10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,243 miles

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problem #23

Sep 132004

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
2000 Toyota Tundra limited: I purchased my vehicle when it only had 34,000 miles on it. I now have 98,000 miles on my truck and I have always had brake problems, shaking, pulsating. I have replaced my rotors before and shortly after the same problem was back in no time. I am wondering if there is a recall on the brakes for this particular model. If not there should be. I have been on numerous discussion boards and people still with factory warranties and all or barely over have had there brakes overhauled at no charge.

- Bonaire, GA, USA

problem #22

Nov 112004

Tundra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,740 miles
Brakes feel like sponge. When pressing on them they do not service the vehicle like they should. Brakes feel like sponge. When pressing on them they do not service the vehicle like they should. The consumer purchased two Toyota Tundra in 2000. The consumer stated that the brake light came on. The consumer was told that he needed new oversized brake pads rotors and calipers. The consumer referenced 11230323.

- Tuskegee, AL, USA

problem #21

Nov 112004

Tundra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,860 miles
Consumer stated brakes were defective. They felt as if one was pressing on sponge. They did not stop the vehicle like they should. Ball joint* jt the consumer purchased two Toyota Tundra in 2000. The consumer stated that the brake light came on. The consumer was told that he needed new oversized brake pads rotors and calipers. The consumer referenced 11230323.

- Tuskegee, AL, USA

problem #20

Oct 072004

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and went to the hospital the next day. The vehicle was towed to a body shop.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #19

Aug 242003

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When depressing the brakes the pedal pulsated resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer contacted the dealer about this issue but was not satisfied with the response.

- Dunwoody, GA, USA

problem #18

Apr 272004

Tundra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated when applying the brakes. Dealer was notified, and floor manager admitted there was a problem with this vehicle, also, indicated there was a technical service bulletin on this problem.

- Chesapeake Beach, MD, USA

problem #17

Feb 242004

Tundra

  • miles
While driving consumer applied the brakes and a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the driver's side wheel. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that calipers and ABS brakes were not in compliance with this vehicle. Mechanic replaced the calipers and ABS brakes.

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #16

Jul 242003

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Brake vibration on 2000 Toyota Tundra 2X4 SR5 extended cab.

- Napa, CA, USA

problem #15

May 012003

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Shuttering during braking causing excessive wheel play and loss of brake power. Toyota replaced fronts in 05/2001 at 20000 and now at 40000 it is happening again. Toyota needs to recall the brake problem and solve the issue for all Tundra owners.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #14

Feb 022001

Tundra

  • miles
Brakes need to be reviewed. Toyota is buying time on this issue.will not adress this problem and needs to be addresed by a recall www.tundrasolutions.com reports a lot of Tundra with brakes problem however Toyota sayes nothings wrong.

- Kennesaw Ga, GA, USA

problem #13

Feb 252002

(reported on)

Tundra

  • miles
While driving brakes locked up and vehicle slid, resulting in a collision. Took vehicle to the dealer. Also, experienced some very erratic vibration while in traffic.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #12

Oct 052001

(reported on)

Tundra

  • miles
Brakes had to be replaced at approx 18,000 miles due to severe vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal when applying brakes, especially at highway speeds. By the time vehical had reached 45000 miles, the brakes had been replaced six (6) additional times, and for the same reason. Dealership very cooperative and has advised me that Toyota knows there is a problem with brakes on Tundra and has assigned a "techniqal team " to solve the problem.what do I and other Tundra owners, especially those with vehicals out of warrenty like mine, do until the brake problem is solved. Toyota customer relation office in cincinnati unhelpful and provided misinformation to both wife and myself.

- Canal Winchester, OH, USA

problem #11

Apr 062001

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Since we have purchased this truck we have had the brakes replaced three times. This has been done in a period of 6 months. We have a substantial amount of money invested in this vehicle and now the warranty will be running out soon forcing us to absorb the cost of replacing brakes every 15000 miles. We are very unhappy and have no direction to go. Sincerely [xxx]. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sweetwater, TN, USA

problem #10

Aug 152001

(reported on)

Tundra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear drum and front disc brakes and rotors had to be replaced since date of purchase. Vehicle vibrates when brake pedal is pressed. This happens on wet and dry roads. Brakes have been repaired five times.

- Rolla, MI, USA

problem #9

Dec 012000

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Toyota has refused help on this issue. No safety defect listed.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #8

Mar 102001

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Hutchinson, KS, USA

problem #7

Jun 252001

(reported on)

Tundra

  • miles
When brakes are applied ABS brake system seized, causing total brake failure, nearly resulting in a collision. Also, there are signs of metal chafings inside wheel well. Cause has not been determined.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 012001

Tundra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling over 30 mph and applying brakes with medium or hard brake application brakes operated poorly. Dealership has informed consumer that they will not perform any service to that vehicle. Rear drums out of round causing vehicle to vibrate while braking, front rotors warp instantly, consumer states vibration is also felt in steering wheel and brake pedal, dealer has attempted to repair, however has been unsuccessful.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 012000

Tundra

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway, and there was a vehicle in front of him, he applied brakes, and brakes were hesitating and vibrating.

- Tuscon, AZ, USA

problem #4

Mar 162000

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Brake pedal vibrates, brake rotors warp when they get warm.

- Georgetown, CA, USA

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