68 of the
9,446 complaints filed about the Toyota Tundra
are about the equipment —
1% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2000.
The contact owns an Autokato Mid Rise Scissor Lift. The contact stated that while using the Autokato Mid-Rise Scissor Lift, the ramps failed to function as intended. The contact inspected the ramps and determined that the ramps were partially welded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the Autokato Mid-Rise Scissor Lift had been discontinued.
NHTSA complaint #11740177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and became aware that the passenger's side rear tire was losing air. The contact attempted to use the OEM jack; however, the jack was too small. The contact used several rocks to add height to raise the vehicle up with the OEM jack. The flat tire was replaced with the spare. The contact was concerned about the vehicle falling off the jack. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the tire was patched. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer declined to replace the jack. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 87,500.
NHTSA complaint #11643470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
toyota tonneau cover was recalled by toyota for flying off back of Tundras. - bought tundra, few months later bought a tonneau cover from another toyota dealership. Toyota took cover from me for a recall in April in Columbus OH. corp Toy said they would send the check after it was sent back. Later corporate refused to send check, dealer is trying to get my money. this is theft!!! truck is sold at a great loss and they still owe me $1600 for the separate purchase of this piece of crap
NHTSA complaint #11531365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon entering an address in the navigation system, the map spins and activated the 3D mode. The driver was unable to exit the system. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed him that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #11529549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE TONNEAU COVER. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND OF $1350 TO REPURCHASE AN AFTERMARKET TONNEAU COVER.
NHTSA complaint #11516464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRAILER HITCH BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE HITCH DROPPED LOW TO THE GROUND AND WAS BENT. THE CONTACT USED THE TRAILER JACK TO LIFT UP THE TRAILER AND STRAIGHTEN THE HITCH TO THE RECEIVER IN ORDER TO DRIVE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER HITCH WAS BOLTED TO THE REINFORCEMENT BUMPER, WHICH WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THE PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TRAILER FROM HIS VEHICLE AND PLACED IT IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEW COUNTRY TOYOTA OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (LOCATED AT 3002 NY-50 BUILDING # 1, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866, (518) 584-7272) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BUMPER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE RECALL ONLY INCLUDED THE FRAME AND ALL THE CROSSMEMBERS; THEREFORE, THE DEALER COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1906120378. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
NHTSA complaint #11219453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY BOTH SHOULD BE REPLACED OR THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL AN INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER RECALL, BUT THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE STATUTE EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RECALL REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01E041000 (TRAILER HITCHES/TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
NHTSA complaint #10993390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING-LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE COPY OF A LETTER ADDRESSED TO MR. GENACHAOWKI REGARDING HIS NEW 2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA PICK UP TRUCK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT CAME WITH A TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION TO SIRIUS XM SATELLITE RADIO. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUBSCRIPTION DID NOT END AND THE COMPANY TRIES TO FORCE CONSUMERS INTO PURCHASING THE PACKAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10458351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A JACK THAT WOULD NOT RAISE THE VEHICLE TO A SUFFICIENT HEIGHT WHEN REPLACING TIRES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE A JACK THAT DID NOT COME WITH THE VEHICLE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE JACK WAS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THE SIZE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
NHTSA complaint #10453174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUNROOF ORIGINALLY INSTALLED ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA MANUFACTURED BY HOLLANDIA TYPE: TVS NR.: 426089 SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80. GLASS GOT RIPPED-OFF AND ALMOST HIT CARS DRIVING BEHIND ME.
NHTSA complaint #10442103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA EQUIPPED WITH A WEBASTO HOLLANDIA 600 SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10E038000 (VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN A TWO WEEK TIME PERIOD. THE PARTS HAD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10416669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE A 02 TUNDRA SR5 HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM W/STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHEN I TRY TO PUT ON DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FREE CAUSING UNEXPECTED GEAR SELECT. I HAVE TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER IN ORDER TO HAND SELECT THE GEAR THE ALUMINUM SHAFT SUB-ASSY CONTROL BROKE OFF AT THE SCREW ATTACH TO THE COLUMN SUPPORT THIS IS APPEAR TO BE A FLAWED DESIGN FOR ATTACH THE SHIFT LEVER. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HOUSING FOR THE COLUMN SHIFTER AND THEIR SUPPORT. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER STRESS ANALYSIS / DESIGN MODIFICATION FOR SUBSEQUENCE MODEL.
