Toyota Tundra Reviews

2016 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition - First issue I believe to be suspension related. Truck hits a bump and shakes... a lot. Sometimes a full 5+ seconds after. Brought it to multiple dealerships, multiple technicians say it's normal. Tundra's are just a really rough ride. Second, the rear window. Absolutely love that it goes down all the way but there's probably a reason not all truck manufacturers do this. It sounds like the world is coming to an end. There is a VERY loud grinding/squeaking noise that happens as the truck bounces. Dealership again says this is normal; there is only one bracket that holds it in place and so if the window isn't up all the way it moves around a lot. Other issues exist but those are the two that would keep me from buying another Tundra. 10,000 kms on this thing and it drives and sounds like it's 30 years old.

I just got off the phone with a case manager name Marquita from Toyota. I had called three days earlier and was told a case manager would call. I received no phone call, and had to call them myself. My Tundra is one of the vehicles affected by the lack frame protection resulting in a severely rusty frame. I had the frame inspected by a local Toyota dealer and was told that the undercoating that was meant to solve the problem was poorly applied. Huge chunks are my frame are falling off and the frame is exposed causing it to continue to rust. The master technician brought me back to show how the frame was not originally prepped and the undercoating was thinly applied.

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My 2005 Tundra has 38,000 miles and was recalled for the "service campaign" of re-coating frame due to rust. Promptly got this done and within 4 months huge pieces were peeling off. Notified dealership, took in to be looked at and they said this was a one time coating and nothing else could be done. Opened a case with Toyota headquarters - nothing. 1 year later shifting cable AND brake lines break - private mechanic said due to severe rusting. Back to dealership, NOW they offer to re-scrape undercarriage and reapply coating along with $6000 estimate of other repairs/maintenance needed. Supervisor showed me underneath truck when up on lift and it looks like it has been sitting in salt water-rusting. It's that bad. Dealership also stated that they rate the rust condition on the vehicles from 1-10, 1 being the worst and 10 the best. He stated when my vehicle initially came in it was rated a 3!

I had a 2000 Tacoma 189,000 miles on. It ran great. Everything was good. One day coming from work hit a curb started driving funny. I was going to take it to a mechanic. Started looking at it I noticed my whole frame was cracked. I got frame cancer. I called Toyota. they know of the problem but my truck was too old they didn't care if my frame broke and I killed myself or somebody else. So I was stuck with my truck. Can't drive it. Can't sell it. Had to part it out. I started investigating and almost every Toyota has this problem and Toyota knows all about it. So if you are buying a Toyota make sure you get it checked out. I will never buy a piece of ** Toyota again. I bought a Chevy. so I hope you read this and think twice about getting a Toyota.

I recently bought a 2003 Toyota Tundra sr5 with 89000 miles on it. Now having owned a few Toyota cars in the past I was pretty certain the money was well spent. Unfortunately for me I was wrong. It seems that Toyota has some serious issues with the frames of their trucks. Had I known I need to climb under the truck and inspect the whole frame before buying it I would have bought a Chevy. After having lost my steering I took into the shop only to find out the front chassis had completely rotted out. And having to tow it to another shop to be told the same thing the mechanics explained it was very odd to only have 1 portion of the frame rot out while the most exposed areas of the frame were still in ideal conditions. So like most people I jumped on the Internet to find the 2003 Tundra had a lot of problems with the frames (so did the tacomas, both from 1998-2015).

This was the 2nd Tundra Crewmax that I bought new. The quality from the 2011 to 2017 has greatly decreased. One of the nice features of the Crewmax was that the back seat reclined, not anymore for the 2016-2017. The child seat latching system in the back flawed. Because the seat no longer slides or folds forward they have a nylon strap directly behind the headrest in which you put your car seat strap through then you have to go to the center of the backseat to attach to another strap. This puts sideways pressure on the car seat, not backwards force which is needed in my opinion.

I own a 2006 Toyota Tundra and absolutely love and trust this truck. I bought it used in Fort Wayne Indiana with 38,000 miles. I take care of my vehicles. Oil changes regularly (Royal Purple synthetic), regular maintenance is done as well. Two recalls and a Toyota service notice have been taken care of. Recalls were lower ball joints. Toyota covered this with no problems. Frame inspection recall. Mine had no issues. Tensioner belt assembly issue. I paid for that. Currently have 119,000 miles as of 11/8/2016. Changes I have made, removed the muffler for a more rumbling sound, leveling kit, 285 sized tires, cold air intake, replaced the radiator (very easy to do) along with temp sensor and thermostat.

In 2010 I purchased a Toyota Tundra thinking that this company would stand behind their vehicles. This company has had and still does have a problem with the secondary air system. They have extended the warranty for this system admitting that they have a problem. This is an expensive fix for consumers over $4000.00 and still no recall from this company to fix the problem. Without this fix you are unable to get an inspection because it is an emission problem. Consumer beware that you will have this problem if you keep your vehicle for over the extended warranty time allowed.

Have a 2016 Toyota Tundra with 7000 miles on it, purchased new. The transmission started slipping on it so had it towed into dealership. They stated it had slippage codes in computer so they would need to put new one in but would not cover it under warranty. They said at sometime the rear wheels were spinning faster than the front is why. I do not understand how that deems it unwarrantable.

My first new 1987 Dodge pickup mostly junk. Then a new 98 Ford 4WD Lariat, a bit better but had inadequate brake issues and transfer case sticking problems. At 5 years old couldn't wait to get rid of vehicles. Bought a new 2003 Tundra and has been almost like a fine Swiss watch. Had to have the fuel filler neck replaced because the old necks in this model year was causing a sensor light to come on in the cab. I live in AZ so body rust not a problem. Because I let the truck go to log without replacing front shocks I had to have some minor work done. Other than that and new batteries can't think of anything I have had to have done. One thing that is annoying every time I schedule service with Toyota they practically beg me to sell. From what I understand somewhere in the 2001 to 2005 range are the best model years. I'm tall so I have to hunch a bit to get under the top of the door jam but there is plenty of head room inside.

I bought a 2006 Tundra a few years ago and got the vehicle nicely washed and polished at a dealership in Tucson. After about 10 washes the paint disappeared on the hood and roof. I contacted the dealership and they accused me I did the damage probably myself and refused to fix the issue. I wrote Toyota and got no help whatsoever - no surprise. Well, that's just an optical issue. Later I got 2 recalls and went to a dealership in Sierra Vista to get the recalls taken care off. The service guy was just laughing and said Toyota "might" have the parts for the repair late Summer 2016. Called today - nothing. Recently the truck starts to overheat, driving in city traffic. Since I got it, the ac won't blow cold in slow traffic.

I just purchased a 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited 4 days ago, after waiting for it for over 6 weeks. This morning, when I was familiarizing myself with my brand new truck, I discovered that the spare tire is an 18-inch Michelin while the ones on the truck are 20-inch Bridgestones. My suspicion was that the tires were swapped at the dealership from Michelins to Bridgestones and that whoever did it did not even bother with the spare. The dealership salesman I dealt with said there may have been a mistake installing the wrong size, wrong brand spare. But who would make a mistake like this - The Toyota people at the factory?

I have a 2006 Tundra and am very dissatisfied with it. I own a farm, and I expect a truck to perform. With 33,000 miles, I noticed transmission oil leaking from the bell housing where the front drive shaft connects to the transmission. There is no way to check for low oil because the transmission is sealed with no oil stick (how stupid!). The dealer changed the seal under warranty, but the mechanic admitted the seal he took out looked good. The only way to truly fix the problem was to also change the drive shaft also, but the dealer did not. About 50,000 miles later, and I now have the same problem. At 40,000 miles the tailgate would not open and shut. When I removed the tailgate panel, the piano wire and Teflon bushings looked like parts out of a cracker jack box. I was shocked at the flimsiness of the parts. For a farmer, a truck without a tailgate is like a bird dog without a nose.

Have a 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited with severe Bed rust with 45000 miles on it. Took it to the dealer and they said they can do nothing about it, call Toyota customer service hq's. Well we know how that went. "Sorry you are over the 5 year limit." This a known problem with their trucks and they chose to do nothing about it. I don't care if it is 9 years old, there should be not rust like that at this age. Also had to have the water pump replaced at 44000 miles. Not under warranty. Another known problem with all Toyotas they just say normal wear and tear. So much for the great Toyota reliability they keep advertising. Found out about the rust just in time to stop the wife from buying a new Camry xle. Will never buy another Toyota.

I own a Toyota Tundra truck which I purchased new. There were serious issues with the truck and apparently there were recalls which I did not get. The entire drive train is badly rusted and the vehicle is not safe to drive. It only has 17,900 miles on it. Toyota is not willing to take responsibility for the vehicle and their representative has been quite rude each time I have called. The cost of the needed repairs is approx. $6,000.00.

I bought a 2014 Toyota Tundra. It is already rusting and while driving I feel as if the engine is starting to go bad in little ways. I got suckered into overpaying for the truck from a dealership and have regretted buying it ever since. Only 40 thousand miles.

My grandmother recently purchased a used 2000 Toyota Tundra from my son. Not knowing the extent of the undercarriage rust. I had the vehicle inspected and it failed. I looked into a recall that I was notified of and took it to my local Toyota dealership. They then tell me that there is nothing they can do about the rust because the warranty had ran out on 3/31/16 for the campaign and they were not provided the chemicals nor the equipment to apply the corrosive preventer, that if I wanted it fixed I should take it back to New Jersey where it was originally purchased. I contacted Toyota and their statement was, "well if the inspector says it does not need a new frame then there is nothing we can do, and only cold climate states have the corrosive chemicals." If you are going to make and sell vehicles they should stand by their product and fix their screw ups. Very disappointed in Toyota and their customer service.

I am still driving a 2002 4x4 Tundra Limited, 87000 miles, I bought new. Sorry that some owners are/have experienced poor quality work, quality, craftsmanship, etc. with their trucks. This does cause me to take a step back considering my next purchase. From 1977 to 2002, I owned Chevy and Ford trucks. This is my one and only Toyota product. Something could break down today on my truck, but for 14+ years, this is the best truck I've ever owned. I had a engine light sensor (circuit board/chip) replaced 6-8 years ago. That's it! I am diligent about maintenance for my truck. The Toyota dealer I bought the truck from are the only people to touch the truck for service. I have friends that are waiting/hoping for me to sell. My words may not help, but I wish the best for those of you having problems with your Tundra.

Purchased a 2016 Tundra, (200 miles from home) we noticed a vibration, we didn't think anything of it as the road we were on was bad, but the longer we drove, and the further away from the dealer we got, we saw it was not getting any better. So we decided to head home and go to our local dealer to figure out what the problem was. After heading to our local dealer, they said it was the tires, and we were no longer welcome at that dealer. So we went to another dealer only to hear the same crap. So we went and purchased a new set of tires, and also tried another set of rims, still had vibration.

