Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (three problems).
I was traveling down I-95 south in the DC area when suddenly the vehicle began to loose power causing the vehicle to decelerate in rush hour traffic. I managed to make it to the top of the hill and drift down to the bottom of the hill. Read details...
The gear shift lever housing broke while shifting from drive to park. Fortunately I was in a parking lot and not someplace where I would cause a safety issue. I was unable to shift until I took apart the plastic covers and figured out how to work the shift linkage manually. Read details...
Automatic transmission shift lever failure. Lever failed at the base when shifting from park to reverse. This is a piece of cast aluminum being used in a high use safety role. This seems to be very dangerous design and should be recalled in my opinion. Read details...