This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I am the original owner of a 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 access cab 4X4 with 34,700 miles on it. At approximately 30,000 miles, I began noticing moderate pulsation/vibration when applying brakes, especially from speeds over 50 mph. At 34,000 miles, I took the vehicle to a midas shop in phoenix, AZ, who told me I had 60%+ wear left on my brakes before they needed replacing, but suggested that machining the brake rotors would eliminate said vibration. This was done, but two weeks later the vibration returned. As this seemed very unusual to me, I began investigating and found that there seem to be thousands of complaints from other Tundra owners describing the exact same problem I am experiencing. Also discovered was the fact that Toyota has issued numerous technical service bulletins on this problem which indirectly indicate that it produced the vehicle with brakes that were not strong enough to hold up to the heat generated on this vehicle. Some customers are having their brake components replaced with better ones at no charge. Comparatively, Toyota service departments in my area have been very uncooperative. At best, they are replacing some parts, but require that I pay the labor. I believe this is a fundamental design flaw as opposed to a minor inconvenience, as brakes that do not hold up under normal wear pose a major safety concern. Also, consumers should not have to pay to have manufacturers' hazardous design defects fixed, regardless of warranty period.
Repeated problems with brake vibration on 2000 Toyota Tundra. Repairs completed per tsb's by Toyota dealership in 2001 under warranty. Brake vibration problem returned less than 15,000 miles later. This is a very serious problem that affects the performance of the brakes. This should be a recall effort by Toyota before someone is injured due to brake failure.
I too have the same braking problems as every one else. I now have 65,000 miles and have had rotors turned once and just installed new front rotors. Also replaced front and rear brakes. Now Toyota say the will do the tsb for a $200 deductible. I want it done for nothing. I won't stop until they do it right.
My 2000 Toyota Tundra has a recurring brake issues that have been ignored by the dealership in nc, as well as corporate Toyota. I have had the front rotors machined in the past while the intermittent rear brake lock up has been chalked up as "unable to reproduce" by the dealer. So, to this day it has gone unrepaired. At this time, Toyota tells me that all of my braking components need to be replaced; however, they will only pay for 50% of the costs ($2500), since my warranty has now expired even though I have only 34,000 miles on my truck. The Tundra's brakes have been well documented as having severe problems, but a recall has not been issued. I feel this truck is unsafe and I will not subject my family members to such a vehicle.
I have a 2000 Tundra with about 28,000 miles. It vibrates when the brakes are applied. The brakes have been repaired four times starting at about 8,000 miles; however, the problem recurred. The dealer told me the front rotors have been replaced twice. They have not been replaced. They were grounded three times. Toyota issued a front brake technical service bulletin (tsb) on 03/10/2000 applicable to the 2000 Tundra. Toyota issued a rear brake tsb on 10/17/2000 applicable to the 2000 and 2001 Tundra. Toyota issued a rear brake tsb on 09/16/2002 applicable to the 2000, 2001 and 2002 Tundra. Toyota issued a front brake tsb on 09/16/2002 applicable to the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Tundra. According to Toyota written information the front brake problem has a defective caliper assemblies. The rear problem is brake drums with insufficient mass and defective adjusters. (I got tsb and repair manual information on techinfo.Toyota.com after a $50 subscription fee.) I presented all this to Toyota's dispute settlement mechanism under the magnuson-moss warranty act (15 U.S.C. sections 2301-2312 and 16 cfr section 703). The mechanism is administered by national center for dispute settlement (ncds). The Toyota representative admitted during the hearing that the brakes were non-conforming/defective. The arbitration process was grossly flawed. Most defective was the arbitrator based his decision on a non-applicable state law instead of the magnuson-moss warranty act. Ncds told him to consider the non-applicable law. Magnuson-moss is very specific if they can't fix it after a reasonable number of attempts; they replace it or buy it back with no depreciation. Toyota's California executive office position is since NHTSA has not issued a recall, the vehicles are still usable and magnuson-moss does not apply. NHTSA should do something about the above. My email address is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
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Brake vibration and excessive brake wear. Brakes were serviced at about 38,000 miles due to severe vibration when braking. Problem returned after a couple of weeks. Brakes replaced again at 68,000 miles and vibration has again returned. There is a vibration and rough braking when slowing down from highway speeds.
2000 Tundra - uncontrollable vibrations upon braking. In 3/02 I brought truck to Toyota dealer to address problem. They machined front rotors and replaced front pads. I questioned if this would be effective. Problem continued within 6 months. Dealer now offering to replace all front brake hardware for $520. Being screwed in California.
When driving at high speeds and brakes are applied vehicle shakes. The shake gets worse when vehicle is going down an incline. The manufacturer is aware of problem and has issued a service bulletin, but this does not solve the problem.
Consumer states that the vehicle has a vibration in the steering while applying the brakes. Vehicle been to the dealer on six occasion. Has the front rotors turns twice, pads replaced, and both rear drums replaced yet the problem still reoccurs within every 8,000 miles. Nlm
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Nlm
Consumers vehicle is experiencing vibration when braking, the front pads and back adjusters struts have been replaced, also the rotors and rear drums have been resurfaced.
Rear drum and front disc brakes and rotors had to be replaced since date of purchase. Vehicle vibrates when brake pedal is pressed. This happens on wet and dry roads. Brakes have been repaired five times.
While attempting to maneuver pass a tow truck which was partially blocking the drivers lane of travel, the brakes locked up and the vehicle began to skid forward toward the front portion of the tow truck, the front and center portion of the truck collided with the left front section of the tow truck's bumper, during this accident neither frontal air bag deployed, the driver sustained injuries to his torso and whiplash, the passenger suffered sever abdominal bruising from the seat belt. Nlm
While traveling over 30 mph and applying brakes with medium or hard brake application brakes operated poorly. Dealership has informed consumer that they will not perform any service to that vehicle. Rear drums out of round causing vehicle to vibrate while braking, front rotors warp instantly, consumer states vibration is also felt in steering wheel and brake pedal, dealer has attempted to repair, however has been unsuccessful.
Vehicle shakes while braking, consumer states vibration is also felt in steering wheel and pulsation is felt in brake pedal, vehicle is brought to dealer every 4-5 thousand miles, with no success in correcting problem, 2 tsb's were done on vehicle, br 006-00 and br 003-00, still no resolution.
This truck has defects in the steeing, tires, brakes, airbags, and hadling.at 6244 miles, steer tires were at 6/32(12/32 new)coplained to deler they said normal tire wear, needs rotated! this front end slid, sqeeled, jumps around corners!two eng. Tom superitts&lee hammler from K.C. Corp. Says nothing wrong with truck!there boss steve eisbamrth will now buy me tires but won't admit the is a problem. This offer didn't happen untill I told them I was turing this in to NHTSA, then they wanted to keep me quiet. I am ready to turn this truck back to them because of there bad customer service and bad product. Bottom line on safety corners on wet pavement like on patches of ice when I was involved in accident, brakes vibrated, tires slid, and on impact rt. Bumper bent in to tire rt. Fender creased both air bags did not come out. This truck should go in for further testing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (dot number: Ap72ew1123 tiresize: P265/70R16)
If you look on the internet, you will find that this is not an isolated case. There are probably hundreds of people with the same problem ( truck vibrates, especially when braking). Toyota insists that this is normal.
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- Mesa, AZ, USA