I own a well maintained 2003 Toyota Tundra. There have been multiple reports of defective frames. I recently discovered mine is now among them. I brought the truck in for a frame inspection in 2012 and was told it passed. According to what I've read it had to have marble sized holes in it to qualify for a new frame under a "campaign " which expired in December 2012. I wished I had known of the replacement option at that time as I would have pushed them for a frame. I put my faith in the dealership and in Toyota and took their word for it. BIG MISTAKE! I filed in a claim with Toyota which is being denied because the "campaign" expired in 2012. No frame replacement, no buy back, no credit towards another vehicle. NOTHING. Very disappointed in Toyota. I have been loyal to the brand since 1988. That ends today!!!

There are 6 bolts that hold the bed to the supports on the frame. The 2 near the tailgate are fine. The 4 remaining bolt locations are rusting terribly. One is wide open now. To the point you can see the ground. Put it this way I can place my hand in the opening. I told the dealer, Toyota on Nicholasville in KY, when they sprayed my frame. They wouldn't even look at it. Told me to contact Toyota. They were no help whatsoever. You would think they would try to help as this impacted whether I buy from them again. I bought many thru them before but none since. I contacted Toyota and sent them pics of the bed rust problem. They would not do anything about it. I have a few friends with this truck & theirs are in the same shape. It rusts because water/dirt gets between the support & the bed. Toyota put mastick around the support but not completely around it.

Me and my husband have a 2006 Toyota Tundra that we bought this year. Me and my friends went on a camping trip Friday, 13 of November. We were driving down the highway on November 14 going 70 miles an hour, then turned onto a dirt road. About a half a mile up the road the ball joint broke causing the tire to flop over and break the axle and the tie rod. That was about 8:30 in the evening. We tried calling AAA but they said they would not come till the morning. So we went back to camp. Came back in the morning to call the tow truck. When we got there the truck was gone. So we spent Sunday trying to find the truck. We found out that It had been towed to a town called Whitehall in Montana.

2002 Tundra Limited. As I understand it, Toyota recalled 110,000+ vehicles including mine. Apparently, before I was the owner, it had a rear cross member serviced and truck had a rust inhibitor treatment. I recently was having some exhaust work done and it was pointed out to me that the frame is rusting through. Yes, all the way through. I can poke my finger right through the frame. I contacted Toyota and was shocked to find out that the recall ended 12-31-13. (I believe that was the date). INCREDIBLE. LIKE RUST ISSUES WERE GOING TO GET BETTER AFTER THAT DATE. They said since my frame wasn't replaced prior to that date that there was absolutely nothing I could do. Any advice on where to get further exposure to this unbelievable issue is welcome. .

My 2003 Toyota Tundra that I carefully maintained and had the frame inspected and treated by Toyota in 2012 has just been deemed unsafe to drive by my Toyota dealership due to frame failure due to rust. I had only 94,000 miles on the truck. I just assumed that I would get a credit, probably small, towards a trade in or the like. Toyota's response to my sudden loss of a truck from frame failure. Nothing. Zero. No advice, not frame repair, no trade in credit. Nothing. My truck that was on paper worth over 7000 dollars on Friday was now worth $250 as junk on the following Monday.

The steering has been shaking between 60-70 mph for the past several months. I have taken it to the dealer and of course they cannot duplicate the problem. The truck only has 30,000 miles. Last year when I took it the dealership for routine oil changes their technician made a note that the left ball joints are leaking. They deliver my car to me without saying anything about it. Before I pull away from the dealership I notice the notation the tech had marked. I get out of my truck and ask to speak to someone about the leaking ball joints. Service advisor tells me "No need to worry. You still have plenty of time," until my warranty runs out.

My customer experience has been horrible as Toyota headquarters is not addressing the need for a new frame to ensure my safety and the public's safety. Priority Toyota inspected the vehicle in Aug 2015 and stated the frame needed to be replaced; the dealership immediately generated a report and documented the failed frame with photos showing the rust perforation despite Toyota's service campaign solution of a CRC application.

I purchased the 2001 Tundra brand spanking new. She has 139,000 miles on her and is running strong. The only issues were the back vent window mechanism broke and the cabin light cover broke in the first year. No complaints as everything else has been solid! The original battery lasted over 11 years! She is currently in the shop to get the frame replaced, all under the recall. The dealer gave me a RAV4 to use for free. It's not a pickup but a very nice vehicle nonetheless. I may buy it for my kids.

At 20,000 miles I have noticed a vibration in the steering during braking only. The Dealer where I purchased it now claims that they see no issue, but a independent certified mechanic has confirmed warped rotors. The issue has yet to be resolved. At 21,000 miles the air injection valve and pump had to be replaced. The check engine light came on and the truck went in to limp mode. This issue took four days for my dealership to find and address. For someone who has been buying Toyota vehicles for 20+ years, I am very unhappy. Looks like I will be giving Ford Motor Company a closer look. I'm done with Toyota.

While driving yesterday my Toyota Tundra started shimmying at about 60 mile an hour. It felt like a tire was going down. I pulled over got out check the tires and they were fine. Got back in and took off and the shimmy was gone or vibration whatever you want to call it. Has anybody had that experience? My son owns a Toyota repair shop in California and he said it could be what is called torque converter shudder. Maybe there's a Toyota recall for this. It has only done this twice in five years but it's starting to concern me. Any help would be appreciated.

Not happy with Toyota! My 2007 Toyota Tundra bed has big rust holes in it. The truck is in beautiful condition, no rust anywhere except for the bed - 4 big rust holes makes me sick. I also see other posts from others with the same problem. Toyota should fix it!!!

I currently own several Toyota Tundras (08', 09' and '14) and have actually considered buying the upcoming 2016 Toyota Tacoma, however, it is completely contingent on the location of the alternator. I have loved Toyota trucks and have bought several of them in my lifetime. I bought them because they seemed to be more reliable over the years than the American trucks that I bought. However, recently, my faith in Toyota has been shaken due to the amount of recalls I receive on my trucks as well as one very particular design problem. Toyota designed their engine block with a serious design flaw that is costing me thousands and something Toyota has been unwilling to help me out with. I bought my 2009 Toyota Tundra with 3,000 some odd miles, certified from a local Toyota Dealership (Thompson Toyota in Doylestown, PA).

My 2000 Toyota Tundra had 180,000 miles on it when the driver's side ball joints failed, dropping that side of the vehicle to the ground. Luckily, I was moving slowly and no one was injured. I had both sides replaced (both sides were worn out) with ball joints supplied by the local NAPA store. Three years later, both sets of ball joints were again worn out and required replacement. I had driven 38,000 miles since the first incident. Why are there no grease fittings on these joints which would have prevented these failures?

I just purchased this vehicle a few months ago, and so far I'm in love. The interior of the truck seems to be bigger than my first apartment, and even has reclining rear seats (which is a first in my book). I opted for the leather interior option since I'm constantly carting the kiddos around and want to stay ahead of any spills. The rear window rolls down which is awesome for visibility and for easy access to the bed.

What can I say? I have mixed feelings about my Tundra. Bought in new in 02 and it's been reliable, where I've never been stranded, but it's always needed constant attention and if I didn't do the repairs to my vehicle, I would've sold it in 08 since it wouldn't be worth the cost fixing it. Now have 174K miles on it. Problems: Highway vibration when changing over to new tires. Used extended warranty from Toyota who graciously extended my warranty beyond 100K for the issue, but I ended up replacing the front calipers, turning the front rotors and getting new front wheel bearings under a TSB which didn't fix the issue but solved a wheel vibration during braking only. After two years of dealing with the issue it was found that a special Haweka adapter was required to hold a hub centric wheel perfectly centered on the balancer to fix the issue along with road force balancing the tires down to 20 lbs/tire (not the 40 lb standard for truck tires).

I own a 2008 tundra which I bought new at Avondale Toyota. I also own a 2006 4Runner which is why I bought the tundra. The 4Runner is a great SUV but unlike my 4Runner my tundra has left me with a bad taste for Toyota quality which the tundra falls way short on. So here it goes, I only have 56k on it and I am on my 2 oil leak, the latest oil leak is the timing cover which they gave me an estimate of $3500 to fix. I thought for this price I might be Getting a new engine but no. This to me is a prime example of poor workmanship/quality. The days of owning a Toyota and driving it for 200k with little or no issues has gone the way of the do-do bird. Very disappointed. I guess it is trade in time. Maybe I'll get a Chevy at least the warranty is better. Buyer beware.

I noticed the paint on my 2010 Toyota Tundra was starting to dull with fist size spots all over it. Toyota gave me the run around and agreed to wet sand it, they called it "ghost spotting". It turned out ok but not like a paint job should look like. Still off dull.. I took the truck in because of tire balance issue. Service manager told me he thought he could get the truck repainted. Yeah! The service writer came to tell me they found a cam seal leak that needed repair. $2500 worth of repair. I only had 66,000 miles on it. 6000 miles out of warranty. The district rep said they would fix one or the other. I opted to get them to pay for the repair. I would live with the poor paint job. Toyota knows they have a problem with the Super White paint, but will not fix it. They leave me no choice but to buy a GM truck. I've bought 5 Toyotas but no more after the way they handled this.

We bought a 2002 Tundra new, 4x4 SR5 with the 4.7 liter V8. Besides the easily scratched paint, this truck has been amazing. I was a history teacher when we bought this. We have a home on 1 acre in the mountains that requires maintenance that a small truck just would not handle as well as a full size truck, and I've had 3 other Toyota pickups: 1979 4x4 (first year model "Son of the Land Cruiser" that was underpowered but very capable), an '83 diesel (wish I still had that), and an '88 4x4. So I was familiar with Toyota trucks. I've also owned two International Harvester trucks and a commercial MBZ. I know trucks.

I purchased my 2007 Tundra brand new in 2007. 7 miles on the odometer. Over the course of the next 8 years this truck has been more reliable than ANY 1/2 ton pickup truck I've ever owned. Not once did it ever require a trip to the shop, and I never had a single issue other than routine maintenance, despite doing a full blown off road build (procomp/lift/king suspension, etc.) I also hauled my 24ft wakeboard boat nearly every weekend 50+ miles.

I own a 2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and I love my truck BUT I do not welcome the occasional vibrating. It hasn't happened for a few months now but it has happened a couple of times and I was not thrilled. I was on the highway on my way to my daughter's, reached 100 kph and my truck started vibrating. I got scared, had no idea what was going on, so braked to slow down quickly.

I bought a certified used 2006 Tundra with 6000 miles on it. Last week at just over 78,000 miles, it started making a loud knocking sound. Dealer says it needs a new motor based on severe rod knocking and lost compression on two cylinders. Had the 7yr/100k warranty, but the years are up. Never missed an oil change with full synthetic oil. Never towed with it, never raced it. Lots of deployments and a motorcycle helped me keep the miles low. Toyota customer service wouldn't do anything for me. So much for Toyota's legendary reliability.

I have a 2014 Tundra 1794 with all of the options. Almost $57k truck, it has been sitting for about 5 months while I was away at work, and when I went to get in it started shaking and barely made it to the dealership at Melbourne Toyota in Palm Bay FL. It has currently 1,024 miles on it and has been garaged, and not even driven in the rain yet, they tell me it is an injector problem, that Toyota will fix at their expense. Really, it is under warranty with 1K miles on it. Well thanks for that, now I am told it is because it was sitting for a while, again really, there is a Porsche 911 sitting beside it, and a Audi s5. Neither one of them had any problems, I guess I am writing this, because I would never in the past buy a Japanese truck or car, always either domestic or Porsche, MB or Audi but this is supposed to be more of a demotic truck now than Dodge Chevy or Ford and made in Tx.

