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By the way... has anyone had a problems with noisy/squeaky/rattling leaf springs.
Yosmany
2002 Tacoma Prerunner TRD
Bad brakes, bad paint, door rattles, a dip stick that's the wrong size so for the first year I had one quart too much in the engine (why we don't get a class action suit against Toyota for the yet TBD damage this foul up is going to cause, I don't know), door panels that fade and wear, seat belts that won't retract...it just seems to go on and on. This has been the worst truck I've ever owned. I paid extra for a Toyota because of the quality reputation, but that's evidently a bunch of bunk. How much does Consumer Reports magazine get paid off to publish their lies, claiming that the Tundra is better quality?
The really bad part is, I don't think Ford, Chevy or Dodge are really any better. Everything being made is junk, and the manufacturers don't feel like they need to stand behind their promises. Toyota is living off their reputation, but it won't be long until people wise up. Is it because they're being assembled in the USA now that they're turning into junk?
Signed: Never gonna buy a Toyota again
Bad brakes, bad paint, door rattles, a dip stick that's the wrong size so for the first year I had one quart too much in the engine (why we don't get a class action suit against Toyota for the yet TBD damage this foul up is going to cause, I don't know), door panels that fade and wear, seat belts that won't retract...it just seems to go on and on. This has been the worst truck I've ever owned. I paid extra for a Toyota because of the quality reputation, but that's evidently a bunch of bunk. How much does Consumer Reports magazine get paid off to publish their lies, claiming that the Tundra is better quality?
The really bad part is, I don't think Ford, Chevy or Dodge are really any better. Everything being made is junk, and the manufacturers don't feel like they need to stand behind their promises. Toyota is living off their reputation, but it won't be long until people wise up. Is it because they're being assembled in the USA now that they're turning into junk?
Signed: Never gonna buy a Toyota again
I've gone the Ford and GM route and know those rocky paths all to well. Is any truck perfect? NO!!! However, I've had excellent performance from my Tundra. Many others have also or Toyota would not have the reputation that they have EARNED.
I would also suggest that you try to work WITH the service manager and/or the Zone rep. I did this in 1991 concerning a Grand Caravan and they bent over backwards to assist me. It helped a great deal to be very civil with them and to document everything. Any company is more willing to assist the CONCERNED customer who wants to stay with them as opposed to the SCREAMER who is cursing them and leaving no matter what they do. Facts win in business and emotion has no place in business. Treat them in a business way and they will be fair.
Good luck in your future purchases!
Did you buy your 2000 Tundra new? If you didn't, did you run a Carfax on the VIN? Maybe this thing was wrecked?
B
Toyota/EPA mileage estimates were 22/25. (I am well aware that these are estimates and conditions will vary same. I primarily drive in city conditions, no undue idling periods, no fast starts/stops...do let engine idle for one minute (when cold) before driving slowly off. I live in Rock Island, Illinois and of course, our weather varies from hot to cold via seasons etc.
I have not had any "ck engine light" come on nor do I have any hot/dragging breaks (ck via careful touching), vehicle seems to roll freely and otherwise performs very well.
My concern is a "decreasing fuel mileage condition". The following are MPG experienced in CITY conditions.
8/02 = 21.9
9/02 = 22, 22.1, 20.4
10/02= 23.7, 21.7, 19.3
11/02= 19.3, 20.4
12/02= 18.4, 17.7, 19.7, 18.8
1/03 = 18.3, 17.9, 16.9
I would appreciate hearing from other Regular or Xtracab, 2.4 liter, 4 cyl, auto trans. Tacoma owners...as to what experiences they may be having with their MPG (and what part of country/weather obtained in).
Would also like to know if any owners out there may have experienced any fuel mileage problems that were ultimately corrected via dealership etc. Pls. explain.
Thank You!
Ed M.
thanks,
Scott
Whenever my mileage drops more than one MPG unexpectedly, I check the tire pressure and it is invariably low. Since you live up North, chances are the tires were inflated either in California when the truck was rolled out, or by the dealer during prep. The temp has probably dropped considerably since July, and with that drop comes a drop in pressure. If you have checked the pressure on a schedule, disregard this post. My wife would drive on four flats if I didn't check hers.
Originally this was designed to include owners of current and past Toyota truck models.
Hope that makes sense.
Thanks,
Malcolm
Hope this helps explain what was going on and prevents you from damaging your truck/tires.
Ken
cular to the fence. Accident report also indicates this angle of "attack". Regardless, I'm sure
that Toyota will take the same position that angle of attack was not within engineering specs
of the air bag system. I find this totally unbelievable! My truck resembles a vehicle very similar
to a 35 mph offset into a concrete wall that the NHTSA does! Another report on the NHTSA site
, report # ODI 8002835, indicates another Tundra had a 45 mph head-on collision and the air
bags did not deploy. I hope to put picture of my truck on web site for your purview. Will let you
know. Thanks.
