Comments on: All Known 2007 Toyota Tundra Problems http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:13:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13324 Mickey Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:41:58 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13324 John as far as the brakes are concern there's nothing wrong in making them last. I have an 07 with 80,850 miles on it and I'm still on the original brake pads. I do tow my boat, 18.5 ft, every other week. I have just under 20% on the rear and just under 50% on the front. Depending on the RV weight you're pulling you should consider a brake controller. That's legally speaking. Like you stated people have different driving styles and some are hard on brakes like waiting till the last second to stop using hard brakes. Some ride the brakes and not notice it. If yours last so be it. The 06 Silverado I had only 20,000 miles on it and it had to have the brake disc turned on all four. Still had vibration in the rear when you pressed on the brakes. It could be the luck of the draw in the disc being used. I used my 06 the same way I'm using my 07 Crewmax. My style of driving hasn't changed because I changed trucks. I'm trying for 100,000 miles on the rear pads. I got me replacements already and I'll check them again when it's time to rotate the tires. John as far as the brakes are concern there’s nothing wrong in making them last. I have an 07 with 80,850 miles on it and I’m still on the original brake pads. I do tow my boat, 18.5 ft, every other week. I have just under 20% on the rear and just under 50% on the front. Depending on the RV weight you’re pulling you should consider a brake controller. That’s legally speaking. Like you stated people have different driving styles and some are hard on brakes like waiting till the last second to stop using hard brakes. Some ride the brakes and not notice it. If yours last so be it. The 06 Silverado I had only 20,000 miles on it and it had to have the brake disc turned on all four. Still had vibration in the rear when you pressed on the brakes. It could be the luck of the draw in the disc being used. I used my 06 the same way I’m using my 07 Crewmax. My style of driving hasn’t changed because I changed trucks. I’m trying for 100,000 miles on the rear pads. I got me replacements already and I’ll check them again when it’s time to rotate the tires.

]]> By: Jason http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13321 Jason Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:15:43 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13321 Rhythm Unknown - First of all, if she was monkey-faced, why did you date her? I've got an idea, but I'd like to here why! :-) ## In terms of your problem: I HAVE heard of this before. Some trucks didn't align perfectly straight from the factory. However, this might be a cosmetic issue and it might not. Are the tires wearing normally? Is the truck steering correctly? Is your performance hindered in any way? I often see trucks that are slightly off on the road, so I'm wondering if it's a big issue or a little one. Also, as far as the salesman saying you jumped it or over-loaded it, not true. Some trucks come from the factory a little off - how much is the important question. Rhythm Unknown – First of all, if she was monkey-faced, why did you date her? I’ve got an idea, but I’d like to here why! :-)
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In terms of your problem: I HAVE heard of this before. Some trucks didn’t align perfectly straight from the factory. However, this might be a cosmetic issue and it might not. Are the tires wearing normally? Is the truck steering correctly? Is your performance hindered in any way? I often see trucks that are slightly off on the road, so I’m wondering if it’s a big issue or a little one. Also, as far as the salesman saying you jumped it or over-loaded it, not true. Some trucks come from the factory a little off – how much is the important question.