I have had Toyotas since 1990, 3 Camrys, 1 Tundra, 1 Corolla, and 1 Matrix. The reason they used to be reliable was the old Toyota business model. Now they are constantly changing their vehicles, never improving the previous model, this is why they now have the reliability of what are considered American companies. Best we ever owned was the 1996 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, year 5 of the exact same model, with all engineering problems removed. Not one problem ever, maintenance only for 17 years!

I have been having vibration issues with my Toyota Tundra. When I accelerate between 25-35 mph my truck shakes like crazy. It only happens to me during acceleration in D or S. Dealership says they can't fix it. It might be this or it might be that but no solution. I am just under 100,000 miles now. I explain about all the posts about this problem but they say they never heard of any.

My 2007 Toyota Tundra power steering started leaking and the pressure switch also went out. Then my water pump started to leak. I went online to see the cost and how to fix it and I find this seems to be a common problem with multiple Tundras. This needs to be a recall items.

I purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra and come to find out at the truck bed is not setting on the truck straight. After contacting the dealer in Toyota hotline they told me that there is nothing they can do about it. There must be some information or other people that have the same problem that I have. I cannot believe Toyota would build trucks like this very poor quality. I really need someone to help me get the situation resolved. Seem that Toyota and the dealership don't want anything to do with it. This is a brand new $50,000 truck. The dealership Cramer Toyota of Southwest Florida, the general manager informed me that they're not going to do anything about it and that was the end of the conversation. I must seek further help with this matter from somewhere.

I have a 2004 toyota tundra. It feels like it basically happened overnight. The roof is all rusted and the hood is starting to do the same thing. I contacted Toyota and basically was told I was on my own. My truck only has 83,000 miles on it and really do not want to sell but really think about it.

I find it so hard to believe that these problems are real? I bought my 2000 Tundra new. It's V8 4WD. It looks like new, never garaged. I carry about 800 pounds on it electrical supplies, it has 401,000 miles on it and I can count on 1 hand the minor issues I've had. I've had 9 F150 F250 and 1 E250, and they are crap. I can remember every day I was out of work because some problem. I still have the file folders to remind me. Oh, I do have an exhaust manifold leak, it's been there for over 300,000 miles and it goes completely away within a minute of starting it, passes inspection every year. I spend all day, 5 days a week in this truck, anything else is NOT a consideration. My advice is, never let anyone but a dealer do the maintenance, and yes, dealer parts are by far the best.

08 tundra 4x4 add actuator - Check engine light and other lights on. 4lo flashes, won't start in park, won't go faster than 35. Second time this happened. Swapped out 3 yrs ago. Now they won't because warranty expired on the 6th of this month. What's wrong with Toyota? Pls help.

Squealing noise on my tundra is a high pitched sound coming from the ac area in my tundra. I took my tundra to the dealer to have the truck fixed and of course no one can hear the noise, so since I thought it was coming from the expansion valve, they checked out the ac charge and did a leaked down check on the system. The result of the check was that the system only had .9 lbs of freon in it and should have 1.43 lbs. So I took my truck on a drive and the sound is still there but at a lower pitch and only while the truck is shifting through the gears, before it was while at speed and would change pitch and the rpms in the truck would change. So I'm driving my and seeing if it comes back and gets louder the more I drive it.

In my brand new Toyota Tundra 2014 the computer told me I had 339 mi to empty. The next time I filled my tank it showed 279 mi. I'm very unsatisfied. I was shocked. Another time I was showed 305 mi. There's something going on. I'm so pissed off I took my truck to 2 different dealerships. They quoted I have no problems. What to do in this case? Because I'm supposed to have a fuel range of 396 mi per tank. I need some advice.

I have approximately 27,000 miles on my Tundra. I have been experiencing my driver's seat squeaking and have returned to the dealership and they tightened the seat down, only lasted a week. The seat is still squeaking and am now returning again to dealership (Stokes Brown Toyota Bluffton, SC). I sure hope they will order a new seat and install it, not fun riding as is now. I also have been experiencing my brakes screeching when trying to come to a stop, hopefully this will get fixed as well. I will update after my visit to the dealership this weekend.

We bought our 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 in Dec 1999. We currently have 240,000+ miles on it. We replaced sensors, radiator, breaks, and some things have stopped working right. Gas gauge, seat belts, knobs. But truck still runs as good as the day we bought it. Just recently, we have a clunk in the rear. Thinking it needs grease in the drive shaft. Bad design, no fitting. Paint started to go a few years ago. This truck has pulled a trailer everyday for ten years. Really have no complaints for the work this truck has done!

With only 113k Miles, I have had to replace the driver side catalytic converter and both rear and front axles due to rusting completely out. All were major out of pocket expenses especially the rear axle. I also received the frame coating due to the rust recall. I have to believe that all of the rust problems are related. It has been very frustrating and very expensive.

I bought a 2012 Toyota Tundra in 2011 (October). I have been very please with this Truck, until my engine check light came on and a loss of power. I took my Truck to Toyota, and they informed me it was the Air Injection Pump that was bad. It would cost about $1799 to fix, and then they could see if possibly some water might be in the lines. I informed them they have been having this problem before with other Tundra's, why haven't this problem been resolved? I call Corp, they took my complaint and say that my vehicle was not covered because it was out of warranty, 82,791. I informed them this is a known recall problem with this Truck. They stated the recalls are VIN specific. What the world. This is how they are getting around the problem now. They will not fix their problem, but as everyone has already indicated, I will not be buying another Toyota, my first and last. Big 3 here I come.

11/12/2014 while driving about 5 MPH in my driveway the left lower ball joint fell out and my truck landed on the lower control arm. I can only imagine what could have happened if I were traveling at highway speed. My 2006 Tundra 4x4 4door TRD was bought new and currently has 130,000 miles. The lower ball joints were replaced by Toyota under recall I believe in 2007 or 08. Until now all service scheduled maintenance and repairs were done by Toyota dealerships. Now that my trucks extended warranty expired I decided to replace the ball joint myself. While under the truck I discovered the rack and pinion steering unit leaking, the left outer tie rod end worn out and the right sway bar link broken and disconnected, I also observed excessive rust on the frame and several of the mounting brackets attached to the frame including the sway bar brackets. I am in the process of replacing both lower ball joints, entire rack and pinion steering with inner and outer tie rod ends and the broken sway bar link all at my expense.

Similar to Marc in NH, but unlike my other friends in NH! I have a 2001 tundra with 120,000 miles. I brought it in for the frame recall in Danvers, Ma, in 2012. This dealer said the frame did not meet the criteria of a frame replacement and sprayed a waxy black coating on the frame. I have other friends with the same recall that live in NH but had less rust on the frame than mine but had a frame replacement because they brought it to a different dealer in NH. Now, not even 2 yrs later, I have 2 inch chunks by 1/8" thick of rust falling of the frame! When I called Toyota motor sales customer service, they said they meet the requirement of the recall and it was a "one time spray on coating" and that is all they were required to do and now my "limited service campaign has expired". I loved my truck, but it's time to change makers if they can't stand by their product.

I bought a brand new Toyota Tundra 2006 and it turned out to be a total rust bucket underneath. I bought it in NC (the south) and everyone was asking me if I bought it from the North - it was so rusted. Only to find out now after a recall that the entire underneath is rusted. It just cost me $2,500.00 and might cost me more. Toyota will not pay for everything that I have to replace underneath the truck!! I have never had a car or truck with any rust underneath and feel that I should not have to pay for something that I had no control over. I am rebuilding this truck because they did not build the truck right. I don't know what to do next? I will never buy another Toyota again. Has anyone had this problem? Please help me......They should not get away with this.

I have a 2010 Toyota Tundra that firstly had an "Air Induction" problem that shut down my truck to limp mode until repaired. The dealer is covering this issue until 150,000 miles, so that was good. However, Monday I picked my vehicle up from the air induction repair and Tuesday Check Engine light comes on. I bring it in and they say it is the Map Sensor and that I have to pay for it, and to me it being an air flow issue, I did not understand. So, whatever, I pay for it so I can have my vehicle and go about my business.

Took my truck in for a service bulletin and prior to my appointment the eng light along with anti-skid light. Got superb service from the dealership however could not duplicate the issue and did not charge me for their troubleshooting.

I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra and it is my fifth Toyota truck. I got a recall from Toyota regarding my frame. I brought it in and they inspected it and said that it was fine. They decided to spray my frame with an undercoating. They also placed chunks of foam rubber in the void of my frame. They said that I would now have no problems with my frame. I had my frame reinspected at my local dealership in December 2012. They said that the frame passed inspection at that time. Last week I had to replace my steering rack because of a rust hole in the rake body. I was told by a mechanic that Toyota was aware of this problem and had changed the design on the second generation models. At that time I found holes and rot on the box portion of my frame under the driver's compartment by the transmission mounts.

I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra Limited. It now has roughly 177,500 miles. The truck has been awesome except for having to rebuild the transmission, Planetary gear went out and four wheel drive axle spline end stripped out. I read about the ball joints. I did not receive a recall from Toyota on this problem. I had the upper ball joint on the passenger side break unexpectedly when I turned into a parking lot. I had just come off the street traveling @ approx. 45-50mph, my right front wheel buckled underneath the truck, this will cause a fatality sooner than later. If the wheel hangs up underneath the vehicle at highway speeds this could cause a catastrophic vehicle roll-over. Now I'm having to replace my transmission sensor again, indicator light on dash lights up in every gear selection but "D". This will not allow my 4WD to engage, the lights just flash. I can hear the 4WD trying to engage, but it doesn't recognize the transmission is activated.

I called Capital Toyota to ask if my 2010 Toyota Tundra was still under warranty for 39,000 miles left rear wheel bearing replacement because I have a roaring in the rear and you can tell it is the bearings going bad. I was told it was not because the warranty was only for 36,000 miles and 3 years. I then made another call to another dealer in Cleveland Tn. who told me instantly that it was under warranty for 60,000 miles. I then called Capital Toyota back who again told me the same thing only for 36,000 miles. When I told the service man he was wrong he then said is it front or rear, of course I told him at the beginning of the conversation it was rear. He then said, "Oh it is 60,000 miles." Thieves and liars. I am sick of it.

I have a 2010 Toyota tundra crew max that has the ABS, anti traction and 4hi-4lo flashing. I took it to the dealer today and they say my rear wiring harness is corroded and needs to be replaced at a cost of approx 5000.00 to me. Do anyone know of any recalls? Makes me sick to think about the cost. Is this a problem that is happening to other people?

My 04 Tundra limited, just turned 100,000 miles. Noticed the rear end was leaking a little fluid. I took it to my mechanic who tells me I need a whole rear end. And that finding them is very difficult. I bought this truck from a Toyota dealership and haven't even had it a year. Now I have a truck payment but no vehicle.

