, overpowered if you ask me), 5 sp manual and no life threatening ABS to prevent sure stops. Naturally I wanted the com fort features. At 87,000 miles it is on its third set of tires, the brake pads have been changed once. As soon as it was available, I had a limited slip diff installed. So the repair record is not bad, and yet FROM DAY 1 the fuel economy has been garbage. It gets 15-16 mpg regardless of load (empty or overloaded) speed on the highway or around town. Same lousy mileage. Until Toyota remembers how to build cars, this is my last one. If I wanted and American truck, i would have bought one!
Celso of Fall River MA (03/26/07)
this is the third time i am bringing it back for a clunking noise when i release the brake pedal or come to a complete stop.the dealer says they are unable to reproduce the noise,i am going to take the tech for a ride tomorrow 03/27/07.and there is a squeaking noise coming from under the hood,dealer replaced belt but truck still squeaks.
Frank of Albuquerque NM (03/02/07)
All I can say is that I agree with all of the complaints. I started having vibration and shaking problems immediately with my NEW 2000 Tundra. The dealer changed the rotors, pads, and turned the drums. The vibration was less but never gone. Our person mechanics (business) have almost continuely worked on the brakes - turning rotors and drums, replacing pads and shoes, and replacing rotors and drums. Never really being able to stop the vibration and pulsing completely. The Toyota Dealers simply stopped even talking to me about the problem.
I gtuess since toyota sells are booming, toyota is not really concerned about a few bad trucks in 2000. We have used toyota cars and trucks for years dating back to 1988 with excellent results until the 2000 Tundra. The most disturbing thing is that TOYOTA really didn't solve the problem, or even cared about the problem. If toyota would tell us that wee should by a different drums and rotors with a thicker wall, or different shoes or pads; we would replace the parts at our own cost.
The vibration and pulsing is every upseting let alone very dangerous to the passengers. I feel that a class action LAW SUIT should be file against Toyota, because of their TOTAL neglect of the problem. TOYOTA SIMPLY DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE FEELINGS OF A FEW TRUCK BUYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jesus of Pico Rivera CA (03/01/07)
unfortunately it's 2007 and i'm just being made aware of the brake issue on 2000 toy tundra. All this time i thought they (tundras) were just front heavy. I can't count the countless times i have alomst hit someone because i thought i was not going to stop. I just found out by a friend of a technican that used to work for toyota. This is bad.I have been a TOYOTA supporter since 1987 and even taken my family to the same dealership to by there cars (LONGO TOYOTA). I hope someone can help or suggest what i can do.
Hugh of Macon GA (03/01/07)
I purchased a 2001 Tundra truck with 35,000 miles. At 55,000 miles I had the transmission serviced at a Toyota dealer. At 80,000 miles the transmission failed. my argument is that the dealer( if he actually serviced the transmission) should have noticed metal in the fluid if the transmission was about to fail. either way the transmission should have lasted past 100,000 plus miles.
John of Stevensville MT (02/26/07)
I don't agree with the statement that Toyota has fixed the problem. The engine slap problem was supposedly not in the 2004 model of the Tundra. We own a 2004 bought new, and it currently has 32,000 miles and has what the mechanic reffers to as PISTON SLAP It wasn't until we purchased a 2006 Tundra that we noticed such a significant sound differance.
The People at Bitteroot Motors a, Toyota dealer have refused to do anything to assist us in this matter while their own mechanics recognize the problem and state they would not own this Tundra. The company tells us there is nothing they can do. I thought Toyota was the number one car, which is why we own not one but 3. I am starting to think Toyota has fallen by the way of the American manufacturers.
We are unsure how to proceed with this matter. I have invested a great deal of money into this truck such as extras. I want it fixed but, no one wants to take accountability.
Chris of Vista CA (02/23/07)
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra(unfortunately)and as with most of them,my transmission has failed.My 1st experience was well within the facory warranty period at 52,000.At that time service techs drove the truck and said that the problem was only the throttle body.
They also fixed the many other recalls on the vehicle thinking I would be happy.I'm not.Since then I have had my truck in to be checked out because of lack of shifting into overdrive.Service personnel,again,drove the car and said,all is normal.Now,at 72,000 miles my trans is failed completely and out of warranty.Is that their policy to weisel out of paying for the needed repairs?
I'm now having to pay for repairs myself after paying over 30,000 dollars for the worst Toyota I have ever owned.And,because of the sevice policies I have encountered during this hidious business ethic,I will never again,buy another Toyota.As a business owner myself,I cannot see how that would help Toyota Corp keep happy customers or return customers.
All they had to do was honor their product that is historicly having a major amount of defects with the same drivetrain parts on the same vehicles.They obviously need to recall the weak transmission that all their loyal custmers gladly bought.Again,I will never purchase another Toyota because of this treatment.I would understand and gladly pay for repairs myself if this was a random,bad luck incident but it's not.
