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#1994 of 2007 So you want to buy a Tundra? by notlikintundra

May 26, 2010 (10:13 am)

I have been the proud owner of 4 Toyotas prior to purchasing my 2007 Tundra Crew Max in August of 2007. This is my last Toyota. Quality is just not there anymore, nor are there any honest dealers to repair them. Here is my list of issues.
--truck runs like crap after recall to adjust computer . Dealer says "Normal"
--Gutless towing my 2700 pound Tent Trailer. Advertised to tow 10,000 with ease (my Tacoma does a better job)
--Poor paint quality. Paint comes off truck with every little bump. Nothing you can rub out or touch up. Repaint the truck or live with the white undercoating showing through
--Radio volume does not work and stations drift off of where set
--Dash vents will not stay in adjusted position, you have a choice of full up or full down. Dealer reluctant to fix due to need to pull the dash. Says Dash will start to rattle when they fix it. Dash already rattles. So Add;
--Excessive dash rattle
--Loud engine noise similar to valve tapping. Dealer Says "normal" even though I have never heard it before, sounds like a diesel from inside the cab
--Tranny shifts hard when cold, You guessed it, the dealer says "normal" Did not happen in the first year of driving the truck
One more thing I should mention, the truck has a whopping 17,000 miles on it. Oh joy, I wonder what happens when I reach 20,000.

#1995 of 2007 Re: So you want to buy a Tundra? [notlikintundra] by mrfixit4

Jun 24, 2010 (11:22 am)

Replying to: notlikintundra (May 26, 2010 10:13 am)
This is my sixth new Toyota, previously 2 - 4Runners, 2 - Camrys, 1 - Tercel. I can't believe how the quality has deteriorated. I still have engine rattling on my 2009 Tundra with the 5.7, sounds like a diesel when cold. Pulled my boat this last week, and rattle was quite noticeable when a load was applied. I tried numerous times to get the dealership to address, and even requested a Toyota representative through their help line. This was worthless. I agree, no more Toyota vehicles in my future if this is what they are building and how they are taking care of the customer.

#1996 of 2007 Re: So you want to buy a Tundra? [mrfixit4] by kl67

Jun 24, 2010 (11:35 am)

Replying to: mrfixit4 (Jun 24, 2010 11:22 am)
Folks stop beating your head against the wall going back to the dealer! Give Toyota customer care a call and let them know your concerns. I have had a number of problems with my 07 Tundra, the straw that broke the camels back was the so-called fix for the gas pedal...BS! I raised a little stir with TCC and in turn I have a new gas pedal and a Platinum Warranty 8yr/100K! Give it a try...

#1997 of 2007 Re: So you want to buy a Tundra? [kl67] by damanshow

Jun 24, 2010 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: kl67 (Jun 24, 2010 11:35 am)
I have the engine knock
1. 1st time Took it to dealer first t they said " yup its normal .
2. 2nd time when it got loader Yup its normal again
3. 3rd I called toyota customer car they said : " its up to the dealer to see if there is a problem and we cant do anything if the dealer says its normal
 
I went to the dealer ( its now summer and the knock is not as load when warm but you can still here it ) and they said" we could hear it "
WTF does toyota TCC and dealers just blackball their customers now
 
Now my trainy is shifting hard and slips a bit when letting off gas then coming onto it again .
 
KL67- can you give me some wording to use when I call toyota customer care so they wont give me the same BS run around
 
I am really fed up as I thought toyota would be a best built truck and worth the extra money than buying from the big 3 but this 5.7 L is looking like a lemon

#1998 of 2007 Re: Brake life? [nwalker1] by theracingmind

Sep 23, 2010 (9:50 am)

Replying to: nwalker1 (May 19, 2009 7:13 pm)
I'm disappointed in the brake life of my 2007 Tundra 5.7L 2WD. Only 68,000 km and they tell me it needs rotors and pads front and rear - over $1500 in repairs. The truck runs fine and there is no sign of brake problems, but I have wondered about the TRAC mechanism, which applies the brakes and maybe wears them out. I am gentle on brakes and half the mileage is on highways. I would have expected much better life on those massive rotors. Overall, after nearly 3 years of owning one, I would not buy another Tundra - too many hidden costs, too many weird recalls, too much interference by electronic traction controls, too expensive to maintain.

#1999 of 2007 brake wear update by theracingmind

Sep 23, 2010 (12:06 pm)

I picked up my truck from the dealership service without getting the brakes done, and see that they estimate 65% brake wear. Since they want to replace the rotors anyway, I'll service them when they are completely worn - another 30K km more, hopefully. I checked the Toyota web site and they claim 100K miles on the rotors (160K km). I will be lucky to get 50,000 miles on my brakes.

#2000 of 2007 tundra with a camper by heslope

Oct 13, 2010 (2:37 pm)

I have a Lance camper on my 2010 Tundra 4w 5.7 TRD Off Road. I added the usual air bag 'LoadLeveler'. Overall I am very pleased with camper (designed for the Tundra) combination. Does anyone have any knowledge off how to limit the somewhat rough ride on poor roads. aka most deteriating highways.

#2001 of 2007 Re: bed liners [wyoreb] by cp101

Oct 28, 2010 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: wyoreb (Feb 28, 2010 8:48 pm)
Had my Ford F-250 sprayed with an Onyx brand liner. Supposed to be better formulation than Line-X. Can't really say either way since it is the first spray in liner I've ever had, but I can tell you I'm now sold on the idea of spray in liners. The bed should probably never rust (at least not from the inside). The material is intimately bonded to the bed. What's amazing is how much quieter my truck is now (I guess the metal bed used to resonate road noise or something else which it no longer does - the truck is noticeably quieter). Highly recommend spraying your bed. Just shop around carefully. The guy spraying your bed has to know what they're doing or it will come out sloppy. Ask to see examples of their work, make sure the quality is guaranteed, and try to find a professional looking shop with a good local history/reputation.

#2003 of 2007 Re: Tire Monitoring System [thundertruck] by ktz4

Jan 30, 2011 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: thundertruck (Jul 11, 2007 7:29 am)
When I changed my flat on my 2006 tundra, since the spare was still flat, the sensor still lit up. The light did go off when the dealer pump up the flat spare.
Don't know what had happen since then, but it's flashing right now, I've been driving with the "flasher" for 40K miles now. costco tire checked and the sensor does broadcast, you are right about 120$ per sensor.

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