Toyota was once know for building vehicles you could count on through thick and thin. Alas, that reputation has taken a real hit in the last five years or so. Many feel the Tundra is one of the biggest reasons. The truck has really had problems, particularly in the early models, and has been a nightmare of sorts for owners. Let’s look at a couple of the big issues that have arisen.
The first big problem is the braking system. The Tundra was the first really big truck Toyota built. Despite its size and weight, Toyota used many of the same components it had on the Tacoma or middle sized T100. The brakes were a derivative of these systems and a disaster on the bigger truck. They wore out quickly and the heat generated from stopping the bigger vehicle was such that the rotors would often heat up and warp. Replacement costs were extensive. Even when working, the brakes vibrated like made. The newer Tundra’s no longer have this problem.
The second big issue was rust. The underside of the early Tundra’s were not treated correctly for rust. The trucks would literally rust from the inside out. Owners would have to fight with Toyota to get something done and entire frame replacements were often required. It was a nightmare. Ah, but the Toyota Tundra problems don’t stop here!
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