Most of the trucks 2000-2002 have had the same problem.Just look into customer complaints and you will see thousand of disgruntled customers that have been stuck with inferior products and sevice from Toyota dealers throughout the country.I am not alone.These trucks have a horrible history.DON'T BUY TOYOTA is what I will say to every potential buyer that I come across.That will be far more costly than the honorable repair that Toyota declined.
Service advisor at time of vehicle drop off made his own corparate decision/advice and said that Toyota would not warranty their horrible product.I was then told that I would be contacted within 3 days for evaluation of my case(stbrt34152s265010).After 8 days of no return call I called Toyota only to be denied any warranty service or any service for that matter.
Brenda of Wilmore KY (02/19/07)
Same problem with brakes. June 2002-1st time round with brakes, it was the caliper seals which Toyota on Nicholasville FINALLY admitted was technical bulletin and repaired at no cost to me other than 2 weeks loss of use.
October 2003-same problem but I had to pay this time. cost-$480 2005-ball joint recall. My recall replacements were performed 11/2006. Truthfully had no problems with steering and wheel vibration til Toyota mechanics replaced under the recall.
Now it TERRIBLE. Had it checked and they see no problems. Pulls to right fiercly! Have replaced both o2 sensors on right bank in last 4 months and now check engine light again. This time it is left bank.
Wendell of Valdosta GA (02/13/07)
I got the 2006 Tundra, double cab V8 automatic transmission. From day three the transmission has slipped. also the engine races way to hi on start up. Everytime I take it into the shop for this problem they drive it and say they see nothing wrong.
I get back in it and one or two weeks later it does it again. Now this week I was almost in a wreck over this problem. I pulled out into traffic and it sliiped again. Thanks to a good eye in the other car, she missed hitting me by two feet. I called corp.
Toyota and they said they will take care of this problem for me, I would be getting a call in three days from them and the dealer. 8 days later and I still havent had a call from corp or the dealer. All I've gotten is a bunch of lies.
John of Murfreesboro TN (02/11/07)
Bought Tundra new 2000, 2 weeks old engine wouldnt start, Valves ticking exessively (like a diesel).Took to dealer they said it was normal.Barely touch the brakes it wants to put you thru the windshield. Again dealership says its normal.
Screws falling out on door hinges,door latch and seat.Changed my own brake pads to a higher grade than dealerships use.They work a lot better.120000 miles and my ball joints are still connected although I'am getting quotes to replace them.I have owned 4 toyotas over the years and have been happy with all.Overall my experience with buying from toyota is as soon as I bought the truck they didnt care what the problem was .
Its evident that unless they are forced to fix a defective part ,,,they will ignore it and you and your family that rides in your car or truck.It seems amricas corporate arrogance and disassociation with the public is now a japanese trait..SAYONARA toyota,,I'll be buying a GOOD OL AMERICAN MADE CHEVROLET!!
Janice of Westlake OR (02/02/07)
I sent an email earlier today with a complaint regarding my Toyota Tundra Transmission failure. Please disregard my complaint. Toyota called and they are taking care of the problem.
There will be no cost to me.
Janice of Westlake OR (02/02/07)
My 2001 V8 Toyota Tundra 4X4 had transmission failure after only 88,000 miles. It was always maintained at the local dealership in Oregon, and I had the 90,000 mile maintenance done early because I was taking a trip to Texas and wanted everything in perfect running order for the trip. The report shows that there were no metal shavings in the fluid at the time of the service.
However, after the serice was done and we were on our trip I noticed that the truck started to lurch like it was trying to shift gears. After getting to Texas the check engine light came on so I took the truck to the nearest Toyota Dealship and gave them the paperwork to show them what all had just been done. I left the truck and they called and told me that I needed a new transmission. They found a half of a handful of metal shavings in the pan. They also said that they had never seen anything like that in a truck with so few miles.
By the end of the day, yesterday, I was told that they would reimburse me for $1500.00, leaving me with a $2400.00 repair bill to pay. My son got on the internet and found that this is actually a common problem with the 2000 -2002 Toyota Tundra V8 truck, and it is due to a defective overdrive / planetary gear set which causes the transmission to fail.
Toyota is aware of the defect, and upgraded the transmission in 2003. I think that there should be a recall on all of these trucks, or the very least, Toyota should pay in full to replace the transmissions that do fail since they know that it is due to a defective part.
Note: Janice wrote again to say Toyota would cover the full cost of the transmission failure.
Jonathan of Lakewood CA (02/01/07)
My Toyota 04 4x4 Tundra was just recently involved in an accident. It appears that while driving to work on Tuesday the four bolts connecting my right front ball joint sheared off causing my front right tire to seperate from the truck. Upon further observation not only did the front right ball joint shear off it caused the front axle to be ripped in half while also pushing my right quater panel up about 1.5. As my truck is still in the shop I have no way of knowing what else has been damaged.
Justin of Fort Worth TX (01/31/07)
Recently I heard of the Toyota Tundra recall for the ball joints, so I looked into it on the web. Not sure if my 2004 Tundra was an issue, on Jan. 22, 2007 at 3:48 pm I called the dealership to ask if mine was recalled. The sevice guy was kinda quick and smug to reply yep. So I asked if I can bring it in for repair. He answer was that the recall wasn't official and just to wait til I get a notice in the mail in mid to late Feb.
