Major Problems with Toyota Tundra Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Toyota Tundra

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Model Year	Complaints
2020 Tundra	2
2019 Tundra	13
2018 Tundra	39
2017 Tundra	33
2016 Tundra	79
2015 Tundra	26
2014 Tundra	56
2013 Tundra	58
2012 Tundra	99
2011 Tundra	102
2010 Tundra	132
2009 Tundra	31
2008 Tundra	275
2007 Tundra	336
2006 Tundra	427
2005 Tundra	295
2004 Tundra	386
2003 Tundra	337
2002 Tundra	434
2001 Tundra	385
2000 Tundra	973

Worst 3 Toyota Tundra complaints

2007 Toyota Tundra VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 7 Mileage: 40000 miles

2000 Toyota Tundra ANTILOCK Victims: 6 Mileage: 68000 miles

2000 Toyota Tundra ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 5 Mileage: 32000 miles

Browse Toyota Tundra complaints by category

Problems with BODY, FRAME AND MEMBERS and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Tundra owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving only 10 mph she slightly crashed into...	573 ~ 97036 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the truck bounces real bad on some concrete roads at about 65 mph to the point i have to slow...	520 ~ 90527 miles
AIR BAGS received toyota urgent safety recall letter for defective side curtain-shield-airbags (csa) on 11/7/14. contacted my toyota dealership today (11/10/14) to...	401 ~ 39682 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while turning at various speeds the wheels seized....	379 ~ 94964 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle accelerated when taking foot off gas (engine revved) and accelerated on its own causing vehicle to spin out during...	267 ~ 41149 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the is an a/c and heater issue or how its venting. i'll have the settings to point the the floor...	241 ~ 79588 miles
POWER TRAIN the above vehicle was purchased on 07/06/2014 at about 2100 hours. the vehicle was driven home which was approximately five...	240 ~ 112801 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tundra. when the brake pedal was depressed it traveled to the floorboard numerous...	222 ~ 42850 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the instrument panel lights created a blinding glare...	201 ~ 62614 miles
SERVICE BRAKES anti lock brakes did not let me stop when reversing down hill because of loose gravel. *tr...	199 ~ 57716 miles
STEERING driving at 60 mph the vehicle started to shake. felt wobbly . the kind of feeling when driving on flat...	197 ~ 83804 miles
ENGINE i purchased a 2014 toyota tundra on 02/04/14. i had driven the truck approximately 4 times and on 02/10/14 with...	191 ~ 77397 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE my tundra was making scraping noises when turning. brought the truck to toyota for service to find out the...	191 ~ 83775 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2006 toyota tundra - ball joint failure causing ball joint to break and wheel to come off. this also damages...	141 ~ 56256 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front disc brake rotors warped causing front end shake under hard braking. local dealer said there was no warranty as	140 ~ 22425 miles
STRUCTURE 2014 tundra 1794 edition purchased new in may 2014 has approximately 9400 miles. the dashboard is warped & sinking along...	122 ~ 65909 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra which was purchased in 2009. while driving at various speeds as low as...	100 ~ 44075 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was carrying an old battery on the truck bed and the battery leaks so the fluid spilled over my...	95 ~ 87225 miles
WHEELS both front and rear driver side tires blew out michelin xts ms 2 255 70 18. also at 1500 miles	81 ~ 83104 miles
TIRES both front and rear driver side tires blew out michelin xts ms 2 255 70 18. also at 1500 miles	80 ~ 38540 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed the vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that	72 ~ 4746 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE in march 2010 i purchased a new toyota tundra 2010 crewmax 5.7l truck fully loaded with navigation system remote start...	68 ~ 67193 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after only a few months of owning the truck almost every morning when i try to start the truck it...	63 ~ 51857 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle accelerated when taking foot off gas (engine revved) and accelerated on its own causing vehicle to spin out during...	53 ~ 52116 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION driving on i-80 the front end and steering wheel shook hard took it to toyota to look at it could...	53 ~ 70229 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was being serviced at ashland honda toyota (2301 lake...	48 ~ 51847 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving with bright lights on i had fog lights on first time i had ever used them had...	47 ~ 52792 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC since day one that i have purchased the truck i have complained that the brakes don't slow the truck down...	46 ~ 12709 miles
SEAT BELTS january 2018 drivers seat belt sets off alarm when driving. passengers side seat belt wint connect at all. this started	38 ~ 85484 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ltr fwd (tx) re 2009 toyota tundra considers vehicle a lemon after experiencing several defects especially w/electrical & fuel system...	37 ~ 20357 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes grab when vehicle has come to a complete stop. when the brake pedal is released there seems to be	37 ~ 28584 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle slowly accelerated from a stop sign...	32 ~ 53797 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated the brake pads wore out with extremely low mileage on 7 occasions. the rotors also required	31 ~ 24042 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the consumer complained about a brake problem. at first the front brakes caused the vehicle to shutter when they...	28 ~ 6871 miles
