10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,500 miles

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problem #62

Feb 212023

Tundra

  • miles
On 5 different occasions between January-March 2023 the accelerator pedal continued to accelerate after the pedal pressure was released. Even with braking, the accelerator pedal did not decelerate. Pedal had to be lifted back to original position by using toe of foot underneath the pedal. Occurred 4 times in city driving and once on highway. Extremely hazardous conditions if I did not react to stop the acceleration. On three of the occasions I was behind a vehicle which could have caused an accident had my reaction not been quick. Toyota dealership stated all previous recalls in regards to accelerator pedal were complied with and refused any additional service to uncontrolled acceleration issues.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #61

Oct 062022

Tundra

  • miles
I have multiple problems with the dash lights going on and off, have taken it to car repair when scanned and had replaced relays many times. I have read many stories of people having the same problem with toyota tundras and no one can figure it out. Toyota should have a recall for this because it is not just one or two people with this same exact problem, it is many toyota tundra owners going through the same problems that i' am experiencing.

- Petersburg, WV, USA

problem #60

Nov 232021

Tundra

  • miles
Vehicle accelerates slow where it takes time for truck to gain spread. Also the cruise control doesn-??t work for some reason when button is pushed the cruise light comes on but truck doesn-??t cruise on its own.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #59

Apr 222021

Tundra

  • 149,000 miles
I was driving and all of a sudden my truck turned off a lot wreaked my truck due to losing power. Fuel pump control module is bad. This was a recall in the data base

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #58

Oct 312020

Tundra

  • 159,000 miles
I am having problems with my truck. When driving it. It looses power. Engine shakes.. goes from okay to loss of power to back to having power. In codes are showing up when placed on the computer. I have replaced spark plugs and wires. I took the truck to Toyota and they advised me that their has been recalls with fuel pump and could be the problem I am having.

- Dade City, FL, USA

problem #57

Jul 012019

Tundra

  • 245,000 miles
When you get ready to drive down the road the accelerator is very touch I took it in for the recall but it's still the same very dangerous, the passenger seat belt while the truck is going down the road the seat belt will tighten up so tight its chocking you and it want loosen up unless you uhook

- Arp, TX, USA

problem #56

Jul 062017

Tundra

  • 85,000 miles
Transmission slipped and vehicle lose of power. Dashboard all warning lights began to flash. Pulled to side of road. Turned off vehicle attempted to reset. Managed to get vehicle to nearby parking lot and out of traffic. Complete loss of power to drive train. Cause was power steering unit sensor per Toyota. Toyota covered part in attempt to prevent this complaint. From internet, "some 2007-2008 Toyota Tundra vehicles may experience power steering dtcs P0552 and/or P0553. The power steering sensor has since been changed to correct this condition. The old/previous power steering sensor is P/N 89448-34010. This has been replaced with sensor P/N 89448-34020. Using tis techstream, confirm the condition by checking for dtcs P0552 and/or P-553. Disconnect the pressure sensor connector and proceed with removing the power steering pressure switch, which is located at the power steering vane pump and is mounted to the high pressure feed line. Install the new power steering pressure sensor, tightening to 15.2 ft.-lbs. (20.6 nm). With the new sensor fully installed and connected, start the engine and check for leaks. Adjust power steering fluid level as needed."

- Ixonia, WI, USA

problem #55

Sep 132017

Tundra

  • 122,900 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a strong vibration and force had to be applied to the pedal. The vehicle was included in four manufacturer recalls and the contact was uncertain if the failures were related to the recalls. The contact planned to take the vehicle to pedersen Toyota (4455 S college ave, fort collins, co 80525, (970) 372-4185) to diagnose the vehicle and complete the recall repairs for NHTSA campaign numbers: 12V491000 (visibility), 11V148000 (tires), 10V017000 (vehicle speed control), and 09V388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,900. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #54

Oct 052016

Tundra

  • 122,482 miles
Toyota dealership inspection reported on 10/05/16 that actuator assembly failed. Mileage 122,482. Disabiling, ABS brake, speedometer, odometer, cruise control, and displaying engine check lights for ABS. This occurred one day after replacing water pump, water hoses, serpentine belt, and fluids associated with service. Cost estimate $2642.78. Started engine and engine indicator lights showed engine check and ABS malfunction started moving and speedometer cruise control inop along with odometer.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #53

Sep 232016

Tundra

  • 90,000 miles
Cruise control randomly stops working. Works perfectly for a few days then quits. Sometimes the cruise light is illuminated but the cruise control still does not function. The issue seems to be related to the steering column. Sometimes when the steering wheel is turned lock to lock the cruise control then operates normally. Local mechanic says this may be the "clock gear" which is very expensive to replace.