Twice my accelerator stuck and Toyota dealership said nothing wrong.

The fluids started leaking on my 2005 Toyota Tundra differential and the whole axle needs to be replaced right after they undercoated it to keep the frame from rusting out. I talked to my mechanic and he said Toyota has a big problem with rust at least in the northeast. Toyota will not take care of this. I think they think this is normal for this to happen since it has 200,000. I bought Toyota because I thought it stood for Quality. Not so much any more.

My wife was driving on a highway, flat pavement, full daylight, perfect weather conditions, in our 2005 Tundra, when without any warning the passenger side ball joint failed, tucking the tire under the vehicle. She was able to steer the vehicle, which was skidding to the side of the road, after which it was unmovable, and had to be towed. There was no warning whatsoever. No vibration, no shimmy, no irregular wear on the tires. In fact, the tires were brand new, I do regular maintenance on my vehicles, and had just inspected the front end a week before the incident. There were no leaks, seeps, the nuts were in place, as were the cotter pins.

This exact catastrophic failure has occurred on my 2004 Tundra. Once in 2010, 2 years after the Toyota recall was performed in 2008 and on 6/24/2014. The truck has 120,000 miles and has been maintained as recommended by the owner's manual schedule since new in 2004. This is not an owner maintenance avoidance issue! We now have confirmation of the exact catastrophic failure occurring on a 2006 Tundra. It seems clear there is still an issue with this design and Toyota must research this issue again before somebody dies because of it if a fatality has not already occurred because of Toyota's negligence. If this has occurred to any other Tundra or Sequoia owner that has read this post, please post here.

I have a 2013 Tundra with a vibration at 50 miles per hour. I have taken it to 2 different dealers. One said it was a harmonic vibration and every Tundra has it. The second one could not feel it or hear it at all. Anyone else with this issue?

I own a 2010 Toyota Tundra Limited double cab 4x4 and I am currently having and have had a drive train Issue since about 20000 km. In stop and go traffic, the drive shaft loads up with pressure and flexes in an upward motion resulting in a hard thud upon release of brake and or braking. This problem had occurred on my 2009 Toyota Tacoma dbl cab v6 and was resolved when Toyota had replaced the drive shaft.

I recently have been having the anti skid and check engine lights (on solid) and the 4Lo (flashing) come and go. 129K highway miles and don't tow anything. There are 4 codes generated (po 717, 0722, 089 and 2714). Everything I have gotten on these codes is that it is possibly the speed sensor or a open/short in the wiring harness. One dealership told me I needed a new transmission and a second told me I needed the battery cable connections replaced (which they did). I drove 30 miles and the lights came back on. The truck drives pretty much fine until after about 30 miles, when it then won't shift into 5th or 6th gears. Truck sits for several hours and again, drives fine. I have noticed that when the truck is first started, the battery indicator is on the high side of the 14v mark. After driving the truck for 30-35 miles, that gauge is slowly dropping on the low side of the 14v mark. Staying away from the dealerships and getting it into another shop this week....

2012 Tundra, 4.6 engine, 15000 miles. 4 recent occurrences of significant random vibration ---- (sunglasses dancing on the dashboard). Speed of occurrence varies between 50 to 65 MPH. Once vibration starts it continues until the speed is dropped below 40 MPH. Then accelerate without the vibration returning. Regularly use Star Tron fuel treatment. One occurrence while towing 2000 Lbs boat. Trying to find what triggers the event. Checked lug nuts / drive shaft stabilizers / service bulletins / dealer / mechanic / Unplugged after market gas mileage - monitoring device. Can anyone provide a lead!!!!

The 2012 Tundra has a wiring harness that is located along the back axle. Mine is suspected to have been damaged by a stone causing it to fail (129,000 mostly highway miles). The Toyota mechanic was honest enough to tell me this is a design flaw - they tried to repair it and it lasted about 6 months. I now have to change it at a cost of approx. $3500.00 CDN (taxes included). I bought a Toyota with the expectation that it would be a durable, low maintenance vehicle... After 3 Toyotas, it is now time for me to look at the other Big 3 again for my next truck... Sigh....

When braking under any speed, any weather condition the entire cab vibrates and the steering wheel jerks side to side. This goes on until vehicle comes to a stop. I have a 2014 Tundra SR5 double cab 4X4. I called a couple different Toyota dealers and was told there's nothing that can be done, it's normal because the 2014s have a new braking system relying on sensors, having all 4 brakes to engage seconds apart allowing for better control when coring under braking and allow for evenly wear on all 4 brakes and rotors. I like the concept but it's miserable for anyone in the cab when braking. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advance.

Reception is terrible. I can't listen to FM station from a town 50 miles away. This is awful.

Even with the service bulletin in effect Toyota is hanging me out to dry after the one year warranty, even though I just spent $2000 just for front brakes according to service bulletin BR-004-02 and now 8 months later the rotors are bad as well as pads. TOYOTA SHOULD OWN THIS PROBLEM. WHY ARE THEY NOT BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE? IS IT GOING TO TAKE ME GETTING KILLED BECAUSE OF FAULTY BRAKES.

We bought a certified used 2011 Toyota Tundra 1 year ago... Vehicle has less than 51,000 miles. Recently the check engine light came on after fueling up with Exxon gas. The gas was since found to be bad. Immediately when the light came on, I brought to the service dept at Price Leblanc Toyota in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They advised that the air injection valves and pump needed to be replaced. To a tune of nearly $4000! And admitted to it being a known Toyota problem that is ongoing. In fact 2006-2010 models have recalls!

I have a 06 Tundra with about 70,000 miles on it. It is a beautiful truck. I purchased it after a lease return. It had about 29,000 miles. The problem I am having is, an extremely loud bang when I start from a parked position. It happened again last evening. My wife and I thought someone had hit me in the rear of the truck. It was extremely loud, scared both my wife and me. It seems like something was stuck, then became unstuck, like a gear in the differential. It has only done this about 5 times, so getting a repeat so it can be diagnosed is almost impossible.

Tundra rear end noise - Mine was wheel bearings but it is more common for it to be rear emergency brake or the metal covers rubbing.

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Recently my 2004 Tundra 4dr/4.6 was totaled. I had 172,000 with very few issues. I found a really nice 2008 4dr with the 5.7Liter/6 speed with 87,000. The truck came with AT tires which were rough riding and noisy. After a couple of weeks, I changed out to Bridgestone Duelers (same as on my 2004). The noise was reduced, but from 30-60mph the noise is present in the rear end with associated high vibrations. The noise increases in a left hand turn, and reduces in a right hand turn. Straight is closer to the left hand noise than the right. Has anyone experienced this and what was the eventual fix? I have been a loyal Toyota client for many years and currently own three.

We own a 2004 Toyota Tundra. Mileage - 30,800 miles. A year ago we were told by our mechanic we have serious corrosion issues in the under carriage. We gook it to the dealership only to find out there is a recall on 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Our truck was manufactured in March 2004. This year our Tundra failed inspection. 30,800 miles and the corrosion is so bad it failed inspection... We tried the Better Business Bureau. They were unable to help since there is no recall on the 2004. We filed a complaint with the National Safety Admin but haven't hear anything. Does anyone have any ideas???????

My 2001 Toyota Sequioa was recalled for a severely rusted frame due to inferior materials and undercoating used on Sequioas and Tundras. After getting if fixed, telling them if needed brakes they said they would charge parts only. I received a bill for $2500, with $700 of it being labor. I pick up the vehicle, and the next day while driving it the differential basically implodes, bringing my vehicle to a dead stop at 40 mph (thank God for seatbelts). So I have it towed to the dealership (it's a Sunday). They call me the next day to ask what happened, I tell them and they call me back telling me something happened to the differential and it will be another $1300-$1500.

Due to the Tundra Frame Recall and subsequent frame replacement on my 200 Tundra, I have have numerous mechanical problems with my truck directly related to the frame replacement and the Dealer who serviced the vehicle and Toyota Corporate refuse to do anything a bout it. Tacoma owners were offered credit for new vehicles, Tundra owners were forced to get coating or replacements only to be used as pushing the marketing campaign of long lasting trucks. By doing this, Toyota has endangered its consumers for their own good. My truck is now unsafe to drive and worth next to nothing. Oddly enough the dealer who inspected it the first time the recall was issued called me up the year it was expiring and wanted to inspect it again out of courtesy they said. It is now clear that they were probably getting paid very well by Toyota to do this so they wanted to replace frame for monetary gain. If they were concerned about it, why would they spend $14000 to fix a truck worth less than $9000? Consider action against them.

I bought a brand new 2003 Toyota Tundra and never had any problems with the vehicle until my first cross country retirement trip in September 2013. My planned trip was from Tennessee to California. When I reached Kingman, Arizona (about 1200 miles into the trip), I was traveling uphill on interstate 40 when suddenly the truck accelerated itself to a high RPM and speed. I applied the brakes but they did not respond or slow the truck down. I tried to maintain steering control, but in a split-second, I was thrown off the highway and into the hillside, trees, and bushes. The truck completely rolled over, flipped uphill, and come to a stop facing traffic. Then landed driver side down, and was completely totaled. The truck only had 79,000 miles on it.

I am the owner of a 2002 Toyota Tundra. I receive a recall notice November 2011 for rust related issue on the chassis of my vehicle. I take the vehicle in on 16 November 2011 at the dealership. They cover up the complete chassis with undercoating. On October 11, 2013 I was driving home when suddenly I heard a sound coming from the under the vehicle. After investigating I found the stabilizer bar bracket was completely rusted off. Toyota Canada told me that my vehicle part that is rusted out was not part of their recall and they could do nothing for me. My understanding is the part of the truck that was recall for is connected to the part that is rusted out. This truck is only 11 yrs old and should not have so much corrosion. I am looking for information as to what to do next and would appreciate any help. Thank you. Should you require additional information and pictures please call **.

I bought a brand new 2010 Toyota Tundra from Sun Country Toyota in Kamloops B.C. in Canada. At approximately 2000 kms. the engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and they said the vehicle was not drivable. They had the pickup for 5 days to replace an oil sensor inside the engine. At approx. 5000 kms. it would not go into 4 wheel drive, and they had to take the transfer case apart to fix it. Starting at about 10,000 kms. the tire sensor light kept coming on and their answer was to inflate the tires to 40 psi, when they call for 30 psi front and 33 in rear. This in my mind is a safety factor, as any tire shop you go to not drive with over or under inflated tires.

August 2013, driving down the road and truck just went dead. Thought I ran out of gas. AAA towed to my mechanic. Thought it was the fuel pump, replaced, still stalled and blowing the fuse. Did scan and an entire page of things I am not going to copy. Had a Diagnostics Company come in and ended up doing an inspection of the complete wiring harness which revealed chaffed through wires in harness over frame rail and under driver’s seat floor pan! Over $1,300 for that one! Anyone else EVER have that happen?

