2002 Toyota Tundra review from North America
"Worrisome"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At around 700 miles a knocking/rattling sound could be heard coming from the engine. This occurred about 3 weeks after purchase. I took the truck to the nearest dealer, which wasn't the dealer I purchased it from. The engine was defective. One of the piston rod ties was too long or loose and was banging. After the dealer service rep spoke to the Toyota Motor Sales USA technical rep, a new engine (short block) was ordered to replace my engine. Thirty-one days later, sixty something days after the purchase date, I got my truck back.
General comments?
I'm very disappointed. The truck wasn't even in my possession for 30 days when I had to have the engine replaced. Very, very, very disappointing and disheartening.
To get Toyota to take this vehicle back, I have to go through the Lemon Law process and arbitration. Then, if I'm not satisfied, I'll have to bring suit against them.
Toyota should be ashamed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 62 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1600 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota T18 |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2002 |