I'd just be curious to compare stories with what my dealer is saying, maybe a bigger problem lurking out there. So far the dealer has not been impressive. Thanks!
There also may be a problem with the center drive shaft carrier bearing (between the drive shaft sections on extended cab models); this may come as part of a complete assembly too.
Not many items are reparable any more....r and r.
Good luck
I am about to drop a ton of money for after-market seats, and during my search I got an almost universal response from dealers. "Tacoma? Yea, some of our best customers are Tacoma owners. If the squeaking don't get'em, the back pain will. Of course we have mounting brackets for those." One dealer in Orlando who sells Cerullo seats and repairs car seats told me that Toyota seats are the lightest, cheapest constructed seats he has ever seen.
Can anyone out there spell "S-U-C-K-E-R". I bought this thing before they started the rebates.
A trip from Lafayette LA to Houston this week was the straw that broke this camel's back. Machismo is the only thing that kept me from crying like a bambino. Now I either bite the big one for Corbeau seats or just completely submerge myself for some Recaros. I need to drive to Wyoming next month, and I could never make with my factory seats.
Anybody have any solutions for the headrest? Must I get an aftermarket on this to get the right position; and if so where?
Makes me wonder if those Toyo engineers sleep on floor mats or something. Comfort in a Toyota is a problem.
You can get something good for $800 to $1000, but I'm not sure they have adjustable headrests. Corbeaus appear to be good, and there are Cerullos. Qualitex makes the kind with a console, and they are reasonable, compared to the other stuff.
Kermit66
I tow a small john deere tractor, model 955 which weighs in at 1990 lbs. The backhoe weighs 800 lbs and the loader weighs 450 lbs total weight is 3240 lbs. Trailer weighs approx 600 lbs. I tow this tractor maybe 2 to 4 times a year, short distances.
My brake problems started almost as soon as i purchased the vehicle. When i took it back to the dealership, i was told they were aware of the problem, and they would install new rear drums due to a design flaw of being to lite weight. That was the beginning of a long jurney into toyota brake service problems. To make a long story short, my truck has 13767 miles on it, and the entire brake system has been replaced twice. This last attempt they replaced all 4 wheels and tires, and the only thing the service advisor said was call the company and file my complaint again.
My truck is a 2002 SR5 Access Cab v-6 2 wheel drive.
I read alot of negative comments. What are the positive comments about the 2003 Tundra and/or Sierra 4x4, 5.3 V8? Has anyone had both vehicles and honestly can compare the two from personal experience. I really need your input, advice, and experiences. Many thanks-John
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mphs rpm %co2 %02 HC C0
max/ave/meas max/ave/meas
15 1697 14.9 .2 52/6/50 .66/.02/.38
25 1661 15.1 .1 36/6/12 .80/.02/.04
no(ppm)
max/ave/meas
15 mph 517/82/489
25 mph 770/74/38
do I have a bad Cat or 02 sensor ???? no check engine lights on ... HELP!
Is this normal?
I've seen somewhere that there is a TSB about replacing the gauge, is this really a guage problem and the pressure is really ok?
Thanks
Does anyone but me hear clunking from under vehicle when changing gears?
During the shift into “Drive” or “Reverse” you feel a slight pause, then hear a clunk. It sounds like it is coming from the tranny area. On my truck it first appeared at about 15K miles.
Toyota's mechanic said it's a well known problem specific for all PreRunners. I think this is BS.
Before I go back and rip him another one I'd like to hear from other PreRunner's owners with similar problems... Anyone?
I have an 03 4x2 PreRunner and I've never heard any clunking associated with the tranny. Sorry, but I think your mechanic is full of a brown substance which isn't motor oil. ;-)
--Tonkagal
How many miles do you have on your Pre-Runner?
I first noticed this problem at about 15K miles.
--alko
I'm having the same problem on my 2002 Dcab w/ 27K mi. Also on approaching an intersection and braking, just as I stop I have an audible "pop" which sounds like it's coming from the transmission. When in traffic(start/stop driving)it pops when going from neutral to first, first to second and vice versa. On occassion it "lurches" from first to second. I was looking at some older postings on edmunds and it doesn't look good for us alko. One fellow has had his taco in and out of the shop with no fix. Some have replaced the tranny, replaced center drive shaft carrier bearing. I also read something about axle warp. When I took mine in, the service dept manager drove it and had it about half the day. They said there was nothing wrong with it; I call BS on that one. I bet if it had 36001 mi on it, it would have plenty wrong with it. Let me know if you come up with a fix and I'll post a message if my service dept comes up with a remedy. I live in an area where there are at least 7 toyo dealers, so I may try another service dept. Good luck