That they (Toyota) is not doing the recall yet and can not fix it. Meanwhile, after a week I begin to notice my steering is a little weird, it did't correct to center after a turn and was a rough. On Jan. 30, 2007, early in the morning I heard several popping , cracking sounds from the front left wheel well of the truck when I turned. Later in the day, after several trips acroos town on the highway with my wife and 8 month old daughter, to my new house from my old one I am moving from. The front left side of the truck collapsed and the truck came to stop after skidding on the pavement.
Luckily at this time I was not on the freeway and my family was not in the truck with me. After calling toyota and having a wrecker come get it. I was told the upper and lower ball joints had collapsed and front axles were ripped out of the front transmission. First, the service center questioned whether it was abuse by me, but later at the dealership service center a Toyota manager looked over the problem and said he doesn't see why Toyota shouldn't pay for it. But it will take several days to fix all the damage done, and they don't have the parts at all. but will try to get it soon.
Tom of Highland IL (01/30/07)
I was releaved to hear that there are so many other people that have brake problems the the Tundra. My 2000 Limited 4x4 has over 100K miles and has had at least 8 brake jobs on the from the 4 on the rear. The rear seals have leaked and destroyed the rear brakes twice. Toyota refused to help with any of the repairs. Newbold Toyota in O'fallon, IL replaced the seals and braked 9/06 and after less thatn 1000 miles they leaked enought again causing the braked to be ruined again. Newbold said it was my fault and Toyota did not care. This time the lack of oil also ruined the read differential. We have had Toyota for 12 years, but no more ever again! GM American made products from now on.
Jan of Eros LA (01/26/07)
i purchased a 2000 toyota tundra in 2000 and 2 months later had it back up there because when i applied the brakes in the morning i almost went through the windshield.not only that but the oxygen sensor light came on and even though i have taken it to a cert. mechanic to be fixed twice ,he said it would come back on and it did. this truck has always pulled to the left and i have had wheel aliegnments and new brake work done there is only 70000+ miles on this vehicle so the problems with tundras started before 2005
Todd of Tacoma WA (01/24/07)
I own a 2000 Tundra with 90 K on it. 2002 - 2006 Tundras with the same lower ball joint design have had recalls on their Tundras because of bad lower ball joints. My truck has loose steering, is difficult to steer, wobbles on the road and feels dangerous. Toyota needs to address 2000 and 2001 owners Tundras as well regarding the bad lower ball joints.
David of Riverside CA (01/21/07)
I was making a left turn at about 10 mph when the driver side front tire spindle assembly came completely off its ball joints. Toyota never notified me of the ball joint recall therefore I suffered a catastrophic failure. All repairs where done at no cost.
Toyota dealership took 3 weeks to fix the problem due to spacers for ball joints not being in stock. Front fender was pushed in and damaged driver side door which was only touched up and not completely repainted. I submitted my towing bill of $105.00 for reimbursement and to date have not received payment. This is my primary work vehicle. Losing its use for 3 weeks over the holidays severly hurt my ability to earn. I am still recovering financially from the loss of my work truck.
Wayne of Bridgewater MA (01/16/07)
Same as everybody else.Brakes shake the fillings out of your head!! Also anyone have the problem of the idle reving @stop?Also have the clunking of the tranny.2000 limted owner.
ouch.
Samuel of Redwood City CA (01/16/07)
This is reporting the second failure of a clutch mounting bracket for Toyota picups and T100's from about 1990 to 1994. This is a problem that i believe Toyota is aware of given that their service centers stock the part (which would not seam common). The bracket which is located up under the dash, breaks in the upper left corner resulting in an inability to engage the clutch. In some cases this defect can actually damage the fire wall as well.
For myself, this is the second time that the part has been replaced. I had to do the same repair 2 years ago on my 1991 toyota pickup. However, this time damage has in fact impacted the firewall as well. The cost is looking to be about 600 dollars for replacement of the part + welding on the firewall itself. As a student this imparts a significant burden given this is a part that should have never broken, let alone twice.
I know of people with older and newer toyota trucks (one an 86 4Runner with 300,000+ miles) and this has never been a problem. I am asking for help, so that Toyota will acknowledge this as a defect and begin repairing / compensating people on a financial level epically considering failure of this part could potentially result in damage to the transmission, clutch, and power train.
Ben of Fort Wayne IN (01/08/07)
I have an 02 Tundra bought brand new, right now I only have 37,000 miles and the brakes are starting to vibrate. I had the problem about 4 months ago and just had the rear drums turned. Everything was good until just recently the vibration is back and seems to be getting worse. Seems I have come to the right place to complain. I see many people with more servere problems than myself, but it only looks like my problems are just beginning compared to everyone else.
