Power Train Problems of Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra owners have reported 618 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (314 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (61 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Toyota Tundra

The Power Train problem

There is an occasional lag between when I press the accelerator to when the engine actually revs up. It's usually fairly minor at less than 1 second but today I was making a left turn on a busy road and the lag time was closer to 2-3 seconds and almost caused me to get t boned by two cars coming   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the oil change warning light illuminated. The contact change the oil on the vehicle, after changing the oil the vehicle would not shift to any gear.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Rear axle differential has rusted through and is leaking oil. Emergency brake line has rusted and snapped. The rims have oxidated. Leaf springs have also rusted very badly. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 2 - VIN corrected, error in one position; 14 - unable to   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating and was making an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft was fractured.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

I have 2008 Toyota Tundra that has developed a rearend whine/howling noise at highway speeds. I took the vehicle to Toyota and the technician quickly told me that my left rear bearing is bad. I have learned that Toyota has a problem with Tundra rearends and will not act.   Read details...




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