Vehicle is 2003 Toyota Tundra SR-5 4x4 Access Cab, 4.7L V-8, 3.91 gear ratio, w/o Limited Slip, but with ABS. Current miles are 48792. Vehicle VIN **. On Oct. 7, 2013 while driving in fair weather in 2WD at the posted interstate speed limit, vehicle suddenly came to a complete stop. There was a strong odor of burning differential fluid. Vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop. Upon inspection, the master mechanic advised the entire rear axle assembly would have to be replaced. Rust was so severe that apparently it could not contain the required amount of differential fluid and it had leaked from the carrier assembly causing friction and associated heat leading to a total differential failure.

10/23/13 I bought a 2000 Tundra from a lady selling her father's most prized possession. He was unable to drive it anymore due to his dementia. It was a very sad situation. She was selling it because finances were limited and they wanted to care for him at his home instead of a nursing home. I saw the ad in the paper. 2000 Tundra garage kept 35,000 original miles. As you can imagine, I was ecstatic! I called and drive 70 miles to see this vehicle. It needed a good detailing and there were a few dents in the bumpers, but other than that, it was the deal of the century.

In early June 2013, my 2008 Tundra had the check engine light, traction light and several other warning lights illuminated. The dealer, after inspection, determined that the cause of the malfunction was an Air Injection System Failure. They indicated that there were over 75,000 replacement parts on back order and that it would be 90-120 days before repairs could be completed. I was advised to park the truck and not drive it. A loaner truck or other vehicle was not offered because the truck was not in the shop.

My 2007 Tundra eats batteries. It's on its 4th battery. I had Toyota look for a problem. They said nothing was wrong with the truck and tried to sell me a new battery. The Diehard in the truck was still under 100% warranty, and less than a year old. Sears gave me a new one for free and Toyota wanted to charge me well over a $100 for a new one. If I leave the truck sit for a few days, I have to jump start it, which is really a pain when we’re out camping. Does anyone else have this problem and how was it solved? Other than the battery problem, it's a great truck.

After many complaints to Toyota about shifting-related problems in my 2007 Tundra and due to ANOTHER transmission issue, the transmission was replaced at about 30,000 miles. Well, I have had problem after this new transmission. Toyota's original response, "It's normal for this vehicle". After having the problems getting worse, especially the last 2 weeks, I took it to a TRANSMISSION SHOP. I have been advised that this transmission is SHOT! Great.

Japanese automaker repeatedly denying my complaints about ball joint problems and failures on my 2005 Tundra. A ball joint in the front suspension may wear out causing the vehicles to be difficult or sometimes impossible to steer. I almost wrecked it 3 times. It ate tires up. Toyota said I did not rotate my tires. I ask do I need to rotate tires every mile. These tires are new, less than 50 miles on them. Then I demolish it the next week - it almost killed me. Toyota reports that the defect may be the cause of 11 accidents resulting in six injuries. I do not think so. Add me in THE LIST THEN IT IS 12 accidents. And there is a lot more - I am sure of that. You will never get the chance to try to kill me again Toyota. Toyota is junk.

I own a 2010 Tundra with only 33k and first they shave my brake pedal instead of replacing it with a shorter one but I'm okay with that. Now I got this grinding noise due to a manufacturer issue but since I'm over my 36-month warranty I have to pay to fix their issue. I'm getting fed up.

Had this same experience on a 1995 Lexus ES300 and a 2001 Infiniti I30. In both cases the rotors warped when the pads become very hot for one reason or another (bumper-to-bumper - stop-and-go traffic, etc.) and then cooled down very quickly (hit standing water on the street) and the rotors cannot handle the extreme change in temperature so I was told by a brake specialist friend. In both cases I resolved the issues with after-market rotors (slotted and/or cryogenic made to be paired with ceramic pads) and a new set of ceramic pads.

I purchased the truck with a 6" pro comp lift and 18x9 wheels on the truck when purchased new in 2011 from Toyota of Muncie, Indiana. Recently on the last oil change by the dealership they forgot to torque the lugs on the front wheels and I had two lugs break on the passenger's front wheel. All I heard was a loud thumping noise and drove it to the dealership on the morning of July 4. To this day I have yet to receive the documentation from the service department what was the problem and what they fixed. The dealership has put 2 sets of wheels on it and replaced the original tires with new ones. The truck only has 22,000 miles on it. I still have a vibration and shaking occurring around 50-58 mph. Now I am being told that it is the lug nuts that are causing this to occur and they are taking it to the folks that installed the lift.

Thanks Toyota Plaza.

I have the very same problem. I have a 2013 Tundra (2034 miles). When I washed it last week, I noticed it has over 30 small dents and light scratches. It's only 3 months old. I didn't have that problem with my Tacoma 2012. I was told at Toyota that this problem happens because the surface metal is thinner and it has less paint covering the body in order to keep weight off, which means better gas economy (?).

I purchased my 07 Tundra new in September of 07. The 1st yr. was great being a new truck!!! As time went on, the quality of the truck is noticeably poor relating to the paint chipping very easily, poor radio reception. Also had the front axle gears blow apart. The interior carpet shrunk where it splits between front & rear seams. Also problems w/ power window motors on drivers/passenger doors. The steering wheel wear is getting worse. Just so many other little things that just do not add up for what we pay for these trucks though!!! No serious drive train problems. Just to add the body panels' bumpers are extremely WEAK??? As well noticed the original tires & brakes (front) wore out at 25, 000 miles. Now at 75,000 miles, I'm on my 3rd front rotors, which pulsate very soon 10,000 miles after being replaced. So I had to spend $400.00 for a good pair of BENDIX BRAKE ROTORS/PADS. Hopefully Toyota is rectifying this problem. It's very annoying, costly & "UNSAFE"??!!! THANK YOU for letting me vent my dissatisfaction of my 07 TOYOTA TUNDRA.

'08 Toyota Tundra with 53,000 miles had a power steering pump failure - $700 to replace! It seems that this is a very common problem on the Tundra blogs. I have had vehicles with 200,000+ miles on the factory pump, what's up?

Transmission. issues. ongoing - I have taken my 2006 Tundra to Toyota of TEMECULA, California 3 times, only to be charged $100.00 each time and I'm over it. I want something done immediately before my warranty is over. Let's see, I have now 98,400 miles and at 100,000 it will be up. Honestly, they are doing this on purpose. I can't express how frustrating it is when you keep on how your vehicle runs and everything. And someone thinks they know what's up with your own truck. I'm tired of people telling me what's wrong when I already know. So what can you do for me?

I purchased my truck in 2002 and have had ongoing issues with the rear brakes. I had to have a lot of work done on the brakes. This last month, the brakes became so bad that the whole truck would shake when I applied the brakes. I took the truck in to a mom and pop dealer, and they did some research and found out that all Toyota Tundra trucks purchased between 2002 and 2005 had faulty calipers installed on them. The only way a consumer could find out about this was if they took their vehicle in to a dealer and complained about the brakes. Toyota never mailed anything out to me so I was unaware of this recall. Now, I have to pay over $1,000 to get after market calipers put on the truck (new ones are way too expensive since I have over 100,000 miles on the truck) and to have other work related to the brakes done. Toyota has lost all credibility with me, and I will never buy another vehicle from them.

I just bought a 2000 Tundra from a private seller, not knowing that there was a rust recall on the truck. I had him lower the price to $5k for a truck with 150k miles. I later found out about the recall and had taken the truck into the dealership. The dealer said that there was rust in the front cross member, but being that the warranty expired in December 2012, nothing could be done. They deemed the vehicle not safe to drive and sent me home without having the affidavit signed. I called Toyota USA. They also told me "you're out of luck". They offered "apologies" if I get killed but didn't want to remedy the situation at all. LAST TOYOTA EVER! A safety recall with a stipulation to get it fixed in a 2 yr time frame? They said that they've sent notices to the previous owner, but apparently they didn't take any actions to tell the owner in person when he took the vehicle for service in 2010, after the recall was instituted. What can I say, corporations here are protected to the fullest.

I have only 18,000 miles on my 2012 Tundra. I try to take care of my investments. Every time I wash my truck, I find new dents. I traded in a 2004 Titan on this truck 6 months ago. My Titan only had one dent in 8 years of driving it. My Tundra has 8 dents in the bead of the truck. I'm really frustrated with this. I went to the dealership. They say they use lighter metals so they can get better gas mileage on the trucks. I invested $40,000 in this truck. It shouldn't dent so easily. I would like to return the truck for something made with better materials.

I went Saturday, a week ago, to buy a new Ford F150. Somehow I walked out of the dealership with a 2012 Tundra. 90% of the time when you cut it off, the key goes back to acc and will not go further or come out. Sometimes if you put it in gear and take it out, it will release the key. Sometimes if you jiggle the shifter, it will release the key.

I bought a new 2012 Toyota Tundra. Shortly after, I noticed that between first and second gear, the truck shifted strangely and there was a loud exhaust noise. The dealer checked the transmission and found that it was over full on oil. We went for a ride and the tech noticed the shifting problem and the noise also. After leaving the truck at the dealership, they disengaged the drive shaft to the rear wheels to see if this would make a difference. They said that they went over everything and could not find where the noise was coming from. Then after I drove some more, the loud noise got much worse. I took it back to the dealership and they told me to go for a ride in a new truck that was similar to mine.

The 2004 Tundra with 62,000 miles on it is off warranty and has no recall. Previous vehicles up to 2003 were recalled, and that recall ended 12-31-12 according to Toyota customer rep. There will be no assistance in my repair. Also now, I need to replace the catalytic converter. The first one was replaced under warranty; this time, it is off warranty.

I took my 2003 Tundra to Toyota of Clifton Park to have the frame checked on a recall. I asked them how they check the frame. They said they use an air punch and if it goes through, they replace the frame. They said my frame was okay. When the recall was coming to an end, Toyota of Clifton Park called me and wanted to check the frame again. They checked it and said it was okay. I asked again how they checked it this time, and they said they just looked at it. They are not allowed to hit it with anything. They then scraped and sprayed the frame with something to protect it. That stuff flaked off within months. The recall was then extended until December 2012. I checked the frame myself and noticed there were many dents in my frame from the air punch they used. I'm taking it back to Steet Toyota for a final inspection. If nothing is done, I will take further action.

I bought a 2000 Tundra SR5 4x4 used in 2004 with 40,000 miles on it. It did well, but developed frame rust and when I took it in under factory recall, they deemed it unsafe - at the Toyota dealership in Charleston, WV and put me in a Silverado Rental for the 2 months it took them to replace the frame. No complaints there, although I offered to take the blue book value for the truck and use that to buy a new one and they declined. Seemed foolish to put more money into the truck than it was worth but so be it.

18" Steel wheels hold water after washing - In the winter, with the way they hold water, it would freeze and change the balance of the tires (of the Toyota Tundra). I spoke to the service manager, but he did not know anything about it.

Approximately 2 and 1/2 weeks ago, I noticed my engine light came on in my 2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior, so I decided to take it to a local shop that is approximately 3 miles from my home instead of going to the dealer that is approximately 35 miles from my home. After getting to the shop, explaining to the owner that my engine light was on, he plugged my Toyota into his diagnostic machine and the code came up stating it was a bad camshaft sensor. After doing research on the computer just to see the negative effects of a bad camshaft sensor, I knew this was the problem with the Toyota - lack of horsepower and bad fuel consumption. (I checked this out on my own, just so I knew exactly what the negative effects of a bad sensor would be.) Not having the chance to get my Toyota to the shop immediately due to work, with all the testimonials I have read, I figured I was okay to keep driving.

