Engine, Torque, Trasmission has been fine, despite any past reported issues.

Dash squeaks and rattles. Loose components all around the vehicle; inside and out. Fan belts squeaking again at around 13-14,000 miles. THE REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AGAIN.

This is my second Tundra. The first 00' Tundra was just ok. It had its share of squeaks and rattles. This new 04' continues to be a disappointment. I have had trouble with it from day one. The suspension squeaks just like the last truck. The dash rattles just like the last one. The seatbelt lost its tension already. The fan belts are squeaking already. Hey, guess what? This truck only has 14,000 miles on it. I treat my vehicles very well. I don't dogg or abuse them. That's the shame in all of this. Toyota's quality is not what most of us remember. Remember? The good: The engine kicks butt. These V8s will effortlessly out-accelerate most vehicles if you ever need to get ahead of the pack. You've gotta love the torque! I have a 21' Aquasport 201 Osprey bay boat. The Tundra handles the load very well indeed! Summary: The engine and transmission seem to be fine, but mechanically, I'm not so impressed with the truck. When one spends $30,000 or so on a truck, you sure wouldn't expect it to rattle and squeak this soon, would you? Toyota needs to tighten-up, literally! This is Toyota Truck #3 for me. First a Tacoma, then the 01' Tundra, Now This 04' Tundra... ...I am going to the leader of the Big-3,4 or 5; whatever we're up to now?: For me, it's DODGE! It's HEMI Time!!! 04' NISSAN Titan; it's still too early to tell just yet. 04' Ford F-150: What was Ford thinking? What happened? Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra: DATED DeSiGn. Come on GM, get with it! Bring back your old spunk! Bring back that kick-a$$ 5.7 350-V8 and do something with it! Toyota, you all know what you need to do? Get with the program! Larger trucks = more weight = needing a larger engine with the same qualities of your 4.7. Oh, and don't forget to fix those squeaks and rattles.

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The Ride, the horsepower, the looks, the resale value, and the reliability of the motor and transmission in general

stereo, brakes, warranty service

First let me say that I love my tundra despite it's shortcomings. I have the same brake problems as others beginning now for the first time @ 92,000 miles, The front end shimmies a bit when I step on the brakes. It is out of warranty so I will attempt the fix myself. I have also had a fuel injector go bad at around 60,000 miles for about $300.00. I pull an ATV trailor on occasion and a bass boat quite often and have done so since I bought it so I feel kind of lucky after reading some of these reports. My biggest letdown was when the CD mechanism on the in-dash 6 disc CD changer quit working and I found out it would cost over $300.00 just to replace that portion of the stereo alone. (I bought a whole new stereo for less). Overall it has been pretty reliable and the parts going bad are no doubt parts purchaced from other suppliers for the assembly of the trucks. Some of these things I think should have been covered by warranty but were not and the costs of repairs seems a bit excessive , especially the parts. I hope Toyota listens and learns from past mistakes. They need to correct these problems, cover more with their warranty. And replace some of those poorly made parts with more reliable parts.

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F150, Dodge Ram, Camry, and Corrolla twice

Comfotable ride, quiet and enough HP

Front brakes, seat belt retractor and customer support.

Brakes, Brakes, Brakes! The front brakes started pulsing at 25,000 miles (warped rotors). I turned the rotors 3 times by 56,000 miles. Since brakes are not normally covered by warranty, I kept doing them myself until the rotors were too thin. Only then did I learn there's a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #BR-004-02)that addresses the problem. However, Toyota won't tell you about the TSB unless you ask and they won't pay for the larger front brake caliper assemblies if your warranty has expired. The front brakes are too small for trucks used to pull trailers or carry heavy loads. This causes the rotors to over heat and warp, causing the brake pedal to pulse. Each time you turn the rotors, they begin to pulse sooner because the rotors are thinner. I tried to get the dealer to perform the TSB repairs at 62,000 miles when I first learned of the problem, they said no so I tried Toyota Customer Relations and they refused to cover the costs ($1800). This is a design flaw on 2000 - 2003 models and is not caused by mileage or driver abuse. I was a professional mechanic for 18 years. My first Toyota 20 years ago was the best vehicle I've ever owned. While this Tundra rides well and has enough power, the brake problem have caused me to park it most of the time and drive my Ford. I was really disappointed in the lack of customer support from Toyota at all levels when approached with this problem. I was told this only happens on a few of the Tundras. Judging from this site, I see I'm not alone.

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Quiet cabin, comfortable front seats.

Brakes, brakes, brakes... Oxygen Sensors fail early and cost $250.00 each to replace. There are 4 of them. Seat belt remains slack.

Bought this truck new in 12/1999. I love my truck, but am discouraged with it's many braking problems. It's being a Toyota, I EXPECTED very good service. HOWEVER, the brakes have been repaired 4 times in it's 59,000 miles. This last time it was out of warranty, but Toyota still paid for the parts to replace the warped rotors... That is 3 times for warping. (Last time they mentioned that this was normal. Yeah, right.) The check engine light came on a few months ago. They tell me it is the left rear Oxygen Sensor and that I should replace all 4 of them while it is there. They are $250.00 each! No one has mentioned this being under any sort of warranty at the dealership. The factory tires didn't last long, but then it was out of alignment when bought. The seat belt does not retract, but that is a small thing.