EQUIPMENT s10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from re copy of a letter addressed to mr. genachaowki regarding his new 2011...	26 ~ 31555 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced for an unrelated...	24 ~ 67120 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the left front wheel bearings and the right rear wheel bearings failed after 16 800 miles on my 2008 toyota...	22 ~ 50591 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the brake light and the traction control lights went on one morn. later that evening the accelerator did not disengage....	21 ~ 23468 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at approximately 11 000 miles my truck engine started running rough and would shut off on me while i was...	20 ~ 28087 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ltr fwd (tx) re 2009 toyota tundra considers vehicle a lemon after experiencing several defects especially w/electrical & fuel system...	20 ~ 34706 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS toyota tundra truck shakes under braking. during brake service rear brake drums found to be warped. *jb...	20 ~ 4281 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the front driver's side seat overheated. the failure...	19 ~ 44489 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. while having the vehicle serviced for unrelated issues the contact noticed that...	19 ~ 72384 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2006 toyota tundra upper sealed for life ball joints both left and right started leaking from shaft where seal has...	19 ~ 86742 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my brakes have had recurring severe vibration problems almost since new. it got bad enough for the dealership to replace...	18 ~ 22840 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was parked or in motion all the locks in...	15 ~ 30634 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2008 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to grinding noise from vehicle. ld js *js...	14 ~ 59405 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES 2013 tundra with michelin lt285/65r (dot b713) with less than 10 000 miles on them had inner side wall split	14 ~ 45672 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tire tread split in half and now tire is discontinued. *tr...	14 ~ 32546 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while shifting from park to reverse the shift...	14 ~ 84846 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns 2007 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving the vehicle there was a sudden loss of power....	14 ~ 51931 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY sticky master passenger power window switch / smell of burning plastic. upon inspection passenger master power switch had melted. *tr...	12 ~ 43918 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). hi i am calling to report a...	12 ~ 39924 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i have noticed an incredible bounce while driving on the freeway and local way. it has only 1 500 miles...	10 ~ 19509 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE hello two day ago i was pulling put of my condo complex when i noticed a burning plastic smell. after...	9 ~ 21683 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own an 08 toyota tundra. have done all maintenance work and have records. had the accelerator pedal problem fixed...	9 ~ 54459 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i was heading up my close friends snow covered driveway in my 2005 toyota tundra double cab 4wd. i had...	9 ~ 12322 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2007 toyota tundra. consumer states cruise control does engage and then will not disengage brakes. *tgw the consumer stated the...	9 ~ 4956 miles
TRAILER HITCHES tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving the trailer hitch became detached. the contact coasted the vehicle...	8 ~ 57250 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i recently purchased a 2014 toyota tundra and the rear view mirror is not large enough to provide a view...	8 ~ 57191 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the lug nuts were rusted and corroded. the...	8 ~ 28582 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i purchased a 2010 toyota tundra new in july 2009. since that time the gas pedal issue has been supposedly...	8 ~ 55650 miles