I brought in my 2010 Toyota Tundra (under warranty) for a second time for abnormal noise from the blower motor. The first time was a few months ago. The dealer at that time claimed they couldn't recreate the issue. Since then, it had gotten much worse. I went back to the dealer on 10/27/2012 asking for a fix, and stating that I've found the issue online, and there was a recall (I didn't have the TSB# with me). The initial service person (her name was Alex) agreed there was a noise, but she had to schedule me to bring it back for them to properly troubleshoot.

I bought a 2001 Tundra 4.7L Access Cab 4X4 used, under 100k on it. I drove it for a while and notice oil coming out around the valve covers and replaced them myself. I drove for a while longer and noticed that the oil was being pumped into my air intake tube like it was hooked up to the oil pump. I had to make plans to have it rebuilt, but before I could get it there, the motor locked up. I had a second motor put in, supposedly from Japan, and tested. This motor had similar problems and piston number eight locked up and I had to have it rebuilt. All of this happened before 100k. I paid $17,000.00 for the truck in the beginning to replace a '99 Tacoma that was totaled in an accident that was not my fault; I had bought it new and never had any problems with it. I expected to have the same dependability with the Tundra but after spending over $20,000.00 on repairs, I am very dissatisfied!

I brought my 2003 Tundra for inspection last year. They said it was fine. This year, they inspected it again and it failed. After 5 days, I got the truck back with absolutely no brakes! I can't believe they even let me or a technician drive this thing! I brought it to them in perfect condition and even replaced the front caliper last year (still have receipt). I just called the manager and await a callback! I'm lucky that I made it home. Both front calipers seized after the frame was replaced! I bet they ran onto a rusted brake line and bled the brakes and calipers failed or something! I literally have no brakes!

I received the recall notice on my Toyota Tundra truck for frame rust. I took it to dealership and they said they would replace the frame but it would cost me $8,000 to replace parts that would be needed since my truck is a 2000. I called Toyota corporate and they said my truck has too many miles on it and there is nothing they could do. I can buy a used vehicle for $8,000. Long story short, the dealership deemed my truck unsafe to drive.

My 2010 Tundra has a console plastic part around the automatic shifter that is made of the same material on the dash. If you spill coffee, hand sanitizer, soft drink, etc., it will stain the finish; even if you clean it right away. I'm sure others have this same problem. But when you call the Toyota CS reps, they tell you they have no knowledge or record of problems. The sheet metal dents very easy as well. My headlight lenses which are now all one unit and made out of cheap plastic are hazy. I took the truck to my service dealer and the rep said the problem is on the inside of the plastic not the outside. I called Toyota in CA headquarters and they gave me a case number. I was told that I would be hearing from a rep within three days. That never happened.

I put a tonneau cover on my 2007 Tundra in the first two weeks of purchase. I keep this truck immaculate and got rust in the box on the row of rivets, two 4-inch circles. Now I will say I do have scratches in the box. The other location is about 10 big rust bubbles along the top of windshield and they travel under the windshield. I have been early on all my maintenance and as of 6-1-12, have 51,000 miles. The service manager said I must have spilled something on it (like I was lying) when I showed them there were two big, brown bubbles under the paint with no brake in the paint. He also said when a Toyota rusts over the windshield, I should sell the truck!

An accident at 40 mph, the Toyota Tundra pickup airbag did not deploy and the driver suffered severe injuries. Be careful with these vehicles.

Brakes shutter on 2000 Toyota Tundra - I had my front rotors and pads changed along with my rear shoes and drums due to shuttering. Around 2000 miles, after having this done, the brakes begin to shutter again at which time I had my rotors turned and the problem started again not long after. I have had my brakes adjusted and the problem persists. It's really annoying. What do I need to do to get this resolved? Brakes aren't supposed to wear out only a couple of months after you put them on.

First off, Toyota's so called traction control is a joke! The first thing it does is shut down the engine when a tire slips? They missed the target on this. The first thing I noticed when I bought my '08 Tundra was how cheap the interior cloth is. I compared it (unfairly probably) to Kia cars. True enough, not 4 years later and 59,000 miles, the driver's seat is coming apart at the seam. I know they won't do anything about it but I'm going to file a complaint anyway. The interior is nowhere near the quality of my '01 that I drove for 7 1//2 years and a nephew is still driving and driving and driving. No way will this truck last like that.

Recall for rust to frame - I took the truck to the dealership for inspection twice. The technician said the frame was severely rusted and needed to be replaced (the service rep was there too). On the third trip, they took the truck to start the work and put me in a rental car. The next day, they called and said the truck was fine and no action was required. I asked to get a document stating that the truck was fine. All they provided was an invoice that indicated they inspected the truck (dated that day).

Right backend of vehicle literally was moving sideways when lower control arm, brackets and frame (strut rod fastened to frame) broke off from rust. I lost control of vehicle and almost hit a little girl on her bike. Mechanic stated this should never have happened. There are recalls on the Tacoma and Tundra and even Sienna had problems. Why not the 4-Runner with the same frame as a Tundra? It now sits at Eiler's Garage in Goshen, Indiana, but Toyota in Elkhart said there has been no recall on my VIN number. I'll put a sign on it in my front yard that says, "Toyota's frames rust prematurely and severely and contact WSBT news." I can't afford this problem. I'm living in the Elkhart county which has the worst hit of unemployment.

Same issue as one above. The differential has pin hole leaks in it on a 2003 Toyota Tundra. It could cost up to $2200 to replace it with a new one. I cannot believe they do not make this a recall as well. The piss-poor metals used on this vehicle is beyond an embarrassment for the company. I have no complaint with the truck otherwise - a few sensors over time. What I did: I wire wheeled it down and drained it clean with solvent and applied a 1 part epoxy which was impervious to gas and oil, 5 bucks. I did a few layers and used a thin metal patch. It's solid now, holds fluids and runs great. No leaks. Next option is to get a metal fabricator to patch or replace the cover. Hope this helps any other brother let down by Toyota.

I have had the front brake rotors turned and I replaced the pads. Every time after about 8 to 10 thousand miles, my brakes start to vibrate. I have owned a 1972 Celica, a 1989 forerunner, a 1992 Camry, and now, a 2001 Tundra. I have always praised and bragged about how good Toyota vehicles are. But now, it is hard to do, especially now that I am seeing how many others are having the same issues and knowing that Toyota has known about this and basically has not done anything about it, not even informing us.

Every time you touch a Toyota Tundra, it will dent. My Tundra has dents all over it from just leaning over into the bed of it. My wife closed the driver door too hard, I guess, and the tundra just bent above the driver door. When compared to my friends z-71 Chevy, the metal on my tundra is way below what you would expect on an off road truck. Little things that bump against it cause thousands of dollars at the body shop. I have own Chevy and Ford and never even worried about a shopping cart at Wal-Mart destroying them until now. I spent 40,000 dollars for a truck made out of aluminum can. Thanks Toyota.

I have owned a Toyota truck for 20 years. The Tundra has a lot of flaws with its brake issue. I have changed the brakes and rotors 5 times since I owned the Tundra. The starter, 3 times and the rear axle, twice. I have a t-100 that's still on the road with 226,000 miles on it and still going. Of course, normal issues. I can't believe the brake issue. Why doesn't Toyota come up with a fix on these Tundras? I will never buy a Toyota again. I have bragged about my Toyotas for years. Buyer beware. Toyota will not even fix their brake problem. Another car company that is going down with the times.

My 08' Tundra spun a bearing with only 33k miles! There was no abuse, no off road driving and no major towing. It just failed while driving under normal conditions. So lucky it was still under factory warranty or the repairs would have made me broke. A new short block was put in, it didn't cost me a dime. I was okay by that, they backed up their product.

I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra. I received recall notice in 2010 for frame rust. I had it inspected and the dealer said it was good. One and one half years later, I noticed my rear differential leaking oil. I took it to my mechanic and he said the entire casing for the rear differential was full of pin holes from corrosion. Early 2012, I received another recall notice to have rear cross member inspected and a new corrosion inhibitor applied. When I took it in, they found perforation holes in my frame. They are replacing my frame at no charge. However, they say the rear differential is shot for the same reason as the frame, but since the recall doesn't cover it, that repair will cost me $2200.

The recalled lower ball joint on 2004 Tundra cracked or the nut somehow sheared off and consequentially allowed wheel to collapse under fender well causing around $4,000.00 in damage. Recall was done at approx. 33,000 miles and failed again at 153,000 miles. Truck grinded to a stop with axle dragging directly on the asphalt and road had to be closed and traffic redirected while truck was lifted up on to a flat bed AAA truck. I had the truck towed to Victory of Toyota in Monterey and got the estimate of around $3,000.00 in mechanical and labor to fix the left side of truck.

2007 SLR 2-wheel drive truck has noise coming from rear. It started about 80000 miles (all highway miles with very little towing). I see others are having same problems and noise, same speeds. There is an issue with this truck.

I have a 2006 Tundra. I had to replace my transmission with only 84k miles on it and I do very little pulling. so this *** about Toyota has a 100k power tran warranty is ***. I have bought nine Toyota vehicles and I don't think I will ever buy again. I did call 1800gotoyota but got nowhere fast. I'm very upset and angry about this. It ended up costing me $1800 to have it replaced.

My 2010 Toyota Tundra with only 27k miles on it, mostly highway. I had a major failure on the freeway. The fuel pump stopped working causing the engine to shut down while traveling at 70 mph 4 lanes of traffic away from the shoulder. I'm partially writing this in hopes of finding out if anyone else with a newer tundra has had problems with the fuel pump. Also, I would like for Toyota to look into the problem and permanently fix the situation!

I brought a 2004 Toyota Tundra with 68,430 miles, one owner, meticulously maintained, no heavy towing, low mileage per year, and records at Toyota dealership to the dealership where vehicle purchased and maintained. Failed engine was the diagnosis. I’m unable to talk with the dealer’s manager of service or dealership at this time. I called Toyota Motor Corp due to the failed engine and low mileage of the vehicle. Assistant reviewed with departments while consumer was on phone and looked up camshaft flaw known in Tundras where 20 engines failed (5.7 liter V-8), and where Toyota "replaced truck engine at no charge". I provided the VIN number and she reported vehicle would not be part of this flaw and there is "nothing Toyota can do to assist this customer in regards to her/your failed engine." The cost to the customer for a used engine, new engine or overhaul of engine is upwards of $6,000 and $8,000 or even more. The result: loss of vehicle cared for lovingly by owner.

Keep having to replace brakes (front), and have rotors turned. The time the fix lasted only 11, 000 miles.

The bendix drive failed in my starter at 55,491 miles. Toyota did nothing except make excuses and I got stuck with a $641.00 bill for an obviously defective part. When was the last time anyone had a starter fail that soon? I will never buy another Toyota. Their defective parts and lame excuses are no one’s idea of quality.