]]> By: Rythm Unnown http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13318 Rythm Unnown Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:24:06 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13318 I am the biggest fan of Toyota Tundra and I personally have owned one every year since 1999. I was also told I was one of the first five to purchased the Ivan Stewart package in 2002 and put the supper-charger on it. The baddest ass truck on the road until my monkey faced (ex girlfriend) rear ended someone while trying to watch the DVD player while driving (dumb ***ch!) Anyway I have a new 2008 Tundra 5.7 V8, which is all stock. I have only put 8000 miles on it, because it sits in the garage all the time. Anyway I had just pulled it out of storage and had a friend driving behind me. He called me on my cell and said hey your back wheels are obviously not tracking straight and miss align the front wheels significantly. I just took it to dealer where I purchased and the service manager confirmed our find. He told us that they needed to measure the tolerance of the situation and said that if there was a significant problem they didn't know how to fix it. I then called the salesman I bought the truck from and he seemed concerned. He said that he would talk to service and call me right back which he did. He immediately said the only way this problem could happen is if I JUMPED the truck or pulled something way to heavy. So before they have even put the truck on the proper diagnostic machine he is already making me feel like I am some Duke of Hazard Tundra jumper and it makes me feel paranoid. Is the first signs of getting screwed? Has anyone else found this problem... rear axle... wheel alignment... tracking issue? It seems like lately in our world lots of big corporations are getting away with too many lies and cheatings of their loyal customers. Plus I am hearing a big clunk noise coming from what sounds like my tailgate area. Any info would be of help. Hey thanks to everyone posting on this site. If all of us Americans would do more of this type of socializing it might keep the big guys a little more honest. I am the biggest fan of Toyota Tundra and I personally have owned one every year since 1999. I was also told I was one of the first five to purchased the Ivan Stewart package in 2002 and put the supper-charger on it. The baddest ass truck on the road until my monkey faced (ex girlfriend) rear ended someone while trying to watch the DVD player while driving (dumb ***ch!) Anyway I have a new 2008 Tundra 5.7 V8, which is all stock. I have only put 8000 miles on it, because it sits in the garage all the time. Anyway I had just pulled it out of storage and had a friend driving behind me. He called me on my cell and said hey your back wheels are obviously not tracking straight and miss align the front wheels significantly.
I just took it to dealer where I purchased and the service manager confirmed our find. He told us that they needed to measure the tolerance of the situation and said that if there was a significant problem they didn’t know how to fix it. I then called the salesman I bought the truck from and he seemed concerned. He said that he would talk to service and call me right back which he did. He immediately said the only way this problem could happen is if I JUMPED the truck or pulled something way to heavy. So before they have even put the truck on the proper diagnostic machine he is already making me feel like I am some Duke of Hazard Tundra jumper and it makes me feel paranoid. Is the first signs of getting screwed? Has anyone else found this problem… rear axle… wheel alignment… tracking issue?
It seems like lately in our world lots of big corporations are getting away with too many lies and cheatings of their loyal customers. Plus I am hearing a big clunk noise coming from what sounds like my tailgate area. Any info would be of help. Hey thanks to everyone posting on this site. If all of us Americans would do more of this type of socializing it might keep the big guys a little more honest.

]]> By: John http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13316 John Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:15:33 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13316 Help! I have a 2007 4X4 Reg cab with 43,000mi and I have had virtually no problems. I have read some people talk about a deisel noise when the engine is cold. My Tundra has been doing that since 10,000 miles. It doesnt bother me so I just leave it alone. I get about 19mpg's at 65mph. I do tow my 5000lb RV and I still get about 12mpg at 65mph. 4X4 works great. I got stuck in the mud with the RV in tow, I switched to 4X4 hi and pulled right out. For the record I agree that the stock tires suck so I changed those about 500miles ago (they were worn out). I dont understand some of these brake problems people are having. I still have plenty of brake pad left on the front and the rear brakes look virtually unworn. I pull my RV and a great deal of my driving was mountain driving so I ask how can people warp rotors and and burn up brakes. I say you should get at least 75,000 miles on pads. Of course I dont ride my brakes and I have electric trailer brakes and a brake controler for my RV. Help! I have a 2007 4X4 Reg cab with 43,000mi and I have had virtually no problems. I have read some people talk about a deisel noise when the engine is cold. My Tundra has been doing that since 10,000 miles. It doesnt bother me so I just leave it alone. I get about 19mpg’s at 65mph. I do tow my 5000lb RV and I still get about 12mpg at 65mph. 4X4 works great. I got stuck in the mud with the RV in tow, I switched to 4X4 hi and pulled right out. For the record I agree that the stock tires suck so I changed those about 500miles ago (they were worn out). I dont understand some of these brake problems people are having. I still have plenty of brake pad left on the front and the rear brakes look virtually unworn. I pull my RV and a great deal of my driving was mountain driving so I ask how can people warp rotors and and burn up brakes. I say you should get at least 75,000 miles on pads. Of course I dont ride my brakes and I have electric trailer brakes and a brake controler for my RV.