I am not looking forward to solving this problem. I realize this must be something that toyota must ultimately fix since the problem initially stems from lack of proper adjustment from the rear brakes which puts overload on front brakes and then eventually warps them. I would be willing to buy a better component if there was one to buy but I dont think there is one available.
I Love Toyota but this issue could have me turning to other options. I have submitted an inquiry to a lawfirm about this issue, well see what happens.
Sarah of Auburn CA (01/03/07)
I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra with 114,000 miles on it. At 112,000 miles the front rotors warped. I had them machined, but they will need to be replaced very soon...sounds like a common problem.
The second major problem is my transmission just went out at 113,000 for $3000! Seems like this is a common problem as well. I have filed a complaint with Toyota, but they say that they cannot recall anything without word from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I would urge others to file a formal complaint with these guys as well!
Ted of Mahwah NJ (12/31/06)
I have a 2002 Tundra. I have not contacted the dealer yet regarding this brake issue in with respect to TSB #BR004-02. However, given the many responses, I don't expect to get much satisfaction from Toyota. I did file a complain with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/. I suggest everyone else who stumbles on the blog should do the same thing.
Marie of Norman OK (12/28/06)
I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra 4WD. Currently the truck has 140,000 miles on it. Evidently I am not the only owner with some serious front brake problems. The front shimmy/vibration began just after the warranty expired. We took it in repeatedly to the local dealership which HAD always serviced our vehicle. Eventually we took it to a brake place. Each time the vibrations would abate, but it was only temporary. The original brakes were not like this. We do not know what to do to fix the problem. Now we have a new problem. Yesterday, while driving 30 mph the truck shifted violently and loudly into gear. After reading the posts listed above regarding transmission problems and planetary whatevers, I am not optimistic. I would like to add one more complaint. The leather on these seats is already wearing thin. If I didn't know better I would swear it was sprayed on.
John of San Clemente CA (12/26/06)
Purchased a new 2000 Toyota Tundra, 3years and 43K miles later the brakes started vibrating. The dealer performed warranty work upgrading the calipers and machined the rotors and drums. The problem has returned at 81K miles. The obvious problem was the rotors were warped again. My mechanic stated I have 75% left on the front and 80% left on the rear. The issues is a warped disc. Problem is, each time you have the warp removed it weakens the disc and they will warp even sooner. What is an owner to do. Toyota needs to redesign the truck and admit their mistake.. Furthermore, How can this be called the Motor Trend Truck of the Year? I think they lost a loyal customer.
John of Encinitas CA (12/22/06)
Bought a '03 Tundra new from the dealership, at about 25k the truck would shake out of control when braking. I had the front end recall done and had new front brake pads and rotors installed($700), two days later I still felt the shaking and at higher speeds on the highway my front end was bouncing like I was driving on a washboard road. I'm only at 50k and I'm looking to sell it.
Matthew of Hampstead NH (12/21/06)
I am experiencing the same vibration and premature failure of the front breaking system that everyone else on this site described in detail. If there are any class actions in process or being considered, please contact me.
I wasn't keeping track but I will now. I know that I've spent well over $2,000 in break repairs and the problem persists.
Morris of Elmer City WA (12/16/06)
when trying to change over from the factory steel wheel that came with the toyota tacoma truck to a toyota tundra aluminum mag wheel. Both trucks are 2007 models. At discount wheel they said the tire monitor system from the tacoma wouldn't fit the tundra wheel. Called toyota dealership and they said to come in and buy new monitors for each wheel at about 150.00 each.
Does the general public know on all new cars with the tire monitor system it is going to cost so much to change tires, or rotate them. Each monitor has it's own radio frequency for each tire, for instance left front reads different than left rear or right front and so on. If the monitors would have swapped discount tire said they would charge 20.00 each to change the old monitor to the new tire.
That's 80.00 for that fee if it works, if not you are stuck buying a new monitor from the factory dealer at 150.00 each and then have them programed to the computer in your car at who knows how much.Go to your tire dealer whether Discount Tire or Les Schawb try any tire company for the bad news. People are not going to be able to pay this crazy charge.
Why didn't the automotive industry make a generic tire monitor for all makes and models with the same radio frequency at an affordable price? All the previous valve stems in your tires could be inter-changed with any make and model, until you check this out or have 2007 car be ready for a crazy charge on your tire changes or rotation, forget free tire rotation on newer cars.
Daniel of Camden SC (12/12/06)
I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra 2wd V8. At approxiamtely 81K miles the automatic transmission went out, and by out I mean catastophically out. The truck wouldn't even move while the transmission sounded like it was self-destructing. I had just had it into the Toyota dealer for a transmission service roughly 6K miles ago.The dealer told me that the unit failed because I missed getting it serviced every 30K miles. OK, so I missed one service, is the transmission, the most worked component besides the engine that delicate? After going round and round with the dealer I was out $3217.00 for a remanufactured transmission. I have purchased four Toyotas from the same dealer in the last eight years, but still no help. The factory tires have outlasted the transmission, stick coils, and two o2 sensors.See ya at the Chevy dealer!
