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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 146 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

15700 mi Headlight harness recall 
10000 mi NHTSA Recall Signal Brightness 

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2018 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

9500 mi The radar sensor was replaced that controls collision alert and cruise control 
5000 mi Problems with the Entune system that prevented it from reading text messages, etc. Is a known flaw with the system that happens when you have 'Favorite' contacts entered. Deleted the favorites and it magically reads text messages again. 

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2015 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

40000 mi Entune radio intermittently cycling off and back on. Dealer installed software update to fix the problem. 
20300 mi Radio firmware update 
102000 mi

US $110
Battery wasn’t showing correct voltage or cranking amps. 

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2015 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

18000 mi Driver side mirror froze in cold weather - defroster apparently failed. Checked out ok 
21500 mi Driver door will not unlock with keyless entry 
30100 mi Air condition motor failed. replaced air condition motor 
22300 mi The TPMS continuously illumined though the tires were still full pressure 
31000 mi Infotainment system kept freezing and rebooting and the USB port stopped working. Dealer reflashed the system which fixed the freezing and the USB port. 

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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

10000 mi Radio antennae broke off deep inside the socket 
92000 mi

US $65
Blinker bulb socket burned out. 
53000 mi Radio randomly resets when paired with iPhone 7+. They dealer reflashed the radio firmware with no success. Central Maine Toyota determined the phone is not compatible with radio. Unacceptable. 
54000 mi

US $150
Rear blinker light went out. Twilight housing broke during removal (instead of unsnapping like it should, the snap stayed snapped and broke off from the housing—poor design). Tail light needed replacing along with bulb—approximately $150. 
59000 mi Whining noise from front end. Determined to be alternator. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
27900 mi

C $156
repair tyre pressure sensor 

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2014 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

36000 mi Head unit replaced 
36000 mi Entune system freezes or resets 
43300 mi Entune system constantly freezing and/or rebooting. 
20900 mi Battery replaced. OE battery was leaking 

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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

15000 mi Problems connecting USB Devices. Sometimes they weren't recognized. Dealer evaluated and replaced USB port under ToyotaCare warranty. Still having issues though and need to take it back for further evaluation. 
43000 mi Entune system freezes and restarts repeatedly. Some trips it happens continuously (music plays, freezes, restarts, plays for a minute or two, freezes, restarts). Other trips it happens not at all or only once or twice. Other times music continues playing but Nav/touchscreen is frozen and volume adjustment is unresponsive. Dealer said installing new firmware would cost $149; online forums say this doesn't fix the problem. Living with it for now. 
20000 mi Radio/navy system was rebooting on its own and getting more often. Firmware upgrade seems to have resolved issue 
53000 mi Passenger side front and rear door handles were sticking in open position alot. The dealer replaced both of them. got a notice in the mail 2 months before stating that its been an issue and they extended the warranty for an additional 7 years. 
60000 mi

US $380
Front right parking sensor went bad. 
44000 mi Radio head unit had to download updates to correct freezing up problem when iPhone plugged in to charge while using Bluetooth. 

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2013 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

450 mi Ck Engine and Stability Control Lights were flashing intermitenly. Control module was "re-flashed" and problem disappeared. Entire cost covered under warranty. 

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2012 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

37680 mi Tundra seems to need new AC compressor, won't do it until Spring) 
37700 mi AC compressor and clutch replaced, compressor described as 'noisy', clutch burned out. AC worked erratically on way home. Couple of days later AC working well (cold) even when switched off... Called dealer - another visit for diagnosis - new AC clutch is faulty, need to order another. Visit 3: started to fit second new clutch, snap-ring broken, none in stock, need to order Visit 4: clutch fitted, working OK 

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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

34200 mi

US $230
Battery replaced after long cold spell 

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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

88000 mi Alternator went out last Thursday night on long trip 

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2011 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

57000 mi

US $150
Battery leaking. 

