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Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

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Toyota Tundra brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (36%)

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2017 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

37000 mi

US $550
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. 

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2015 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

56420 mi

C $225
Replaced rear rotors and pads, replace rear caliper pins and bushings. 
63240 mi

C $250
Replaced front pads, rotors and caliper hardware. 

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2015 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

31000 mi Rotors were warped. Dealer turned them under warranty. 

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2014 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

104000 mi

US $1200
Booster replaced. Vehicle brakes locked up and would not release. No signs of calipers sticking. Brake pedal would sometimes not return fully. 

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2014 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

56000 mi

US $100
Steering sensor went out and caused lots of other errors 
57850 mi

US $380
Rear Break Pad Install. Resurfaced Rear Rotors. Cleaned dust off of seizing caliper slide pin and lubricated all pins. 
29500 mi

US $310
Had to have rotors turned and break shoes replaced do to vibration when applying brakes, brakes grabbing. 

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2013 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

50000 mi

US $350
Loose connection between the ABS computer and instrument panel 

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2013 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

80000 mi

US $367
Poor braking performance. Shuddering from front end during braking. Rotors were either warped or had hot spots. Dealer tried cutting the rotors but that did not cure the shuddering. Replacing the rotors and pads cured the problem. 

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2012 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

8000 mi Spongy pedal that is fine when (I assume) they bleed the brakes, but after a few days the pedal becomes spongy again. I have to pump the pedal to get it firm which tells me there is air in the system. This is the third time this has happened. Parking brake that does not engage all the way, so the vehicle will roll slowly because there is partial braking. They adjust it works for a little while yhen does the whole thing over again. 

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2012 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

26000 mi Rubbing/Grinding noise from the rear of the truck when turning left. 

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2012 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

58000 mi

US $60
Time for new front brake pads. 
61000 mi

US $100
New back brake pads and rotors turned. 

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2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

84000 mi

US $800
Brake pads & rotors were worn. Preventively replaced calipers as ones on there were original. 

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2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

37000 mi TSB for redesigned backing plate replacement on the front; new rotors installed by the dealer along with the backing plates, but not pads 

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2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

20000 mi ABS Sensor went out. 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

49000 mi Grinding noise coming from rear brakes 

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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

77000 mi

US $200
Replaced all 4 pads 
50800 mi An sensor was became defective-covered- under extended warranty 
32000 mi Parking brake mechanism was locking up and left rear parking brake was getting hot and shaking at 40-50mph. Dealer claimed they lubricated but only lasted a few months. Got under and cleaned/lubricated thoroughly myself and its been fine. 
41000 mi

US $400
Brake pedal extremely soft. Pads were good per dealer but they replaced cleaned, and adjusted brake system. Brakes perfect now. 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

100000 mi

US $260
replaced rotors and brake pads 

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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

200 mi ABS actuator was defective and replaced by dealer. 

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2009 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

30000 mi Master cylinder failed, replaced under warranty. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

114000 mi

US $300
new front rotors, pads and one caliper 
122000 mi

US $200
rear calipers froze and had to replace them and put on new pads. 
124000 mi

US $300
Wheel speed sensor computer 
138000 mi

US $200
Rear pads and rotors 
89000 mi

US $600
My front brakes were worn out, and the rotors were very rusted inside the cooling fins. I believe that is because the truck was used in Canada on salted roads. I have not had any further issues with the brakes. 
70000 mi Replaced front brake dust shields due to vibrating brakes as recommended in TSB. 
94020 mi

C $150
The left rear brake caliper seized. It was replaced, brakes, bled and functions properly. 
110980 mi

C $220
Two brake calipers had pistons seized. Noticed when servicing brakes. One front and one rear caliper. Replaced with rebuild calipers and bled brakes. Calipers rusted badly due to road salt. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

122140 mi

C $460
Was checking brakes for pulsating issue and during inspection they discovered that the right rear caliper had a broken bolt, that could not be drilled out so a new caliper was purchased and installed. The rest of the brakes were all ok from the previous job. The pulsating could be coming from a slight warp in a rotor but I wouldn't have them replaced as they're less than a year old and premium Brembo's. 
225000 mi

US $52
I replaced my back brakes and parking brakes 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

88000 mi

US $200
Replace rear rotors 
97500 mi

US $200
Replace front rotors 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

