Any complaints about the tundra - Page 2

JBL85 · 02-12-2002, 01:36 AM

i meant MAD, not made

ZondaFreak02 · 05-07-2002, 07:38 PM

only complaint is that the doors open backwards...which isn't the best kind of door

but i still love it

billmorris · 08-08-2002, 09:10 PM

just wondering if anyone has tryed a reprogrammed chip from downey offroad? i just got a 2002 LTD 4X4. so far i have a downey intake, borla cat-back,and downey headers( yet to be installed) runs great except i lost alot of bottom end w/ the intake

Landbarger · 12-04-2002, 08:54 AM

My dad has a 2001 Tundra. My only complaint is that after getting out of my Expedition, the Tundra cab seems small and unrefined. For instance, when the rear-view mirror is already small, why on earth would you place the visors in a position where they hit your rear-view mirror every time you put them down? Visibility is already leacking in terms of what you can see, why knock that out of alignment every time the sun gets in your eyes? That and maybe the seat could have been more adjustable.

JBL85 · 12-04-2002, 01:27 PM

OUr Tundra has now given us a lot of problems.

1. Really rough idle, even the rear view mirror was shaking
2. Bed was squeeking, they changed all the shocks
3. Due to bad alignment the OEM tires wore out in about 14,000 miles when our neighbor with the exact same truck/model/tires still has his with 30,000 miles.
4. Toyota gave us the run around on this shit and we nearly hired a lawyer

Supra650RSP · 03-19-2003, 07:16 AM

Could it be possible that your truck has so many problems because of improper breaking in? I mean, if you run the piss out of the engine right from the get go then it is possible that you fried that sweet engine of yours before you ever gave it a chance show you what it really can do.

rob1guns · 10-25-2003, 01:07 PM

there needs to be more leg room in the single cab . 60 / 40 seats would be nice!!!

rob1guns · 10-25-2003, 01:09 PM

THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE LEG ROOM IN THE SINGLE CAB
. 60 /40 SEATS WOULD BE GOOD

calgary_redneck · 01-07-2004, 03:12 AM

yup I haven't heard of any problems with the i-force engine every toyota tec I have talked to has spoken very highly of the engine

JBL85 · 01-07-2004, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supra650RSP

Could it be possible that your truck has so many problems because of improper breaking in? I mean, if you run the piss out of the engine right from the get go then it is possible that you fried that sweet engine of yours before you ever gave it a chance show you what it really can do.

Newer engines dont need to be broken in, they are ready to be beat from the factory the way they make them these days, my Altima was beat from day one and still runs strong for a small engine in a big car. Although, no, the Tundra was only floored once with about 700 miles on it and then not again until after 1000, that wouldnt have anything to do with bad shocks, tires, brakes and a rough idle.

toykicks · 01-08-2004, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBL85

Newer engines dont need to be broken in, they are ready to be beat from the factory the way they make them these days, my Altima was beat from day one and still runs strong for a small engine in a big car. Although, no, the Tundra was only floored once with about 700 miles on it and then not again until after 1000, that wouldnt have anything to do with bad shocks, tires, brakes and a rough idle.

squeeks could be dash(put a rubber piece of tape between dash and window "home depot")... bed could be leaf springs(lubricant)... 2002+ tundras dont peal out on full throttle due to the drive by wire system... if you check... you wont see any cable going to your throttle body(clean your throttle body it will improve performance"throttle body cleaner"all intake" butterfly to, high rev. might occur but the ecu will eventually notice the extra power and lower the revs. better gas mileage to)... this might fix your ruff idle problem.)... if you want to peal out hit the gas pedal 3/4 of the way instead of going full throttle(Computer cuts off power to not strain tranny( dodge ram hemi has it, durango hemi, new ford f150 "thats why theyre slow" and others to improve reliability) ... you will peal out... to get rid of this whole power loss get a chip... unichip?

tconnors · 01-15-2004, 01:33 PM

2000 4x2 V8 29K mi. now)

1. Brake vibration @ 8K miles, they replaced rotors and pads.
2. Brake vibration @ 15K miles, they replaced rotors and pads.
3. Check Light (O2 sensor) @ 15K miles, they replaced O2 sensor.
4. Brake vibration @ 20K miles, I lived with it until about 25K miles when it was driving me nuts... they "upgraded" to heavier duty, replaced rotors and pads (even though it was out of warrantee)
5. Check Light @ 25 miles, out of warrantee so I have it covered up with a business card.
6. Tires need replacing already.
7. I can feel the brake vibration just starting to come back.

Overall I am very happy with it. I have never hauled much of a load, and do 95% city driving. I probably will not buy another, maybe Tacoma or Frontier next time.

toykicks · 01-16-2004, 11:49 PM

well stock tires suck well thats if you dont get TRD, they need to be replaced at 35k and most of the brake problems started in years 00-01 models, after the first year of production this was solved, as for the check light, you probably have another screwed up sensor...

JBL85 · 01-17-2004, 12:27 AM

Stock tires should have lasted longer though.
As far as towing, I tow two Honda Jet skis which are about 700 lbs a piece and the tundra barely feels it, when I use an RX300 then it sucks. So I'd say it pulls light loads good, but if you are towing like 6,000 lbs, I have had better luck with a Dodge Ram which pulled the weight easier.

bduce · 07-14-2004, 10:34 AM

I have had problems with the rear end and needed a new transmission at 32,000. I have several friends with Tundras and they have had issues with the drive train. Some with vibrations that Toyota can't seem to fix up to my issue which was the seals let go and I needed the rear end rebuilt along with new brakes and drums. 3 months later my transmission quit on the way to work and they had to replace it. The new transmission is noisy and vibrates when I accelerate. I hope I can make this truck last till 100,000 miles. I am glad I bought the extended warranty... I think I am going to need it. My friends are not too happy with their issues and feel the same way. It a shame.. I like the truck if it these issues were not present.

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