]]> By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13253 Mickey Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:57:17 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-13253 Lisa as far as value or resale you won't get anything from anyone on that. The issues yes and maybe but not the resale. Lisa as far as value or resale you won’t get anything from anyone on that. The issues yes and maybe but not the resale.

]]> By: Lisa Dees http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12958 Lisa Dees Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:03:54 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12958 Justin, I am not trying to stir anyone up or cause bad feelings...however I do feel that there are Several folks here as well as MANY others that are NOT aware of this site that have enough issues to get Toyota to take responsibility and do Something about these issues MOST of us are dealing with...if nothing more than extending the warranty...but Toyota SHOULD stand behind their products! We paid CASH...Blood sweat & tear Cash money...for what we felt was a Quality...Reputable...Reliable...Truck...in good faith...They should Stand behind their Product in Good Faith! Not to mention Our resale value has also been lowered by all these issues...so should we just sit back and be STUCK with what we are dealt???? or Should we at least attempt to get our problems dealt with and get our faith restored in Toyota? I just feel that if we that do own these Tundras and Are having issues would get some results if we Stand together and voice our concerns to Toyota! Justin,

I am not trying to stir anyone up or cause bad feelings…however I do feel that there are Several folks here as well as MANY others that are NOT aware of this site that have enough issues to get Toyota to take responsibility and do Something about these issues MOST of us are dealing with…if nothing more than extending the warranty…but Toyota SHOULD stand behind their products! We paid CASH…Blood sweat & tear Cash money…for what we felt was a Quality…Reputable…Reliable…Truck…in good faith…They should Stand behind their Product in Good Faith!

Not to mention Our resale value has also been lowered by all these issues…so should we just sit back and be STUCK with what we are dealt???? or Should we at least attempt to get our problems dealt with and get our faith restored in Toyota?

I just feel that if we that do own these Tundras and Are having issues would get some results if we Stand together and voice our concerns to Toyota!

]]> By: Justin http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12954 Justin Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:28:08 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12954 Przemek: Did you have a full tank of gas when you measured? I've seen trucks lean due to having a full tank. Otherwise, I've spoken to owners of trucks from other makes/models, who state their trucks lean ever so slightly and the dealer states it's within spec. Most the time you can't notice it, unless you're anal about those type of things like I am. **** Dan: I agree that the 1st Gen Tundra was built much better, with much better materials than the current 2nd Gen Tundra. Well, except for the frames that are rusting on the 1st Gen models. **** Lisa Dees: Don't think you'll get much support from many members on this site. Too many feel their truck is practically flawless and needs no improvements. Now I don't own a Tundra, but have seen many of the issues owners are describing. I'm not sure what it would take, and if there is enough merit to start a class action lawsuit. Przemek: Did you have a full tank of gas when you measured? I’ve seen trucks lean due to having a full tank. Otherwise, I’ve spoken to owners of trucks from other makes/models, who state their trucks lean ever so slightly and the dealer states it’s within spec. Most the time you can’t notice it, unless you’re anal about those type of things like I am.
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Dan: I agree that the 1st Gen Tundra was built much better, with much better materials than the current 2nd Gen Tundra. Well, except for the frames that are rusting on the 1st Gen models.
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Lisa Dees: Don’t think you’ll get much support from many members on this site. Too many feel their truck is practically flawless and needs no improvements. Now I don’t own a Tundra, but have seen many of the issues owners are describing. I’m not sure what it would take, and if there is enough merit to start a class action lawsuit.

