So i have a 2008 Tundra, I have a Check Engine Light, 4LO Blinks constantly and VCS is off. Clearing it with code reader and popping the battery terminal no longer fixes this issue. Any Ideas?
The main problem with the Tundras is that they don't die. So if your married like me and can only get a new truck once your old one breaks make sure you get the tundra you really love because once you commit your never gonna own another truck again.
2007 tundra 110,000 miles still going strong. Replaced water pump at around 55k. Rear shocks at 110k. One caliper brake I believe at 95k. Sparkplugs 100k. And all the regular maintenance. My only concern is the rust underneath the vehicle.
Have a 2007 with 208,000 miles. Never had any of these issues described in the video. Only issues were water pump went out at 80,000 miles and starter went out at 193,000 miles. These trucks are unreal how well they run. Do a lot of towing and hard work with truck.
I got one for you.... This is for those of us who don't buy into the "lifetime" transmission fluid, and want to drop the pan to change the filter, then maybe flush the old fluid. Toyota decided to use relatively long, skinny bolts to hold the pan to the transmission case. On top of that, the pan bolts that run along the right and left sides of the trans go all the way through the trans case, and protrude out of the top. This allows gravity to pull water, and salt down into the threads. This, in conjunction with the aluminium case, and steel bolts results in severe corrosion. The heads snap off the bolts, and those suckers fight you to the death drilling them out. Do yourself a favor, and take a look at your pan bolts. If you replace them, throw some anti seize on them first.
Secondary air pump bypass kit, Hewett industries, works perfect. I’ve had mine for 4 years and never had an issue. I replaced the pumps once and they failed again so I installed the bypass.
I've had my tundra for 6 years. Got it off the lot at 64,xxx thousand miles..hasn't given me a problem.just have done regular maintenance on it and other than that no issues. Toyota is one of my top favorite brands and always will be.👌🏼💯
Good video. No scare tactics, just the facts. I have an 06, bought new, 260,000 no major issues. A 13, bought new, 113.000 no issues. A 10 Sequoia, bought used with 198,000, has 220,000 now, no issues. The 5.7's get better mileage than the 4.7.
Yep. I have an 08 tundra with 320,000 miles. I’ve put in a bypass kit for the air induction pumps, replaced my front hubs 3 times and rear hubs once, and I’m currently dealing with a check engine like for catylatic efficiency that I’m pretty sure is an O2 sensor issue. So far no issues with the exhaust manifold. Ignition coils have obviously been replaced due to general wear and tear. So far this has been an absolute tank of a truck. No major issues at all.
My 08 has 264 runs like a raped aped im only the 3rd owner and they babied it. Last owner was a surveyer so its all highway miles. I was skepitcal I called the local toyota shop and askdd whats the highest milledge truck they service. Amd it was a 07 with 540k😅😅
I just bought an 07 regular cab short bed 4x4, only 38K on the odometer. Might be the lowest mileage version of that truck on the planet. No rust, hoping to squeeze 10 years out of it.
Mine has 204,### miles after 13 years. It’s only has needed the following repairs 1.water pump 2.alternator 3. Universal joint on drive shaft 4.Regular maintenance and wear n tear parts filters pads fluids. I’ve only owned Toyota trucks but this model has been the best for cost of ownership
Excellent video sir! I have one with 240k miles on it, only replaced the timing belt and water pump 🤞, runs incredibly smooth. Very pleased with the Tundra.
I have a 2010, but my buddy has a 2000 1st gen 4.6 with almost 300k on it. T belts w/water pump (normal mileage replacement), regular service, one starter, coil packs, and that's it. Still runs like a champ!
Wrong about the secondary air pumps. If one or both are stuck in the open position the truck will go into limp mode and you'll have no power. The dash will light up like a Christmas tree. Toyota will charge you several thousand to fix it, even though it's a known flaw in the design. Hewitt Tech makes a bypass setup that requires no wire cutting and looks factory.
@@jwilliams6194 My Tundra had the same issue and went into limp mode. Fortunately I was within the 10 year extended warranty for that fix so nothing out of pocket. Invoice said 3700 dollar repair.
😂 my 07 5.7 tundra 518,600 miles first set of plugs 401,000 cause first coil pack went out decided to change them looked like new.1 new belt tires and brakes still runs like a horse just now getting 17.5 miles to the gallon. Fixing to buy a new weekend truck but my 07 will still be getting 150 to 250 miles a day.