VISIBILITY brand new 2010 tundra crew max window is starting to crack. dealership advised this was due to stress cracking..not a	8 ~ 66351 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY as i arrived at my home and drove up into my driveway i experienced an unexplained acceleration on my 2008...	8 ~ 9277 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. the contact believed that there was a short with the electrical wiring in...	8 ~ 33876 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i have had multiple problems with my 2002 tundra trd 4wd. i have had it in more than 4 times...	8 ~ 1875 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN ltr fwd (tx) re 2009 toyota tundra considers vehicle a lemon after experiencing several defects especially w/electrical & fuel system...	7 ~ 36429 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my radio and cd player do not work often on my 2009 toyota tundra - didn't work the day i	7 ~ 8359 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR we bought a new 2007 toyota tundra double cab in august. we discovered on certain freeways (concrete) the bed bounce...	7 ~ 49721 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE when fueling the vehicle the filler nozzle will eject from the vehicle when the nozzle shuts the fuel off upon	7 ~ 21999 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack and pinion failed making it very difficult to steer while i was driving. fortunately i was in a residential	6 ~ 39917 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. while hauling a camper the power steering failed when the contact attempted...	6 ~ 15750 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 45 mph the contact heard a loud noise outside...	6 ~ 51000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR toyota tundra 2008 trd rear sway bar failure - rear trd sway bar assembly hardware on 2008 tundra is actually...	6 ~ 37647 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2009 toyota tundra was repaired by toyota this past friday as a result of the throttle body sticking open..ie...	6 ~ 23727 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER this compliant compliments the current toyota recall that is related to the sticking accelerator pedal. the pedal in my 2008...	6 ~ 69470 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 toyota tundra brake failure resulting in single vehicle accident running off the road into ditch and had to be...	6 ~ 104979 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the day after purchasing my vehicle (12/25/08) the windshield was hit by a rock which caused a chip. the chip...	6 ~ 15383 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my 2002 toyota tundra has vibration in the brake system. toyota tried to say it was normal wear after 50k...	6 ~ 30018 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING took vehicle to dealer on 11/13/2002 with check engine light on. dealer performed check and determined 2 02 oxygen sensors...	6
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both headlamps have been melted by the turn signal/daytime running lamp. ive had to replace the lamps with led bulbs...	5 ~ 700 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the lights on...	5 ~ 16543 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY a tree branch struck the rear window of the truck shattering the tempered glass. shards of glass as long as	5 ~ 17640 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have a toyota tundra 2008 after the dealer change the a/c cabin filter start a wet rag smell inside...	5 ~ 24800 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the window sticker displayed that the payload capacity of...	5 ~ 11831 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the glass on the sunroof of my 2004 toyota tundra came loose. *tr...	5 ~ 1988 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING just after i did my 30k mile service on my 2006 toyota tundra my steering rack failed and took to...	5 ~ 36571 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. the contact stated that whenever snow ice or mud built up in...	5 ~ 25000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING instrument lighting for power mirror control module inoperative reported fault at every service visit. no action from dealer contacted toyota...	5 ~ 12020 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2005 toyota tundra with 24 000 miles and have experienced 3 issues. 1 brake failure on off...	5 ~ 15800 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer complained about a brake problem. vehicle shook when brakes were applied. consumer had the brakes repaired at an after	5 ~ 23600 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. while driving 15 mph the exterior rearview mirror de-fogger was activated and...	4 ~ 22825 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM as i was driving another vehicle started veering into my lane. i pressed the horn pad to warn them. however...	4 ~ 125750 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the exterior power mirror module does not illuminate. the...	4 ~ 928 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE 1.my tailgate latch system is not working as expected and is flimsy. 2. my tailgate is weak and small cracking...	4 ~ 8375 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2005 toyota tundra sr5 access cab 6-cyl and a 6-speed manual transmission. in feb 2007 the throwout...	4 ~ 61720 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the bulbs fall out of the taillight assembly. there is a nhtsa recall # 99v347003 regarding...	4 ~ 31033 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i drove off the highway and it felt like the truck was steering itself. i had this steering problem since...	4 ~ 25875 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle is experiencing brake failure. while driving down hill in light snow the vehicle was picking up speed as the...	4 ~ 38300 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle has driver & passenger air bags - in front end collision at 45 mph neither air bag deployed driver...	4
