Toyota Tundra Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Tundra Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | adjusted alignment. Was out of alignment resulting in both front tires starting to feather on the outer part of the tread. Fixed with alignment at no charge (less then 10k miles they will adjust for free) Rotated the tires in an X pattern | |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Tundra in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Oil leaking from valve covers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | 0 | Driveshaft replacement per Toyota Technical Service Bulletin, "bump from behind" condition. Complete ballanced drive shaft replacement after dealer confirmed condition. |
2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | ABS Sensor went out. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Door handle stick |
| Sep | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Rear wheel bearings. |
| Nov | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | Variable valve timing spring - wrong part installed at factory requiring an engine teardown. This has tripped check engine light several times. I traded this truck off, it is not reliable enough. Bearing or differential noise still present when traded. |
2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 12160 | 0 | Seals around tonneau cover. some of them tore early in their life. Dealer had a problem getting the right seals. Still need some more to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 1520 | 0 | ECM update for tranmission shifting. |
| Dec | 2011 | 9300 | 0 | Passenger power door lock mechanism failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 475 | Replaced leaking water pump & serpentine belt. | |
| Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Front differential replaced per TSB. All warranty, all recalls performed at same time. Master cylinder failed, replaced under warranty. | |
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 305 | Cruise control button needed to be replaced | |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Call button on steering wheel intermittently sticking. Dealer had to order new switch and replaced the following week |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Check engine light indicated a problem with emission system. Diagnosed as faulty evaporation canister. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Defective front differential. |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | vibration, bad differential |
| Sep | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | There was a vibration at highway speed - inherent characteristic |
| Feb | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | Trying to get toyota to fix bed bounce issue |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Tundra in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | sinking dash - right side - covered by warranty | |
| May | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | retorqued bed onto frame |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 67000 | 1275 | tranny controller Diagnosis charge for transmission problems. |
| Jul | 2009 | 69000 | 2464 | tranny rebuild |
| Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 750 | no start, starter replaced O2 sensor replaced for emissions inspection |
| Dec | 2009 | 72000 | 500 | Transmission control again. repair cost is estimate. |
| Feb | 2012 | 78500 | 0 | intermittant short in wiring, truck would stop running. |
| Mar | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | The alarm would just go off every 5 minutes and it just wouldn't stop. |
| Mar | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | there was a growling noise coming from the engine compartment |
| Apr | 2012 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Intermittent volume control knob. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Right front speaker rattle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Backup camera was not clear at night. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Tailgate would not open. This is the second time I have had this problem. |
| Dec | 2009 | 104000 | 0 | The backup lights don’t work and haven’t for two years! The dealership can’t find the problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Dash rattle. Could not find exact cause, but used typical rattle-reducing materials in spots known to rattle on same vehicle. Rattle has not returned yet. |
| Apr | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Brake line was rubbing leaf spring and wore through. Replaced brake line and fixed bracket which was supposed to hold it out of the way. |
| Nov | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Grab handle plastic comes loose. |
| Feb | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Grab handle fixed. |
| May | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Dash rattle. Turned out to be a TSB regarding dash mounting clips. Fixed under warranty during 30k mi service. |
| Apr | 2012 | 68700 | 0 | Dealer left off bolts after last oil change. They had to reinstall skid plate to stop rattle. Not Toyota's fault- dealer's fault. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 48000 | 250 | Replace front brake pads/turn rotors |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 76000 | 30 | Battery positive cable connector corroded so badly that truck would not start. Whole cable pulled off battery without tools. Replaced cable terminal. |