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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

49200 mi

US $200
Existing battery was damaged when dealer over tightened the mounting brackets. Caused battery to crease, leak, and prematurely fail 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

92000 mi

US $950
Replace dead Alternator. 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

44000 mi

US $150
aftermarket remote starter failure, key transponder unit was replaced 
65000 mi

US $475
Parking sensor in front bumper failed, replaced sensor and all is well 

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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

40500 mi When truck sat in sun Sirius didn't work. Replaced antenna, then radio. In both radios the volume for Sirius is very low compared with plain am fm or DVD. Be careful with volume when switching from Sirius to the other. 

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2010 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

160000 mi

US $372
replaced battery and starter. had to pull off passenger exhaust and manifold to get to starter. 
108798 mi

US $55
Oil gauge not working properly 

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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

131190 mi

US $120
Replaced the battery 
15000 mi Air Conditioner Blower on high is half the volume at dash vents of 5 other vehicles I checked.  
39000 mi AC fan completely quit, was not working when took to dealer and service writer observed. When dealer finally took in for service, fan was working again. Kept 2 days and could not duplicate problem, so apparently there is no problem. 
39700 mi Fan quit working again and took to dealer, did not let them turn off engine until running diagnostics, determined blower fan failing. Only took 4 trips and 2 years of intermittent fan completely stopping before finally repaired. 
55000 mi Passenger window actuator quit working. Diagnosis, order part and install part - 6 total days. $550.00 Covered by extended warranty 
60000 mi

US $70
Blower motor started intermittently going out for 2nd time. Took to dealer when not working, could not get tech to check. Dealer kept for 4 days trying to replicate, finally ordered motor. Fan still does not blow hard like other cars. 
69000 mi

US $600
Blower motor replaced again. Driver's door lock actuator failed 
63240 mi

C $250
Battery finally failed after almost 11 years. Replaced with a new agm style. 

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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

47000 mi

US $305
Cruise control button needed to be replaced 
121000 mi

US $50
A/C needed a recharge. I did the recharge myself 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

2500 mi

US $1
Radio replaced 

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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

6000 mi Door lock switch Installed part (door switch) ordered on trip 1 
31780 mi

C $1000
Air conditioner unit replaced. Dealer wanted $2,000, small garage half that. 
121000 mi

US $95
Replaced original battery 
75640 mi

C $80
FRONT LEFT FLASHER SOCKET BURN HAD TO BE REPLACE 
124356 mi

US $925
Alternator failed and was replaced. 
133000 mi

US $250
Replaced horn after failure Two of four TPMS sensors failed and all four were replaced. 
19500 mi AC blowing cool air instead of cold. System evacuated & recharged. 
71500 mi

US $20
battery clamp broke due to battery acid corrosion 
74200 mi

US $687
seat memory switch in driver's door malfunction got an estimate to repair postponed repair because cash is short will repair at a later date 
75000 mi

US $682
finally had the seat memory switch replaced 
80000 mi

US $160
combination switch failed & was replaced 
57000 mi along with my defective radio, bedliner, audio input, CD player  
25000 mi

US $120
Seized compressor. 
25200 mi

US $350
Replacement of A/C compressor and system recharge 
47800 mi

US $190
Recharged the A/C system due to low system pressure; almost out of refrigerant. Tried to diagnose the source of the leak, but unsuccessful. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

2100 mi Had factory radio replaced due to known power failures. Covered under warantee. 
87000 mi

US $160
Alternator stopped working so I replaced it. 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

5000 mi The alarm would just go off every 5 minutes and it just wouldn't stop. 
224000 mi Replaced the alternator 

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2008 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

87000 mi Cruise control does not shut off with brake petal easily, sometimes 

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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

186000 mi

US $700
Broken evaporator, had to replace 
199000 mi

US $120
New blower motor for AC system. $120 part, 10 minutes to put in part 
53000 mi Both front power window motors were making a grinding noise in the "up" direction. 
120900 mi

