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Car Forum / Toyota / Toyota Trucks / July 2006What issues do Tundra truck owners need to know?
I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, but is this data available to the public? > I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner > needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, > but is this data available to the public? Prepare to be really bored with the truck when it hits 239,000 miles, nothing out of the ordinary has gone wrong with it, and you were looking for a reason to buy something different after many years. My 04 DC Tundra just hit 42 k boring, uneventful miles, and that makes me very happy. from a former GM owner, Bob > I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner > needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, > but is this data available to the public? Yeah, but admit it. You really miss having your transmission drop dead at 59k because you didn't follow the GM--recommended service interval for wiping the dust off the sun visors. :-) > My 04 DC Tundra just hit 42 k boring, uneventful miles, and that makes me > very happy. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, >> but is this data available to the public? No my transmissions worked OK, but as an example, I did have to have the dealership change 3 injection pumps on my 95' 6.5 diesel in about 70k miles. It sucks when the truck wont start or the engine dies while driving down the street. To be fair, GM did extend the warrantee on the pump to 120k, and they only charged me a 100.00 deductible each time. That means that I " ONLY " had to pay an extra 300.00 for their poor engineering. That is a lot better than the " sharp stick in the eye " that they give most of there other customers. But I'm not bitter...... Like hell I'm not.......... > Yeah, but admit it. You really miss having your transmission drop dead at > 59k because you didn't follow the GM--recommended service interval for [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>> needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, >>> but is this data available to the public? on 2002 and earlier Tundras the brakes are crap. Toyota knows about it, but won't do a recall. The rotors warp early and often. The entire system was changed in 2003. I had mine in 3 times under warranty and twice out of warranty. \ Check TundraSolutions.com and do a search. It is a nasty problem. They seem to think that turning the rotors when I come in will make the problem go away, but in reality, it makes me come in a little sooner each time. > I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner > needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, > but is this data available to the public? 2000-2002...wear overdrive section--don't tow or haul heavy in overdrive. 2000- early 2003...possible brake judder. Top quality aftermarket brake pads help, as do the different model caliper in late 2003. Differing transmission fluids depending on the year... Ken > I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner > needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, > but is this data available to the public? I think if you get a newer one, there's virtually nothing of consequence that is a real "issue". I think the early ones had some sort of brake thing, like the rotors would warp. My '06 just seems like a damn fine machine... so far. They are the best truck on the road. -jeff Another thing is the rear end 'clunk'. My '03 4Runner does the same thing, so it isn't just Tundras. It isn't damaging, but it is annoying. Toyota said that it is "normal". That is Japenese for ~it is a problem that we either don't know how to fix it, or it just isn't worth our time.'~ My '05 Tundra is the best vehicle I've ever owned. I did have one fuel pump issue when it was cold outside last year, but they replaced it under warranty. TSB EG043-05 Dave > I'm wondering what are the common issues that a Tundra truck owner > needs to know about. I'm sure there are repair records and databases, > but is this data available to the public? |
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