Comments on: Toyota Tundra Camshaft “Problem”

By: Dave B

Dave B — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:03:47 +0000

My 07 Tundra Dbl Cab SR5 has been at the dealer for the last two weeks. Started dying when coming to a stop at traffic lights intermittently. Most of the time it resttarts and you can drive away and occassionaly it dies again. So far they have repllaced the crank sensor (error codes showed the Crank Sensor “circuit”. New ECU, Engine wiring harness and several other minor items. They have also replaced the K & N cold air intake back to factory system…..No success. Has anyone experrienced or heard of this problem. I have driven the truck for 25K miles with no irregularities.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:46:06 +0000

Justin one thing there I didn’t go to a Silverado, F-150, Ram, or Titan site to tell them there product was crap. Justin I reply in kind. I said that before and will do it again. I’m sorry if it bothers you but the saying you don’t like the heat etc. It wasn’t just those issues Justin it was Customer Service which drove me away from those manufacturers. Justin I just listed the two that were known defects from GM customer service reps. I didn’t list the rest of the problems but we can do this all day with any vehicle you like. It boils down toward what I said earlier. This is what website? I did expect that you would consider it to be more significant that these issues were more than a headliner. That’s why I said take care of your backyard before you tell someone about theirs.

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:46:44 +0000

Steve’s comment was deleted because of his language. Feel free to leave the same comment again Steve, but please don’t use any profanity.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:45:49 +0000

Mickey: Not defending Steve Smith here, cause he obviously posted to get at Tundra owners. But while you complain about the headliners & taillamps of GM trucks and you know I’m not a GM fan, you’ve also got to remember no vehicle on the road is perfect, never have been, no matter how much people may think they are, even some peoples beloved Tundra/Silverado/F150/Ram/Titan. Just like you complain about those two problems from a past GM product, what about all the people that needed a TC replaced, tailgate collapsed, draiveshaft issues, the few camshaft replacements, bed bounce, radio issues, vent movement, unreadable gauges, bed alignment to cab, chrome rust, etc, on the Tundra? I’d consider many of those just as significant, if not more so on some, than the headliner/taillamp issue.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:41:05 +0000

Michael one thing Steve don’t own a thing but a computer he uses to roam and be a troll. Steve as they say take care of your backyard before you state how bad someone else is. Steve how many headliners it takes for Chevy to get it right? Yes headliners. I had your crap 06 Silverado LT3. Yes it cost $36,000 and the defects they had but won’t admit. The 06 was the third year out and why all of a sudden they have headliner defects? They went cheap with a new inexpensive headliner that was cut 1/3 of an inch too short. Great deal. Ohh did I mention the second defect yes you know why Chevy’s have DUCT TAPE not just to hold up the headliner but yes the taillights fell off also. Cheap lens plastic insttead of the metal backing to hold up the lens which was overtightened and cracked at the factory along with a little vibration and yes they fall off. So before you crack a joke again look at yourself in the mirror. Yes now who’s the fool? The one who leads or the one who follows?…….

By: Michael Lowe

Michael Lowe — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:08:17 +0000

I’m sorry to hear you don’t like Toyota Steve…..and I must agree ..they do break down……but GM Ford and Chrysler products break down more often.
Cheers and have a good day

By: Ken McKinney

Ken McKinney — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:57:48 +0000

My 2007 crewmax has around 40k on it. I’ve seen averages from 15 to 18mpg. The season (temperature) seem to have the biggest affect on the mpg. I noticed this past winter that the warm up period in the morning really makes a hugh difference. Also, fuel brands. I’ll get better using BP than say wal-mart gas. Up to 1.5mpg. But to change the subject, has anyone had trouble with the center console shifter. I’ve already taken it back to the dealer to replace some plastic piece but it still sticks sometimes.

By: Jack Guerrier

Jack Guerrier — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:30:49 +0000

Hey
That is the mileage I have been getting for 2 years and I have 32,000+ on my 2007 double cab. Others must have some type of different engine management package.

By: Paul Brown

Paul Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:46:59 +0000

Well the milage continues to drop. Last city milage 11.8 mpg, last highway milage15.08.. Removed the hc filter from cold air package and tried disconnecting pos batt terminal for 30 minutes + in an attempt to re-map computer, no luck. Dealership cannot find any faults , mas-ok, o2 sensor-ok, tec, etc. I guess i have the only tundra with runaway milage..

By: Paul Brown

Paul Brown — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:54:46 +0000

Paying closer attention and also trying differnt grades and brands of gas. NOTE, when aftermarket intake was installed on my z-71 milage fell off and was only recovered when factory system was re-installed. More too follow.