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.
In the course of cleaning my vehicle, I noticed corrosion on edge of door sill (emanating from under inside rubber door seal) of my 2014 Toyota Tundra on June 13, 2021. After removing the plastic scuff plate and rubber door seal, it was apparent that openings from the underside of the vehicle into the cabin are present from the design/manufacturing process - these opening are not sealed. The openings are not a result of corrosion but rather are associated with the geometry of the floor pan at the floor pan to rocker pinch weld - it is not a sealed surface. After removing the rubber seal I was able to look downward into the openings and see daylight from the underside of the cabin. Electrical cabling is immediately adjacent to these openings beneath the plastic scuff plate. It was apparent that the openings permit water and salt infiltration into the cabin, and would appear to be the primary cause of corrosion and build up of salt residues in the cabin and door sill area. My first impression was the condition that I observed was a manufacturing defect. On reflection many questions came to mind including: was the infiltration of water, salt and potentially exhaust through the openings in the floor pan going to have safety consequences - would the deterioration of the body structure as a result of corrosion have consequences in the event of a crash, or would the potential infiltration of exhaust gases affect the safety of cabin occupants? In following up the dealer and manufacturer over the last week, no resolution has been found. Owing to the age I was advised that there was no warranty coverage. The dealer reportedly inspected other Tundras and the design/manufacturing conditions (ie. opening in the floor pan) were the same as I had observed. It was only through my own initiative that I identified a Manufacturer Communication (NHTSA ID 10173991) that shed some light on the issue.
Truck was in Toyota shop in Vermont for stalling of vehicle. Thought it was fuel pump due to recent recall - specifically asked if it could be that and was told no. They found mice nest in intake manifold, knock sensor was found to be chewed, and replaced. Once I received my vehicle, it continued to do the same thing after 2 days. Upon looking under the hood, found that the air intake filter was left off. I fixed that, and then the same issue starting occurring again. Had to have my vehicle towed to different shop (to trusted mechanic) they have found after replacing the battery and a mass air flow sensor, that it is truly in fact the fuel pump. They tested fuel pump and it's only putting out 20psi instead of 40. I called Toyota, but they are claiming that only the newer Toyota are affected, but on the recall list it goes back to 2013 in different models. This seems similar to the issue Subaru was having with their air bags. My Toyota dealership, should not just be assuming that this couldn't be correlated with faulty fuel pump. My vehicles symptoms are the same as what the recall has stated happens. Before denying me anything, they should be willing to at least investigate and look at my vehicle. It's also suspicious to me that my vehicle started doing this about 2 weeks prior to a huge safety recall coming out in regards to fuel pumps.
My 2014 Toyota Tundra (1794) has been experiencing intermittent/periodic loss of front headlights (at night while driving),instrument lighting and radio and navigation simultaneous rebooting, when turning on the left turn signal. In most occasions, everything restores once left turn signal automatically stops once turn is competed. At times I have been able to reproduce immediately after occurrence but most of the time I am not able to. This creates an immediate safety hazard when driving at night in areas not well lit as you experience immediate loss of ability to see pedestrians, objects and road when entering and going through the turn. Upon taking it to the dealer (universal Toyota - san antonio, tx), they stated they tried unsuccessfully to replicate the problem and the unsafe vehicle was returned to me. The same evening it was returned to me, the problem occurred again which I was able to record. In looking at online forums, this appears to happen to many Toyota owners, all experiencing similar issues and all stating Toyota dealer was not able to replicate and returned the unsafe vehicle. In addition to the radio and navigation rebooting as described above, the radio and navigation also reboots randomly and because the dealer is unable to replicate when I take it in, nothing gets fixed (have video of that as well). I was told they needed to verify I had the latest update (which I did) and then was told they have experienced this issue with people with iphones. This is also a known problem on many online forums with the same resolution by Toyota - did nothing. Consumers should not have to compromise their safety (lights going out at night) nor should they wait until warranties are expired to then have to spend a lot of money to correct well known similar problems experienced by Toyota owners,
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. While attempting to unlock the doors with the door lock and the key remote, the front passenger door failed to unlock. The contact mentioned that the door needed to be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of kingsport (2525 E stone dr, kingsport, tn 37660 423-246-6611), but the mechanic failed to provide diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
On 2 seperate occassions 02/25/2016, mice ate my wires in my truck. The first time I drove home from work, and could not shut the vehicle off. There was only 17,506 miles, I called Toyota and they had me drive my truck there. There was a mouse nest inside the fuse box and they had chewed thru my wires. The 2nd time 09/12/2018 I was driving out of my driveway and the truck just stalled and I was unable to start it again. (30,892 miles)
Horn stopped working. Realized it will work only when steering wheel is turned. Fuse are good. Dangerous not having horn operable. Two close call accidents where I could not warn other driver.
The remote control does not lock the 2 back doors. Toyota says it is the actuators in the doors and want me to pay half the total cost which is $1000. How is this my fault? the dealer says they have had a lot of complaints
Three different power door locks stopped working. The drivers door lock, front passenger door lock and rear right passenger door lock do not open or close.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was parked or in motion, all the locks in the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door actuator and master lock failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Toyota needs to recall door lock systems on trucks. Namely door lock actuators. I had a 2012 Toyota 4runner 2 actuators went out. Now a 2014 Tundra drivers door actuator went bad at 6 months. Sure Toyota will fix this if your in warranty. After that it's my $400-500 bill. It's widely know on the internet these actuators a faulty but Toyota just keeps putting these on new trucks. If these are not working I could get car jacked. Can I get out if in an accident, as I have to remember to manually flip the lever to get out. In a parking lot is someone going to have ez access to my valuables" I am a licensed Ohio concealed carry. Sometimes I firearm is locked in the truck. Is it really locked"
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the lights on the instrumental panel became inoperable. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred nine times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
I purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra in November 2013. In March 2014, with 2,248 miles on the truck, I went to leave work and the truck would not start. It was towed to the dealer and they informed me that rodents had chewed through two wiring harnesses (e.g., #7 coil, temp sensor and the active brake booster), one of which was the main wire harness. I was lucky that the vehicle did not start. If the vehicle had been in operation (with mostly chewed through wiring) the wiring could have become loose and the vehicle may have lost steering, brakes, or other critically important safety functions may have ceased to work. The end result could have been a crash, fire, injury, or even death. Using a soy based product to coat the wires is a design flaw which must be corrected. Although the intent was to utilize a more ecologically friendly insulation material, the design engineers omitted to consider the attractiveness of the ecologically friendly insulation material to rodents (e.g., squirrels, mice, and rabbits), the rodents are common in most residential areas in the United States, and the rodents could easily damage the wires. I have spoken with the dealer (stapp interstate Toyota Scion of frederick Colorado) service manager, Toyota customer experience center, Toyota motor sales, U.S.a., Inc. Customer relations administrator, and Toyota motor sales regional customerfirst manager. Each time Toyota is denying ownership of their defective wires and the safety-related need to correct them.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights created a blinding glare during night driving and there was no way to adjust them. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
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