2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 review from North America
"A nightmare!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rack in the steering went bad at 63,000 miles. Had it replaced and the 2nd rack went bad after 1 month. Just had the 3rd rack installed and my mechanic informed me that rack is also moving side to side, there should be no movement! This is a safety issue that allows the truck to "wander" while moving. Because of this I ruined 1 set of tires and had to replace front brakes and rotors twice!
General comments?
The Toyota Tundra was suppose to be my dream truck. Now, it is my nightmare!
All Tundra owners should have the rack inspected. There should be no movement in the rack, that is, it should not move side to side when all four tires are on the ground.
A bad rack could be the reason you are feeling a shaking in the front end. It could also be the reason your brakes and tires are wearing abnormally.
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  | No more Toyota vehicles for me |
| You can't buy a harder working more reliable truck for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2004 |