Transfer Case problems of the 2007 Toyota Tundra

Three problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2007 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2007 Tundra.

1 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2016

I had all the dash lights flashing and the transfer case stuck in 4wheel drive low, an engine misfire and vibration. I took it to my mechanic and he said it was an air pump valve problem. He cleared the codes in the computer and I drove it home. The next morning it did the same thing. I took it back and he got it running again. The weather has since warmed up and it hasn't done it since. That was a couple months ago. I found out that Toyota was extending the warranty to 10 years and 100,000 miles. So I took it to foss Toyota in casper, wy. They told me they couldn't fix it unless it malfunctioned right there on their lot. I contacted Toyota headquarters by e-mail, I explained the problem and was phoned by someone at Toyota. They told me the same thing. I say bullcookies. Those engine fail codes are still in the computer. And I believe they're stalling until my 10 years are up this coming September. This air pump repair is a $5,000. 00 to $6,000. 00 bill. I think Toyota should repair my truck, I bought it from them in good faith, I had to have a $1,000. 00 + engine belt and a water pump put on it already, and now this? what are my options when dealing with a less than honest company? when the dash lights flashing and the transfer case stuck in 4wd. It was parked in my garage and I just started it up on a cold morning. Thank you.

2 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2014

After trying to switch my truck into 4 wheel drive lo, the 4 wheel lo light & symbol would flash and never engage. I tried many times, making sure the vehicle was on a level surface, at a compete stop with emergency brake engaged, shifting from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel hi and then place the vehicle in neutral, with my foot on the brake and tried to switch into 4 wheel lo. . . . Nothing, it will not engage. It will however shift back to 4 wheel hi and back to 2 wheel drive. Please keep in mind, I only use 4 wheel drive hi, during snow storms in nh and only use 4 wheel lo to drive up my driveway, in very deep snow amounts (16"-20" depths). After finding this very disappointing problem, I scheduled an appointment with our local Toyota dealer. They had the vehicle for the day and was able to replicate the same problem. According to the tech and service manger, it was determined that the 4 wheel drive actuator has failed, thus requiring the replacement of the transfer case, actuator and a computer program? any ways this was a Toyota service bulletin which referred this remedy fix and at the cost of (drum roll please) $5,200. 00 are you kidding me! I'm an ex auto mechanic and perform a majority of my scheduled service and go to Toyota for other maintenance repairs and or service, in fact my entire family vehicle history can be found at this dealership proving our due diligent vehicle up keep and loyalty. Now don't take this the wrong way, this nh Toyota dealership has been great and help us with many other expensive repairs and I'm not blaming them. I point the blame at the Toyota corporation, for not stepping up to make this repair as a priority, after all my family has owned (10) Toyota vehicles over the past 20 years and all of them have reached the 150k - 180k miles without this problem occurring.

3 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2007 Toyota Tundra. Consumer states cruise control does engage and then will not disengage brakes. The consumer stated the brakes would not hold at stop signs and the vehicle would move forward. The vehicle had electrical shorts in the wiring such as; the headlights, clock, cigarette lighter, alarm and door locks. The seat belts would not always latch. The windshield wipers would not activate, there was a severe shake coming from the front of the vehicle as well as when the brakes were applied. There was a noise coming from the 4-wheel drive, the steering would act erratic and the accelerator pedal became stuck which caused the consumer to have an accident while backing out of his driveway. .




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