Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 00506 | 03/17/2006 | 10019666 | Inconsistent or unusual brake feeling. *tt | 04/17/2006 | |
| 00402 | 09/16/2002 | 00402R | 10007583 | Front brake vibration. *mj *sc | 07/01/2004 |
| BR00402 | 09/16/2003 | 10003954 | Information on front brake vibration. revised. *tt | 11/07/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 5026 | 05/19/2005 | 10016182 | Diagnostics - anti-lock brake system (denso made). repair manual correction. 00400-rm445. 00400-rm956-u1. 00400-rm109-1u1. *tt | 09/01/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| BR00402 | 09/16/2002 | 635865 | Information on front brake vibration. *tt | 11/01/2002 | |
| 092302 | 09/23/2002 | 635879 | Subject regarding front brake repair service tips. *tt | 11/01/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/10/2013 | 58002 | ||
| Truck was being driven 250mi from destination a to b. while enroute, leaving the highway for a rest stop, the brake pedal went to the floor. brake failure, unable to properly stop. had truck towed to a local dealer who identified failure in (2) front steel brake lines. total $ 428; and of course the situation could have been a lot worse. vehicle has been maintained, all recommended service intervals, etc. service tech stated looked to be due to rust - corrosion. i have never had this occur on a vehicle this little mi. and years. i am going to write toyota as well. | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Took 2003 toyota tundra in for frame rust corrosion program 09v-444000. was told frame and other components had extensive rust and multiple 10mm holes by lead service technician at local toyota dealership. service manager explained that my 2003 toyota tundra frame was extensively rusted and unsafe to be on the road and they wanted to take my truck immediately and provide a rental car due to safety concerns. asked for a plan of action of the scope of work to be performed (corrosion compound verses frame replacement) before giving possession of vehicle. photos of 2003 toyota tundra frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system were taken and sent to lead service tech three states away in texas. was informed extensive frame rust exists on all components (frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system) but it is not covered because vehicle is no longer registered in wisconsin. purchased this 2003 toyota certified vehicle in wisconsin in april of 2010 and no information was given to me at regarding the nhtsa investigation or any rust inspections that were performed. toyota corporation refuses to repair, replace or add corrosion resistant compound to any severely affected rusted components. significant rust issues exist on this vehicle and still toyota corporation refuses to provide any documentation of their inspections. toyota corporation will not put in writing that the frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system is safe or road worthy. deadline for all rust repairs is december 31, 2012. toyota corporation is stalling consumers to keep from doing any repairs and leaving unsafe rusted 2003 toyota tundra's on the highways. please initiate a new nhtsa investigation regarding this matter for the safety of consumers. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Took 2003 toyota tundra in for frame rust corrosion program 09v-444000. was told frame and other components had extensive rust and multiple 10mm holes by lead service technican at local toyota dealership. service manager explained that my 2003 toyota tundra frame was extensively rusted and unsafe to be on the road and they wanted to take my truck immediately and provide a rental car due to safety concerns. asked for a plan of action of the scope of work to be preformed (corrosion compound verses frame replacement) before giving possession of vehicle. photos of 2003 toyota tundra frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system were taken and sent to lead service tech three states away in texas. was informed extensive frame rust exists on all components (frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system) but it is not covered because vehicle is no longer registered in wisconsin. purchased this 2003 toyota certified vehicle in wisconsin in april of 2010 and no information was given to me at regarding the nhtsa investigation or any rust inspections that were preformed. toyota corporation refuses to repair, replace or add corrosion resistant compound to any severely affected rusted components. significant rust issues exist on this vehicle and still toyota corporation refuses to provide any documentation of their inspections. toyota corporation will not put in writing that the frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system is safe or road worthy. deadline for all rust repairs is december 31, 2012. toyota corporation is stalling consumers to keep from doing any repairs and leaving unsafe rusted 2003 toyota tundra's on the highways. please initiate a new nhtsa investigation regarding this matter for the safety of consumers. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 15000 | ||
| I bought my tundra new in 2003..i bought it to carry the mail as i was informed that it would last longer and hold up better than other makes..i had to replace the front brake pads the first time at about 15,000 miles but was not to concerned as i use them more heavily than most drivers..the next time was about 12,000 miles and this time it was shuttering very bad and i replaced the rotors along with new pads..this has been an on going problem of replacement of parts to eleviate the severe shuttering each time thinking i had it fixed..today for the first time i find out that this is not only problem that toyota knew about but possibly haved tried to cover because the real fix is very costly ($2000)..they issued a tbs (br004-02) along with 6 or 7 other tsb's about the problems with brakes from year model 2000-2005..i contacted toyota and they told me that if i would have brought the vehicle to a dealer before my 36,0000 warranty expired it could have been fixed..had i known about the service bulletin i would have taken it to the dealer..since the brake parts are not covered under the 36,000 mile warranty i did not take it to the dealer as the first pad replacement seemed to fix the problem..i was informed that maybe if enough people filed a complaint here that toyota would be forced to fix a problem that they new about but did not inform owners about to have repaired.. | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 50464 | ||
| 2003 toyota tundra with excessive frame rust including all rustable components with any connection to the frame. 2011 maine state inspection failed due to rusted emergency brake. the emergency brake had been repaired two years prior for same reason (june 2009). | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 177600 | ||
| Anti-lock braking system failed: brakes locked under wet conditions. vehicle slid off road. vehicle has history of pulsating brake pedal, shuttering and clanging noises under braking | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 33531 | 1 | |
