Three problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tundra.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact heard a thumping noise while driving. Shortly thereafter, while accelerating to 40 mph, the vehicle lost power but did not shut off. The vehicle was safely pulled over and towed to a mechanic. There were no warning indicators. The local mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, but believes it may be the transmission. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.
Driving in fast lane on hwy, every time I accelerated there was a funny noise proceeded to get louder, started making my way to the shoulder, gradually lost power and then felt a "snap" when I got to the shoulder. Called for a tow and sat on the shoulder of the road where two highways merge for 45 min. At 8:00pm on a sat. Night in the middle of a really bad rain storm. Very unsafe conditions! towed truck to a garage, they recommended a transmission shop. Had it towed to the transmission shop and they told me the od planetary gear was bad in the transmission and it had destroyed the entire thing. My transmission was rebuilt, $3000 later, + $300 car rental, + one day off work.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, a grinding noise was heard and the vehicle lost power. The grinding noise became louder and the vehicle was maneuvered off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent transmission repair shop, who determined the entire transmission needed to be replaced.