$3217.00 for parts and labor $150.00 towing (after hours) 3 days without the use of vehicle
Chris of Atwater CA (12/09/06)
I have allways been happy with toyota products but this 2000 tundra has had continual front brake problems. The disks warp even though I've had them looked at by the dealer. I had the new and improved calipers installed (I paid for parts and they supplied labor) and it still warps. I recently Nov. 2006 took a drive from California to New Orleans and before leaving had new pads put on and rotors turned to true them up and get rid of the warping, and before I arrived they had a warp in the discs. This occured in two days of highway driving and only 2150 miles. Any solutions?
Fred of Lake Tapps WA (12/04/06)
I bought a 2000 Toyota Tundra same brake issue's as everyone else is having, THE FRONT ROTORS WARP. I called the Toyota Motors coporation and complained about the problem they told me that my truck has had extensive brake work completed and there was nothing further they could do, (or willing to do).That was last year and this year strangely enough, Toyota will not disclose any maintenance history of my truck... mmm.
The reason I called Toyota this year is because I wanted to find out if the TSB work had been done on my Tundra. Upgrading to the new larger calipers 13WL and Yes, indeed I do have the larger calipers and yes sorry the ROTORS STILL WARP. The Tundra has 70,000 miles on it other that the brakes and set belt everything works so far. In my opinion Toyota has failed its customers on fixing brake the issue on the Tundra, they could have upgraded the Rotors and solved the back brake adjusting issue.
Joey Baranik of Bossier City LA (11/29/06)
After 14 months and 23,700 miles my 2005 Tundra failed with no oil pressure. I changed the oil every 5000 miles, etc. Toyota response is to re-build the engine--not replace it. I am un-happy with the answer. I did not buy a Toyota to have a re-built engine. They should completely replace the engine with a new one. The engine ran with no oil pressure--the pump failed with no warning.
The engine is shot..and the dealer is re-using some of the engine parts i.e. replace the short block but re-using valves for example. The entire engine is at risk..it ran with no oil until failure.
James of Saratoga WY (11/27/06)
Knock in engine, started at 20K took to dealership Laramie WY. They infomed me it was nothing to be concerned over.The problem has only got worse.I Have taken to several dealerships since then.The final say by a regional Toyota service Rep. out of Denver is the condition is normal and has no effect on resale value. This diagnois is so far from the truth this Rep is either completly ignorant or he does not want to except resposibility for the problem. I have done profesional engine building balancing and dyno tunning of world class race engines. To me it sounds like a collasped piston , which gives you excesive clearance and creates a knock. And will continue to get worse and do cylinder wall damage. The vehicle is a 03 Tundra with 60K miles. This vehicle is currently at Ft Collins and has been since Oct. 31, 06 I couldn't even dump this vehicle if I wanted. No one in thier right mind would purchase a truck that sounded like mine. I also have a 06 Tacoma with problems and the dealer ignores the issues. What is going on at Toyota?
Peter of Brooksville FL (11/24/06)
I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra wich I purchased used. I purchased it with 70k miles on it. It has the usual brake problems and then some. since I purchased it the brakes have been worked on and the squeling and ratling came bake a few days after. My rear shocks were greased and started barking a few days later. After I brake, a few seconds later I feel a forcefull jump forward from my truck. Last but not least, when I take of my seat bealt it does not return back to is place. I can not afford to leave my truck collecting dust on my drive way. Can someone out there help me?
I just turn the radio up as loud as I can to tune out the vibrations or squaling of the brakes.
Matthew of San Clemente CA (11/04/06)
I own a 2002 SR-5 V-8 2wh Toyota Tundra which I bought brand new back in 2002. As everyone else has described with the front brake problems. I had to replace my front brake pads and turned my rotors and around 23k. I replaced my fronts pads since then. Now I'm at 73k and my problems have returned with the front vibrations and pads worn down already. I did have my lower ball-joints replaced under the re-call. I have also had to replace my 02 sensors three times. The first was under warranty the 35k warranty, the 2nd under the extended warranty (100K by Toyota because they no of the problem) but the 3rd time it cost me Approx $200.00 out of pocket because the 2 failed behind my cat-converter. I file a complaint with them and they still wouldn't give me a refund or even a discount.
Edward of Rapid City SD (10/12/06)
I bought a new 06 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Double Cab because of the quality and reliabilty I'd heard of. The first time I needed the 4X4 it wouldn't work. I took it back to the dealer and they said the front wheel drive actuator was installed improperly at the factory making it defective and it also burned out the electronic control unit. Don't know how this problem could have gotten by the factory and the dealer. After one week in the shop I'm back on the road. I hope the next 200 miles are less eventful. I've dealt with 14 new vehicles over the years and never had these kind of serious problems.
No problems other than I worry what other devices were not installed properly... like air bags!!
