10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,667 miles

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problem #3

Apr 262003

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
: the contact stated the 2000 Toyota Tundra that was bought new had a tire problem. While driving on the highway the rear differential locked, the contact lost control, and the vehicle caught on fire. There were five people in the vehicle and all occupants were injured. The dealer inspected the vehicle, and determined the failure was due to a lack of oil in the vehicle.

- Wasco, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 252001

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
Actuator prong broke, caused wheels to lock up, sent vehicle into uncontrollable skid; vehcile had to be moved on flatbed truck to dealer for repair.

- Portland, ME, USA

problem #1

Sep 082000

Tundra 4WD

  • miles
4X4 system will grind gears and pop out of 4-lo back to 4-hi.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA