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Toyota Tundra Problems and Repair Histories

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2011 Toyota Tundra   19 Tundras, 6.8 months of data per Tundra, average 17400 miles

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2010 Toyota Tundra 32 Tundras, 9.8 months of data per Tundra, average 27700 miles8
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2008 Toyota Tundra 33 Tundras, 8.8 months of data per Tundra, average 49900 miles16
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2007 Toyota Tundra 53 Tundras, 9.6 months of data per Tundra, average 64600 miles

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2006 Toyota Tundra   14 Tundras, 8.9 months of data per Tundra, average 88800 miles

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2005 Toyota Tundra   22 Tundras, 9.5 months of data per Tundra, average 67500 miles

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2003 Toyota Tundra   12 Tundras, 8.4 months of data per Tundra, average 105200 miles

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2002 Toyota Tundra   15 Tundras, 9.9 months of data per Tundra, average 122900 miles

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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 

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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 

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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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