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN 2007 toyota tundra. consumer states cruise control does engage and then will not disengage brakes. *tgw the consumer stated the...	4 ~ 47 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2012 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to door handles sticking open on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the door	3 ~ 13333 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION front suspension stabilizer bar rusted off of frame resulting in large structurally compromising hole in the welding location on the...	3 ~ 108833 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph the front driver...	3 ~ 51666 miles
CHILD SEAT i tried to install a graco myride 65 rear-facing in a 2008 toyota tundra using latch behind the driver's seat....	3
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i tried to install a graco myride 65 rear-facing in a 2008 toyota tundra using latch behind the driver's seat....	3
VALVE > TIRES i have encountered on three different occasions the sensored tire valves failing and leaking. i reported the first to toyota...	3 ~ 6667 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2008 toyota tundra truck 5.7 v8 extended cab 4x4 my wife and i drove from chandler az...	3 ~ 29500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION toyota tundra 4wd truck with standard rims (steel) and michelin tires. while driving interstate 80 at speed (fast lane) the...	3 ~ 58115 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i understand there have been the 2007 toyota tundra has had a number of recalls for rear propeller shaft front...	3 ~ 6000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when refueling the vehicle the gas pump nozzle will on occasion eject itself from the filler neck on the vehicle...	3 ~ 26056 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY rear bearing failure in 2004 toyota tundra related parts abs gear broke. not able to control truck at a regular...	3 ~ 31806 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS my complaint is against the ruling. "the national highway traffic safety administration has ruled that toyota must recall nearly 160...	3 ~ 24667 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2006 tundra problem accelerated rapidly away from a traffic light in order to merge with traffic reaching a speed of...	3 ~ 42667 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS manufacturer refuses to service faulty brake system while under warranty - 2002 toyota tundra 2/03-i took my 2002 toyota tundra...	3 ~ 12667 miles
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota tundra. while driving various speeds with the cruise control engaged the pre-collision system...	2 ~ 3367 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE pre-collision system warning light is on stating that the system is off it will not function...	2 ~ 1750 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a jack that...	2 ~ 27000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM emissions valve and related pumps failed causing a significant loss in power. this happened when traveling on the highway in...	2 ~ 40750 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2002 toyota tundra recalled for frame rust issues. took nearly 5 months for repairs even with multiple calls to dealer...	2 ~ 76000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the rear bumper has corroded at the point where the frame is...	2 ~ 82500 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT my husband had a crash on 06/26/2009 on his toyota tundra 2006 in concord california (highway 242). he said he...	2 ~ 27000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i understand there have been the 2007 toyota tundra has had a number of recalls for rear propeller shaft front...	2 ~ 5850 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 05/20/06 driving at approximately 62 mph with cruise control on. suddenly truck simply shuts off. it was as if key...	2 ~ 4875 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE thursday 5/11/06 idle upon start up goes to 2000 rpm and stays there for approximately 1-1 1/2 minutes before slowing...	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 tundra problem accelerated rapidly away from a traffic light in order to merge with traffic reaching a speed of...	2
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the catalytic converter is spewing sulfur dioxide when the engine is running. the vehicle was taken...	2 ~ 48229 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING stop lamp socket failure. at 1st the bulb would stay in the socket and would only fall out every six...	2 ~ 5000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when applying the brakes the vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance....	2 ~ 56053 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated brakes were defective. they felt as if one was pressing on sponge. they did not stop the vehicle...	2 ~ 58300 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN purchased a toyota tundra brand new with 16 miles in august 2004. several weeks later i noticed a high-pitched scraping...	2 ~ 1000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN overdrive malfuncioned at 10 000 miles. randomly the vehicle's overdrive transmission acts oppositely to what shown on the display screen....	2 ~ 27000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT brake vibration and excessive brake wear. brakes were serviced at about 38 000 miles due to severe vibration when braking....	2 ~ 19000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2000 tundra was purchased at 47 000 miles. within 1000 miles a severe vibration developed whenever the brakes were applied...	2 ~ 23553 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer states the the locking mechanism in the hinge that allows the driver's side door to open to a certain	2
