Toyota Tundra: Problems & Solutions

I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra that has just over 60,000 miles. When I slow to a stop it will from time to time stall. I start the truck and it runs fine. This doesn't happen every time I slow to a stop. In fact it is like it has a mind of its own and it is impossible to predict when it will happen. It does happen several times during the week. I took it to the dealership and they could not get it to duplicate the problem. I rode with the tech for close to an hour and could not get it to duplicate. The next day it stalled twice. The check engine light does not come on. The tech said it was possible the torque converter is going bad, or it could be a vacuum leak behind the master brake cylinder, or a host of other mechanical type issues. Has anyone else had a similar problem.
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I had a Nissan 4x4 that was stalling intermittently sort of like that. The rpms would go down and the engine would just stop running. It could happen anytime. Turned out to be the fuel filter. It had broken up and small pieces of the filter were getting into the fuel line and randomly blocking the fuel flow. Took a while before I could get the problem to duplicate for the dealer as well. Could be you're looking at something like that. Something to consider.
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1.) The brakes being poor and wearing out quickly
2.) The exhaust manifold going bad quickly
3.) The seats are very uncomfortable
Does anyone have any info or know where I can read up on this? Have they fixed these things for 03' or 04' model years?
Thanks for the help!
No problems with the exhaust. Never seen anyone have a problem with it either.
The seats (front) are extremely comfortable, the rear seats are tolerable (average).
Thanks for the info.
However, my first Tundra was a 2000 regular cab with the bench seat, and it was very comfortable as well.
Dusty
There can obviously be other sources of vibration - but tires are always the prime suspect. Quality of many tires nowadays is questionable, and this is why I stick with Michelins. I got 78K troublefree miles (after I finally found a place that balanced them properly) out of a set of Michelin LTX M/S on my Nissan 4X4.
I have a 2003 3.4, V6, 4x4, 5 speed. While traveling at highway speeds, if I have to brake hard the RPM's are delayed for up to 1.5 seconds before the idle starts to drop. This occurs with and without cruise control being on.
I'd like to also note that my last truck was a T-100 with the 3.4 V6 engine - so I am very familiar with how this engine should respond.
Dealer claims this a computer problem and Toyota has not issued a TSB yet. Dealer also claims that this feature was added to reduce jerky feeling when shifting gears. (Heaven forbid people with Manual transmissions learn how to shift).
The problem is a serious safety issue. When traveling at highway speeds, in an emergency, you can't afford to loose 1.5 secords of braking time.
Additionally there is the added wear on your front disk brake pads due to the engine trying to maintain RPM while brakes are trying to stop the truck.
If anyone has noticed this problem please notify your dealer and this list. To check your truck, next time you're cruising at 55 or 65 mph, note the RPM - then if you have to brake hard try to note if the RPM drops immediately or, hangs up for a second or two. Another way to check this is, while parked, race engine to 2500-3000 RPM then switch foot from gas to brake pedal as fast as possible. Note the RPM and engine sound. You will find the engine still maintaining that 2500-3000 RPM.
Also, Dealer pointed out that unless there are more complaints, Toyota 'will not' do anything about this problem.
If you'd like to respond directly, contact me at Mikel52686@aol.com.
Thanks to all
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Mike
Mine is a 2002 and I have the captain chairs.
Have you tried adjusting the seat bottoms to a different position? Also recheck seat back position...this can make a world of difference in comfort...
Mike
Mike
They are located under each coil boot...Instead of one ignition coil like in older vehicles...each spark plug has its own coil boot.
Sincerely,
Paul
The SR5 regular cab 8 4X4 are rare models.
It may open up a Panodoras box, but overall, how good are the Tundras, really?
Any suggestions on the trans problem?
Anyone have similar problems?
thanks in advance.
Regards,
Dusty
My truck is 2003 Tundra 4x4 Access Cab.
Found message on another site with owner of 2004 Double Cab with squeaking in rear. They said truck was missing a weld at the top of the shock area. I'm trying to get a reply from them.
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#1 of 2 Tundra breaks suck, Toyota doesn't care by anamouse Sep 27, 2004 (10:36 am)
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Toyota refuses to upgrade the brakes on my Tundra even though they have a recall for them. They say I missed my chance to have this safety upgrade done for free.
I bought the truck new because I needed something that could hold 3 infant seats. When Toyota sent me a letter offering to upgrade my breaks IF I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS, I did not respond because I wasn’t having problems at that time. Kids were young and the car rarely went further than the market, I had very little mileage on it. AT THAT TIME I did not have recognizable brake problems.
Now that the kids are older we are venturing further from home and the breaks do have obvious problems. They shake and shudder badly. I contacted Toyota and they are not surprised. According to them the brakes on my truck are not adequate for a truck that size and were destined to have these problems the day they were installed.
Toyota doesn’t care if my truck is unsafe they just want my money. The upgrade will cost me thousands of dollars if I get it done. I no longer think the truck is safe with a load in the back or at freeway speeds.
If anyone knows a way for me to force Toyota to give me the upgrade I would like to know about it.
Apparently neither did you when they brought it to you attention, Bad parent!
Others have also been addressing this problem.
See post #189, 190, 193,194,211 in the "Toyota Truck Owners:Problems & Solutions" discussion.
I hope this helps you.
If you resolve your issues, please post it.
Thanks.
i havent; taken the the dealer yet, less than 3000 miles on it now.
Other than this i love the truck, it rides and hadles great!!!
Thanks
It still has time left on the original warranty.
Problem is cracking noises in the center of the dash that occurr when the road gets a little uneven or you hit rough spots.... I took it to Old Mill Toyota in Omaha and of course they said there was nothing wrong but said they put some soundpadding in the dash to see if that would take care of it.
Well, that was friday. Didn't hear any cracking rest of friday, but yesterday, I went to use the 3 temp control dials and they would hardly move. Finally I got the dials to slowly turn... Guess what? The cracking noises in the dash have returned. I plan on taking it back in Monday if I can get away from work. But I have a feeling I'm gonna get the run-around since they said they couldn't find any problems. Why didn't they bother explaining to me what they did do? and didn't they know whatever they did was going to effect the temp controls? I thought buying a Toyota would be a different experience than the nightmares i've had with other cars and trucks but it appears not... If anyone has any constructive suggestions on how to resolve this, I would appreciate the input. I'm at the end of my rope and you would understand that if you knew my past experiences.