10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,941 miles

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2007 Toyota Tundra drivetrain problems

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2007 Toyota Tundra Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #45

Jan 172023

Tundra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at speeds between 30 - 50 miles an hour. There is a very rough shudder coming from the transmission. It will get better by speeding up or by stopping the vehicle and turning the car off. When the shudder starts and you try to come to a stop the rear end of the vehicle shakes excessively. You think the back of the truck is going to skip off the road. Toyota did a manufacture service bulletin for this issue. However they only covered certain years and my VIN was not included in the fix. My vehicle now has 211000 miles and it is happening to my vehicle.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #44

Nov 072022

Tundra

  • miles
Transmission shifts very rough. When let off accelerator then back on the trans shift very rough. When coming to a stop and at a stop the trans jumps as if it-€™s downshifting while sitting still. These issues have been existing since I initially purchased the vehicle. It was reported and I was told it-€™s normal.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #43

Sep 202018

Tundra

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while idle at a traffic light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was jerking with a popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle near the middle and the rear end. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the yoke had separated from the driveshaft. The vehicle was not repaired by the mechanic and was instead taken to the dealer for a possible recall repair related to the failure. The dealer confirmed the diagnostic result however, the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V579000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the same failure had occurred 5 years prior and the vehicle was repaired out-of-pocket. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Matteson, IL, USA

problem #42

Jan 022021

Tundra

  • 71,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2007 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine, ESC, and vsc warning indicators illuminated as I was entering the freeway then the vehicle started to lose power and would not accelerate more than 60mph, the truck went into a limp mode. I reset the ECM by disconnecting the battery but it came back. The approximate failure mileage was 71K. This issue is all over the internet and should be covered by emissions warranty. Called the dealer and it is not covered by federal emissions warranty after 10yrs. Not good!

- Ca, CA, USA

problem #41

Jan 012017

Tundra

  • miles
The frame is completely rusted holes in some spots. Exhaust is rusted. Exhaust hangers have rusted apart. Fuel tank hangers are rusted almost apart. All brake lines are rusted. Transmission is slipping due to mounting brackets being rusted. Driveshaft has fallen apart due to rust. Terrible condition.

- Henrico, VA, USA

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problem #40

Jan 212021

Tundra

  • 1 miles
My truck first thing in morning will not shift into 3rd gear until I stop put in park and then drive and once going down road it shifts and drives fine when reported it to dealer he tells me that it has to warm up that his does same thing, all my lights on gauges comes on flashing oil light 4 wheel drive light the skid light every light comes on I take cables off battery and wait a while hook up and they all go off what would cause this it does it almost daily why it's in motion on city and highway roads

- Sylvester, GA, USA

problem #39

Jul 202017

Tundra

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and stability control warning light illuminated while exceeding 75 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tailshaft housing seal twice however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to North bakersfield Toyota (19651 industry pkwy dr, bakersfield, ca 93308, (661) 615-1100) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveline needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V579000 (power train) due to the vehicle being a 2 wheel drive and not a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Bakersville, CA, USA

problem #38

Feb 142018

Tundra

  • 90,000 miles
A new transmission was put in my 07 Tundra in 2018 (do to improper service) worked well at that time. In 2019 tail shaft seal started to leak again was then replaced with a new seal geniune Toyota seal has worked well for about 3K miles and has started to leak again it seems to only leak after once the truck gets warmed up and only when it is in motion on hwy or streets. I am seeing a lot of complaints online about this! will include links. I see recalls for 07 4WD for this problem but not for the 2wd why it sounds like the same problem exactly, and feel this could be a big safety problem leading to an accident, fire or death. Https://www.tundratalk.net/threads/transmission-tailshaft-seal-leak.105127/ https://www.kbb.com/Toyota/Tundra-double-cab/2007/recall/?mileage=96000 https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Tundra/2007/drivetrain/power_train.shtml there is some type of driveline or seal problem here and it is clear it's not just the 2007 4WD it also affects the 2007 2wd Tundra trucks as well being the transition is a close system and the consumer can't ad transition fluid when it's low this problem is unacceptable not to mention the many safety issues this could cause the driver and others on the road or hwy.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #37

Apr 222020

Tundra

  • 123,804 miles
Torque convertor rumbling when 1000-1500 RPM and 40-45mph.