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle started rolling after emergency brake was on and in park. consumer was stepping out of vehicle and door knocked...	2
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while vehicle was being driven extreme vibration occurred in front end.brake rotors prematurely wore out. rotors have been resurfaced and...	2
CENTER SUPPORT BEARING > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN experiencing vibration in seats and center console. believe related to two-piece driveshaft with center bearing carrier being misaligned laterally. dealer	2
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2007 toyota tundra. toyota safety feature malfunction *gr the consumer stated the brakes failed the radio was replaced twice the...	2 ~ 18781 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags) and...	1 ~ 18000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the brake indicator illuminated. the contact took the...	1 ~ 187000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the front driver's seat heater was inoperable and...	1 ~ 75000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY hello my name is [xxx] and i am contacting you regarding a recent safety issue my parents experienced. this is...	1
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE pre-crash system does not work properly with no vehicle in front of me while driving on the hwy at times...	1 ~ 8000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 60 mph on the highway a tractor trailer entered...	1 ~ 117000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota tundra. while driving 55 mph a very violent vibration was felt in the...	1 ~ 288 miles
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS horn stopped working before 100 000 miles and dealership won't replace it. wants to charge over $600 to fix. vehicle...	1 ~ 95000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. on various occasions the vehicle failed to start. there were no warning...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i am a retired toyota master diagnostic technician. i had to replace my rear brake lines on my 2003 tundra-with...	1 ~ 79962 miles
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the trailer brake controller malfunctioned which resulted in...	1 ~ 550 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the secondary hood release-lever fractured due to corrosion...	1 ~ 102000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL had truck in for oil change whole frame drive shaft parking brake cable is rusting through. *tt...	1 ~ 165000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2007 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to air injection system pump malfunction. *smd the consumer stated while driving the...	1 ~ 26628 miles
RESERVOIR/TANK > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR fortunately i was off the interstate when making a right hand turn into a convenience store...........the steering suddenly became almost...	1 ~ 116457 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE check engine light came on.the code shoes p0418 air injection valve/pump. 76 000 mi on engine. cruising down interstate lost	1 ~ 76930 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the bolt for the fuel tank fractured and...	1 ~ 52000 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. while driving at 2 mph the contact stated that the fuel rail...	1 ~ 15000 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph. the clutch pedal stuck without fully...	1 ~ 55000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the...	1 ~ 186000 miles
LEAF > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. he stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new in march 2001. rust...	1 ~ 109200 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i started the vehicle proceeded forward in a strait line reached +/- 15 mph and the side curtain airbags deployed....	1 ~ 60500 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1. a section of air conduit fell across brake pedal. 2. once near death experience attempting to brake. 3. removed	1 ~ 6500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY there are two cables that hold the tailgate in place when fully opened(extended). yesterday(7/17/08) while unloading my motorcycle both cables...	1 ~ 65269 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. while driving 60-65 mph he heard a chattering noise coming from the vehicle....	1 ~ 20 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. while driving 20-30 mph the vehicle rode extremely bumpy. the dealer balanced the...	1 ~ 30 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns 2004 toyota tundra. the contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected...	1 ~ 80000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. the contact viewed a recall notice for the lower ball joints on...	1 ~ 100000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES jan 6 2007 while driving on paved city street i heard a load bang and the drivers front end dropped...	1 ~ 107400 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brakes feel inconsistent. last month abs light came on and stayed on whole day. next day light went off. internet	1 ~ 23675 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the shift lever disintegrated off the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer...	1 ~ 90000 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my '02 toyota tundra would suddenly not idle on its on. then it would run normally. this has happened twice...	1 ~ 82000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated the lap and shoulder belt in the left rear seat had tightened and locked causing welts...	1 ~ 42830 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION while towing a small trailer the front end of the vehicle started floating and became impossible to control. as a...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper motor failed to work. 6 month old truck and the windshield wiper motor assembly failed. toyota fixed it...	1 ~ 18686 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. ever since the vehicle was purchased the safety belt sensor light has been...	1 ~ 5 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1) normal everyday driving. 2)front rotars warped and rear drums warped caused erratic stoping ability and vibration. 3)recut rotars and	1 ~ 17300 miles