| Mar | 2012 | 83000 | 200 | Battery exploded |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | 279 | Replaced three universal joints between the transmission, prop shaft, drive shaft and the rear differential. |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 132000 | 400 | Scheduled replacement of engine timing belt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 93000 | 365 | Shudder in Driveshaft underload at certain speeds. |
| Apr | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 118000 | 650 | Clutch went out on the cooling fan. There was a antifreeze leak from the pipe that runs under the intake caused by bad o-rings. I had both problems repaired and the truck runs and cools fine now. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 89300 | 325 | Drive shaft universal joints were making noise at very low speeds. |
| Sep | 2010 | 93000 | 350 | U-Joint bushings at differential was squeeking, U-Joint needed replacement. Oil Change Wipers |
| Jul | 2011 | 101000 | 325 | Check Engine Light on indicating need to Clean injectors. Work completed along with oil & filter change and brake check. |
| Aug | 2011 | 102000 | 285 | Engine Check code was P2714 & P0776 transmission sensors. Shop inspection, the mechanic said the trans fluid was leaking; need to replace trans output shaft seal and top off trans fluid. Instead of replacing tran per first quote. |
| Feb | 2012 | 105300 | 150 | Check engine light on P2714 and P0776 came on again after awhile from previous repair. Still hesitating when acceler. Went to Toyota dealer to see what it would take to repair and do oil change. After the visit no problem now. |
| Jun | 2012 | 106000 | 0 | When going in for a routine maintenance, the mechanic asked me about the check engine light and then he said said he took care of the problem for no charge. The engine was hesitating and the CEL said sensors in the trans were the problem. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 28000 | 300 | All three U-joints had to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | 1100 | Exhaust replaced from catalytic converter back. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 64000 | 140 | wear item, brakes |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 1033 | Left front strut was leaking oil so replaced both front struts/shocks | |
| Aug | 2011 | 911 | Replaced entire AC unit (compressor, condenser, evaporator, recharge, etc.) | |
| Nov | 2011 | 660 | Replaced both front wheel bearings, checked rear differential | |
2004 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 210 | Replaced stock muffler with Gibson stainless stell muffler to reduce vibration in exhaust system and improve towing performance. | |
| Jun | 2007 | 25 | Asked shop to replace stock resonator to reduce drone. | |
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 470 | oxygen sensor replaced. Also changed oil, differential fluid | |
| Mar | 2012 | 133000 | 300 | warped rotors. turned rotors, replaced front pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 134000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Tundra in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 100 | replaced pads and had rotors turned | |
| Dec | 2011 | 93000 | 100 | Replaced o2 sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 114000 | 500 | Routine replacement of the water pump and timing belt. No other issues |
| Jun | 2012 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 100000 | 0 | I am still waiting for replacement spare tire and spare retainer. The old one failed with loss of wheel god knows where. |
| Nov | 2011 | 100000 | 0 | Replacement spare tire and retainer installed. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 89900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 90700 | 200 | o2 sensor |
| Apr | 2012 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 160700 | 500 | The parking brake cables and bellcranks were frozen and needed replacement. Likely from non-use prior to owning vehicle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 170300 | 400 | Had my third failed caliper in 14 months. Replaced the front right caliper which was replaced 14 months ago. The front left failed 9 months ago. |
| Mar | 2013 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 87000 | 1500 | O2 sensor went out |
| Toyota Tundra in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 65000 | 65 | Corrosion on the rear differential cross member. Extensive rust. Used the product POR-15 process which involves prepping the area with solution and using a paint bush covering the rear differential area with a thick coating of POR-15. |
| Jun | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Tundra in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 312000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 315000 | 0 | cv boot |
| Mar | 2013 | 327000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 97000 | 0 | Emissions |
| Oct | 2012 | 99300 | 150 | Emission |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 315 | Replaced O2 Sensor on Passengers side before the catalytic converter. | |
| Nov | 2012 | 1843 | Replaced timing belt & water pump(first time) replaced front brake rotors (warped) replaced rear axle bearings. | |
| Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | O2 sensors setting off check engine light. Need to replace sensor in exhaust manifold but sensor cannot be removed (frozen up) without damage to manifold. Apparently this was a recall item that is common to this truck, but no longer coverd | |
| Feb | 2011 | 400 | Had to replace front and rear struts/shocks | |
| Apr | 2011 | 150 | Had to replace right rear axle bearing | |
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