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I just received a call from the dealer and they are telling me their going to replace the transmission. I asked about the 3 day guarantee they offer, but apparently that only applies to vehicles that have not been changed - I added leather..... I told the service guys about the posts I found here and he told me thay are posting on the Toyota bulletin.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/22/toyota-tundra-hit-with-two-more-quality-issue- s/
We tow a 19ft Puma and it does a great job. I can even step on it and pass people if I have to. I can say that I don't think your gas mileage will go down. I'd guess you'll get 13-14mpg towing that much. Make sure you use the "tow/haul" mode. I think you're really going to enjoy the power. I have 18k miles on mine now and still loving it!
2007 Tundra DC 5.7L (no TRD pkg) (owned only a few months)
In the 10,000 miles I have not had my bed shake, nor did I have any trouble seeing my guages in the Florida sun. My transmission shifts smooth as glass, my TRD exhaust rumbles nicely. I am not impressed w/radio, nor the remote start which won't work until you can just about reach out and touch the truck. My tailgate works perfectly and nothing is broken. When I pull my 30 foot travel trailer I get between 11 to 13 mpg depending on how hard I push it. I constantly monitor gas mileage and worst is 9 best is 21.6
The resources went into engineering, especially the superlative 5.7 liter engine, the innovative six speed transmission, and the oversized brakes, but even the other engines are outstanding(I owned a 2006 Tacoma with the 4.0 engine, and that was a great truck..the engine made the truck pretty quick).
And that is where the emphasis should be. Engineering, not cosmetics.
This truck really rocks. I would buy it all over again. Made the right decision. Acceleration is just outstanding, and the limited has a great sound system.
There are a good number of trolls in here who have to diss the new Tundra, but I am not much concerned by anything they say.
I had the same problem but the truck corrected itself. I believe that it was the tires.
I have the off road package and the tires are 18 inch bfgoodrich lug tires.The truck was made in march 07 and it only had 9 miles on it to 11/25/07. Getting to the interstate to go home the steering wheel was vibrating badly. It sort of corrected itself after a steady speed of 45 mph. On the interstate it was vibrating badly up to 70 and then it corrected itself. I believe that it was the tires wearing the nubs off. Lug tires are hard to balance but now it is doing fine.
I'll have to do a few things to get better gas mileage in a thousand miles or so, like destroying the 2nd air filter and the mass air sensor, air pressure in the tires.
Any one know of a chip that will get better gas mileage. Usually the factory sets the chip the get the best mileage to fool EPA.
I came out of a 2007 Tacoma regular cab with the 4 cyl and auto. At 70 mph it would get 25.5. Not this truck. But it is much safer and I can haul the grandkids around rather than renting a truck.
franko
...this is the Tundra New Owners discussion. It is NOT "Let's make fun of Tundra owners and their trucks". The same group of people who got several other discussions here closed can't seem to figure this out.
Next step, we start kicking people out of here... understood?
kcram - Pickups Host
2003 Ford Ranger
2002 Yukon Denali
Now if I can just get the MPG up it will be a great truck up from a good truck.
To get better gas mileage Toyota removed the wire screen fron the MAS (Mass Air Sensor). This saved me $300.00 by not having to buy an after market one.!
The MPH is up to 16.7. It is the small V8 with the 5 speed and less than 500 miles. I do mostly highway driving so I Hope to get that up.
Franko
I bought mine friday 11/23, back to dealer 11/26 mon.I had documented 62 slips with the torque converter. They told me if they can't replicate they can't fix it.After seven hours they gave it back. I told them as soon as it slipped i would be back. Twenty minutes later I was back. Service drove it two more times and finally acknowledged the converter. Through thick and thin they have agreed to give me another truck but want me to pay the $800 difference for the tire upgrade. I'm hopeful for resolve! Something about a lessthan a week old truck having the tranny taken out just doesn't sit. How has your situation panned out? Any suggestions?
Spoke with the Toyota service advisor and he said to call Toyota corporate to file a claim of sorts and indicated the engine/pick-up may be replaced.
Has any one else had this issue with the 5.7 liter engine??
Thanks
I have experienced brief difficulty in getting it into 4 wheel drive(low), but that is probably due to my not reading the instructions carefully, rather than the truck itself.
Overall, I am excited by this truck, and even after owning it for 6 months, still invent "excuses" just to take it out for a drive. I never felt that way about any of my previous trucks.
I just love it.
So far no defects or problems.
I Will get another Toyota when this lease is up. I think there is something to the old addage, Never buy the new model for the 1st year it comes out, they are still working out the bugs. I think when all is said and done it will be a great truck.
Dealer put in a new torque converter. This seemed to fix the problem except now after I get to the top of the driveway (only about 30 feet) I feel a slipping then it goes into gear. After I drive another 100 feet it starts to "bounce" like "popping the clutch" in manual transmissions for a few times. Then all is normal!! Dealer has been great and came to my home because they could not replicate the driveway angle at the dealership. I feel like a real dummy as (wouldn't you know it) it didn't do it for him!!! Toyota (California) has been extremely nice and are willing to even give me a new tranny if there is a problem, BUT I guess now they think I am a wacko? Believe it or not it has done this everytime but only in the morning when everything is cold. I am sure some of you will say I am a wacko also since it didn't do it for the service manager. I would appreciate all comments from the few people who might believe me as I am starting to NOT believe myself!!!!! Thanks.
I have no doubt many people who post here actually own new Tundras. I also have no doubt that many don't, and either are paid by Toyota competitors, or thru envy, are compelled to criticize the vehicle.
I have personally owned Ford and Dodge pick-up trucks. NEVER have I owned or driven a truck that is as exciting, dependable, exhilarating, and fun to drive, as my 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited doublecab, 4 wheel drive, 5.7 liter engine.
On a grade scale, my previous trucks were "C-", or "D". My Tundra is an "A'.
Enough said.
I believe was made up. One recent post was the engine sounding like a diesel and since then there has been a couple more posters saying the same thing. It is like a copy cat.