2010 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2010

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2010 Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 65 repairs.
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2010 Toyota Tundra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

24800 mi Oil leak (seepage) from valve covers. 
57040 mi Radiator leaking slightly, Replaced under warranty. No cost. 
52000 mi Water pump replaced. This vehicle came with 8 yr extra care warranty, it covered the entire amount. I was not given the price, zero deductible. I paid $106 for serpentine belt part only replacement, no labor as they were already in there replacing the water pump 
65000 mi

US $475
Exhaust system replaced from Cat back 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

79000 mi Smog pumps were replaced free of charge. The factory warranty on this system was extended to 10 years/150,000 miles. Solenoid valves were replaced as well. Truck was sold shortly after repair was made. 
93000 mi Air pump. Replaced under warranty. $2300 repair 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

91000 mi

US $325
Radiator leaking from engine side. Radiator was replaced. 
21000 mi Variable valve timing spring - wrong part installed at factory requiring an engine teardown. This has tripped check engine light several times. I traded this truck off, it is not reliable enough. 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

146000 mi air jet went out, Toyota still has truck in the shop as the parts are on 12 day back order. Toyota is making the repairs free of charge 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

56420 mi Check engine light came on, gas cap was not tightened on fueling. Tightened gas cap and several days later, check engine light went off. 
63240 mi

C $250
Key intermittently failed to turn ignition cylinder. Key and cylinder were beginning to wear to the point where the pins were not releasing the cylinder. Removed the ignition cylinder and a locksmith re-matched the cylinder and key. 
54000 mi

US $180
RPM's at start were 2,000 and held for several seconds. Then dropped (slowly) to 1,600 and held for a couple minutes. If left sitting, would drop to 1,100 and stay. 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

310-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1240 mi ECM update for tranmission shifting. ECM update for tranmission shifting. 

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