Driveshaft problems of the 2010 Toyota Tundra

Four problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 2010 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2010 Tundra.

1 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2018

Driveshaft broke at the rear yoke. Metalergical failure. Toyota has had many safety recalls for driveshaft failures, as of 12/27/2018 they have not had a recall on 2010 Tundras. Toyota clearly has an issue with their manufacture of driveshafts. Never in my 43 years of driving have I ever had a driveshaft break. My wife was driving the truck when she noticed s serious vibration and pulled the truck to the side of the road on an off ramp to s highway. The driveshaft had broken and the truck had to be towed. I contacted Toyota and they said my truck had no recall on the driveshaft despite all of their previous recalls for driveshaft problems.

2 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2016

The contact owns 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the drive shaft separated and fractured. The vehicle was towed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

3 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

Drive shaft failure. Car feels like it is being hit from behind.

4 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

Service bulletin TSB-0148-11 - drive shaft thumps when leaving a full stop- feels as though you were hit from behind. Was told it is not a warranty issue but it's a defect that should be fixed!. Paid good $$$$$ for truck and issues like this will make me think about the next vehicle I buy.


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