2000 Toyota Tundra sr5 from North America - Comments

I have had continuous front brake problems including shake and shimmy. I have had the rotors turned twice and am way overdue on new rotors (Very soon). This problem has happened since I bought the truck (shake/shimmy).

Two O2 sensors went on me (not same time)

The truck v8 works great, but now has a "tappet" noise. The mechanic stated that's normal... it does stop after a minute or two. I was told the its because the tappets are shimmed rather than nut adjusted, but it sounds horrible (like an old cheap car bought when I was a kid.

Lost my drive led light (indicates in drive) Way too expensive to fix. I know I'm in drive because its the one not lit.

This is my seventh Toyota. I was always brand loyal to them to the point of not even looking at other vehicles, just buying a Toyota. I have in total about a million miles driven on Toyotas. This has generally been a good vehicle to me except for mentioned things. I can always depend on just getting in and going...always. However this truck has had more problems than all the others together and has pushed my loyalty to the point where I will look elsewhere. The most different change in my years and years of owning toyota vehicles is the backing of the vehicle itself when problems arise. Problems used to be taken care of without hesitation and those days are gone and possible so am I. Foolish move by a great company to test their loyal customers.

Its refreshing to read an actual review on the Tundra.

I posted the original comments. Since that short time ago, another O2 sensor has gone bad, I replaced the rotors and so far there is no more pulsating. I just had my auto transmission fluid replaced, everything cleaned out etc., and they showed me a couple of small (near 1/4 inch) pieces of metal fragments. According to the transmission shop Toyota seems to be having problems with certain models as they have seen this and done rebuilds on a couple of Toyotas and once again the company doesn't seem to take any responsibility. This is why I am posting. Toyota was a company that would instantly take responsibility and now everything is a fight. The shops are hoping a recall comes through, but I doubt it will happen. Moral of the story... Loyalty isn't a smart move anymore. Research any vehicle, its history, company response, etc., before buying. Toyota, now responds like the big three have. I'm not saying don't buy Toyos, just don't assume they are "it" because the old Toyota company is non exsistant in that regard.

Peter.

You are definitely not alone in having problems with both your brakes and transmission. It appears Toyota has totally lost it when it comes to both quality and customer service. My family has had one Toyota. It WON'T have another one.

The more I hear about the new Toyotas the more thankful I am that we opted for a domestic last time around. Our friends who bought Tundras are having nothing, but trouble with them (mostly brakes and the automatic transmissions). It's sad. Toyota once built great cars and trucks.

I guess the Toyota is the worsetest ot the bestest depending on whatever point of view you are making? My 2007 GM truck and SUV deserve accolades prompted by sub-par mechanical difficulties with late model imports.

It's unfortunate that this site is turning into a talking points site instead of a review site, as it was originally intended. Toyota still makes great cars and trucks, and some models are problematic, but much fewer than most domestics. You are correct, though, most dealers and manufacturers do not stand behind anything anymore, and tell you that "poor maintenence or improper use" caused your warranty situation, instead of the manufacturing defect.

Let us stick to reviewing the cars and debating facts instead of name calling and brand bashing. Review your specific car, OK, and get over it.

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I don't know what you guys are so happy about. You make the Tundra a rattle trap on wheels. What make has the most recall notices between 2000-2006. Guess what. The tundra had 27 recalls. Ford F150 had 54 and the silverado had 74.Believe or not the Dodge ram 1500 had only 14 recalls during that period.

Now a recall could mean the factory forgot to fasten down a nut to the wrong spec or the truck has a design flaw. You're actually making a Dodge look better than a Toyota.

"You're actually making a Dodge look better than a Toyota."

Works for me. I'd much rather have a Dodge Ram 1500 than a Toyota Tundra/Tacoma etc.

My point was..

1.Most vehicles start to wear out around 150k.

2.If the car/truck still has life in it why sell it.

3.In the area where I live they salt the roads and most cars/trucks start to rust around 7 years.

Yes I own a Toyota, Honda and 2 Ford trucks.

The Toyota has served me faithfully for 10 years. Will sell it when it hits 200k

The Honda will keep it for at least 6 or 7 years (31k)

The Ford van will get rid of it soon. Costing too much to repair and now have to worry about spitting spark plugs. (75k)

The Ford p/u it been a good truck with some inherent problems (125k)

Pick your poison. Car payment or car repair. I opt for the car payment-with reservations.

20:24...heres another view. I have a parent living alone an hour away without public transportation that does not want to drive old possibly undependable transportation. She would rather pay cash for a new car no payments and not be stuck with the higher likelihood of repairs. And shes no mechanic. To her paying $18,000 for a new dependable vehicle with a loaner car is better. She will sell as always in 4 years with under 50,000 miles on them. I see your point on car payments however not everyone has them with new vehicles. Each case has an exception... some individuals are better with newer transpotation that has had a history of fewer repairs. And she worked hard many years to be have to be riding around in an old rusty rattletrap at this late date...

The worse feeling is buying a new transmission, tires etc. and then you lose an engine with a 150,000 mile plus 15 year old car. What do you do? I would rather own a newer vehicle with newer technology, options especially safety such as air bags etc... if you do spend on a big car repair at least it less questionable. We had a car as described needed paint work as well spent all that money and found it cheaper to start over. Get a vehicle newer... good reviews...doesn't have to be extravagant with a good repair record in its history. My daughter found this out... she is better with a new vehicle even if she has to pay a bit each month... plus she builds up her credit with the small monthly payments by putting a lot down on it.

If you can afford it and are older, in a secluded or rural area I would recommend a new car... new car means new parts, tires, brakes etc. My mom has a loaner car if she needs one at the dealer.