2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 review from North America
"I'm afraid Toyota will have to make some major changes before I would consider buying another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 26k miles I started noticing two different vibrations in my Tundra. The first was a side by side where the console would shake braking or not braking. The second vibration was a huge up and down, the whole steering column would bounce when I applied the brakes. I have owned Toyotas' for years and never had one of them in the shop for anything other than an oil change. I have now had the brakes changed out including new rotors (so the dealership says). I think the dealership didn't replace the rotors, but turned them instead. I am not at 35k miles and the problem is arising again. I'm at a loss as to why Toyota would let such a major safety issue go without notice or change.
General comments?
The choice of tires for the Tundra is poor, causing uneven wear and tear.
The brake system is obviously not able to handle the weight of the truck.
The engineering of the brakes is poor and needs serious re-design before people get involved in serious auto accidents.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tacoma |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2004 |