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #52

Nov 272014

Tundra

  • 97,000 miles
I have been having this on going problem with my 2008 Tundra 5.7 4X4 the 4X4 hi/L, vsc, ABS are blinking while driving at different times. Brought truck in ran test and nothing came back. Truck also feels like it bunny hops when going out of first into 2nd gear. Toyota still said nothing is wrong.

- New Lenox, IL, USA

problem #51

Nov 282014

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • 74,500 miles
2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7L double cab w/74,500 miles 4hi, 4lo, ABS, vsc lights come on and flash at random intervals. The first time this happened, the cruise was set at 65 when all four lights started flashing. All other indications are normal. The truck will not engage 4hi, 4lo or vsc until it is turned off and restarted. The same day after approximately 10 miles of driving all four lights started flashing again, this time the cruise was not engaged. Sometimes one or two days pass before it happens again. No error codes are indicated on the computer.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

problem #50

Feb 182013

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
Was driving 08 Tundra up hill around 20 mph and cel vss lights came on lo range light flashing on dash truck lost all power. Found out code P2442 secondary air induction system failure put truck into limp mode thousands of dollars in just parts to repair this system. So many people having same problems with same vehicle. Toyota should issue a recall and re engineer a remedy for this poor design at no cost to the consumer. I spent alot of money on a truck to avoid these problems, now I have to drive an unsafe truck stuck in limp mode because I do not have the funds to repair, two thousand in just parts, Toyota is charging people 4 to five thousand dollars to repair this problem when it should be recalled at no cost to the consumer due to the poor engineering and faulty design on the secondary air induction system pumps and switching valves......I am very surprised and disappointed in Toyota for they have always backed up there product but this is a poor product that they are not backing up when they most certainly should stand behind it. Also this system should be redesigned to put on check engine light but should not put vehicle in limp mode it is a serious safety issue especially when trying to get on the highway etc..... also the cost and problems of this unneeded system is outrageous, all this system does is force air into the exhaust for the first couple of minutes of engine running at startup. I swore by Toyota for over twenty years, not any more, wish I got a Chevy.

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #49

Apr 162012

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 99,435 miles
Check engine light is lit. A few weeks later vsc light started blinking.

- Baytown , TX, USA

problem #48

Jan 142009

Tundra

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the engine would exhibit an abnormally high increase in rpms at startup and the motor would race loudly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure could possibly have been related to the air injection pump or the air switch device. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Broussard, LA, USA

problem #47

Dec 152011

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 81,200 miles
The check engine light came on and the vehicle won't accelerate over 45 mph. Almost caused me to have an accident. Seems like Toyota knows about this problem and won't do anything to recall the problem.

- Covington, LA, USA

problem #46

Oct 302011

Tundra

  • 38,009 miles
On 10-30-11 at approximately 4:35 pm I parked my 2008 Toyota Tacoma in front of steve's small engine, a business located in monson MA. After placing the vehicle in park, the truck accelerator stuck open and the truck leaped ahead while I had my foot off the accelerator and was depressing the brake as hard as I could push it toward the floor. My vehicle struck a parked pickup truck in the tailgate. I immediately called the monson police dept. And reported the event. The monson police responded and a police report was filed.

- Monson, MA, USA

problem #45

Aug 282011

Tundra 8-cyl

  • 46,140 miles
Driving along approximately 25 mph depressed accelerator pedal slightly took foot off pedal vehicle continued to accelerate increasing speed. I immediately depressed brake placing vehicle into neutral then again pressing on the accelerator and releasing it. The engine revved back to normal. I then placed it back into drive without further incident. This was the second time this occurred since purchase of this vehicle in 2007. This was the first incident since Toyota had honored the recall relating to the accelerator and fixed it, I called the Toyota dealership today and will be taking my truck in for them to look at tomorrow.

- Glasgow, KY, USA

problem #44

Jun 162011

Tundra

  • 29,800 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck while the contact was driving 40 mph. The contact turned the vehicle off and then back on in order for it to reset itself and began to function normally. The dealers diagnosis indicated that there was no failure. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 29,800 and the current mileage was 30,000.

- Jeterville, VA, USA

problem #43

Nov 262010

Tundra

  • 9,052 miles
At 9052 miles entered gas station and vehicle unintended acceleration occurred while turning off engine. At 9076 miles parked vehicle in handicapped stall in front of walgreens pharmacy. Vehicle had unintended acceleration and was burning rubber and attempted to go forward except I was stepping on the brake as hard as I could and turned off the ignition, otherwise we would have gone thru the front entrance of the pharmacy. The asphalt was dry. There were dark black tire marks on the asphalt from my right rear tire, which also appeared to show wear from burning rubber. This is my 5th unintended acceleration since late Oct.mileage 8794. With Toyota stating it was an engine misfire. And Toyota motors inspecting the vehicle only to say the vehicle is fine. Prior complain #10365905. Unintended acceleration / intersection / garage door twice while burning rubber.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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