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Toyota Tundra • Engine problems • Brake problems • Misc. problems --- News • Toyota Recalls Some 2007 Tundra Pickups • Camshaft Flaw in New Tundra Pickup • New Tundra Pickup Stumbles in NHTSA Safety Test • Toyota Recalls 533,000 Trucks for Failed Ball Joints • NHTSA Probes 600,000 Toyota Trucks and Vans • Toyota Tundra Recalled to Disable Front Passenger Airbag Switch --- • Toyota Trucks

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:

Daniel of Ely, NV September 23, 2007

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 September 22, 2007

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 September 18, 2007

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 September 8, 2007

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 August 3, 2007

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.

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