Hello, First post dealing with my new Tundra. Purchased a new Tundra 31 August (Radiant Red Double Cab w/5.7) The first couple days I drove it I noticed that every once in a while it would feel as if I was going over rumble strips, couldn't figure it out. Started paying more attention and noticed it seems to do it the most between 20-30 mph taking it easy, if I am into it I do not notice it. Took it back to the dealer and the made it sound like they never heard of anything like that and of course I could not get it to do it with them in the vehicle (go figure). I am not happy with that especially after reading all the other posts about the trans. The other complaints I have is the bouncing bed and the noisy engine. I traded a 1998 4Runner with 156,000 miles that I ran hard but also took good care of it, it ran like a top and quiet as hell. I am starting to second guess making this purchase. The only reason that I bought a new truck was my 1988 Toyota truck frame had seen better days and had been repaired 3 times already but it too still runs like a top, in fact I am pulling the 3.0 out of it and installing it in a 1994 pickup to be used as my beater / winter work truck. I hate to say it but I would probably feel a little more comfortable if the Tundra came from across the pond. Oh well enough babbling for now, any thoughts?????? Oh she has 2800 miles on her currently.
I think I know how you feel. I traded a 05 subaru STi with 36000 miles. Ran like a top. Didnt want to but the wife said we needed a truck. I can purposely get mine to do the rumble when the trans is up to temp in 6th, cruising at about 50-55, then gradually getting on the gas. Does it more when going up hill. The truck rumbles when it down shifts. Anyways taking it in on 25th for a new trans. Hopefully it fixes it.
Let me know how it works out. I never thought I would be thinking it but if I am going to have to deal with this along with the bouncing bed without any fixes in sight, I plan on taking it back and if it won't go away like some others that the problem comes back I will definitely think about the lemon law. Can't believe I am thinking it about a TOYOTA and I swear by Toyota's. At first I thought that this truck was well thought out but now I am thinking that they definitely could have done better.
Zman, I took mine to 3 dealers and they all said they knew nothing about this problem so I called Toyota on the number in the back of the book and in a week the dealer called and wanted me to bring it in for a new transmission. I don't know why dealers want to be like that now.
I see your from PA. I noticed on my window sticker that the dealer I bought my truck from in upstate NY got the truck from a Toyota dealer in Sayre PA. Didn't happen to get your truck there?? That would be to coincidental.
I don't think you really test for this it is just something you will feel while driving. Mine does not do it all the time in fact if I try to make it act up especially when a mechanic from the garage is in it, I can't get it to act up to save my life. From the sounds of it this is a sporadic problem, not everyone is experiencing this problem. Good luck
Hello, First post dealing with my new Tundra. Purchased a new Tundra 31 August (Radiant Red Double Cab w/5.7) The first couple days I drove it I noticed that every once in a while it would feel as if I was going over rumble strips, couldn't figure it out. Started paying more attention and noticed it seems to do it the most between 20-30 mph taking it easy, if I am into it I do not notice it. Took it back to the dealer and the made it sound like they never heard of anything like that and of course I could not get it to do it with them in the vehicle (go figure). I am not happy with that especially after reading all the other posts about the trans. The other complaints I have is the bouncing bed and the noisy engine. I traded a 1998 4Runner with 156,000 miles that I ran hard but also took good care of it, it ran like a top and quiet as hell. I am starting to second guess making this purchase. The only reason that I bought a new truck was my 1988 Toyota truck frame had seen better days and had been repaired 3 times already but it too still runs like a top, in fact I am pulling the 3.0 out of it and installing it in a 1994 pickup to be used as my beater / winter work truck. I hate to say it but I would probably feel a little more comfortable if the Tundra came from across the pond. Oh well enough babbling for now, any thoughts?????? Oh she has 2800 miles on her currently.
First off, sorry to hear about the tranny problems. I'm sure a responsible Toyota dealership will take care of you.
But in lurking around this site for a while, I can't help but be amused at the "bouncing bed" and "engine noise" problem. Is it because a lot of new owners have never owned a truck before? I'm not sure.
Every truck I've ever owned or drove in has a bouncing bed and noise from the motor. It's a 345 cubic inch V8 - it's gonna make noise. The emissions crap they put on these things are gonna make noise. Mashing the gas pedal is going to make the motor louder. If you think this is a problem for Toyota, I encourage you to listen to a Silverado - listen closely and you'll hear a sewing machine sound. The cylinder walls are not machined to exact specifications, so you can hear a light ticking. Listen to a Hemi Ram, and you'll hear the infamous "Hemi tick" (I know I owned one for 3 years).
As for the bed bouncing, ALL trucks do that when empty. Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons - they ALL do. The only way to get rid of it is to throw some weight in the back.
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First off, sorry to hear about the tranny problems. I'm sure a responsible Toyota dealership will take care of you.
But in lurking around this site for a while, I can't help but be amused at the "bouncing bed" and "engine noise" problem. Is it because a lot of new owners have never owned a truck before? I'm not sure.