14250 mi Under Warranty replacement of the Traction Control ABS computer Module 
14750 mi Under Warranty replacement of the Rear Wire Harness to the ABS sensors 
125000 mi Corrosion in the left wheel speed sensor connector. This is my second water related problem in three months.This truck has almost exclusively highway driving and one truck wash every two weeks. 2007 Tundra is an embarrassment to Toyota. 
248000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front rotors and brake pads. 
256000 mi

US $649
Replaced rear ceramic pads, new front tire M & b 
126000 mi

US $530
Replaced front calipers due to brake pins rusted in place. 
17000 mi Brake line was rubbing leaf spring and wore through. Replaced brake line and fixed bracket which was supposed to hold it out of the way. 
122000 mi

US $780
Rear brake calipers frozen due to excessive wear. 
30000 mi

US $159
Corroded wire connected to left front sensor. The wire was tightened and the sensor contacts cleaned. 
30000 mi

US $285
Speed Sensor failed a week later and had to be replaced. 
188688 mi

US $75
While Replacing all four pads and rotors. Found front left caliper was sized up. Replaced that. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

100000 mi

US $798
Replaced master cylinder 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

109740 mi

C $1030
New calipers and brake lines to meet inspection requirements for transfer of ownership. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

90000 mi Dust shield rubbing on wheel. Repair done for free (bent back in to shape). Shop stated if happens again I'll need a new shield, but the shield is attached to a full assembly costing 1,100. This would be a rip off. 
149000 mi

US $31
stop light switch 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

17800 mi Lights came on: VSC flashing, BRAKE steady, LSD steady. Took in for diagnosis: No ABS= Master Pressure Sensor or entire Brake Booster. Scan Tool needs update to nail down fault. Will call me when update loaded and diagnose again. Master Pressure Sensor Failure 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

81000 mi Parking brake cable replaced to pass inspection. 
92000 mi

US $600
Rear brakes serviced due to leaking rear brake line. 
148100 mi Did the brakes, including replacement of the front rotors. 
190000 mi

US $1000
Two issues. First, the rear parking brake levers rusted, until they didn't move. Second, the flexible hydraulic hose which connects the rear brake line between the frame and the axle sprung a leak and needed replacement. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

95000 mi

US $995
Rear brakes sticking. After cleaning and adjustment, still sticking. 
142000 mi

US $1100
Master Cylinder failed and Power Brake Booster filled up with brake fluid - Both hjad to be reaplced. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

113000 mi

US $500
Master brake cylinder replaced. Only non-scheduled maintenance in ~120,000 miles. Amazing vehicle. 
76000 mi

US $140
replace almost new pads. pedal goes down far, need to pump twice. 
107000 mi

US $397
Warped rotors and sticking calipers. 
109000 mi

US $65
Metal brake line on right from side split. 
112000 mi

US $40
Hard line left front split and replaced 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

151000 mi

US $50
Parking brake bell crank arms were rusted and frozen. Replaced with new parts. 
174000 mi

US $200
Worn out. Front only. 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

14000 mi

US $45
Adjusted Rear Brake Drums 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

74000 mi Neutral safety switch was no longer working due to corrosion, 
79360 mi

C $818
Replace front pads/rotors, replaced left front caliper, cleaned rear brakes and repaired emergency brake (not holding) 

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2004 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

75000 mi

US $1500
Also emergency brake light stays on when brake is off, 75,000 mile service. 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $500
replaced struts and shocks, replaced brake pads and rotors on front 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

318000 mi

US $92
Replaced driver rear drum. Replaced front pads, and rear shoes with full spring kit 
91300 mi

US $300
Brake pump and master cylinder were both failing; both replaced. 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

225000 mi

US $200
Brake caliper pistons frozen 
127000 mi

US $750
Both front calipers seized, requiring replacement of entire front brakes (calipers, rotors, pads). 
171200 mi

US $500
The parking brake cables and bellcranks were frozen and needed replacement. Likely from non-use prior to owning vehicle. 
169700 mi

US $400
Had my third failed caliper in 14 months. Replaced the front right caliper which was replaced 14 months ago. The front left failed 9 months ago. 
176800 mi

US $450
Caliper stopped working on front drivers side. Both front calipers have failed twice in 2.5 years. Most recent time brake lines were replaced to calipers. Hope brake line replacement fixes issues. 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

174000 mi

US $240
replaced front pads, resurfaced rotors, cleaned rear brakes 

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2000 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

156000 mi

US $130
Replaced front passenger brake line. 

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