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Toyota Tundra Problems
I will post a problem when I experience one. I'm sure it will happen but I hope not soon. Truck is only 6 mos old.
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Plastic piece that snaps onto the bottom of front seat came off.
Twice, the truck didn't start the first time I cranked it. Those two times it started on the next crank.
I had hoped the gas mileage would improve with age, but I am getting around 18 mpg or so.
In other words, I have had no problems worth reporting. So far, I am very pleased with the truck. There aren't any rattles, hums, whistles, or other noises that weren't there the day I drove it off the lot.
It performs great when hauling a load and is a real pleasure to drive.
I've read all your comments about the Tundra that you have bought. I am looking for some opinion on the Tundra. I am planning to buy the new 01 Tundra SR5 V8 4x4. Never had a truck. Hope to here from you. Thanks!
1-16-01
I have experienced the following problems with only 1,803 on the odometer...
-Roughness or vibration from drivetrain when leaving a stop
-Front windows rattle when 1/2 way down
-Drivers door doesn't close correctly
-Center Console lid latch broken
-Glove box latch color is poorly matched
Dislikes:
-No 5 speed available, Automatic transmission only with the iForceV-8! WHY??
-Tracks poorly in corners, can't take corners or windy roads. Sloppy in emergency handling.
-Slow off the line (iForceV-8)
-Clean but Boring interior, no toys even as options! Why no Sequoia parts bin sharing here?
-I can't get comfortable in this truck for long trips. Captains chairs have NO LUMBAR SUPPORT!!!
-Stereo is long distance from wheel, steering wheel volume control would be nice when hauling.
-Stock Bridgestone Desert Dueler tires are WEAK and awful! Why does the cheaper Tacoma get better Goodyear Wrangler GS-A tires.
-Steering wheel distance and driving position uncomfortable for a 6'3" person. Telescoping steering wheel would help.
-Big Blindspot from seatbelt anchor
LIKES:
-FINALLY, a serious full size truck from TOYOTA!
-Toyota Quality, Lexus look derived parts and design ideas.
-Once it gets goin...it'll beat almost anything at the stop light.
-Clean, bold good looks.
-Reasonable pricing
-Large interior
-Proves trucks can be built with better fit and finish...Must have Ford, Chevy and Dodge execs running scared or trying to build a better truck!
My Tundra is a 2001 access cab SR-5 2WD V8.
You can’t get that with the V8
So I go for the V6, Fine
I want an 8 foot bed
You can’t get that with the Extend cab
So I go for a Regular cab V6 fine
You can’t get that with ABS “Special order” according to my 3 local dealers.
Wake up Toyota, That is standard on every other truck.
You can’t get that truck with Captain’s chairs
You can’t get even get 60/40 split seat you have to use a solid bench
There is no reason for this!!!
I asked for a power package on this truck and was laughed at.
I want a Toyota Tundra but unfortunately I will buy a Nissan Frontier
It has everything I need as standard, It is not as nice but I can live with that.
Brian, Boston MA
Every time I try to "build" one it says that you have sacrifice "this" to get "that" and I want both
I have the power package on both my cars, but I think it is pointless in my truck.
Also, I have a constant light fluttering vibration at all speeds, constantly, which is driving me nuts!The vibration started right after the right front hub and front differential were replaced at 500 miles...
Any thoughts or anyone else experience the driveline vibrations? Taking back to dealer on Monday, for its 4th visit in a month.. Love my Sequoia except when I have to drive it!! :-(
I remember back in '99 I tried configuring a '99 Ford F-150 and was amazed at the limited options they had. I couldn't get certain things with certain other options. One that really left me wondering was that I couldn't get the silver paint color with the 5.4L engine. What the hell does the paint have anything to do with the size of the engine? Then everytime I would put the options I wanted on an XL F-150, it would kick the trim level up to an XLT or Lariat. It just plain sucked.
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The Tundra ABS is pretty awesome. I was trailering my boat to the lake last summer when I encountered (in Alabama this really does happen) somebody backing up on the interstate after they'd missed their exit. I panic braked when I came up on the guy and the rear tires locked, the front ABS kicked in by the book and I was able to steer my rig around the offending car - all the while with the rear tires locked up... around 50 feet or so, I figure. Aside from practically wetting my pants and stopping my heart, everything was fine. With that incident in mind, I'd say there's no problem with the Tundra brakes.
I DO know this - in the aforementioned incident, I definitely heard skidding from the back two tires and definitely left rubber on the pavement for about 50 feet. But I was able to continue steering throughout the skid - that's what I figure ABS is supposed to allow you to do. Incidentally - I don't have trailer brakes on my boat trailer, so it wasn't THOSE brakes locking up on me.
And again - I definitely felt a clunk from the back end when I eased off the brakes.
I went through a brief time after I first got my Tundra where it would be "hard starting" as many others have attested to. I would not call it hard starting - the engine cranks for MAYBE three to five seconds before it catches... and then wouldn't keep running after I let go of the key. Hasn't returned though it does tend to crank a bit before the engine starts. Dealer says this is part of the design - to circulate oil throughout the engine block prior to running.
Per Edmunds - Anti Lock Brake System
Four-wheel ABS, Includes: [RL] Daytime Running Lights $630
My guess is you either have no ABS or yours is not working.
I also though on trucks without ABS that there was a valve of some type that prevented the rear wheels from locking up. This is a normal problem with pickups because they are so light in the rear. Maybe someone who owns a Tundra knows for sure.
Will let you know what they say when I pick it up later.
Also I went to check the tire pressure last night and checked the door frame for the recommendations, and the said 28 psi front and 35 psi rear with P245 70 R16 tires. I have P265 70 r16's on the truck any difference with filling them? All the tires were 28 psi. I filled them all to 35 psi. Is there any problems with that? I use the truck for Highway and back road driving and do not plan on much off road use, no where near by to do any. Any suggestions would be nice.
Tire psi - IMO 35PSI in the rear is too high if you normally run empty. Your rear tires will start to develop a worn stripe right in the middle. I have a Chevy 4x4- book calls for 35 psi in all tires, after 4,000 miles the rears had worn down in the middle. I rotated the tires, reduced PSI down to 30-32 in the rear. Truck now has 18,000 miles and I can still tell which tires were originally on the back of truck. I do pump them up to 40 psi when I plan to haul something
heavy or if I am towing.
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