C $185
The heater blower fun was making loud noises. Replaced with original toyota part. 
177000 mi

US $900
blower motor and controller for windshield defrost broke 
32000 mi JBL stereo worked on and off. At times the controls worked but the display would not change. Other times the display was on but radio still functioned. 
20000 mi Call button on steering wheel intermittently sticking. Dealer had to order new switch and replaced the following week 
2000 mi Intermittent volume control knob. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra

Engine not specified

104000 mi The backup lights don’t work and haven’t for two years! The dealership can’t find the problem. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

17000 mi Radio would stop working or stick on a station and sometimes at a loud volume and you couldn't turn it off. Replaced radio under warranty. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

124300 mi

US $475
Battery light came on. Diagnosed as a failed diode inside the alternator. No longer rebuildable. 
163200 mi

US $650
Battery died Alternator died 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

21000 mi Heater/Air Cond fan defective. Radio not working properly. New AC fan installed. 
30000 mi Replaced defective radio. 
105000 mi

US $100
The actuators for the door locks stopped working. It would not let the alarm set unless the locks were manually locked. Then the key was needed to unlock the doors. 
59100 mi

US $300
59K - Driver power seat fuse would blow when seat was moved to its furthest rear position. Dealer found seat wiring harness chafing causing supply wire to the motor to ground and blow the seat fuse. Harness replaced. Toyota has issued a TSB. 
81000 mi TBS for driver seat fuse blowing. Seat wiring harness replaced. 
26000 mi Bluetooth radio feature intermittently cutting in/out. 
130000 mi

US $1000
A/C inop. Leaking Evaporator replaced. 
42000 mi Broken TPMS sensor on driver side rear wheel. Broken during installation of new tires. Dealer failed to program properly resulting in TPMS light remaining on. Returned to dealer for service/repair resulting in resolution of the problem. 

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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

128000 mi

US $75
Battery replacement 
15500 mi Under Warranty replacement of the Tire Pressure Monitor Computer 
116700 mi

US $1100
Starter quit working had to put new one on expensive parts and a lot of labor. Had to be towed, would not start after being stopped at a gas station to fill up. 
16740 mi

C $2
4LO and VSC lights flashing, gear indicator lights not working, shuttle shift not working and CEL on with code P0705. After phone discussion with service manager, repair without visit to dealer. Problem was blown 10A fuse for the back-up lights. 
19220 mi Noisy heater fan motor replaced. 
25000 mi Backlight on stereo didn't work all of the time. Dealer replaced stereo. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

99000 mi

US $1250
Security module failed 
124000 mi

C $1200
Starter replaced 
73600 mi Door locks not working 
90000 mi

US $650
Alternator replaced 
56421 mi Radio replaced for the third time. All is well 05/21/2016. 

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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

30000 mi Clock losing time 
57660 mi Tire pressure light staying on. Module needs to be replaced at my expense ($500). Holding off on repair. 
59800 mi Tire pressure sensor computer failed but part needs to be ordered. 
9782 mi replacement of sound sysytem (AM/FM 6 CD changer), CD eject on their own, systems turns it's self off at times 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

38000 mi

US $169
Replaced power outlet in rear seating area of the cab 
157200 mi

US $7
Battery post terminal cracked in 3 places causing no connection. Replaced terminal connection. 
5000 mi Clock would not keep correct time. Dealer replaced. 
10000 mi Radio display flickering. Dealer replaced radio. 