Jason of Kimberling City MO (09/26/06)
Very bad vibration in the front of my 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Joe of Hurley WI (09/11/06)
I recently purchased a used 2000 Toyota Tundra from a private owner with 130,000 miles. The one owner said it needed new tires and that it vibrated a little and even took $500 dollars off the asking price. Needless to say new tires have went on and balanced. The vibration problems continued. To list I have had the tires rechecked over and over, replaced the rotors and front brakes, alignment, replaced the carrier bearing, had the u-joints checked. I don't know what to replace next or check! The vibration continues at speeds between 50-65 mph and sometimes, not often, it doesn't occur. I've read forums till I'm sick of reading about them. My brakes after one week of replacing the rotors are already hopping when applying the brakes softly. To include the vibration problems, the automatic gear shifting doesn't seem to be smooth or acting right. I did read one forum where somebody did a tranny flush and cured the problem. Mine seems to shift hard and hang in high gear when decelarating and kicking back out.
Ernie of Hindman KY (08/23/06)
I just drove home from the shop with my 2000 Tundra. Second brake job in 4 months. $1,200. The vibration was so bad it shook my fillings loose, who do I send the dentist bill to? It brakes smooth tonight, but for how long. I just heard about all of the brake problems when I visited this site tonight. Misery loves company. Anybody want to buy a truck?
Junior of Carlsbad CA (08/15/06)
Just Purchased 2003 Tundra about 1 year ago and I am having same break problems that everyone is describing, I don't even know how to see if my ball bearing was replaced after the recall on them...
Mike of Methuen MA (08/07/06)
2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4 After less than 100,000 miles transmission started slipping and engine light came on. Brought to a Toyota dealer only to be told that they wanted 300 to check it out. Took to a very reputable transmission specialist and after an inspection and disassembly was told planetery gears were gone and needed a whole new trans. Cost me $3,200. One month later 4 wheel drive stopped engaging and had to replace electric motor at a cost of $500. Also have same brake problems as others have reported. Toyota response to me was we warranty to 60,000 that is it.
Marie of Radcliff KY (07/30/06)
We have a 2000 Toyota Tundra. We had front brake/rotor problems in October 2004, and they were again replaced in June 06. Also, after our 70,000 mile ($1,400) service, the mechanic failed to connect the radiator hose, resulting in a tow (after driving only 21 miles). Then 2 weeks later, the engine light came on again (300 miles), and we needed a coil replacement, $200. Now, 4 weeks later (300 miles) the engine light on again, and the truck rattles. The dealership is very unresponsive.
Kelly of Marion IL (03/20/06)
We purchased a new 2000 Toyota Tundra and have been in the shop so many times with our brakes. When our warranty ran out, they quit paying for the worn rotors. I have always purchase Toyota and Lexus vehicles and now I am really discouraged from purchasing another. I cannot believe that the Toyota Company would turn their backs on us faithful buyers. Thousands of dollars will now be spent every three or more thousand miles. So unhappy.
Zachary of Valrico FL (02/17/06)
I purchased a 2002 Toyota Tundra from the above dealerhip in January of 2005. The odometer reading at the time of purchase was 38,000 miles. Right away I noticed a vibration when applying the brakes, but the condition worsened severely over the next two months. When I took the truck to my mechanic to be diagnosed for the problem, he said the front brakes had already been resurfaced three times at 38,000 miles, which I thought was very odd. I then had all four brakes re-surfaced at one time, only to have the problem reappear only months later, only worse.
Currently the truck is shaking badly upon brake application after the breaks were all turned a second time since my purchase of the truck. It's obvious that resurfacing the brakes is not going to solve the problem. I opened a ticket number with the Toyota complaint line and they set me a consultation with a Toyota mechanic at the dealership I purchased the truck from. All he told me was he could fix it, but it would cost me a lot of money. I even purchased the extended warranty (100,000 mile bumper to bumper) upon purchase, and this was not even taken into consideration by the dealership.
Why would the $2000.00 to fix the brake problem not be covered under my extended warranty? Toyota didn't have an answer to this question when I asked about it. I do not feel the brakes will ever be correct on my truck unless drastic measures are taken. I am currently seeking an attorney to represent me as I have decided to take legal action against Toyota because of the Tundra brake problem that Toyota refuses to acknowledge.
Robert of Monte Sereno CA (12/01/05)
Toyota Tundra Year 2000 model brake problem like everybody else - dealer did not reveal the warranty issue and now I am out of warranty and dealer will not cover defect and Toyota says work it out with the dealer which is catch 22. Toyota clearly hedged their bets and is trying to avoid a factory recall on this issue due to expensives involved (most expensive in automotive history according to the Toyota factory customer support rep I talked to).
This brake defect is a safety hazard and serious functional defect. Can anyone imagine trying to see a car that bucks and shakes when you brake, especially to slightly slow the vehicle while going down a grade. It is terrifying to passengers
Kenneth of Atlanta GA (11/18/05)
I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra. At times, it doesn’t shift up properly and the engine revs up very high, but the truck doesnt accelerate. At times, when I am coasting down a hill, it will shift down, causing the truck to slow down. I took it to the dealer and was told that the transmission is completely electronic and that happens sometimes. I feel that this is a factory defect. Last week, I was trying to make a left turn at an intersection. I pressed the pedal but the truck didnt accelerate. I could have been hit by an oncoming car. I’ve come to realize the this is a dangerous defect, as well.
