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#3 of 490 Tnudra Engine Knocking by yro Oct 23, 2003 (12:24 pm)
To anyone. I own 2003 Tundra with 20kmiles now. I started noticing knocking sound while cruising. The knocking is during cruising and at a very slow acceleration between 45 to 60mph. I took it to my dealer to be look into and the mech's only answer was try different gas of grade. The owners manual clearly states 87 and I obviously didn't have this problem earlier in the purchase/ownership. My neighbor got his a month later and he doesn't any problem with his and using reg gas grade. I also have this terrible squeak in the rear portion of the truck on every bump. The mech's answer to that was a normal differential noise. Didn't have to waist 2 hours for him to tell me it's normal. I didn't bring it in because it's normal. Anyone have similar problem and any idea as what to do? Replies to this message: sonyabyss (Jan 09, 2005 9:04 pm) newell (Jan 10, 2005 11:37 pm) toyotapistonsl (Feb 20, 2006 2:18 pm)
#4 of 490 Toyota Fix problems with Tundra Yet? by poonjobie Oct 31, 2003 (1:53 pm)
I have been doing a lot of research and I like the Toyota because they are supposed to have bullet-proof reliability. But I have read some troubling things about the Tundra that are: 1.) The brakes being poor and wearing out quickly 2.) The exhaust manifold going bad quickly 3.) The seats are very uncomfortable Does anyone have any info or know where I can read up on this? Have they fixed these things for 03' or 04' model years? Thanks for the help!
#5 of 490 by tundradude Nov 03, 2003 (2:11 pm)
My brakes have never been a problem. No problems with the exhaust. Never seen anyone have a problem with it either. The seats (front) are extremely comfortable, the rear seats are tolerable (average). Replies to this message: 44jdub (Jan 11, 2005 2:30 pm)
#6 of 490 Tundradude question? by poonjobie Nov 04, 2003 (11:30 am)
What year is your Tundra? And do you have the regular front seats or the capt chairs? Thanks for the info.
#7 of 490 by tundradude Nov 04, 2003 (5:54 pm)
Mine is a 2002 and I have the captain chairs. However, my first Tundra was a 2000 regular cab with the bench seat, and it was very comfortable as well.
#9 of 490 Warning! Tundra Transmission Failure by wisconsinite Nov 07, 2003 (10:49 am)
I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra and the transmission failed at 65,000 miles. This was especially disturbing since this truck has done little work except for pulling a 16 foot fishing boat. Most the miles were highway miles. I was planning on owning this truck beyond my 3 year payment schedule and was driving it accordingly. Toyota did authorize replacement of the transmission even though the warranty ended at 60,000 miles but I still had about $850 out-of pocket and 16 days lost use of the vehicle due to poor service from the dealerships located in Central Wisconsin. I’ve owned 4 Toyotas but this will probably be my last and I WILL NOT deal with the dealerships in this area again. Replies to this message: bigtoybucks (Mar 06, 2006 4:46 pm) usedtobeloyal (Oct 31, 2006 6:38 pm)
#10 of 490 03 Tundra Squeak by canno Nov 08, 2003 (8:25 am)
I have 2003 Tundra Limited Step side that has 1,500 miles on it. At about 800 miles it started squeaking, it sounds like its coming from the rear but I'm really not sure. It's going into Toyota on Monday 11/10/03 to be checked out. Has anybody else had bad squeaks or any suggestions before I get to the Dealer ? Also I have looked and looked for a soft cover for the Bed. I have checked with several manufactures like extang but they all say that the drop of the back rail is the problem with making a cover for the truck. Replies to this message: 1sttoyota2 (Jun 04, 2005 3:35 am) billstl (Jun 04, 2005 12:32 pm)
#11 of 490 Re:Warning! Tundra Transmission Failure by dustyk Nov 08, 2003 (4:54 pm)
In the four years we've own our Avalon and been to the dealer for service, I have seen two Tundra's have their transmissions replaced. On one it failed at 40,000 miles. Dusty
#12 of 490 Tundra Engine Knocking and squeak in the rear by lowell5 Nov 10, 2003 (5:24 pm)
In response to yro message. I own a 2001 Tundra with 38,000 miles and I have used regular unleaded gas since I bought it and now I have been noticing some light knocking at low speeds (up to 45 mph). At higher speeds I do not notice it. Was going to call Toyota but will probably get the response you did; use a higher grade of gas. I will change grades of gas to see if it stops it. Also that rear squeaking noise I had checked and the Toyota service guy where I bring my truck for service said it was nothing. I have not noticed it lately. I will post another message if I find anything else different than changing gas for the knocking noise from my dealership.