2010 Tundra V-8 29,000 miles with rotors/pads warped. No hauling, no heavy loads. Highway and city driving. I took it over Wolf Creek Pass four times on ski trip last week. It's overheating with break light coming on. This is not an American steel, this was what my mechanic told me. This is cheap Chinese steel. I have always driven Toyota and loved them, driving all past 150K and maybe replacing rotors at 100K+ miles. I'm going to the dealership to request a correction of this problem tomorrow.

My Toyota Tundra has speed wobbles and low tire pressure. Its light won't turn off.

I have read many of the complaints about the brake issues. I have been experiencing the same brake vibration issues on my 2003 Toyota Tundra since I bought it in 2008 from a 3rd party when it had only 38,000 miles. At the time, I did not think it was a serious issue because I figured a new set of pads and/or new rotors would solve the issue. I did ask a shop their opinion and they said basically the same thing and that it was not a safety issue.

Noise coming from the rear of my 2008 Tundra, it sounded like it was a lite tire noise to start with at 58000 miles. By the time I had 62000 on the truck, I was starting to feel a vibration through the truck and the rotating sound was getting louder. I talked to another owner of a 2008 Tundra and he stated he had replaced both rear bearings due to failure. I took my truck to the dealer and $685 later the truck was quiet again. I called Toyota at the main office and asked if there had been many problems with rear bearing failure, they stated no. Last week, another guy I worked with started hearing noises in his truck. He stated it had 58000 miles on it. I told him to get it to the shop as soon as he could. The warranty runs out at 60000 miles and they won't even talk about helping on the cost even though the problem started before the warranty was out. Everyone needs to contact Toyota headquarters that has had rear bearing failure. I think it is odd that three out of four owners of Tundras I know have had bearing failure.

Toyota 1999 4 Runner SR5 While driving vehicle heard a thump. Got home to inspect an noticed a broken coil spring. Towed to mechanic. Upon inspection, coil spring bracket that holds coil spring and shock in is completely rusted away. The coil spring broke off the frame. Chassis is completely rusted away. Vehicle is undriveable since the frame could crack at any moment. Tacoma and Tundra have been recalled for this reason and many other owners of 1999 4runners have the same problem. Toyota's response is a cookie cutter one, "There are no recall campaigns for your vehicle at this time. Sorry."

The frame has rust, and no info was mailed to me. I heard about an extended warranty through the grapevine. They said that NYS does not approve their treatment. So I called a PA dealer, and he said the program is over. I also called Toyota Customer Service, and they said I have to take it to OH, DE or NJ for the treatment.

I bought a 2000 Tundra Ltd 4x4 in July of 2010. About a year later on July 4th 2011, with only about 120k miles, the front passenger side ball joints broke. It caused the wheel to get lodged under the truck at the fender well. I had it towed to the Toyota dealership because no one else was open. They quoted me $2400 to fix it. I then had it towed to my mechanic. They fixed it plus did the other side, also costing me $2100. Two months after getting it fixed, the same thing happened again. My mechanic told me that Toyota had recalled a lot of vehicles because of the lower ball joints breaking. But the Toyota place told me that the 2000 wasn't included in that. Personally, I don't have $2000 to put in this thing every 2 months. I've always heard to get a Toyota, that they last forever. Well, this has ruined that for me. My next truck will not be a Toyota.

I bought a 07 Toyota Tundra from them. I have had to take it in for several minor issues. They convinced me to buy the bumper to bumper extended warranty. Everything that goes wrong isn't covered under it, such as the sensor light for the low tire pressure. I brought it in. They charged me 42 dollars just to tell me what the problem was. I always thought they will tell you what the issue is, then you decide what you want down, especially where I bought it from. I haven't even owned this a year. Yet, it just seems like a big headache owning a Toyota! My next vehicle will not be one of these.

My 2005 Tundra had pulsating brakes and was fixed by replacing the pads and grinding the rotors. This fixed the problem for about 3 months and then more of the same happened. I use this truck like a pampered car, so excessive braking is definitely not an issue. Resurfacing the rotors was therefore not a cure for the inherent problem but just a temporary fix so more pulsation just like before started shortly after. The same problem was evident on my first Tundra purchased in 2002. I'm really disappointed Toyota engineers haven't been able fix the problem. Toyota makes a great vehicle but should be aware of these persistent problems and maybe should consider using alternate engineering/design sources.

At 140,000 miles the engine is toast. My wife has had all the service done as required, even bought the extended warranty, that doesn't cover squat. Now the new or rebuilt engine will cost 5600 to 6300. That's just for the pistons, the electrical is ok. My E350 v-8 didn't cost that much to rebuild. I feel like they should be wearing a mask, and holding a gun. If Toyota builds such quality, then why do we have the piece of **.

My 2004 Tundra has only 48,000 miles but the rear differential failed and must be replaced.

I bought a 2000 Toyota Tundra in Aug of 2000. I have now had to put in 3 new transmissions. The first transmission was replaced because there were still 500 miles until the warenty expired. The last 2 times the transmission went out I had to pay to have it replaced. I bought a Toyota so I wouldn't have car problems and it seems like that is all I have. Toyota admits that this is a problem but won't do anything about it. They say they can't do anything because it is not under warrenty. I say that a Toyota with only 167,000 miles should not need a 4th transmission

While driving up the 5 freeway today, May 13, 2011, my driver side front tire buckled under my truck due to a break in the ball joint. Luckily, I was able to make it to the side of the road without any further damage. At this point, my insurance company is deciding if the truck should be totaled and my mechanic has quoted me up to $3,000.00 in repairs.

I just recently bought a 2002 Toyota Tundra Ivan Stuart edition. It has 137k miles and runs perfectly. just passed smog with flying colors and everything works but the rear brakes just don't work as good as they should. I had to buy a Ford 8.8 rear end and put that new disk brake setup in the rear and got some drilled and slotted brakes rotors all the way around. I have no problems at all with lack of stopping control or consistent rotor warping anymore. It only cost me around $3000 and I just bought the truck for $6000. Thanks Toyota.

I am taking this opportunity to express how dissatisfied and displeased I am with my new Toyota product. I recently purchased a 2010 Tundra TRD in April of 2010. Unfortunately, I have only had about two months of problem-free driving. Since acquiring the vehicle, I have had several separate issues and even more headaches.

In November, while driving alone in a very muddy and rainy condition in a 2006 Toyota Tundra; the airbags deployed and the driver's seat belt stopped working. I took the truck into the Irvine Toyota dealership. I have the Toyota Care Platinum Extended Warranty. They denied the claim, pending an investigation.

I spent $1800 on rotors, pads, struts, shocks, drums, shoes and calipers but my brakes are still shimmy on my 2003 Toyota Tundra. The mechanic tried 3 sets of front rotors and two sets of rear drums. There is no problem with the ball joints, bearings or with bushings on the suspension. So apparently, there is no reason for the shimmy when I apply my brakes. I am now over $2000 in the hole and the problem remains the same.

I bought a Toyota Tundra after being the owner of at least 15 Toyota vehices. I was a true blue Toyota man. My whole family has been but that has now changed. When I was told my warranty was over, it was no longer their problem. They sealed their fate. I have all ways loved Toyota but something has changed, not that our measly family matters in the great scheme of things, but we will no longer purchase autos of our Japanese foe.

I bought a 2004 Toyota Tundra and 03 are on recall for corrosive rust on the frame. My 2004 is corroded with rust and on the advise of my mechanic contacted Toyota. This is making the frame spongy. This truck only has 25K on it and is garaged.

I bought a 2004 Toyota Tundra and 03 are on recall for corrosive rust on the frame. My 2004 is corroded with rust and on the advise of my mechanic contacted Toyota. This is making the frame spongy. This truck only has 25K on it and is garaged.

I purchased a Toyota Tundra 2007 on 8/28/10. I was told several lies in the process of the sale. Along with, they promised my spear key would be sent to me because they had to make one. I called several times for the key and was told it was in the mail. I finally called due to I have had the truck for 22 days and noticed the tires were bailed and showing wire. I took to a local tire warehouse and had to pay almost $900.00 for new tires. Toyota Marin states the tires 5/32 tread dept. The tire warehouse states there is only 10% tread left and they sold me unsafe tires. I have requested Toyota Marin to pick up the cost and no one is getting back to me.

I have a 2008 Toyota Tundra truck with 56,000 miles on it. I have just noticed the 3rd brake light is leaking water and Toyota refuses to fix the problem. I have purchased the extended warranty thru CNA. They also refused to fix the leak. To me, it seems like the truck only being two years old, they should fix it. I was told if it was still in the factory warranty they would, which is 3 year, 36000 mile.

I have a 2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab. Since I first owned the truck it had a obvious and uncomfortable shimmy in the steering wheel at highway speeds over 55 mph. Toyota blamed me for switching to non-factory wheels and tires, when I switched to TRD wheels and BF Goodrich All Terrain TA/KO tires (a tire which they stock sometimes from the factory). Whatever, I internalized the frustration and just tried to re-balance my tires every 5K miles.

I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra crew max SR5. I have experienced braking problems with the truck literally since the first day, especially when braking going downhill. The brakes pulse and vibrate, including severe vibration to the truck cab, dash and steering wheel. Several times I have felt endangered when needing to stop quickly, as the braking action is erratic. I was told by a mechanic at my local tire store that the Tundras had a braking problem that was known to Toyota. I called my local dealer and they denied knowing about any problem. Presently, I am informed that there was a "service bulletin" issued for extensive repair of the front brakes including new calipers, backing plates, lines, bearings and other parts to the tune of $2,000+ which Toyota will not cover because my truck is out of warranty due to mileage. Today my brakes are being repaired at my expense and today begins my fight with Toyota to get reimbursed. Toyota is dealing in extremely bad faith on this issue as the braking problems were known to them and the resolution hidden from their customers.

I purchased a new Toyota Tundra in 2001. Within two years, the transmission had to be replaced and then within 4 weeks after, that it had to be replaced again. That is three transmissions in a new truck. Now, it is starting to not go in drive again. It takes a few minutes before it takes off. I do not feel that the transmission should have gone out within 3 years of buying it and then a second and now the catalytic converter again also the second time. I feel like the truck was faulty when I bought it. I should not have to pay for these repairs again. I only drive around town, I am disabled. I hope someone from Toyota gets back to me on this matter, thank you.

The Lexington Toyota Dealership checked my 2001 Toyota Tundra after I received a recall notice from Toyota concerning rust to the undercarriage. Significant rust is documented by Toyota to the cross member and frame and the resolution promised was removal of rust and rust preventive compound application. I was told to call and make an appointment in June. I did and I am refused of service until the corrective process is approved by Toyota Customer Service.

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra. I have to take it in for brake/rotor warping every 3 months. My mechanic has told me that this is a common problem with Toyota and they refuse to do a recall. They know this is a potential life-threatening problem but refuse to address the issue. I know of 3 other co-workers who have the same issues with their Tundra's as well. I was told by two mechanics that Toyota designed the truck with inadequate sized rotors for a truck of this size which is why they warp constantly with brake usage. I have done extensive research on the web and have found that this is a very common and reoccurring problem, yet Toyota refuses to do anything for a potentially very dangerous scenario.

