Any complaints about the tundra

[tconnors]

Man am I po'd! I had taken my Tundra in about 8 months ago, 1 month out of warrantee, due to Engine Check Light. They said $80 to analyize and $300+ to fix if it's an O2 sensor, sorry you're out of warrantee. I blew that off, and was happy to see it's a recall item now. In the meantime I had Autozone do their thing and their print out said Sensor 1, Bank 2 was the problem, this is covered in the recall. So I took it in yesterdday, they replaced the two "recall" sensors, and I left with the light out. 20 miles later it came back on. :o(

I made an appt. and he said they would "jump on it" and get it fixed.... 30 minutes later... "the computer says it's sensor 2, bank 2... that normally costs $320, but we'll give it to you for $220... should take 30 minutes..." I said OK waited 30 minutes and my truck was still sitting in the lot... I got mad and told them to forget it, I'll run with the light on until I sell it... or wait until they recall the others!

Anyone know how easy it is to change S2,B2, supposedly just infront of the Catalytic Converter?

[redrider112]

O2 sensors are easy to change...if you can get to them. Take a look under there and see how hard it is to get to. It only consists of a electrical plug on the end and some threads soing into the exhaust. Just a wrench is needed to get it out (and maybe some WD-40). It is very similar to a spark plug. Peice of cake...good luck!

[Sportivo Concepts]

Originally Posted by gator2764

Let us not forget the Chevy Nova and Geo Prizm that Chevy had stamped from the Toyota line.

LOL... I wasn't even go there, casue I could go on and on about what Toyota parts are in what vehicles, and what cars Toyota made for American car companys.....

Here a small list of stuff that is either powered by, designed by, made by, or sporting Toyota parts/technology:
Pontiac Vibe, Chevy Cavalier, Dodge Carvan and Grand Carvan, Ford Escape Hybrid, Basically everything by GM

[bduce]

I have a 2002 Tundra with 38,000 miles and have several problems with the drive train. Toyota replaced my rear end, brakes, rotors, drums and 2 months later the transmission. Now a have a vibration that seems more prevalent at slower speed. Toyota says that's normal. I have 2 golfing friends who own Tundras and they both have had problems with the drive train. I am glad we only use these trucks like cars and only commute in them. My goal is start double payments and dump this truck and buy something else.... the 300m looks good.

I thought my Toyota was great... for the first year!

[tconnors]

Well, decided to replace Sensor2 Bank2 myself. Bought exact OEM Denso replacement from Sparkplugs.com ($89), came with the correct connector and right length! Very easy to change, 2 nuts off, 2 nuts on. Disconnected battery for 5 minutes... no engine check light for 60 miles now!

[sydgrant1]

Don't know what you're driving but I have several spots on local roads that have my "signature".

With my '02 V8 i-Force - satisfies me well. In fact, I have to be a little careful ( with the wife in the car ) when accelerating in turns because it wants to go..go..go!!

The only thing I have aftermarket is Flowmaster and just put on a K&N filter. Not air system just the filter. After those two adjustments it really wants to go. The filter and Flowmaster seem to keep gas mileage in check but let me tell you...this truck will fly like a bat outta Hell ..................UNTIL I hit 110mph like a brick wall..

I'm glad too. The governor saves me from myself. Can't imagine rolling at that speed.


Not sure what youre driving though.

[JBL85]

I've never laid any tracks down on the pavement with it. Only way to do that is have the steering wheel turned. By the way i drive a G35 Sedan, its a 6 speed with 298HP. The tundra is my dads

[TRD_1320]

No complaints here, I own a 2000 ext cab, It was the best purchase I ever made... (an ex Ford owner).

Enjoy

[AlienEvolution]

hp/torque

jsut so you know, the iForce V8 has ~285hp/325torque, only diff i see w/ the VVT-i is increase in torque from 315 to 325

No complaints w/ the Tundra, and it WILL light up the tires.. 2000 model

[mwebber78]

I have an 05' dblcab with the newer high output motor. It is very powerful, very smooth and excellent on gas. I also think the addition of the 5-speed automatic has made this thing Lexus like on the highway. I have the TRD pkg , I love it thusfar.

[michael1107]

Originally Posted by tconnors

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.

I had the same brake vibration on my '01 Tundra. Started around 30K mi., but it didn't get too bad until around 40K mi. At that point the dealer gave me the "it's no longer under warranty run around and said that I would have to pay to upgrade to the "heavy duty" brakes specified in the tech bulletin (around $1200 price tag) - yeah, that was really going to happen...

I did a little searching on the web and found a set of Brembo cross drilled rotors from Elite Auto in Ontario ($145 for the pair) and installed them with a set of AXXIS semi-metallic pads ($30 / set).

I've got 62K mi. on the truck now and there hasn't been even a hint of brake vibration. An added bonus is the new pad / rotor combo grabs a lot better than the stockers.

The only other complaint I have about the Tundra is that it could definitely use a 5.7L....oh well, maybe in the next generation...

[VINCEBUSA]

Originally Posted by JBL85

Piss off red neck

RED NECK

[StrechM]

Mine's the '05 Double Cab with less than 600 miles. We took it into the high Sierra's without a glitch. The V8 with the 5 speed auto runs smooth as silk.

[J-Ri]

I have a question for all you import pickup drivers. How many of you have had anything in the bed that didn't come in a cardboard box? How many of you have a hitch installed on it? How many of you have used that hitch? Seems pretty wasteful to be driving a 6,000 pound machine around the city. I don't have a problem with the import trucks just because they're made in japan. The problem I have with them is exactly what you all are saying here. One of you pulls a 700 pound trailer and can't feel it on the vehicle? I sure hope not, I can barely notice 1,500 pounds in the bed of my truck AND an 8,000 pound trailer behind me as long as I'm on level ground. Your trucks use more than twice the gas than a car does. And what do you use it as 99.9% of the time? A CAR! Buy a truck that can actually pull stuff, or buy a car. Don't go half way and have a big car with bad gas mileage and a rough ride that can't really pull anything.

[StrechM]

Our experiences with the new Tundra are these;
It's my regular driver to and from work 5 days a week, 33 miles round trip per day and whatever tasks and trips I need to use it for in the evenings and weekends. I'm averaging approximately 16 miles per gallon which does not seem wasteful when considering the truck is a 4X4 Double Cab that weighs 4,965 lbs dry.
In addition we pull a 24' Fleetwood Prowler LV23 Ultralite that weighs in at approximately 4,200 lbs. dry and approximately 5,300 lbs. loaded with equipment and water. This truck pulls it with ease on flat ground and over the steep hills and averages 11 miles per gallon. If you are familiar with towing travel trailers then you will understand that this is good gas mileage.
The standard tow package that came installed on the truck consists of a trans cooler, 130 amp alternator, class 1V receiver and an inside wiring harness receptacle with pigtail to accept an electronic brake controller.The pigtail for the brake controller was the only piece of equipment that came with the truck that was not installed.
Tundra’s are built in Tennessee solely for sale in the North American Continent.
So far I've run across no deficiencies on the '05 model.