| I read with interest the ap story about problems with brakes on the toyota prius. the first generation tundra (2000-2006) has had front brake problems for years (undersized) and toyota refuses to acknowledge it or issue a recall. the brakes on my 2003 tundra are horrible. they vibrate and shimmy. i had to replace pads and turn the rotors twice already and the vehicle only has approximately 80,000 miles. my mechanic tells me the entire front brakes need to be replaced as the rotors cannot be turned again. toyota has issued a technical service bulletin on these brakes tsb br004-02 but that's it, and the suggested fix is very expensive. check out some of the online forums for more information about this annoying, expensive problem. http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/brakes/65633-upgrade-your-early-tundra-brakes-1-a/ http://www.tundratalk.net/ http://www.yotatech.com/f28/tire-size-stock-2003-tundra-rims-92790/ just in case you are interested... thanks for listening. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Front rotors keep warpping. turned the original set at 40000, then replaced them with slotted rotors, which have now warpped. understand there is a techinncal service bulletin stating the rear brakes do not self adjust, subsequently increasing the brake load on the front, causing the warpping. the real fix might be to fix the rear brakes. apply the brakes and the front wheels shudder or shimmy offically called pulsation increased when braking on a downhill or with some load in the bed. toyota should fix this!!! | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Front brake caliper corrosion leading to reduced braking capability. *tr | |||
| 05/18/2007 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact noticed that the main frame of the vehicle was perforated due to severe rust corrosion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they replaced the rusted fuel tank filler neck. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on a separate occasion. the technician detected a rusted brake backing plate, and the front and rear brakes were replaced. in addition, four new tires were mounted on the vehicle. the technician was unable to perform a tire alignment due to the significant frame damage. the vin was unable to be entered into the system. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Have a toyota tundra with front brakes that are warped. vehicle has extreme vibration when braking. apparently toyota has a tsb issued for this but the vehicle is now out of warranty. this seems to be a common problem from what i have read. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 6500 | 1 | 08/05/2003 |
| 2003 tundra rpm hang-up - safety issue hello all: | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/06/2006 | 35000 | 2 | 07/10/2003 |
| Excessive vibration while slowing to a stop. steering wheel shakes and very minor brake pedal pulsation. front brake pad replacement minimizes issue for short period of time before recurrence. *nm | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving at any speed the vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes and disc brakes needed to be replaced. however, problem recurred. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 17500 | 1 | |
| Dt: the consumer complained about a brake problem. at first the front brakes caused the vehicle to shutter when they were applied. then the brakes faded out, causing the vehicle to not stop in time. the consumer felt that the weight of the vehicle was too much for the brakes. the consumer found that the problem was due to the brakes wearing out too quickly. the front brakes have been replaced once under warranty. also,the rotors and pads were replaced. the problem first started in june 2004 and at 15,000-20,000 miles. the problem almost caused several accidents. the manufacturer issued five technical service bulletins (tsb) for the front brakes. they had a brake upgrade available for the vehicle. they refused to fix the vehicle under warranty. *ak (11/15/05) *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving at any speed the vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes and disc brakes needed to be replaced. however, problem recurred. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 30000 | 1000 | 01/01/2003 |
| I have a 2003 tundra and the brakes vibrate when applied. this is a safety issue especially in snow slush and rain. i refuse to pay $2,000 for a manufacturing defect. i also see it affects many other owners. hopefully i don't get hurt! *jb | |||
| 03/02/2005 | 1 | 02/07/2005 | |
| Brakes grab when vehicle has come to a complete stop. when the brake pedal is released there seems to be movement from either the steering assembly or axle. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 37500 | 4 | 03/01/2003 |
| The front rotors and pads have had to be replaced four times because of vibration. consumer was involved in a rear end collision because of the brakes.*ak *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/06/2003 | 42000 | 2 | 12/01/2002 |
| I have had my rotors resurfaced twice once at 20000 and just now at 40000. just about went off a cliff last time because of the vibration. warped rotors every 20000 miles seems quite much. *nm | |||
| 04/17/2006 | 30000 | 1 | 12/03/2005 |
| The rotors on my 2003 tundra are warping every 1,000 miles or so. this is a known safety problem and toyota should be responsible for remedying the issue. *nm | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 37500 | 4 | 03/01/2003 |
| The front rotors and pads have had to be replaced four times because of vibration. consumer was involved in a rear end collision because of the brakes.*ak *tt | |||
| 01/29/2003 | 50 | 2 | 01/29/2003 |
| 3 days after purchase of vehicle the rotors were warped. brought vehicle back to dealer they pointed out the fact that there was already a recall on the brakes. the dealer installed the recall parts which consisted of new calipers, resurfacing the existing rotors, and various other axle related parts. the recall service did not include new pads. 3 or 4 days after the recall service the brakes were again warped!!! they stopped fine for just driving around town, but when you have to panic stop at freeway speed, they fade badly and then warp rotors. this complaint isn't about warped rotors as much as it is the brake fade at high speeds. very dangerous doesn't stop well at all. please consider a larger pad and better proportioning between the front and the back brakes.*ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 1000 | 30 | 03/11/2003 |
| When applying the brakes they pulsate.*ak | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 1900 | 1 | 03/07/2003 |
| Toyota tundra truck front rotors i had a problem as i bought the new truck . brakes would pulsate when stopping. i was told from toyota there was a problem at the factory with warped rotors. took it to the dealer, and all they did was machine the rotors down. the invoice saidout of round rotors. im' concerned this could reoccur and cause a real safety problem. i also found a plug in my tire. brand new truck and there was a plug in it. was told by the dealer they couldn't do anything about it.*ak | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 1 | 05/23/2003 | |
| When applying the brakes, brakes pulsate, and vehicle is going side to side. it is hard to control the vehicle. dealer has inspected vehicle, and could no duplicate or correct the problem. tundra v6. *ak there is also a problem with the slidding doors not shutting properly.*ts | |||