- Gardiner, ME, USA

problem #36

Feb 162020

Tundra

  • 122,000 miles
I only have 122,000 miles and both shift solenoids showed up causing vehicle to slow down in lower gear. I was on freeway and almost got rear ended. Computer parts faulty for working transmission

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #35

Dec 152018

Tundra

  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. When the vehicle was started, it entered into limp mode. The vehicle had no power and the transmission felt like it was dragging. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's spouse connected a code reader to the vehicle and received failure reading "secondary air injector is stuck". the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of an updated warranty that was issued in 2017, which had expired. The contact also stated that the frame of the bed was rusted. The contact had not received any notifications from the manufacturer about the extended warranty and recall campaigns for the transmission and rust. The vehicle was serviced at Toyota world of newton (66 hampton house rd, newton, NJ 07860). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Springfield, NJ, USA

problem #34

Jun 302014

Tundra

  • 13,000 miles
Powertrain: Driveline : driveshaft. VIN check info shows 12 recalls on my vehicle. NHTSA shows 0 recalls. Had to replace shaft assy due to fluid leaking at 13,000 miles.

- Lufkin, TX, USA

problem #33

Jul 052018

Tundra

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode, failed to accelerate, and lost power. In addition, the anti-lock braking system, traction control, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the secondary pump and switching valve needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 1808030456. The failure mileage was 148,000.

- Ashland, OH, USA

problem #32

Jun 192018

Tundra

  • 85,000 miles
Secondary air injection system Toyota issued bulletin, T sb 0160 11. The truck went into limp mode on the interstate truck slowed to 50 mph, was dangerous trying to get out of traffic. This should be recalled, instead it's appropriate $4000 repair. It is so common bypass units are available on ebay for $200.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #31

Jun 032018

Tundra

  • 101,224 miles
Complaints involving takata inflator "takata recall".problem with axle knockng when coming.to a stop; sounds like metal to metal hitting.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #30

Apr 152018

Tundra

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal vibration from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V579000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

- South Weber, UT, USA

problem #29

Apr 072018

Tundra

  • 101,489 miles
I have 101,489 on my I bought it new now I am experiencing transmission problems has the regular service on transmission now I have a big problem with shifting and jerking what do I need to do..now

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #28

Jan 272017

Tundra

  • 140,000 miles
My check engine light has come on. As well as the lights stating the vehicle stability control and traction control systems have been disabled. The transmission will not shift out of third gear and the vsc being off is causing an unsafe driving condition due to slipping tires around corners at normal speeds. Upon checking the engine code P2714 and P0751 I have come to find out there is an internal Toyota technical service bulletin circulating their dealership service departments dating back to November 28, 2007 when this issue was first discovered. The bulletin is named TC017-07. Also upon further investigation I have found numerous posts about this code and the exact issues my vehicle suffers from on multiple Toyota Tundra message and internet chat groups. This is a very serious issue which could easily cause loss of life or property if these vehicles with this issue are suddenly prone to the vsc and transmission acting abnormally. This issue for me came up very suddenly with no prior warning as the dash lights came in while driving. I will be asking totota to fix this issue at their cost with the remedy they describe in their service bulletin. The remedy they recommend is to replace the transmission and reprogram the ECM.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #27

Sep 062016

Tundra

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While the contact's vehicle was at a red light, there was a loud noise as if another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. When the brake pedal was released, a banging noise was heard from the drive line of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact took the driveshaft parts to a driveshaft specialist where the U joint and carrier bearing were replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V579000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #26

Apr 212016

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • 84,000 miles
I had all the dash lights flashing and the transfer case stuck in 4wheel drive low, an engine misfire and vibration. I took it to my mechanic and he said it was an air pump valve problem. He cleared the codes in the computer and I drove it home. The next morning it did the same thing. I took it back and he got it running again. The weather has since warmed up and it hasn't done it since. That was a couple months ago. I found out that Toyota was extending the warranty to 10 years and 100,000 miles. So I took it to foss Toyota in casper, wy. They told me they couldn't fix it unless it malfunctioned right there on their lot. I contacted Toyota headquarters by E-mail, I explained the problem and was phoned by someone at Toyota. They told me the same thing. I say bullcookies. Those engine fail codes are still in the computer. And I believe they're stalling until my 10 years are up this coming September. This air pump repair is a $5,000 to $6,000 bill. I think Toyota should repair my truck, I bought it from them in good faith, I had to have a $1,000 + engine belt and a water pump put on it already, and now this" what are my options when dealing with a less than honest company" when the dash lights flashing and the transfer case stuck in 4WD. It was parked in my garage and I just started it up on a cold morning. Thank you

- Casper, WY, USA

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