10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,606 miles

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problem #4

Jul 122018

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. When the vehicle was preparing to undergo a state inspection, the contact was informed that the brake and back up lights on top of the cabin would not illuminate. While replacing the light bulbs, the contact noticed that the light fixtures on both sides were melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. Updated 11/2/18

- Holden, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 012014

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall air bags lights is on, the passager side. I took to the shop to fix, a months later came back again the lights.

- Artesia, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 082012

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 125,550 miles
The vehicle's third brake light assembly has melted holes all the way through the internal plastic structure above the both cargo lamp bulbs. After investigating this problem on the internet it is apparently very common problem. There are also previous complaints filed with the U.S. department of transportation, addressing the same issue. My concern is of fire and/or failure of the third brake light. This is a safety problem that Toyota has not addressed.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 052007

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,875 miles
Last week I purchased a 2003 Toyota Tundra limited 4X4 from a used car dealer. After getting the vehicle home (8.5 hours away), I noticed the left side cargo light (exterior next to the 3rd brake light) was burned out. When I removed the lens to determine the light number needed for replacement, I found the housing to be melted. Upon inspection, the bulb was the recommended bulb by the manufacturer. My concern is that this is a manufacturer defect that could cause a fire in the vehicle. I can provide photos of the housing and the bulb if required.

- Lagrange, KY, USA