I have just recently gone into my local Toyota Dealership to have my 2001 Toyota Tundra inspected for "severe frame perforation" caused by rust. This premature rust is in direct relation to the lack of, or incorrect amount of, rust proofing process done during the manufacturing of the vehicle. Now, it is obvious that my vehicle is a victim to this severe rust, but it is stated by Toyota that it is not until there is a 10mm hole in the frame that they will proceed with the next step, which is either installing a new frame or a buy-back of the vehicle (on a case by case basis).

I have a new 2010 Toyota Tundra with 5.7 engine. Its engine seized with 750 miles on truck (with oil), truck is 10 days old. The dealer has had for a week waiting for Toyota engineer to decide what the problem is.

I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra that I bought new. I have had no problems with it for 80,000 miles. Now I have a problem, the rear end differential cover has rust holes in it. The gear oil leaks out when it gets hot from driving. When I stop I leave a puddle of oil behind. I have to add a qt. every week. I'm going for my m90 rust inspection on 5/8/2010 and they are going to check this problem out also. After reading others complaints I don't expect much help form Toyota. Time to stop buying Toyota’s.

I own a Toyota Tundra 2001 sr5 4x4 pickup truck and I have a very bad problem with the brakes on it. I have contacted everyone that I can about the problem but can't get anyone to help me with this problem. Please help me. I do not know what else to do. Please contact me regarding this matter asap. Thank you very much.

2002 Toyota Tundra rust through on steering rack at 69980 miles resulting in loss of power steering and estimate of $1400 repair bill. Frame rust through is now suspect with loss of use and value. Value and use of car is in question

I've been waiting for a couple months to see what Toyota is going to do about our 2000 Tundra with badly rusted cross members and frame with hole because of rust. They had rep come to take pictures. I'm still waiting for someone to get a spine and make a decision on how to take care of this problem. The vehicle will not pass inspection at end of month. We cannot afford a new vehicle nor can we afford to have this fixed ourselves. This is a corporate negligence as far as we and many others are concerned.

My son purchased a used 2000 Toyota Tundra last May, 2009 from a Toyota dealer, Ira Toyota in Tewksbury MA. He brought the truck in to Copeland in January, for service and when they put it on the lift, told him he couldn't leave with it because the undercarriage was so rotted. They gave him a rental Highlander and cannot give him a date as to when a Toyota Rep. will be able to look at it. They are also telling him that they may want to fix it! My son is a part-time landscaper and Toyota refuses to replace the truck they confiscated with another truck. He cannot perform his job and haul his equipment in an SUV. To date, he has lost over $2,000 in jobs that he could not complete.

My 2002 Toyota Tacoma was identified as a vehicle without adequate corrosion protection and I was instructed to bring it to the dealer for a frame replacement, which I did. After being told it would take 1 1/2-2 weeks to replace, I got a call two weeks later informing me they had not yet started. Another week after that, I got a call from Bill in the service dept that there were a number of other repairs needed and the total approached $2,000.00.

I bought a 2007 Toyota Tundra from this company and the paint has been peeling off the front bumper since I bought it. I have taken it to the company twice about this and they refused to fix it contending that it is rock chips. The rest of the front of the truck does not have rock chips. It is peeling paint. What do I do now? This is a nice high-end truck and the front bumper looks real bad and needs to be fixed. I could not sell or trade this truck in without fixing this. It detracts from the look of the truck and makes it look like I am not taking care of the truck.

On 1/2/10, I hit my wife with a 2003 Tundra Truck. The truck leaped forward and my wife was smashed between her car and the truck. My wife suffered a broken Femur and had to have surgery on 1/2/10. Released from the hospital on 1/8/10 and taking pain medication and having follow-up appointments to rectify the problem.

While driving my Toyota Tundra, my driver side tire detached from the car, making me skid across two lanes in the road. I had my car towed to Sears for repairs. I find out from the mechanic there is a recall for the lower ball joint due to breaking. He only found out due to not being able to get the part. I called the corporate headquarters of Toyota and get told you should have taken it to the dealer. The truck is not under warranty. Why would I take it there? They tell me I have to pay the bill and then submit it to them after taking it to Toyota for inspection.Then they decide what they will pay 8-12 weeks later. I work a $10/hour job. I can not afford this. The corporate people tell me I did not register my new address with them. That is why I did not know about recall. This is a lie. In 2007 when the recall supposedly happened, we lived at the same address as when I bought the truck new. It is a 2004 Toyota Tundra.

I have just recently learned of the problems with the Toyota Tundra and it's inherent brake rotor problem. I purchased a new 2007 Toyota Tundra after being bombarded with advertisements stating how much more heavier duty they were than the all the other trucks in their class with oversize brake rotors as well as a much larger drive shaft. I have recently spoke with a local brake specialist regarding the problem (after having the rotors turned at 30,000 miles and now needing them turned again less than a year later with only 10,000 miles since the last time), he advised me that he could fix the problem but would only last another 9-10 thousand miles.

I have owned 3 Toyota trucks. The last is a 2004 Tundra, and it is not near the quality as previous models. This thing is rusting all over. Any paint ding rusts. I bought this truck based on my experience of Toyota quality. I won't buy Toyota next time.

I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4. The check engine light, skid, VSC and low 4x4 light was flashing. The truck ran alright but wouldn't kick into overdrive. So running on the freeway at 3000 RPM was not great for the truck. I took the truck in for a diagnosis which was just under $100 to find out that mice had chewed the wire harness, $1000.

I had a check engine light. I took the vehicle in to find out what was wrong. I paid $95.00 for them to test the vehicle and find out what was wrong. They say the code is "P2441" which is the "secondary air injection switching valve, bank 1." Also, the ASV Valve and is going to cost me $765.00 for part and installation. The service guy said it was the first time his dealership had a malfunction on Tundra, like mine. I find it odd that the performance of my vehicle has been a little sluggish every time I took it in for a check engine light. I believe they knew it was bad the first time I had a check engine light but waited until I was outside the warranty to tell me. I believe it is a defective part and the dealership should replace it for free.

I had also recently changed the oil in my 2006 Tundra pickup, and left the old oil seal in place by mistake (clearly my fault). I made it about 10 miles, when the engine power suddenly dropped off, along with oil pressure, with almost no warning! I pulled over, shut it down, and called my dealer. They added 4 quarts of oil, and said everything appeared okay. Within about 3,000 miles, the engine knocked, started, and the check engine light came on. I had it towed to the dealership, and they said they would have to pull the engine, and tear it down to find out the problem for only $1,300. Before they started I asked them what my worst case scenario was. They said probably 4 to 5 thousand, which is about the going rate to replace an engine. I agreed to the tear down and they came back a few days later, and said the engine was gone, the cranks were damaged, the main bearing was spun, etc. They contacted Toyota, and came back with a repair price of $11,600.

I have a 2000 Tundra that had to have a new transmission at 75,000 miles because the planetary gear blew apart. I was in the middle of traffic when it failed and there could have been an accident. Thankfully, there was not. When I contacted Toyota about this, I was told it was not a safety issue (my car stopped in the middle of an intersection on a busy road, how is that not a safety issue?) and that I was going to have to eat the cost since the warranty had recently expired. I did have the transmission replaced at Toyota of Redlands, CA to the tune of $3,000. Afterwards, I looked online and discovered this is a very common problem with the Tundras and other Toyota products because of the inferior alloy metals used in the transmissions.

I have 2004 Toyota Tundra. I had it parked on a slight incline, emergency brake on and in parking gear. I got out to get mail and truck backed and went over a hill. When it was checked and pulled up by tow truck, the engine was running, still with emergency brake on and still in park. I was told by local Toyota dealer that there is no problem with gear shift mechanism or with emergency brake.

I own 2000 Toyota Tundra. The brakes have been a real problem over the 2 years I’ve had it. I have replaced the rotors 4 times, pads 4 times, and rear drums 3 times along with rear shoes. And now it’s pulsating really bad again! It’s all over the Internet that these trucks have brake issues and none of the dealers care or will act like it is even a problem. They want to replace lots of parts for lots of money! I usually do all my own work as I am certified to do so. This does save some money, but doesn’t do anything to ease my mind!

My 2000 Toyota Tundra was recalled for "rust perforation inspection on the rear cross-member". They found on their inspection "rust perforation". They have had the vehicle for two months and I received a call that they can't fix the problem. I was told to return the loaner to my dealer and pick up my Truck. The dealer called 2 days later and when I explained what had happened said he would call Toyota and get an explanation. He just called back and told me that even though he doesn't understand why, he can do nothing for me. I asked if it has the rust problem, is it safe to drive. He said yes but since the truck has been on their lot for 2 months "the shift linkage has fallen apart". In an article written by James Limbach on your web site on the Tundra recall he wrote, "In the event that the rear cross -member cannot be replaced, Toyota will develop a remedy for those vehicles". They recalled my vehicle and it looks like I will have to pay someone to remove a pile of junk! What do I drive now?

I had my Toyota Tacoma 1997 looked at for the frame rust. It was not one of the ones that needed attention. However, I have had issues with the pedal many times. I, like many that I have read about have had this sticky issues with pedals. I believe you may find that the faulty pedal goes back further than is being reported. I, like most owner love my truck and feel very insecure about driving my vehicle now since the recent recalls. Please check this out before some people get hurt or worst. I will be staying in touch with this issue.

I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra (purchased new on March '07). I noticed that at a speed of 40 to 50 miles per hour, the vehicle vibrates when braking. I took the truck to the dealer where I purchased it, and the service manager said that he need to resurface the front disks and rear drums (he said it is not covered by warranty ). The truck had only 15,576 miles then. I paid $418.12 for the repair.

My 2000 Tundra is a money pit. I bought it three years ago with 89,000 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 cost $700 as well, since the entire assembly needed to be 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.

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.

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 imperceptible 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 complained about it, the dealer told me it was "normal" and would soften over time, and to be patient.

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 cross member is so bad the spare 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 ** won't they do something about it? I have been a longtime Toyota consumer but after this, I probably won't be and it makes me sad.

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra with only 94,000 miles. Its 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!

We too have a problem with bad vibrations, caused by applying the brakes on our Toyota Tundra. We were told by our local mechanic that it would cost about $3,000 to replace and repair the defective Toyota braking system. This is too pricey for us. It has depreciated the value of our truck as well, so if we did want to sell or trade it in, Toyota's defect would cost us dearly. There has to be a class action suit brought against Toyota for these kinds of losses, to the defenseless consumer.

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

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra that has extensive rust on the frame on the complete driver’s 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 number. But I still have not received letter about the recall. I had to have various repairs (almost $1,000 worth) done to the driver’s rear side to fix this problem. I am still fearful 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.

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

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 wasn't that bad. I am not driving the truck and will never buy another one.

I was the last car in a line of cars stopped at a red light. I was hit from behind from a car going at least 50 mph, which caused a chain reaction that involved 5 cars. Not one airbag went off. I sustained whiplash, as did the passenger who also hit his face on the dashboard because the bags didn't deploy and his seatbelt didn't lock either. I thought these safety measures were supposed to work in these situations, I guess not. Thank God I was in a bigger truck if not, I would have been badly injured or it could have been fatal.