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ride,back seat room, back window,bed

everthing esle not listed above

i got my tundra march 1st 04. i have had many toyota trucks but this one is the worse one. the steering wheel was not centered. the brake pedal was soft, the idle sugres to 1000 when the defroster is on(gets scary when pulling into the garage)and it has a squeaking noise fron the rear. the dealer fixed the steering wheel and brakes (rear were out of adjstment. after 15 days they located the squeaking. the rear right shock mount (top) was never welded at the factory! the dealer drilled 2 holes and air rivited it on. my truck is still at the dealer because i told them this repair was not acceptible. i should hear this tuesday (5/25)what they are going to do about this. i have requested a new truck. toyota has lost me as a future customer. the quality of toyota is not what it used to be

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Nice smooth engine and ride.

Poor brake design/quality, low quality build/components.

The Tundra has left a scar on Toyota's reputation for quality. I would recommend that you do not buy this vehicle for many reasons. There are four problems with the Tundra that makes me think twice about every buying a Toyota again (my family has owned 3 Toyotas and 1 Lexus in the past 10 years). The Tundra has the most problems and the Lexus 2002 ES300 also has issues. The number one problem is the design flaw of the braking system. Toyota's designer must have been a genius to to put drums to stop this massive vehicle that weighs over two tons. Putting discs in the rear of the truck can't have cost that much more. The front rotors feel like they do about 90% of the work to stop the truck. This has caused the brake pads to wear quickly. Many have this complaint and a Toyota TSB has actually been sent to dealers, although they will not tell you this. The excessive wear also causes pulsation and lateral shakes during braking. To read more brake related complaints go to http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_tundra_engine.html. Because of this poor design, owners must replace the brake pads and rotors every 15,000 miles. At 30,000 miles, my brakes wore down completely and ate the rotors. Second, the oxygen sensors fail early on. At 30,000 miles, the check engine light came on. Using a OBD-II computer, I found that the oxygen sensor heater wire was bad. I searched the internet and it seems that many people have this problem. To replace the problem, it costs about $300/sensor. Most Tundra owners get the light after their warranty expired. This does not really affect the performance of the truck. The oxygen sensor heater wire only activates for a few seconds when the car is cold. This is strictly for emission purposes. Third, the belt tensioner is also faulty. This causes belt squeeling and excessive belt noise. I've also confirmed that this is a problem among other Tundra owners and costs a few hundred dollars to replace. Isn't it nice to pay almost $30,000 for a truck that sounds like it's breaking down? Last and just as irritating, the windows rattle while they are down. Since the truck was new, it has had this problem due to poor design. All these problems that make the Tundra the low quality vehicle it is are common. Hopefully you're lucky enough to have these problems occur before your warranty expires. Toyota will not acknowledge any of these issues as problems. Toyota has definitely lost my respect as a quality manufacturer. Their engines may be top notch and long lasting, but everything around it is trash.

Dependable, takes a pounding and doesn't care. 4x4 and drive train, comfort(rides better than a car) , milage,highest safety rating, absolutely no problems

Stock tires? (only lasted 62,000 miles) Engine is so quiet and smooth at an idle that some times you don't realize that it is running.

Toyota Tundra is simply the best truck on the market. Mine is used to tow snowmobiles, boats,(Ranger VS620 with 225 Yamaha), and just about everything else. I teach school and take 2 Canadian Fishing trips per summer and average 70 miles a day down a gravel logging road and trails not intended for a vehicle during the trip. The truck has performed flawlessly even through all of the abuse. I have changed the oil every 5,000 miles and changed the plugs and air filter at 65,000 miles. Nothing else has been done except washing it. After reading reviews of other trucks and work intended SUV's, I can't understand why anyone would buy anything else.

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Excellent ride and feel. Very competant V-8 for its size.

Brakes Stink. O2 sensors stink. Belt Tensioner stinks.

It is a very comfortable and solid feeling truck. As a whole I really like the truck. That being said, I have had two big problems. My front brake rotors warped at 45,000 miles. I turned them once and they warped again after about 5,000 miles so I just replaced them. Also have put two sets of pads on. Second, I have had to replace TWO oxygen sensors. The first had to be done at 37,000 miles. Luckily I bought an extended warranty at a reasonable price so it covered both oxygen sensors. Just yesterday I got a notice in the mail from Toyota saying the warranty on the O2 sensors has been extended to 90K miles or 7 years due to all the problems they are having. I also had to replace the belt tensioner. Between the two O2 sensors, and the belt tensioner repairs, my extended warranty has more than paid for itself. To summarize, I really like the truck, however I am way less than happy with the mechanical and brake problems I have had.

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I love my truck, smooth and quiet. The only thing i dont like is the brakes. I have been in autoshop for few times now because of that. Three times for the brakes and some other things. I barely drive my Tundra now because of that. I can't afford to go to the shop every 4000 to 5000 miles to change my truck brake. I only drive when it necessary. But other than that I love it.

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Design, Toyota reliability, ride, size, acceleration (at least once you hit 3600RPM), upgrade potential, crash safety (hopefully won't have to test this one!), comfort, and I can still sleep in the back.

Price, suspension, stopping power, mpg

Overall, I am quite happy with this truck. It's quiet, rides smooth, accelerates nicely, and, for a big truck, gets OK gas mileage. I have a feeling of security in the truck, and seeing the crash test videos convinced me this is a good feeling to have. I've always been a fan of Toyota reliability. That being said, I do have to bag on the brakes and the stock suspension. It is a heavy truck, but the rotors seem undersized for the momentum it generates. I've heard the stories of easily warping rotors, but ours seem fine. I'm looking into some sort of brake upgrade for the truck (the '01 SR5 didn't come with ABS), but for now, I just drive slower and plan ahead. The stock suspension is horrid, lots of body wobble and bottoms out easliy off-road. Again looking to upgrade (Total Chaos is making some uber-fancy travel kit). The interior of the truck is nice (cloth is always a good bet in a work truck), roomy, and quiet. The back seat is good for dogs, but not great for people if you're travelling more than 30 min.

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