Rather than simply apologize for the inconvenience and advise the matter would be elevated to management and rather than hide behind warranty expiration excuses, Toyota should be ashamed of its maleficence and in the interest of maintaining its reputation and owner base, do the right thing and correct this well documented deficiency. See See Additionally, the wheels are locking up on the truck. I do no off roading and use if to transport my motorcycle to races hundreds of miles from home. had to have a wheel bearing replaced Repairman stated pump was not bolted down properly and eventually worked it's way loose. The vehicle was taken to brown's Toyota of glen burnie 7167 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, MD 21061 (410) 761-9000 where the contact was informed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. Front differential went out at 48k miles. I am very concerned about a noise in the front end of the truck (front differential and shaft) while the car is running still on cold and at a speed lower than 50mph. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. These forums have helped make our results possible. When you first start the vehicle and put it in drive, within 20 seconds at any speed, a loud ping/metal hitting metal sound comes from the rear gear differential box. Bump the Tundra problem graphs up another notch. I wonder if it is about time for Toyota Tundra put hands on it and fix this old problem.
Yn. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the, Radio/Entertainment System Restarting Frequently. Steering rack had to be replaced with non OEM part replacement. The root cause is still not clear. Sincerely,. Worried about potential repair costs? Need advice about a specific Toyota Tundra problem? my rear end is making a load clicking noise I was told it was my spider gear and that it would be better for me to replace the whole rear end. Purchased a bushing kit and had repair shop repair. Toyota has failed to provide adequate corrosion protection on the frame and rear differential of my truck and created serious safety issues. It is obvious that the material that was used is of very low quality causing very dangerous situations. Did not fix issue. Had power steering pump replaced one weekend. Vehicle treated by Toyota for earlier recall due to rust of the frame and given a 5yr extended warranty. I need advice. Chart based on 94 repair trips. They contacted the nearest dealership which told them that the frame perforation recall, NHTSA # 09v444 had expired 7/31/2015 six days prior. Because I have a 6 inch lift kit and some fuel contra 22x12 with -44 offset I want to install. Rear wheel bearing is bad news boys....it's a pita to change out. I contacted the local Toyota dealer and was told by the service manager that they have seen this issue and address it with spray on epoxy to stop the oil leak. I was lucky there was room to maneuver to the right so I was able to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. all problems of the 2000 Toyota Tundra . All 2007 Tundra models exhibit this failure and it stems from a design flaw in the chassis/suspension. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. Lubegard 19610 Instant Shudder Fixx, 2 oz. I'm sure there have been those less fortunate. Toyota Tundra Brake Problems.
These areas had been treated under Toyota's guidance and at their expense. A Toyota Tundra CrewMax Platinum Secondary Air Injection System Failure:Many Tundra owners experience secondary air injection system failure after a few years of vehicle age. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. This inspection also identified for the second time a rusted through and leaking exhaust manifolds (the left manifold was "starting" to leak on 09/16/2014 when the truck last passed inspection. This part has never been replaced before, so this was an error made when this truck was assembled new. Vehicle has been parked since 11/13/2013 and will not be driven until properly repaired or replaced. I was going 35mph when a vehicle pulled out in front of me and then proceeded to stop suddenly to make a left turn into a parking lot. Rusted steering lines; would have cost $1,200 to repair. Many other 2001 Toyota Tundra owners were provided complete frame replacements. I received no satisfaction from any Toyota dealer except to be referred to Toyota USA. The vehicle was not repaired. I have seen many other people with the same complain with absolutely new Tundras. Currently the vehicle acts like it wants to drive in 4wd low and high mode. While driving at speeds of 45mph, I would take my foot off the accelerator and the vehicle would almost come to a complete stop on its own. The shop called me that day two hours later and informed me that my frame was completely rusted out near the front of the vehicle on both sides making it unsafe to drive and not worth proceeding in any repairs of the rear differential at this point. Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Tunrider22x12, Dec 16, 2018. Most likely the passenger side.... At 70k miles it's most likely not under warranty. statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the Tundra. Event began from the day the vehicle was driven off the dealership lot (11/25/07) and continues to date. Manufacturer is aware of this issue, as several owners report the same issue. If rust condition gets worse the possibility of suspension failure is very real. Used replacement differential housings are unavailable because of high demand due to failure of originals due to rust. Additionally, the wheels are acting like they do not want to rotate freely. . Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the Tundra. Replaced both rear shocks one was busted due to the harsh driving environment I work in. .
The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Steering wheel maakes a ratchety spring noise when turning wither direction. While driving back from florida on 30 Nov, I heard a humming noise coming from the rear of my Toyota Tundra.