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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

149000 mi

US $1000
starter 
40100 mi it was the light in the center console 
41000 mi the dealer had to pull the pioneer nav unit out, and send it to pioneer, so they can fix it or get me a new one, if it takes over a month i will get a new one and they also had to change the steering wheel controls 
150000 mi

US $250
TPMS Sensor Shot 
80000 mi

US $375
Fuel gauge was showing fuel in the tank when the tank was empty. Fuel sending unit was replaced. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

7000 mi Tire installers damaged TPMS sensors in tires. Dealer installed new sensors and charged tire installer. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

21700 mi Radio bezel had small crack replaced. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

49000 mi

US $100
Missing and misplaced fuses. 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

381-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

102920 mi

C $415
alternator seized and replaced serpentine belt 

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2007 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

7000 mi Radio replaced under warranty. Radio had quit several times since new. 

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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

70000 mi

US $750
no start, starter replaced 
139300 mi

US $777
Alternator failed. 
92000 mi

US $600
Truck was having trouble starting, battery replaced. 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

76000 mi

US $30
Battery positive cable connector corroded so badly that truck would not start. Whole cable pulled off battery without tools. Replaced cable terminal. 
83000 mi

US $200
Battery exploded 

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2006 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

271-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

74000 mi

US $60
CD player in factory head unit stopped functioning. In addition, the tuner had difficulty getting weaker stations without significant static. Replaced factory head unit with aftermarket Kenwood unit, but continued to have tuning difficulty. Replaced factory antenna mount, and cable to head unit with OEM Toyota part. Reception was greatly improved. 

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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

100000 mi

US $40
Freon was low recharge solved the issue. 
104000 mi

US $106
Battery failed so we replaced it. 
369000 mi

US $580
Alternator seized up causing surp belt to break. Tension pulley also seized completely and bearing seized. 
138000 mi

US $4
Driver side tail-light burnt out. Replaced with new bulb. 
188000 mi

US $500
alternator & battery replaced 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

129000 mi

US $97
Drivers window motor 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

158000 mi

US $816
Alternator failed causing the battery to fail, also. 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

13000 mi Replaced Low Tire Pressure Sensor in Drivers Front Tire 
98200 mi

US $500
Replace defective tire pressure sensor/sender 
151000 mi

US $300
TPMS sensors replaced 
156000 mi

US $25
Replaced both headlights 
85000 mi

US $80
Door lock actuator failed. 
107000 mi

US $900
and TPMS sensors 

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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

69000 mi

US $90
Reset Airbag Warning Light and Scheduled Maint. (Oil change & Filter). 
81000 mi

US $160
Replaced Battery. 
9993 mi Coolant leak, replace block heater 

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2004 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

33000 mi

US $911
Replaced entire AC unit (compressor, condenser, evaporator, recharge, etc.) 

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2004 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

69000 mi

US $35
Truck's bed lights were burned out and had melted plastic casing around lights. 

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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

156000 mi Replaced napa brand alternator, originally replaced last fall and was still under warranty. 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

179900 mi

US $1500
Airbag sensor in seatbelt went bad, replaced 
184000 mi

US $500
window motor died and was replaced 
119000 mi

US $240
Alternator did not charge 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

60991 mi

US $183
AC Condensor & O-Ring leak, repaired and recharged. 
146000 mi

US $40
Oil, air filter, and front headlight 

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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

341000 mi

US $200
rebuilt alternator 
195000 mi

US $185
Almost had an electrical fire under the dash. Despite trip to shop, nothing was found to be the smoking gun despite the cab partially filling with smoke and the sound of crackling when vehicle was shut off. 
117000 mi

US $325
Alternator failed when starting . It seized and burnt the alternator pulley belt. Replaced alternator and pulley and belt. Internal corrosion of windings had seized the armature windings. Prevented the alternator from rotating. This was original alternator. 

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2002 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

157000 mi

US $125
Replace battery 

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2001 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

155500 mi

US $975
Alternator locked up & destroyed the serpentine belt which also ripped the wire off the oil pressure sending unit 

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2000 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

114300 mi

US $201
Starter failed. 

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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

177000 mi

US $500
AC not working. They recharged AC system with refrigerant and added dye to detect future leak. Also did regular service including accessory belt. 

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2000 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

76500 mi

US $200
Starter 

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