BEAD > TIRES i had my 2005 tundra bed loaded to the maximum advertised weight capacity. once i entered the hwy and reached...	1 ~ 3000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING the shift lever broke off disconnected from the steering column at about 21000 miles. after i parked the truck i...	1 ~ 44000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank defect sometimes it indicates empty tank but it is not empty sometimes it indicate full tank but it...	1
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a 2002 toyota tundra with 39 000 miles on it. i was going 15-20 mph and aproaching a...	1 ~ 39000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS (1) on 7/30/03 at 5796 miles only 10 months after purchasing a 2002 toyota tundra (9/27/2002) i experienced a violent...	1 ~ 5796 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the 2004 tundra is available with a fully extended cab which i own. this model uses a different electronic/mechanical mechanism...	1 ~ 1000 miles
BELL HOUSING > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN truck lurches at times when stopping downshifts are sometimes hard. i've had several dealers look at it and they have...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LEAF > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS left rear leaf sprng snapped while driving casually on central street in winchendon. the sprng subsequently beat up agains the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater/ac fan makes loud clicking noise at all speeds. *tr...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while passing another vehicle on the interstate truck began accelerating rapidly going from 65 mph to 95 mph in about...	1 ~ 24772 miles
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2000 tundra was purchased at 47 000 miles. within 1000 miles a severe vibration developed whenever the brakes were applied...	1 ~ 47105 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states brake pedal feels spongy and there is extended braking distance. dealer determined the master cylinder fluid heats up...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have had multiple problems with my 2002 tundra trd 4wd. i have had it in more than 4 times...	1 ~ 6000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE when braking it caused excessive vibration within the front end. vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the front	1 ~ 30000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION when braking it caused excessive vibration within the front end. vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the front	1 ~ 30000 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING failure results in inoperative trailer lighting/signals/brake lights which is hazardous...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE on 06/15/2001 my 2000 toyota tundra received warranty repairs as follows: replaced front rotors front pads rear drums rear brake...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER when fuel tank is full and vehicle ride on an upward incline passenger's compartment fills up with fumes from gas.	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT spare tire released while vehicle was in motion at approximately 55 mph and towing 5th wheel causing damage to rv...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	1
DRUM > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR vibration in front end brake drums wraped toyota said there is not solution to the brake problem. ...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving heard road noise like doors not closing. also air came through the doors. contacted dealer. *ak new seals...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel cocked to right steering wheel not centered. dealer says alignment ok....	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION when braking front of the vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and dealer has replaced the	1 ~ 6399 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2007 toyota tundra. consumer states cruise control does engage and then will not disengage brakes. *tgw the consumer stated the...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT defective spring caused the vehicle to bottom out while going around turns and over bumps.*et....	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE when having an oil change dealer noticed a severe oil leak. the head gasket/ oil pan bolts and upper oil	1 ~ 2900 miles

FAQ

What year Toyota Tundra is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 21 years, Toyota Tundra models of 2020, 2019, 2015 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Toyota Tundra?

Toyota Tundra models of 2000 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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