I own a 2011 V-8 CrewMax 263K, I replaced the spiral cable twice, found out the entire truck is built around the starter, lol replaced that and besides tires, batteries etc. that’s all I’ve done up until this past weekend. I had the 4LO, traction control and Check engine light flashing but it would run fine. I cleaned the throttle body as a precaution, it was really dirty. The symptom lights cleared themselves before I cleaned it though but it’s still running fine. For the life of the vehicle I have made it a habit to add fuel injector cleaner about every third fill up. The key is I change brands each time. I’ll use B-12, Lucas, Seafoam, and several others because they generally have different cleaning agents. So that’s my story and as a guy that loves the GM platform and has lots of affection for the F-250 I can say I’ve never regretted a day owning the Tundra, it is the most reliable vehicle anyone could own.
The only one that’s tundra specific is the secondary air pump that the 2nd gens had issues with early on... the title of the video is a bit misleading isn’t it?
Accurate about the secondary air pump. Went bad on my truck twice. 1st was free for a recall and 2nd time I bought a kit off ebay to bypass them. You don't need them for emotions in most states.
@Lawrence Chiasson Have you experienced this, I have two rust free 13 year old trucks, except the little you get on the welds, and my friend has an 07 with no rust either, and we're in northern NY.
The shortbed regular cab 2nd gen tundras are so awesome Toyota bring it back 🥺🥺🥺
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while watching this video somehow i knew that you are a owner of tundra. how's that? no matter it is a story about problems, it is obvious that you love this car. cheers ;)
My parents had their 08 highlander bought at 35k mi and sold at 460k mi ….the car was still mechanically in perfect condition and only repairs needed was wheel bearings and struts some 5-7 times, but that’s bc of all the potholes in New England and power window motor
2010 4.6 v8 4wd- so far changed both air check valves and pumps… $1000 for parts labor myselfed. Side note, you may buy an air pump and smog pump, they are the exact same bank 1 and bank 2 even though theyre named different. Also my passenger right tire wears down the outer edge of the tire 9000% faster than anywhere else
My secondary air pump went bad and the truck went into limp mode. Toyota warranties that part for 10 years after first use so mine was barely covered. It was a 3700 dollar repair.
I have a 2014. I have replaced all of the door lock actuators. Antenna surround. And serpentine belt, idler, and belt tensioner. I have had zero issues with the issues mentioned in this video thus far, thankfully!
The biggest complaint most 2nd gen Tundra owners have is the engine tick caused by faulty Cam chain tensioner. I’m surprised that wasn’t first on this list.
2012 Tundra, 5.7L. Looks like my timing chain tensioner just acted up. Chain noises, not slap-slap, after 1 minute and for 1 mile, then it's Great rest of day. Bought Feb. 2023 at 135k miles. Dealer serviced history, no accidents, oil changes done on time except last one. Problem started around June of 2023.
Biggest problem with my Tundra is the wiring is tasty and field mice moved in and chewed up the engine wiring harness. Had to replace everything at a cost of over $5,000!
My secondary air Crapped out and the truck wouldn't go over 45mph !!!! Best thing to do is Delete It ! there is a kit ..I bought the truck New April 07 and have 314,000 miles on it now.
💪🏻 bought a used 07 with the 5.7l 8ft bed only issue i come across is the bed which is not mentioned in this vid everything u mentioned i consider maintenance and happens to every vehicle not toyota specific but when their built this well not much u can point out 🤷♂️ got it for 1500$ had 150k put 10k on it and have only had to do oil changes love this truck i wanted a gm truck but im so happy i found this deal now i just been to replace the bed since its rusting out and the previous owner didnt bother taking it in for the tsb or recall w.e it was
My 2017 Tundra 5.7 hates going in and out of 4x4. Always had since it was new. At 35,9050 miles I finally took it in because the warranty was about up. They replaced the solenoid ($800 job from dealership) . After about a month it still has issues. Now I just live with it 😏.
Toyota tech here..yea, so these are not all that common on the Tundra. The problems that should have made your list are leaking cam towers, drivers side timing chain tensioner failure, front diff needle bearings on the drivers side, antenna grommet and RUST!