]]> By: Lisa Dees http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12896 Lisa Dees Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:27:24 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12896 United we Stand...Divided We fall... I believe that we should ALL get together and start a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT agaisnt TOYOTA...I can't imagine that with MOST of us having the very SAME issues all over the country that our individual trucks can be considered FLUKS....it is NOT a coincidance...TOYOTA has sold us LESS than QUALITY Trucks and why should we ALL be STUCK with LEMONS! I have NO idea how to get a class action lawsuit started...but I think we are at a point that we ALL should take a stand together and get HEARD! Does ANYONE know how to start a class action lawsuit? How many would be interested in pursuing this? I would be willing to doing the leg work in finding out how to get a Class Action started. In the meantime I feel that each of us should start spreading the news anywhere and everywhere to warn others to NOT BUY TOYOTA TUNDRA's...we should start Bloggin on our facebooks, twitter, Blog spot, myspace, utube, Where ever you can blog or post your comments regarding the issues we are experiencing with our toyota tundras... any ideas on how to get this started you can contact me at trtmelikealadi[at]yahoo.com United we Stand…Divided We fall…

I believe that we should ALL get together and start a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT agaisnt TOYOTA…I can’t imagine that with MOST of us having the very SAME issues all over the country that our individual trucks can be considered FLUKS….it is NOT a coincidance…TOYOTA has sold us LESS than QUALITY Trucks and why should we ALL be STUCK with LEMONS! I have NO idea how to get a class action lawsuit started…but I think we are at a point that we ALL should take a stand together and get HEARD!

Does ANYONE know how to start a class action lawsuit?
How many would be interested in pursuing this?
I would be willing to doing the leg work in finding out how to get a Class Action started.

In the meantime I feel that each of us should start spreading the news anywhere and everywhere to warn others to NOT BUY TOYOTA TUNDRA’s…we should start Bloggin on our facebooks, twitter, Blog spot, myspace, utube, Where ever you can blog or post your comments regarding the issues we are experiencing with our toyota tundras…

any ideas on how to get this started you can contact me at
trtmelikealadi[at]yahoo.com

]]> By: DJW http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12890 DJW Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:13:51 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12890 While I wouldn't want to discredit anyone having issues with their Tundra, I want to state this loud, and clear. I purchased the very first 2007 crew cab 5.7L, 4X4 Tundra's from our local dealer. While I did have the stereo issue, I've never had it to the garage for anything other than routine maintenance (oil, tire rotation). I have put 65,000 miles on it and look forward to many more miles. I mostly drive interestate, but have had my truck off road some and I don't drive the in the flatlands, rather in the hills of wild, wonderful, West Virginia. As a matter of fact, anyone in my area that I know of driving a Tundra has nothing but positive things to say about them. While I wouldn’t want to discredit anyone having issues with their Tundra, I want to state this loud, and clear. I purchased the very first 2007 crew cab 5.7L, 4X4 Tundra’s from our local dealer. While I did have the stereo issue, I’ve never had it to the garage for anything other than routine maintenance (oil, tire rotation). I have put 65,000 miles on it and look forward to many more miles. I mostly drive interestate, but have had my truck off road some and I don’t drive the in the flatlands, rather in the hills of wild, wonderful, West Virginia. As a matter of fact, anyone in my area that I know of driving a Tundra has nothing but positive things to say about them.

]]> By: Dan http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12887 Dan Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:31:57 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/22/all-known-2007-toyota-tundra-problems/#comment-12887 I am so dissatisfied with my 2007 SR5 I have started to convey my feeling to anyone who is contemplating purchasing a Toyota. I owned a 2005 SR5 before this piece of crap. The difference is amazing! The 2005 had quality of both materials and build. The 2007 is made of plastic and the quality is terrible. 45000 miles and the speed sensors are an issue, the dash rattles like a 20 year old Chevy and the interior is just plain wearing out! I can't wait until my lease is up! I am so dissatisfied with my 2007 SR5 I have started to convey my feeling to anyone who is contemplating purchasing a Toyota. I owned a 2005 SR5 before this piece of crap. The difference is amazing! The 2005 had quality of both materials and build. The 2007 is made of plastic and the quality is terrible. 45000 miles and the speed sensors are an issue, the dash rattles like a 20 year old Chevy and the interior is just plain wearing out! I can’t wait until my lease is up!

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