NHTSA complaint #10399786 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TOY. 2007 5.7 CREW-MAX 4+4 P2440 CODE CAME ON AND TRUCK WENT INTO SAFETY MODE .GREATLY REDUCED SPEED . 4 LO LT. COMES ON AS WELL AS ENGINE,TRACTION AND ANTI SLIP LTS. I CARRY A HAND-HELD CODE DETECTOR AND CLEAR THE CODE AS SOON AS IT COMES UP AND CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT AS I'M DRIVING. TOYOTA WANTED 3400.00 TO FIX THIS DEFECT AFTER I BOUGHT 3 NEW TUNDRAS FROM THEM EVERY 3 YEARS. THIS HAS GONE ON FOR 13 MO. 8 MO. INTO IT MY TRUCK STARTED DYING AND WOULD NOT START FOR SEVERAL MIN.WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AND WAS STRANDED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD MORE THAN ONCE. THIS WENT ON FOR 1 WEEK 2 DIFFERENT TIMES THAN IT STARTED RUNNING AGAIN WITH JUST THE P2440 CODE COMING UP ALL THE TIME AND SHUTTING ME DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING MY BROTHER IN LAW WHO ALSO HAD A 2007 TUNDRA EX. CAB. THEY FIXED HIS BECAUSE HE WAS ONLY 1500 MILE OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN MY TROUBLE STARTED I WAS AT 70,000+ MI. DEFECT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH AMT. OF MILES,JUST TIME(AFTER 3 YRS.)AFTER 13 MO. STILL NO HELP FROM TOYOTA AND NO RECALL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10399434 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FAILED INSPECTION CODE P2440,2441 TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALER CHECKED P2240 .NEED TO REPLACE AIR PUMP,AIR SWITCH VALVE BANK AND BANK 2.COST $2700 . THIS IS SECOND TIME FAILED. LAST YEAR AIR PUMP FAILED. TOYOTA DEALER ESTIMATED $4000 REPLACE. I DID BUY AIR PUMP ANG REPLACE IT ,COST ME $ 1100. MILEAGE WERE 69329 AND THIS TIME 101,450.
NHTSA complaint #10394098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A SET OF WEATHERTECK FRONT FLOOR MATS PART # W40 FOR MY 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. I ORDERED THESE MATS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THEY WERE A CUSTOM FIT MAT FOR MY VEHICLE. THEY INCLUDE THE NECESSARY HOOKS TO ATTACH THE MAT TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. BUT THIS IS CONSIDERED A "GENERIC" MAT AND SOLD FOR ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES. WITH THE PURCHASER RESPONSIBLE FOR MODIFYING THEM IF NECESSARY. THE DESIGN OF THE MAT POSITIONS THE RIGHT EDGE DIRECTLY UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR IT WILL HANG ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE MAT. ON THE WEATHERTECH WEB SITE IT SHOWS 2 PICTURES OF THE W40 MAT. ONE OF WHICH HAS THE CORRECT SHAPE FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. THE OTHER IS THE WRONG DESIGN AND THE ONE YOU RECEIVE. THESE MATS SHOULD NOT BE SOLD AS A "GENERIC" FOR VEHICLES THEY DO NOT FIT.
NHTSA complaint #10376255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A SET OF WEATHERTECK FRONT FLOOR MATS PART # W40 FOR MY 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. I ORDERED THESE MATS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THEY WERE A CUSTOM FIT MAT FOR MY VEHICLE. THEY INCLUDE THE NECESSARY HOOKS TO ATTACH THE MAT TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. BUT THIS IS CONSIDERED A "GENERIC" MAT AND SOLD FOR ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES. WITH THE PURCHASER RESPONSIBLE FOR MODIFYING THEM IF NECESSARY. THE DESIGN OF THE MAT POSITIONS THE RIGHT EDGE DIRECTLY UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR IT WILL HANG ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE MAT. ON THE WEATHERTECH WEB SITE IT SHOWS 2 PICTURES OF THE W40 MAT. ONE OF WHICH HAS THE CORRECT SHAPE FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. THE OTHER IS THE WRONG DESIGN AND THE ONE YOU RECEIVE. THESE MATS SHOULD NOT BE SOLD AS A "GENERIC" FOR VEHICLES THEY DO NOT FIT.
NHTSA complaint #10376255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE A TOYOTA TUNDRA 2008, AFTER THE DEALER CHANGE THE A/C CABIN FILTER START A WET RAG SMELL INSIDE THE CAR( MOLD SMELL) , THIS PROBLEM STARTED A YEAR BEFORE, WHEN YOU USED THE A/C ON MAX OR RECIRCULATE THE SMELL IS LESS BUT WHEN YOU USE ON VENT ONLY OR AIR FROM OUTSIDE SMELLS A LOT, HAS BEEN PAST ALREADY A YEAR AND THE DEALER DONT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THAT I HAVE A PLATINUM TOYOTA CARE SERVICE PLAN. NOW ALL MY FAMILY ARE EXPERIEMENTING ALL KIND OF ALLERGIES INCLUDE HAY FEVER_TYPE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS SNEEZING, RUNNY NOSE, RED EYES AND SKIN RASH. THE DEALER HAD CHANGE THE A/C CABIN FILTER TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL THERE. WE THINK THAT THERES MOLD ON THE A/C SYSTEM. THEY SAID THAT PROBABLY IS NOT CONDENSATING THE WATER SO WELL OR IS LETTING THE OUTSIDE WATER COMES IN TO THE A/C SYSTEM WHICH PROBABLY IS A A/C DESIGN PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10356149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN RESPONSE TO A LETTER RECEIVED REGARDING THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REDUCTION LOAD CAPACITY NO LONGER MEETS HIS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS SAFELY AND IS REQUESTING A REMEDY.
NHTSA complaint #10356411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.