I have a tundra and l had the problems with the Air pumps & l replaced both of them and the valve on the top but l still have check engine light and a code P0419 that says secondary Air injection system Relay B control circuit. And is running bad. The problem is that l can not locate that Relay. I went to a toyota dealer and try to get that Relay but the guy at counter he couldn't find the location of Relay "B" is a tundra 2007 5.7
155k lost transmission . Rebuilt it. The bizarre one i got a seat belt one. Earlier models the water pump leaked at 60k. 2010 on Toyota water pump model changed. The new I put in mine is still going strong . I put a full exhaust as tbr stock one corroded away.
My transmission seems to be making a loud rattling sound. And there’s dried up red/white crust along the front lip of the pan and the cooler hoses. Not sure if I trust Toyota at this point
I have a 08 tundra it has 105k on it no problems also it has been in Alaska its whole life if those issues are the biggest problems than I'm not worried
That's a good list for the 4.7 Tundy, but for 5.7s and 4.6s there are much bigger problems like cam tower leaks and valley coolant leaks, to name a few. 4.7s are definitely the best engine choice, too bad they quit making them.
"Tundy"...? Don't be that guy. The 1st gen 4.7 I have doesn't have those issues. Also, replacing the parts with OEM parts will make you a much happier truck owner instead of buying cheaper AZ-AA-OR offerings. DENSO is your friend.
I'm getting A solid ABS & Traction control light & the hi lo lights are blinking. No check engine light. The code says speed sensor. I've changed all speed sensor & lights are still on....help
The main issues I have seen with many Toyotas are: Their struts, Oxygen Sensors, and dash board lights go out early. Seen that on many Toyotas, they also rust way quicker than any other brand I have ever seen and oil burning. But that is the bulk of what I have observed.
@@levimagnusson5880 The earlier Tacoma's and 80's pickups had the rust issues, due to the boxed frames. Both my Tundra's have minor surface frame rust at the welds and almost no rust on the bodies except where I've damaged them, they are both 13 years old in upstate NY.
2011 tundra only issue I ever had was left side cover oil leak I was shocked to find out that it’s a pace that you apply not a real gasket. What’s that all about?
2016 5.7 fuel pump and fuel module at 41,000 miles. Dealer was full of Tundras with same issue. Why is this not being told to owners? Recall for 2018 and above, but all earlier have same pump.
I can only speak to this video, which was specifically the 2nd gen tundra, 2007-2013. Not sure what's happened, but the issues seem to have grown in the 14 and up, why I'm keeping my 08's until they disintegrate, looks like it's going to be a while.
You forgot to include "THIS Tundra" in your description. If it was for all 2nd gen Tundras, then you definitely forgot the water pump, which typically lasts 60-90K.
Is the cam tower leak common in the 07 model? I tend hear that people have the issue with 2008+ but what about the 07? If not, then what did they do differently. Also, I’m currently dealing with secondary air injection issues for the first time in my 07 5.7L with 215k miles. If I get the whole thing fixed, would it reoccur? The dealer quoted me $2100 to fix.
I'm having issues with mine. Rough idle, stalls but then turns back on fine & lack of power. I've changed the spark plugs, the idle air control valve, the throttle body, and the O2 censors. Still having issues.
Was getting itchy palms with little red dots. Thought it was eczema or something then figured out the door handles and bed caps have fiberglass splinters. I avoid touching them and the itching went away.
I have a 2007 with 300k miles and have had no issues. Only have the ticking of the manifold he mentions maybe but it doesn’t effect how the truck drives so I havnt fixed it.
2011 limited 5.7 240k miles nothing but oil n' brakes well thats a lie my driver door lock had to be replaced once oh and the rotor dust shields in the rear made noise after alot of off roading had to bend them out! timing chain click is there but has always been and always will be
The more I look at these newer 2nd gen Tundra trucks, the more I still miss the nostalgia of the old 1st gen Tundra trucks. Lol. I remember looking at those as a kid with awe.
The secondary air pumps dont blow aor into the exhaust. It blow air into a valve thing that sit on top of the engine in the back, and it seems like it blows air right into thw engine
Good evening I have a 2007 Toyota tundra SR5 4.7 l., I have replaced a Secondary Air injection check valve on bank one and bank 2 twice .what causes condensation getting into those check valves you please help me. I've replaced these parts but the problem continues every year
No theses 5.7 iforce 2008 to present have way more problems. They leak from the valve cover covers, main rear seal and water pump and when you put the pedal down it puts out a sulfur/rotten egg smell from the exhaust. I would stay away from these vehicles. Talking from experience of a 2008 4X4 SR5 original owner.