Kirk of Bozeman MT (11/06/05)
While driving my 2003 Toyota Tundra on the interstate, the front ball joint failed. The wheel and front fender demolished. It's a miracle I'm still alive! The vehicle was towed, and I had to unload my construction tools. I contacted the Toyota dealer. They called the manufacturer. They said they'll send a rep to inspect it, whenever they can get to it. The garage told me there was a recall notice on the ball joint, but I never was notified.
It's been almost two weeks, no word from Toyota. Since I have no other transportation to the job site, my employer includes me in a carpool. It's 3hrs/day to&from the job site. There is no way to transport or store my tools needed for my construction job. Can't move forward with insurance until Toyota shows up.
James of Charleston SC (10/19/05)
I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra that is nothing more than a piece of Junk. Toyota has really gone down in their service and quality. The trunk isn't even 4 years old and only has 66000 miles on it yet. Take a look at the laundry list of items that have gone bad: Starter Wheel bearings Brakes 3 times Gas Gauge Sending unit in the gas tank 2 o2 sensors 2 tail light harnesses temp know on the AC battery and terminals and of course my seat belts. The brakes will vibrate your teeth loose and I have had them redone twice. Apparently the extended warranty does not cover the brakes, wheel bearings or battery terminal. I will never buy one of these pieces of junk again.
Stephen of Madison AL (09/23/05)
Toyota had a recall on their 2003 Tundra; a ball joint. The dealer replaced both ball joints, ground rotors, aligned the front end but did not replace the tires. My truck has 28,000 miles on it and the tires have been rotated as directed by Toyota. They show Extremely uneven wear and are near bald on the outer edge. Since the ball joint caused the damage I believe the tires should be replaced as part of the recall - not at my expense. The installed tires (if bought from a distributor) are rated for 50,000 miles. I'd like Toyota to put new tires on my truck. Bill Penney is the local dealer: and I have no complaint against them. My problem is with the services they were authorized to perform under the Toyota recall. They should be allowed to replace the tires.
New tires are $125 each (x4 = $500) on a truck with 28,000 this is excessive.
Fredie of Mcdonough GA (09/21/05)
I have been a loyal Toyota customer for over 30 years. I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra Limited which at the end of the warranty developed what I just found out is a wide spread problem for Tundras, the transmission will cause the engine to stall, shut off and live the driver with no way to control the vehicle because the power steering and power brakes would become useless. As I have researched, this is frequently experienced by other Tundra owners. I am just glad no one have lost their lives, as far as I know. I encourage all Tundra owners to contact Toyota Motors 1 800 331-4331 and complain about this unsafe maulfaunction.
I will be paying over $3,000 dollars and be without transportation, simply because Toyota did not live up to their resposabilities and fail to do a recall on these faulty trucks. I intend to post a complaint in every web site that provides me with opportunity.
Russell of Tallassee AL (09/09/05)
There is a very serious problem with the front brakes on the Toyota Tundra. I have a 2001 Limited 4x4 and paid for it thinking it would be the last truck I would ever buy. I drove and could not help noticing how much the front brakes vibrated. Let me clarify this, it was jumping so violently that I was scared to drive the truck on long trips. Well I do all my on automotive work so I knew right off what needed to be done. I toke off and had the front rotor's ground and replaced the brake pads. Also did the same for the rear drums. Well that worked for about 6,000 miles and the problem started again.
I repeated the process again with the same results after about 6 to 8,000 miles. I bought new front rotors and replaced the old ones that didn't help either. Well I talked to my local dealership and they were no help. They even admitted they didn't know anything about a TBS. So know since I have two sets of rotors I have one set ground and keep swapping them out about every 8,000 miles, it's a very smooth ride for a few weeks, what a huge hassle this is just to get a comfortable ride out of a truck that was so rated to be the best of the year. Who are they trying to fool. Toyota needs to be reprimanded for this serious problem.
Economically this is very expensive and should not have to be done with a truck so new. Just think what the cost of a brake job at a dealership would be, time off work, the job itself, gas and anything else. You get the idea.
Melissa of San Diego CA (09/08/05)
I live in San Diego, CA, and I bought a used 2001 Toyota Tundra back in August of 2003, from a Ford Dealership. I was very happy with it at first, But a soon started having the vibrations in the front end when I applied the brakes.I took it to my own machanic to be checked out, and he said that something was wrong with the brakes for sure and that it was not normal. It was still under warranty, so I took it back to Ford and they resurfaced the rotors, and temporarily fixed the problem. Not more than 2 to 3 days later it started again, so I took it back and they reglazed them, and rotated them. Then after the third trip back within 1 month, I decided to look online for any known problems. I found out that they had a known problem about the brakes. So I printed the report out and took it with me to a Toyota Service Department in Santee, CA. I had it checked out and they told me they needed replaced.