Every truck I've ever owned or drove in has a bouncing bed and noise from the motor. It's a 345 cubic inch V8 - it's gonna make noise. The emissions crap they put on these things are gonna make noise. Mashing the gas pedal is going to make the motor louder. If you think this is a problem for Toyota, I encourage you to listen to a Silverado - listen closely and you'll hear a sewing machine sound. The cylinder walls are not machined to exact specifications, so you can hear a light ticking. Listen to a Hemi Ram, and you'll hear the infamous "Hemi tick" (I know I owned one for 3 years).
As for the bed bouncing, ALL trucks do that when empty. Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons - they ALL do. The only way to get rid of it is to throw some weight in the back.
All make sense to me
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First off, sorry to hear about the tranny problems. I'm sure a responsible Toyota dealership will take care of you.
But in lurking around this site for a while, I can't help but be amused at the "bouncing bed" and "engine noise" problem. Is it because a lot of new owners have never owned a truck before? I'm not sure.
Every truck I've ever owned or drove in has a bouncing bed and noise from the motor. It's a 345 cubic inch V8 - it's gonna make noise. The emissions crap they put on these things are gonna make noise. Mashing the gas pedal is going to make the motor louder. If you think this is a problem for Toyota, I encourage you to listen to a Silverado - listen closely and you'll hear a sewing machine sound. The cylinder walls are not machined to exact specifications, so you can hear a light ticking. Listen to a Hemi Ram, and you'll hear the infamous "Hemi tick" (I know I owned one for 3 years).
As for the bed bouncing, ALL trucks do that when empty. Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons - they ALL do. The only way to get rid of it is to throw some weight in the back.
I've been barking up this tree for a couple months now...no one listens
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First off, sorry to hear about the tranny problems. I'm sure a responsible Toyota dealership will take care of you.
But in lurking around this site for a while, I can't help but be amused at the "bouncing bed" and "engine noise" problem. Is it because a lot of new owners have never owned a truck before? I'm not sure.
Every truck I've ever owned or drove in has a bouncing bed and noise from the motor. It's a 345 cubic inch V8 - it's gonna make noise. The emissions crap they put on these things are gonna make noise. Mashing the gas pedal is going to make the motor louder. If you think this is a problem for Toyota, I encourage you to listen to a Silverado - listen closely and you'll hear a sewing machine sound. The cylinder walls are not machined to exact specifications, so you can hear a light ticking. Listen to a Hemi Ram, and you'll hear the infamous "Hemi tick" (I know I owned one for 3 years).
As for the bed bouncing, ALL trucks do that when empty. Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons - they ALL do. The only way to get rid of it is to throw some weight in the back.
Well put.
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Maybe I am being a little judgmental, I guess I am just used to driving other Toyotas that didn't have any problems and the engines were extremely quiet even with 200,000 miles on them. The noise that my engine makes isn't the injectors either, timing chain maybe, I don't know but I do know that it is the noisiest Toyota motor that I have owned. The other issue is that all the other Toyota Trucks that I had, have had full boxed frames on them. Why did Toyota get away from a good strong solid frame. Ford is using a full box frame on their trucks now, it must be for a reason! On some bumps that I hit it feels like the frame extends beyond the end of the truck and it magnifies the vibration and continues longer than I think it should, again I feel that if they (Toyota) would not have skimped on the frame this would not be an issue. I am also concerned about the transmission and just hope that it lasts or they figure out the cause of this problem. Even with these problems I still like the truck but I definitely think that Toyota could have done a better job. Sorry, but I do not feel as confident with this truck as the other Toyota trucks and vehicles that I have owned of going well over 200,000 miles without any major problems. Just my opinion for what it is worth and trust me I swear by Toyota, so don't say that I am not a fan either. Ron
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Have you ever looked at the frame on a Ford SuperDuty? a Chevy HD? a Peterbuilt?
They are ALL C-channel frames. The toughest trucks you can buy for hauling/pulling use a C-channel so please don't say that Toyota skimped on the frame.
Next time you visit ANY dealer that sells heavy duty trucks, look at the frames. When you see what I'm talking about, you'll see Toyota did plenty of research before just slapping two pieces of L iron together and calling it half of a frame.
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Have you ever looked at the frame on a Ford SuperDuty? a Chevy HD? a Peterbuilt?
They are ALL C-channel frames. The toughest trucks you can buy for hauling/pulling use a C-channel so please don't say that Toyota skimped on the frame.
Next time you visit ANY dealer that sells heavy duty trucks, look at the frames. When you see what I'm talking about, you'll see Toyota did plenty of research before just slapping two pieces of L iron together and calling it half of a frame.
Yes, and when you look at those HD's with c-channel frames, note the size and wall thickness of those frames. They are at least twice as thick as a 1/2 ton's and much taller too. My point is that yes, c-channels can be made with very high beam strength for high payloads and actually NEED to flex with this much payload. But in 1/2 ton trucks, the goal of FBFs is to provide beam strength and torsional rigidity for optimum ride and handling as well as class leading payload. 1/2 ton trucks are not heavy duty trucks, comparing them is like apples to oranges.
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I can purposely get mine to do the rumble when the trans is up to temp in 6th, cruising at about 50-55, then gradually getting on the gas. Does it more when going up hill. The truck rumbles when it down shifts. Anyways taking it in on 25th for a new trans. Hopefully it fixes it.
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