The GM was there and I told him that I should not and would not pay for a repair that Toyota knew was needed. I told him I had the report with me and I would show him that there are reports of it happening. He told me that they would fix it at no cost to me. I asked him what if it happens again? and he said that they would replace it everytime it happens.It is very expensive to have to have it replaced once a week or 2-3 times a month. I believe that Toyota Manufacturers have an obligation to recall this truck and put heavy duty rotors on them, before it gets to the point where someone is seriously hurt or to the point of someone being, God forbid killed from the defect.
Joe of Scottsdale AZ (09/06/05)
I would like to add my name to the list of Toyota brake complaints. I too have a 2000 Tundra whose brakes started to vibrate at 50,000 miles (14,000 miles past the warranty). I went to Tempe (AZ) Toyota last year and was told of the TSB that would cost in excess of $1,600 to get larger calipers, pads, backing plate, etc. Needless to say I bulked at the price and instead purchased a new set of front rotors at about $250 and installed them myself. The rotors were warranted for a year. As a result of the design flaw, the new rotors lasted about 8 months. I brought the truck back to Tempe Toyota and they did give me a new set of rotors WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT THE ONES I PURCHASED, took down my VIN number, and told me NOT to come back.
I'm now past the second resurfacing on both sets of rotors and now need another set. As with some of the other respondents, I also feel that I should not have to pay full price for a design flaw. I don’t mind footing for half the bill, but getting hit with something that is totally the fault of Toyota engineering is unfair. Please add my name and e-mail for any petitions to get Toyota to fess up to this problem and at least foot half the bill on their products that are past warranty.
Gary of Mooresville NC (06/28/05)
Purchased a 2001 Toyota Tundra. Had tire vibration problems and was told by the dealership that it may be a tire out of balance. Later I was told that I needed new brakes because they were worn out. The dealership couldn't seem to fix the problem so I took it to a local tire/brake company. They replaced the brakes and turned the rotors. 10,000 miles later I was having the same problem. Terrible vibration and the whole front of the vehicle would shake when I was braking. A different Toyota dealership told me that there had been a service recall for the brakes and that I should take it back to the original dealership to have it corrected.
The original dealership said it was out of warrenty and it would cost me $1800 to have them brake system replaced. I see that I am not the only one having the same type of problems with my brakes. I have emailed the General Mgr. of the dealership where I purchased my Tundra Limited and have never heard anything back. Where do we go for help? Toyota just ignores this problem.
This has cost me several brake repair expenses and the truck currently just sits in my driveway because I'm afraid I won't be able to stop if I had to in an emergency situation.
Mike of Monument CO (06/23/05)
Own a 2000 Tundra. Have had vibration problems repeatedly w/ front rotors. Rotors have been replaced twice and turned multiple times. Vibration has begun in as little as 3000 miles since last brake job. This is my 3rd set of pads and 2nd set of Rotors. Truck only has 80k miles. I'm tired of Toyota not admitting this is a serious problem and there should be a recall. I would like to be reimbursed for my out of pocket expenses.
Toyota won't admit fault and I'm stuck w/ the expense of repairs.
Carrie of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico (06/13/05)
Purchased 2000 Tundra with ABS light on and rear noise. Toyota agreed to fix any problems. Toyota stated the noise was a parking break cable and said to be careful with the antilock break to not hit it too hard. Day after picking it up from service a major accident occured -- at 45 mph the brakes locked up. Severe damage to 3 vehicles - 2 totaled out. Injuries to 6 people. The truck shakes violently when braking. I have made repairs at my expense.
I am stuck with a $24,000.00 paper weight that I can only drive when I feel suicidal!
Kurt of Woodstock IL (05/18/05)
I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The front brakes are of sub standard quality. The rotors warp from overheating due to the system being too small to handle the trucks weight. Front end vibrates at a hazardous amount when stopping at highway speeds. Never used the truck for hauling because the brakes can't handle it. Dangerous stopping conditions are present at all times.
Toyota will encounter a law suit from me if there is an accident caused by their lack of responding to this problem in a timely fashion. This has been documented since the year 2000 by numerous people. I think there is enough to run with. If truck inspections were put back into effect, the truck would fail and the government would pull it off the street until the problem was fixed. Wake Up Toyota!
Michael of Jackson MS (03/22/05)
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra 4x4. At 107,000 highway miles the front wheel on the driver's side collasped under the vehicle. Sending the vehicle on to the pavement and damaging the front spindle. I had just gotten off the interstate where I was traveling at 70 miles an hour and was traveling only 10 miles an hour when this occurred. Otherwise, I would have lost control causing a major traffic accident and injuries.The dealership repaired the vehicle at my cost. I was not told there is a problem with the ball joints on the 2002 Tundra. I did not expect this from a Toyota vehicle.
Repairs & Towing $1,057.47
Charles of Traflagar IN (03/04/05)
I have brake problems with my 2001 Toyota Tundra Truck. I've already spent $780 on the brakes without a solution
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